Taipei travel budget

Taipei: calculate your travel budget

Sample budgets for a trip to Taipei

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

Low budget
(backpacker)

Daily budget:

  • $ 44 for 2 ppl.
  • $ 11 per person
  • $ 3 per person
  • Free activities

Total budget:

$ 990* (32116 NT$)

Average budget
(traveller)

Daily budget:

  • $ 80 for 2 ppl.
  • $ 18 per person
  • $ 7.2 per person
  • $ 10 per person

Total budget:

$ 2101* (68166 NT$)

High budget
(tourist)

Daily budget:

  • $ 125 for 2 ppl.
  • $ 30 per person
  • $ 14 per person
  • $ 20 per person

Total budget:

$ 3506* (113778 NT$)

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



Cost of living in Taipei compared to United States in 2024

Compare with the average cost of living in:

On average, the cost of living in Taipei in 2024 is 31% 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 Taipei in 2024 compared to average prices in the United States (USA):




Local prices in Taipei by expense type

Restaurant budget in Taipei

On average, budget for eating in a restaurant in Taipei is 54% cheaper than in the United States (USA).
Lunch
Lunch
$ 6.1/person
($ 3.7 to $ 9.2)

68% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 20
3 course dinner
3 course dinner
$ 16/person
($ 11 to $ 40)

58% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 38
McDonald's meal
McDonald's meal
$ 5.1/person
($ 4.7 to $ 6.1)

53% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 11
Local beer
Local beer
$ 2.5 for 500ml
($ 1.6 to $ 5.5)

57% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5.9
Imported beer
Imported beer
$ 2.2 for 330ml
($ 1.3 to $ 4.7)

35% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.5
Cappuccino
Cappuccino
$ 3.2/cup
($ 1.4 to $ 5.5)

38% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5.1
Fizzy drink
Fizzy drink
$ 1.1/can
($ 0.7 to $ 2.4)

58% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.5
Water bottle
Water bottle
$ 0.6/bottle
($ 0.6 to $ 1)

66% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2

Hotel and accommodation budget in Taipei

On average, hotel and accommodation budget in Taipei is 44% cheaper than in the United States (USA).
1-star hotel
1-star hotel
$ 69/night
($ 36 to $ 175)

59% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 169
2-star hotel
2-star hotel
$ 83/night
($ 25 to $ 600)

45% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 153
3-star hotel
3-star hotel
$ 78/night
($ 32 to $ 217)

65% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 225
4-star hotel
4-star hotel
$ 173/night
($ 50 to $ 648)

43% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 306
5-star hotel
5-star hotel
$ 221/night
($ 106 to $ 542)

49% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 438
Hostel/Youth Hostel
Hostel/Youth Hostel
$ 64/month
($ 25 to $ 173)

61% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 163
Room with kitchen
Room with kitchen
$ 123/month
($ 29 to $ 433)

48% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 237
Hotel with swimming pool
Hotel with swimming pool
$ 210/month
($ 59 to $ 574)

3% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 205
Cottage or guest house
Cottage or guest house
$ 107/month
($ 44 to $ 408)

51% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 222
Family room
Family room
$ 157/month
($ 51 to $ 586)

22% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 203

Supermarket food budget in Taipei

On average, the price of supermarket food in Taipei is 4% cheaper than in the United States (USA).
Milk
Milk
$ 2.9/litre
($ 2.4 to $ 3.7)

176% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1
Bread
Bread
$ 1.8/500g
($ 1.3 to $ 3.7)

48% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.5
Rice
Rice
$ 3/kg
($ 1.6 to $ 4)

35% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4.5
Eggs
Eggs
$ 2.6/12 eggs
($ 1.9 to $ 3.6)

27% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.7
Chicken
Chicken
$ 10/kg
($ 4.7 to $ 13)

19% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 12
Apples
Apples
$ 4.5/kg
($ 2.8 to $ 7.7)

13% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5.2
Tomatoes
Tomatoes
$ 3.4/kg
($ 1.6 to $ 6.5)

29% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4.8
Potatoes
Potatoes
$ 2.9/kg
($ 1.6 to $ 3.7)

2% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.9
Water bottle
Water bottle
$ 1.3
($ 1 to $ 1.6)

41% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.2

Public and private transport budget in Taipei

On average, the price of transport in Taipei is 33% cheaper than in the United States (USA).
Bus ticket
Bus ticket
$ 0.7/ticket
($ 0.4 to $ 1.3)

68% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.5
Taxi (per km)
Taxi (per km)
$ 0.7/km
($ 0.5 to $ 1.1)

54% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1.7
Petrol
Petrol
$ 1/litre
($ 1 to $ 1.1)

3% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 0.9
Taxi (initial pick-up charge)
Taxi (initial pick-up charge)
$ 2.6
($ 2.4 to $ 3)

27% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.6
Car hire
Car hire
$ 58/24hrs
($ 42 to $ 175)

19% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 71

Leisure activity budget in Taipei

On average, budget for leisure activities in Taipei is 30% cheaper than in the United States (USA).
Cinema
Cinema
$ 10/ticket
($ 9.2 to $ 11)

28% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 14
Tennis
Tennis
$ 14/hr
($ 6.1 to $ 20)

33% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 21

Budget for clothes and price of cigarettes in Taipei

On average, shopping budget in Taipei is 23% cheaper than in the United States (USA).
Cigarettes
Cigarettes
$ 3.7/pack
($ 3.4 to $ 4.7)

62% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 10
Levi's jeans
Levi's jeans
$ 61
($ 29 to $ 118)

17% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 52
Summer dress
Summer dress
$ 33
($ 16 to $ 53)

23% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 43

Plane ticket budget

Sydney → Taipei
Sydney → Taipei
Sydney → Taipei
$ 780
(fair price: $ 659)
Melbourne → Taipei
Melbourne → Taipei
Melbourne → Taipei
$ 684
(fair price: $ 524)
Vancouver → Taipei
Vancouver → Taipei
Vancouver → Taipei
$ 1213
(fair price: $ 984)
Los Angeles → Taipei
Los Angeles  → Taipei
Los Angeles  → Taipei
$ 1084
(fair price: $ 942)
Toronto → Taipei
Toronto → Taipei
Toronto → Taipei
$ 1690
(fair price: $ 1341)
London → Taipei
London → Taipei
London → Taipei
$ 962
(fair price: $ 779)

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About this information on the cost of living in Taipei

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

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

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