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:

  • $ 54 for 2 ppl.
  • $ 11 per person
  • $ 2.8 per person
  • Free activities

Total budget:

$ 1124* (33096 NT$)

Average budget
(traveller)

Daily budget:

  • $ 94 for 2 ppl.
  • $ 18 per person
  • $ 7.7 per person
  • $ 10.3 per person

Total budget:

$ 2301* (67774 NT$)

High budget
(tourist)

Daily budget:

  • $ 130 for 2 ppl.
  • $ 29 per person
  • $ 16 per person
  • $ 21 per person

Total budget:

$ 3620* (106610 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 Belgium

Compare with the average cost of living in:

On average, the cost of living in Taiwan in 2025 is 33% less than in Belgium.

The graphic below shows the percentage of variation between prices Belgium in in Belgium and Belgium by types of expenses:




Local prices in Taiwan by expense type

Taiwan: Restaurant budget

On average, budget for eating in a restaurant in Taiwan costs 60% less than in Belgium.
Lunch
Lunch
$ 5.1/person
($ 3.4 to $ 10.2)

78% less than in BelgiumBelgium Average price in Belgium: $ 24
3 course dinner
3 course dinner
$ 18/person
($ 10.2 to $ 35)

63% less than in BelgiumBelgium Average price in Belgium: $ 47
McDonald's meal
McDonald's meal
$ 5.4/person
($ 5.1 to $ 6.8)

53% less than in BelgiumBelgium Average price in Belgium: $ 12
Local beer
Local beer
$ 2 for 500ml
($ 1.4 to $ 5.1)

61% less than in BelgiumBelgium Average price in Belgium: $ 5.3
Imported beer
Imported beer
$ 2.3 for 330ml
($ 1.4 to $ 3.4)

0% less than in BelgiumBelgium Average price in Belgium: $ 2.4
Cappuccino
Cappuccino
$ 3.1/cup
($ 1.5 to $ 5.8)

26% less than in BelgiumBelgium Average price in Belgium: $ 4.1
Fizzy drink
Fizzy drink
$ 1.1/can
($ 0.8 to $ 1.8)

66% less than in BelgiumBelgium Average price in Belgium: $ 3.2
Water bottle
Water bottle
$ 0.7/bottle
($ 0.6 to $ 1.1)

75% less than in BelgiumBelgium Average price in Belgium: $ 2.9

Taiwan: Hotel and accommodation budget

On average, hotel and accommodation budget in Taiwan costs 24% less than in Belgium.
1-star hotel
1-star hotel
$ 71/night
($ 46 to $ 199)

33% less than in BelgiumBelgium Average price in Belgium: $ 106
2-star hotel
2-star hotel
$ 100/night
($ 31 to $ 515)

30% less than in BelgiumBelgium Average price in Belgium: $ 145
3-star hotel
3-star hotel
$ 87/night
($ 33 to $ 359)

43% less than in BelgiumBelgium Average price in Belgium: $ 156
4-star hotel
4-star hotel
$ 172/night
($ 63 to $ 564)

8% less than in BelgiumBelgium Average price in Belgium: $ 187
5-star hotel
5-star hotel
$ 250/night
($ 153 to $ 500)

2% more than in BelgiumBelgium Average price in Belgium: $ 245
Hostel/Youth Hostel
Hostel/Youth Hostel
$ 71/month
($ 37 to $ 203)

42% less than in BelgiumBelgium Average price in Belgium: $ 123
Room with kitchen
Room with kitchen
$ 166/month
($ 53 to $ 537)

16% less than in BelgiumBelgium Average price in Belgium: $ 198
Hotel with swimming pool
Hotel with swimming pool
$ 184/month
($ 65 to $ 561)

5% less than in BelgiumBelgium Average price in Belgium: $ 194
Cottage or guest house
Cottage or guest house
$ 124/month
($ 44 to $ 551)

27% less than in BelgiumBelgium Average price in Belgium: $ 170
Family room
Family room
$ 150/month
($ 53 to $ 573)

42% less than in BelgiumBelgium Average price in Belgium: $ 259

Taiwan: Supermarket food budget

On average, the price of supermarket food in Taiwan is 24% more expensive than in Belgium.
Milk
Milk
$ 3.3/litre
($ 2.7 to $ 4.8)

148% more than in BelgiumBelgium Average price in Belgium: $ 1.3
Bread
Bread
$ 2.1/500g
($ 1.4 to $ 4.6)

57% less than in BelgiumBelgium Average price in Belgium: $ 4.9
Rice
Rice
$ 3.3/kg
($ 1.8 to $ 5.1)

33% more than in BelgiumBelgium Average price in Belgium: $ 2.5
Eggs
Eggs
$ 3.1/12 eggs
($ 1.9 to $ 4.1)

24% less than in BelgiumBelgium Average price in Belgium: $ 4
Chicken
Chicken
$ 9.5/kg
($ 4.1 to $ 16)

21% less than in BelgiumBelgium Average price in Belgium: $ 13
Apples
Apples
$ 4.5/kg
($ 1.9 to $ 10.2)

59% more than in BelgiumBelgium Average price in Belgium: $ 2.9
Tomatoes
Tomatoes
$ 3.5/kg
($ 1.5 to $ 5.4)

17% more than in BelgiumBelgium Average price in Belgium: $ 3
Potatoes
Potatoes
$ 3.1/kg
($ 1.2 to $ 5.1)

42% more than in BelgiumBelgium Average price in Belgium: $ 2.1
Water bottle
Water bottle
$ 1.3
($ 0.7 to $ 1.8)

21% more than in BelgiumBelgium Average price in Belgium: $ 1

Taiwan: Public and private transport budget

On average, the price of transport in Taiwan costs 60% less than in Belgium.
Bus ticket
Bus ticket
$ 0.7/ticket
($ 0.5 to $ 1.2)

74% less than in BelgiumBelgium Average price in Belgium: $ 2.9
Taxi (per km)
Taxi (per km)
$ 0.8/km
($ 0.6 to $ 1.4)

71% less than in BelgiumBelgium Average price in Belgium: $ 2.9
Petrol
Petrol
$ 1.1/litre
($ 1.1 to $ 1.2)

46% less than in BelgiumBelgium Average price in Belgium: $ 2
Taxi (initial pick-up charge)
Taxi (initial pick-up charge)
$ 2.9
($ 2.7 to $ 3.4)

50% less than in BelgiumBelgium Average price in Belgium: $ 5.9
Car hire
Car hire
$ 60/24hrs
($ 46 to $ 117)

0% less than in BelgiumBelgium Average price in Belgium: $ 60

Taiwan: Leisure activity budget

On average, budget for leisure activities in Taiwan costs 36% less than in Belgium.
Cinema
Cinema
$ 10.3/ticket
($ 9.2 to $ 13)

30% less than in BelgiumBelgium Average price in Belgium: $ 15
Tennis
Tennis
$ 13/hr
($ 6.8 to $ 18)

42% less than in BelgiumBelgium Average price in Belgium: $ 22

Taiwan: Budget for clothes and price of cigarettes

On average, shopping budget in Taiwan costs 42% less than in Belgium.
Cigarettes
Cigarettes
$ 4.1/pack
($ 3.8 to $ 5.1)

65% less than in BelgiumBelgium Average price in Belgium: $ 12
Levi's jeans
Levi's jeans
$ 69
($ 32 to $ 137)

36% less than in BelgiumBelgium Average price in Belgium: $ 107
Summer dress
Summer dress
$ 36
($ 17 to $ 52)

27% less than in BelgiumBelgium Average price in Belgium: $ 47

Plane ticket budget

Sydney → Taipei
Sydney → Taipei
Sydney → Taipei
$ 802
(fair price: $ 643)
Melbourne → Taipei
Melbourne → Taipei
Melbourne → Taipei
$ 724
(fair price: $ 555)
London → Taipei
London → Taipei
London → Taipei
$ 1044
(fair price: $ 812)
Vancouver → Taipei
Vancouver → Taipei
Vancouver → Taipei
$ 1207
(fair price: $ 1020)
Los Angeles → Taipei
Los Angeles  → Taipei
Los Angeles  → Taipei
$ 1152
(fair price: $ 1000)
New York City → Taipei
New York City → Taipei
New York City → Taipei
$ 1516
(fair price: $ 1283)

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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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