A Travel Price Comparison for Families, Couples, and Backpackers Ankara vs. Taipei for Vacations, Tours, and Honeymoons

Should you visit Ankara or Taipei?

Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?

Which city should you visit? Read on to compare the activities as well as the prices of travel for Ankara and Taipei. We'll break down costs for accommodation, food, transportation and more to help you learn more about these two destinations. Then, you can figure out if either of these two places are accessible based on your travel budget, schedule, and interests. So, let's dig into it.

Where Should I go: Ankara or Taipei?

Ankara

Located at the heart of Turkey near Central Anatolia, Ankara is the capital city and second largest city in the country after Istanbul. Formerly known for its long-haired goats and textiles, the city has since developed into a metropolitan mix of modern cultures with historic landmarks.

Taipei

Few cities in the world are full of more diverse opportunities than the cultural crosshairs city of Taipei. As the capital of Taiwan, this 300-year-old city is the financial, cultural and governmental center of Taiwan. Located in the northern part of the island between the Yangming Mountains and Central Mountains, this city of 2.6 million people is always ready to welcome more visitors.

For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best Budget Tours to Turkey, The Best Tours for Seniors to Turkey, The Best Cultural Tours in Taiwan, and The Best Tours for Seniors to Taiwan.


Which place is cheaper, Taipei or Ankara?

These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations. These travel costs come from the actual spending of real travelers.

The average daily cost (per person) in Ankara is $127, while the average daily cost in Taipei is $190. These costs include accommodation (assuming double occupancy, so the traveler is sharing the room), food, transportation, and entertainment. While every person is different, these costs are an average of past travelers in each destination. What follows is a categorical breakdown of travel costs for Ankara and Taipei in more detail.



Accommodation
  • Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one person
    Ankara $52
    Taipei $143
  • Accommodation Typical double-occupancy room
    Ankara $104
    Taipei $286
Compare Hotels in Ankara and Taipei

Looking for a hotel in Ankara or Taipei? Prices vary by location, date, season, and the level of luxury. See below for options and compare which is best for your budget and travel style.

Hotels in Ankara


Hotels in Taipei


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Our Analysis
We've analyzed the average and typical hotel prices based on guest reviews, star ratings, and hotel amenities here: Ankara Hotel Prices and Taipei Hotel Prices.

Local Transportation
  • Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.
    Ankara $34
    Taipei $9.92
Typical Local Transportation Prices in Ankara

Here are some examples of typical transportation prices from actual travelers in Ankara:


  • Metro Ride
    $0.04
  • Short Taxi Ride
    $0.14

Hired Cars and Shuttles in Ankara

Some specific examples of transportation prices in Ankara:

  • Private Transfers Between Ankara Esenboga Airport - Ankara City Centre: $75
  • Private Transfers Ankara City or Esenboga Airport to/from Kizilcahamam Town: $185
  • Private Transfers Ankara City or Esenboga Airport to/from Gordion Ancient City: $185
  • Private Transfers Ankara City or Esenboga Airport to/from Beypazari Town: $185
  • Private Transfer from Ankara Esenboga Airport (ESB) to Central Ankara: $48
  • Private Transfer Ankara Esenboga Airport ESB to Keçiören Ankara: $40
  • Private Airport Transfer From/To Ankara Airport to Cankaya Hotels: $48
  • Ankara Private Transfer from central Ankara hotels to Ankara Airport (ESB): $48
  • Ankara Private Departure Transfer from City hotels to Airport: $75
  • Ankara Esenboğa Airport From/To City Center Private Transfer: $58
  • Ankara Esenboga Airport transfers to Ankara City Center (Cankaya,Kizilay) Hotels: $100
  • Ankara Esenboga Airport to City Hotels Transfer: $47

Typical Local Transportation Prices in Taipei

Here are some examples of typical transportation prices from actual travelers in Taipei:


  • Easycard
    $1.97
  • Easycard
    $9.11

Hired Cars and Shuttles in Taipei

Also for Taipei, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:

  • Beito to Taipei Taoyuan Airport (TPE)-Departure Transfer: $211
  • Bruns 9 seater, charter tour, business transfer, airport transfer, round-the-island charter tour: $299
  • Jiufen: private transfer to and from Taipei City: $42
  • Keelung (Taipei) Cruise Port to Taipei city - Arrival Private Transfer : $88
  • Keelung Cruise Port to Taiwan Taoyuan Airport (TPE) - Departure Private Transfer: $199
  • Keelung Port: private transfer to and from Taipei City: $42
  • Private Transfer between Jiufen and Taipei: $42
  • Private Transfer between Taipei and Taichung: $105
  • Private Transfer from Keelung Port to Taiwan Taoyuan Airport(TPE): $246
  • Private Transfer from Taipei Taoyuan Airport TPE to Taichung Port: $144
  • Private Transfer from Taipei Taoyuan Airport to Taichung Port: $186
  • Private Transfer from Taipei Taoyuan Airport(TPE) to Hualien Port: $274

Is it cheaper to fly into Ankara or Taipei?

Prices for flights to both Taipei and Ankara change regularly based on dates and travel demand. We suggest you find the best prices for your next trip on Kayak, because you can compare the cost of flights across multiple airlines for your prefered dates.





Food
  • Food Meals for one day
    Ankara $51
    Taipei $27
Typical Food Prices in Ankara

Below are a few samples from actual travelers for food and meal costs in Ankara:


  • A Quick Lunch
    $0.32

Typical Food Prices in Taipei

For Taipei, here are some examples of average food and meal prices for travelers:


  • EasyCard
    $15
  • Lunch at The Can
    $6.68
  • EasyCard
    $30
  • Lunch
    $2.88
  • Lunch
    $1.82
  • Dinner
    $6.07
  • Lunch
    $3.49
  • Lunch
    $4.55
  • Louisa coffee
    $2.88

Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Taipei

For Taipei, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:

  • Taipei Food Tour in Golden Lane: $35
  • Local Favorite Food Tour in Golden Lane (Full Lunch): $38
  • Food Tours with Top 10 Taiwanese Food (Lunch/Dinner): $45
  • Local Favorites: Taiwan Night Market Food Tour in 2 hours: $49
  • Secret Food Tours Taipei: $51
  • Yansan Night Market Food Tour: $62
  • Xiao Long Bao, Pork thick soup, Bubble milk tea. Taiwan Traditional Light Meals Experience-B (Taipei Cooking Class): $65
  • Pineapple Pastry with Egg Yolk, Longan Cake, High Mountain Oolong Tea. Taiwan Traditional Dessert Experience-D (Taipei Cooking Class): $70
  • Private Food Tour – 10 Tastings with Locals: $71
  • The Award-Winning PRIVATE Food Tour of The 10 Tastings: $73
  • Taipei : Private Food Tour With A Guide: $74
  • Private Street Food Tour of Taipei with a Local Guide: $74

Entertainment
  • Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.
    Ankara $31
    Taipei $17
Typical Entertainment Prices in Ankara

Here are a few typical costs in Ankara for activities, ticket prices, and tours that come from previous visitors:


  • Underground City
    $0.22

Tours and Activities in Ankara

Here are a few actual costs in Ankara for available activities, ticket prices, and tours:

  • 5 Days Hittite Monuments Tour with Specialist Guide: $2,153
  • Ankara : Private Walking Tour With A Guide ( Private Tour ) : $32
  • Ankara Highlights Walking Tour With A Guide: $30
  • Ankara Private Walking Tour with a Professional Guide: $211
  • Private Tour with a Local: $36
  • Private Walking tour With A Guide (Private Tour): $31
  • Best of Private Walking Tour with a Local: $31
  • Half Day Private Tour in Ankara: $215
  • Istanbul: Golden Horn & Bosphorus Day Cruise: $165
  • Istanbul: Half-Day Tour with Topkapi Palace: $145
  • Private Ankara City Tours by an Archaeologist Tour Guide : $280
  • Private Tour: Ankara Sightseeing: $235

Tours and Activities in Taipei

For Taipei, here are a few prices for actual activities, tours, and tickets provided by various companies:

  • Taipei's Origin & Longshan Temple - Taiwan Cultural Tour: $0.50
  • Old Town Walking Tour: $0.50
  • Vintage Taipei - Best of Taiwan and Sunset Walking Tour: $1.00
  • Zoo Entrance Ticket: $3.04
  • Chiang Kai-Shek Shilin Residence Ticket: $3.04
  • Taipei Cultural Heritage Walking Tour: $5.00
  • Vintage Taipei - Best of Taiwan & Sunset Walking Tour (Tip-based): $5.00
  • Walking Tours in Taipei Dihua, Longshan Temple, Shuanglian Market: $5.00
  • Taipei Historic Shared Walking Tour: $5.00
  • Taipei's Origin & Longshan Temple - Taiwan Cultural Walking Tour: $5.00
  • Miramar Ferris Wheel Ticket: $6.07
  • Taiwan Museum, MOCA Taipei & Miniatures Museum Entry Tickets: $7.89

Alcohol
  • Alcohol Drinks for one day
    Ankara $14
    Taipei $18

Sample the Local Flavors in Taipei

Here are a few nightlife and alcohol tours and activities from local tour providers in Taipei:

  • Taipei Nightlife: Taipei Pub Crawls (2 Different Routes): $28
  • Taipei Nightlife: Taipei Pub Crawls (2 Different Routes): $30
  • Private Tour to Yilan Kavalan Whisky Distillery: $130


When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Ankara and Taipei, we can see that Taipei is more expensive. And not only is Ankara much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. Since Ankara is in Europe and Taipei is in Asia, this is one of the main reasons why the costs are so different, as different regions of the world tend to have overall different travel costs. So, traveling to Ankara would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Ankara and be able to afford a more luxurious travel style by staying in nicer hotels, eating at more expensive restaurants, taking tours, and experiencing more activities. The same level of travel in Taipei would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Taipei than you might in Ankara.

If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Ankara Expensive? and Is Taipei Expensive?.


Which is Bigger, Ankara or Taipei?

Taipei has a larger population, and is about 2 times larger than the population of Ankara. When comparing the sizes of Ankara and Taipei, keep in mind that a larger population does not always imply the destination has more attractions or better activities. So, always research the type of place that you want to visit along with the activities and attractions that interest you.