Travel budget and cost of living in Chiayi (Taiwan) how much does a trip cost?

Chiayi travel budget

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Sample budgets for a trip to Chiayi

These example budgets assume a 2-week holiday in Chiayi for 2 people.

* estimated local budget for 2 people for 2 weeks (excluding plane tickets).

Cost of living in Chiayi compared to United States in 2024

On average, the cost of living in Chiayi in 2024 is 42% less than the average cost of living in the United States (USA).

See the graphic below for the price variation percentage by type of expense in Chiayi in 2024 compared to average prices in the United States (USA):

Local prices in Chiayi by expense type

Restaurant budget in Chiayi

Lunch

$ 3.5/person
($ 2.2 to $ 9.4)

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83% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 21

3 course dinner

$ 9.4/person
($ 6.2 to $ 45)

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75% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 39

McDonald's meal

$ 4.7/person
($ 4.4 to $ 6.2)

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57% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 12

Local beer

$ 2.5 for 500ml
($ 1.4 to $ 4.7)

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58% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 6

Imported beer

$ 2.3 for 330ml
($ 1.4 to $ 3.7)

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35% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.6

Cappuccino

$ 2.9/cup
($ 1.5 to $ 5.7)

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43% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5.1

Fizzy drink

$ 1/can
($ 0.8 to $ 1.8)

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62% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.5

Water bottle

$ 0.7/bottle
($ 0.7 to $ 1.1)

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67% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.1

Hotel and accommodation budget in Chiayi

1-star hotel

$ 78/night
($ 24 to $ 421)

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54% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 170

2-star hotel

$ 78/night
($ 33 to $ 290)

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51% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 159

3-star hotel

$ 82/night
($ 30 to $ 208)

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64% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 232

4-star hotel

$ 146/night
($ 55 to $ 536)

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52% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 310

5-star hotel

$ 146/night
($ 108 to $ 378)

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70% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 489

Hostel/Youth Hostel

$ 76/month
($ 31 to $ 352)

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54% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 167

Room with kitchen

$ 96/month
($ 46 to $ 417)

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60% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 244

Hotel with swimming pool

$ 103/month
($ 53 to $ 396)

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52% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 215

Cottage or guest house

$ 98/month
($ 39 to $ 398)

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56% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 227

Family room

$ 138/month
($ 51 to $ 871)

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37% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 218

Supermarket food budget in Chiayi

Milk

$ 3/litre
($ 2.5 to $ 3.7)

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181% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1.1

Bread

$ 1.8/500g
($ 1.2 to $ 3.7)

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47% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.6

Rice

$ 3/kg
($ 1.5 to $ 5.7)

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33% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4.6

Eggs

$ 2.8/12 eggs
($ 2 to $ 3.7)

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23% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.7

Chicken

$ 9.1/kg
($ 3.7 to $ 13)

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25% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 13

Apples

$ 4.6/kg
($ 2.5 to $ 7.8)

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14% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5.3

Tomatoes

$ 3.3/kg
($ 1.5 to $ 6.2)

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33% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4.9

Potatoes

$ 2.7/kg
($ 1.2 to $ 4.8)

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9% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3

Water bottle

$ 1.2
($ 0.8 to $ 1.5)

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45% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.2

Public and private transport budget in Chiayi

Bus ticket

$ 0.7/ticket
( $ 0.7)

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74% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.5

Taxi (per km)

$ 0.4/km
($ 0.4 to $ 1)

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74% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1.7

Petrol

$ 1/litre
($ 1 to $ 1.1)

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3% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1

Taxi (initial pick-up charge)

$ 2.6
($ 2.5 to $ 2.8)

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29% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.8

Car hire

$ 54/24hrs
($ 46 to $ 90)

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3% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 56

Leisure activity budget in Chiayi

Cinema

$ 9.4/ticket
($ 8.4 to $ 11)

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33% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 15

Tennis

$ 6.4/hr
( $ 6.4)

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71% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 23

Budget for clothes and price of cigarettes in Chiayi

Cigarettes

$ 3.9/pack
($ 3.7 to $ 6.2)

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61% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 11

Levi's jeans

$ 32
($ 32 to $ 101)

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42% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 54

Summer dress

$ 31
($ 16 to $ 64)

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30% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 44

Plane ticket budget

Sydney → Taipei

$ 847
(fair price: $ 691)

Melbourne → Taipei

$ 734
(fair price: $ 553)

Los Angeles → Taipei

$ 1140
(fair price: $ 1001)

Vancouver → Taipei

$ 1236
(fair price: $ 989)

London → Taipei

$ 1016
(fair price: $ 865)

New York City → Taipei

$ 1428
(fair price: $ 1199)