Travel budget in Taiwan

Taiwan: calculate your travel budget

Taiwan: sample budgets by traveller type

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

Low budget
(backpacker)

Daily budget:

  • $ 53 for 2 ppl.
  • $ 11 per person
  • $ 2.8 per person
  • Free activities

Total budget:

$ 1114* (33418 NT$)

Average budget
(traveller)

Daily budget:

  • $ 93 for 2 ppl.
  • $ 18 per person
  • $ 7.6 per person
  • $ 10.3 per person

Total budget:

$ 2282* (68446 NT$)

High budget
(tourist)

Daily budget:

  • $ 129 for 2 ppl.
  • $ 29 per person
  • $ 16 per person
  • $ 21 per person

Total budget:

$ 3590* (107674 NT$)

* Estimated local budget for 2 people for 2 weeks. This represents an average across the country (budget may vary depending on the city or region visited).



Cost of living in Taiwan in 2025

Cost of living: Taiwan VS United States

Compare with the average cost of living in:

On average, the cost of living in Taiwan in 2025 is 37% less than in the United States (USA).

The graphic below shows the percentage of variation between prices United States in in the United States (USA) and United States by types of expenses:

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Local prices in Taiwan by expense type

Taiwan: Restaurant budget

On average, budget for eating in a restaurant in Taiwan costs 59% less than in the United States (USA).
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Lunch
Lunch
$ 5/person
($ 3.4 to $ 10.1)

76% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 22
3 course dinner
3 course dinner
$ 17/person
($ 10.1 to $ 34)

58% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 41
McDonald's meal
McDonald's meal
$ 5.4/person
($ 5 to $ 6.8)

54% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 12
Local beer
Local beer
$ 2 for 500ml
($ 1.4 to $ 5)

68% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 6.5
Imported beer
Imported beer
$ 2.3 for 330ml
($ 1.4 to $ 3.4)

39% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.8
Cappuccino
Cappuccino
$ 3/cup
($ 1.5 to $ 5.7)

47% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5.6
Fizzy drink
Fizzy drink
$ 1/can
($ 0.8 to $ 1.7)

61% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.7
Water bottle
Water bottle
$ 0.7/bottle
($ 0.6 to $ 1)

68% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.2

Taiwan: Hotel and accommodation budget

On average, hotel and accommodation budget in Taiwan costs 47% less than in the United States (USA).
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1-star hotel
1-star hotel
$ 70/night
($ 46 to $ 197)

60% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 175
2-star hotel
2-star hotel
$ 100/night
($ 31 to $ 511)

40% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 167
3-star hotel
3-star hotel
$ 87/night
($ 33 to $ 356)

64% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 246
4-star hotel
4-star hotel
$ 171/night
($ 62 to $ 560)

50% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 346
5-star hotel
5-star hotel
$ 247/night
($ 152 to $ 496)

56% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 565
Hostel/Youth Hostel
Hostel/Youth Hostel
$ 70/month
($ 37 to $ 201)

60% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 178
Room with kitchen
Room with kitchen
$ 165/month
($ 53 to $ 533)

37% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 264
Hotel with swimming pool
Hotel with swimming pool
$ 182/month
($ 65 to $ 556)

18% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 224
Cottage or guest house
Cottage or guest house
$ 123/month
($ 44 to $ 547)

51% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 254
Family room
Family room
$ 148/month
($ 53 to $ 568)

32% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 218

Taiwan: Supermarket food budget

On average, the price of supermarket food in Taiwan costs 6% less than in the United States (USA).
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Milk
Milk
$ 3.3/litre
($ 2.7 to $ 4.8)

186% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1.1
Bread
Bread
$ 2.1/500g
($ 1.4 to $ 4.5)

47% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.9
Rice
Rice
$ 3.3/kg
($ 1.7 to $ 5)

34% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5
Eggs
Eggs
$ 3/12 eggs
($ 1.9 to $ 4.1)

25% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4
Chicken
Chicken
$ 9.4/kg
($ 4.1 to $ 16)

27% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 14
Apples
Apples
$ 4.4/kg
($ 1.9 to $ 10.1)

21% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5.7
Tomatoes
Tomatoes
$ 3.5/kg
($ 1.5 to $ 5.4)

35% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5.3
Potatoes
Potatoes
$ 3/kg
($ 1.2 to $ 5)

6% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.2
Water bottle
Water bottle
$ 1.3
($ 0.7 to $ 1.7)

47% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.4

Taiwan: Public and private transport budget

On average, the price of transport in Taiwan costs 45% less than in the United States (USA).
Created with Highcharts 8.2.2Price (USD)Transport: sample prices in Taiwan compared to United States2.72.71.91.91181810.70.70.80.8116060United StatesTaiwanBus ticketTaxi (per km)PetrolCar hire051015202530354045505560657075808590
Bus ticket
Bus ticket
$ 0.7/ticket
($ 0.5 to $ 1.2)

72% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.7
Taxi (per km)
Taxi (per km)
$ 0.8/km
($ 0.6 to $ 1.4)

55% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1.9
Petrol
Petrol
$ 1/litre
($ 1 to $ 1.2)

0% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1
Taxi (initial pick-up charge)
Taxi (initial pick-up charge)
$ 2.9
($ 2.7 to $ 3.4)

28% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4
Car hire
Car hire
$ 60/24hrs
($ 46 to $ 116)

26% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 81

Taiwan: Leisure activity budget

On average, budget for leisure activities in Taiwan costs 39% less than in the United States (USA).
Cinema
Cinema
$ 10.3/ticket
($ 9.1 to $ 13)

32% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 16
Tennis
Tennis
$ 13/hr
($ 6.8 to $ 17)

46% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 23

Taiwan: Budget for clothes and price of cigarettes

On average, shopping budget in Taiwan costs 23% less than in the United States (USA).
Cigarettes
Cigarettes
$ 4.1/pack
($ 3.7 to $ 5)

62% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 11
Levi's jeans
Levi's jeans
$ 68
($ 32 to $ 136)

19% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 58
Summer dress
Summer dress
$ 35
($ 17 to $ 52)

27% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 47

Plane ticket budget

Sydney → Taipei
Sydney → Taipei
Sydney → Taipei
$ 795
(fair price: $ 638)
Melbourne → Taipei
Melbourne → Taipei
Melbourne → Taipei
$ 718
(fair price: $ 550)
London → Taipei
London → Taipei
London → Taipei
$ 1035
(fair price: $ 805)
Vancouver → Taipei
Vancouver → Taipei
Vancouver → Taipei
$ 1197
(fair price: $ 1012)
Los Angeles → Taipei
Los Angeles  → Taipei
Los Angeles  → Taipei
$ 1142
(fair price: $ 992)
New York City → Taipei
New York City → Taipei
New York City → Taipei
$ 1503
(fair price: $ 1272)

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About the information on the cost of living in Taiwan

The information about the cost of living in Taiwan shown on this page comes from multiple sources, including : Numbeo, Skyscanner and Hotels.com.

Information about cost of living in Taiwan updated on 11-11-2024.

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