Tainan travel budget

Tainan: calculate your travel budget

Sample budgets for a trip to Tainan

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

Low budget
(backpacker)

Daily budget:

  • $ 49 for 2 ppl.
  • $ 11 per person
  • $ 2.3 per person
  • Free activities

Total budget:

$ 1045* (31332 NT$)

Average budget
(traveller)

Daily budget:

  • $ 84 for 2 ppl.
  • $ 19 per person
  • $ 7.3 per person
  • $ 12 per person

Total budget:

$ 2194* (65800 NT$)

High budget
(tourist)

Daily budget:

  • $ 111 for 2 ppl.
  • $ 30 per person
  • $ 15 per person
  • $ 23 per person

Total budget:

$ 3388* (101612 NT$)

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



Cost of living in Tainan compared to United States in 2025

Compare with the average cost of living in:

On average, the cost of living in Tainan in 2025 is 38% 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 Tainan in 2025 compared to average prices in the United States (USA):

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Local prices in Tainan by expense type

Restaurant budget in Tainan

On average, budget for eating in a restaurant in Tainan is 56% cheaper than in the United States (USA).
Created with Highcharts 8.2.2Price (USD)Restaurant: sample prices in Tainan (compared to United States)2222414113136.66.66.96.914145.25.22.82.8United StatesTainanLunch3 course dinnerMcDonald's mealLocal beer02468101214161820222426283032343638404244
Lunch
Lunch
$ 6.9/person
($ 3.2 to $ 10.3)

68% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 22
3 course dinner
3 course dinner
$ 14/person
($ 10.3 to $ 44)

66% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 41
McDonald's meal
McDonald's meal
$ 5.2/person
($ 5.2 to $ 6.8)

56% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 13
Local beer
Local beer
$ 2.8 for 500ml
($ 1.4 to $ 6.9)

56% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 6.6
Imported beer
Imported beer
$ 2.3 for 330ml
($ 1.4 to $ 4.1)

39% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.9
Cappuccino
Cappuccino
$ 3.4/cup
($ 1.5 to $ 6.2)

39% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5.7
Fizzy drink
Fizzy drink
$ 1.2/can
($ 0.8 to $ 2.1)

58% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.8
Water bottle
Water bottle
$ 0.8/bottle
($ 0.7 to $ 1.8)

65% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.2

Hotel and accommodation budget in Tainan

On average, hotel and accommodation budget in Tainan is 53% cheaper than in the United States (USA).
Created with Highcharts 8.2.2Price (USD)Hotel: sample prices in Tainan (compared to United States)168168248248348348178178256256878780801411416666146146United StatesTainan2-star hotel3-star hotel4-star hotelHostel/Youth HostelCottage or guest house0100200300255075125150175225250275325350375
1-star hotel
1-star hotel
$ 81/night
($ 33 to $ 428)

54% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 176
2-star hotel
2-star hotel
$ 87/night
($ 26 to $ 401)

48% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 168
3-star hotel
3-star hotel
$ 80/night
($ 27 to $ 422)

67% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 248
4-star hotel
4-star hotel
$ 141/night
($ 48 to $ 523)

59% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 348
5-star hotel
5-star hotel
$ 157/night
($ 118 to $ 285)

72% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 568
Hostel/Youth Hostel
Hostel/Youth Hostel
$ 66/month
($ 32 to $ 212)

63% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 178
Room with kitchen
Room with kitchen
$ 136/month
($ 32 to $ 626)

48% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 265
Hotel with swimming pool
Hotel with swimming pool
$ 140/month
($ 61 to $ 284)

38% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 225
Cottage or guest house
Cottage or guest house
$ 146/month
($ 39 to $ 665)

43% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 256
Family room
Family room
$ 134/month
($ 45 to $ 575)

39% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 219

Supermarket food budget in Tainan

On average, the price of supermarket food in Tainan is 6% cheaper than in the United States (USA).
Created with Highcharts 8.2.2Price (USD)Food: sample prices in Tainan (compared to United States)4.14.114145.35.33.23.22.92.910.410.44.24.233United StatesTainanEggsChickenTomatoesPotatoes0123456789101112131415
Milk
Milk
$ 3.2/litre
($ 2.8 to $ 3.7)

179% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1.1
Bread
Bread
$ 2/500g
($ 0.9 to $ 5.2)

48% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.9
Rice
Rice
$ 3.2/kg
($ 1.8 to $ 4.1)

37% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5
Eggs
Eggs
$ 2.9/12 eggs
($ 2 to $ 4.1)

27% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4.1
Chicken
Chicken
$ 10.4/kg
($ 4.9 to $ 22)

20% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 14
Apples
Apples
$ 4.4/kg
($ 2.5 to $ 10.3)

23% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5.7
Tomatoes
Tomatoes
$ 4.2/kg
($ 1.8 to $ 10.3)

20% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5.3
Potatoes
Potatoes
$ 3/kg
($ 1.8 to $ 5.2)

6% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.2
Water bottle
Water bottle
$ 1.1
($ 0.6 to $ 1.8)

54% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.4

Public and private transport budget in Tainan

On average, the price of transport in Tainan is 36% cheaper than in the United States (USA).
Created with Highcharts 8.2.2Price (USD)Transport: sample prices in Tainan (compared to United States)2.72.71.91.91181810.60.60.80.81.11.15959United StatesTainanBus ticketTaxi (per km)PetrolCar hire051015202530354045505560657075808590
Bus ticket
Bus ticket
$ 0.6/ticket
($ 0.5 to $ 0.6)

77% 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
($ 0.7 to $ 1.2)

54% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1.9
Petrol
Petrol
$ 1.1/litre
($ 1.1 to $ 1.2)

2% more 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
($ 2.6 to $ 3.4)

27% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4
Car hire
Car hire
$ 59/24hrs
($ 50 to $ 112)

27% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 81

Leisure activity budget in Tainan

On average, budget for leisure activities in Tainan is 51% cheaper than in the United States (USA).
Cinema
Cinema
$ 12/ticket
($ 9.6 to $ 14)

27% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 16
Tennis
Tennis
$ 5.7/hr
($ 5.7 to $ 12)

74% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 23

Budget for clothes and price of cigarettes in Tainan

On average, shopping budget in Tainan is 28% cheaper than in the United States (USA).
Cigarettes
Cigarettes
$ 4.1/pack
($ 3.7 to $ 5.2)

62% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 11
Levi's jeans
Levi's jeans
$ 65
($ 29 to $ 139)

11% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 58
Summer dress
Summer dress
$ 32
($ 18 to $ 53)

33% 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
$ 791
(fair price: $ 636)
London → Taipei
London → Taipei
London → Taipei
$ 1028
(fair price: $ 797)
Melbourne → Taipei
Melbourne → Taipei
Melbourne → Taipei
$ 722
(fair price: $ 548)
Montreal → Taipei
Montreal → Taipei
Montreal → Taipei
$ 1343
(fair price: $ 1244)
Vancouver → Taipei
Vancouver → Taipei
Vancouver → Taipei
$ 1185
(fair price: $ 1005)
Los Angeles → Taipei
Los Angeles  → Taipei
Los Angeles  → Taipei
$ 1137
(fair price: $ 983)



About this information on the cost of living in Tainan

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

The information about the cost of living in Tainan was updated on 11-11-2024.

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