Sucreis 57% cheaper — BDI "Good Deal" (57/10) vs Panama City "Fair" (48/10). Dorms avg $15/night vs $10/night.
Quick Verdict
Best For…
Traveler type
🇵🇦 Panama City
🇧🇴 Sucre
Solo budget traveler
★★★★★16 hostels, avg 7.9 rating
★★★★★11 hostels, avg 7.4 rating
Couple on a budget
★★★★★Private rooms avg $34/night
★★★★★Private rooms avg $35/night
Digital nomad
★★★★★Coffee $4.03, dorms avg $15
★★★★★Coffee $2.75, dorms avg $10
Nightlife seeker
★★★★★Beer $2.93, 16 hostels
★★★★★Beer $1.91, 11 hostels
Cost Comparison
Daily Budget
| Tier | 🇵🇦 Panama City | 🇧🇴 Sucre | You Save / day |
|---|
Shoestring Dorm bed · street food · free activities | $32 | $14 cheaper | $18/day |
Comfortable Mix of dorm & private · restaurants | $51 | $24 cheaper | $28/day |
Flashpacker Private rooms · dining out · some tours | $89 | $47 cheaper | $42/day |
Price Intelligence
Seasonal Price Curve
Everyday Costs
Cost of Living
| Item | 🇵🇦 Panama City | 🇧🇴 Sucre |
|---|
| 🥙Street food meal Local market, street stall | $10.60 | $2.22 79% less |
| 🍽️Mid-range meal Sit-down restaurant, one person | $22.85 | $6.15 73% less |
| 🍺Beer (local draft) 500ml at a bar | $2.93 | $1.91 35% less |
| ☕Coffee Espresso or flat white | $4.03 | $2.75 32% less |
| 🚇Single metro / bus Standard single ticket | $0.35 | $0.29 17% less |
Brokepackr Deal Index™
Our Verdict + Hostel Quality
🇵🇦48
BDI: Fair
Brokepackr Deal Index™
Moderate dorm prices (avg $15/night).
Hostel Quality
Top-rated hostelEden S Garden Hostal (10.0)
Annual dorm avg$15/night
Total hostels16
🇧🇴57
BDI: Good Deal
Brokepackr Deal Index™
Moderate dorm prices (avg $10/night). Stable year-round pricing.
Hostel Quality
Top-rated hostelCasa Grau (9.8)
Annual dorm avg$10/night
Total hostels11
Entry Requirements
Visa & Entry
Passport
🇵🇦 Panama City
🇧🇴 Sucre
City to City
Getting Between Panama City & Sucre
Climate
Weather & Best Time to Visit
°C · mm
🇵🇦 Panama City
🌧 Rainfall: 38mm/month
Best months: Jan, Feb, Mar
🇧🇴 Sucre
🌧 Rainfall: 140mm/month
Best months: Apr, May, Jun, Jul
Things To Do
Top Attractions
🇵🇦 Panama City
1. Miraflores LocksFree
2. Miraflores Visitors CenterFree
3. Bolivar PalaceFree
4. Cabeza de EinsteinFree
5. CabildoFree
🇧🇴 Sucre
No attraction data
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