Which place is cheaper, Taipei or Antalya?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
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Should you visit Antalya or Taipei?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
Should I visit Antalya or Taipei? This is a common question asked by many travelers. By figuring out which city has activities that align with your interests along with knowing which is more affordable, you'll understand where you can get more bang for your buck. So, let's dive into the details and the data, which all comes from actual travelers.
Where Should I go: Antalya or Taipei?
Antalya
Antalya is the largest city along Turkey's Mediterranean coast and the eighth largest city in the country with over one million people in the metropolitan area. The city dates back to about 200 BC when it was settled by the Attalid Dynasty of Pergamon and soon conquered by the Romans. The city was ruled by several different groups and most recently was transferred to Italian suzerainty following World War I. It became part of Turkey following the War of Independence. The city has seen an influx of development in recent years and it has grown into a tourism mecca with more than 12 million visitors in 2014.
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 Tours for Outdoor and Nature Lovers in Turkey, The Best Anzac Day Tours in Turkey, The Best Cultural Tours in Taiwan, and The Best Tours for Seniors to Taiwan.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayAntalya $146Taipei $181
The average daily cost (per person) in Antalya is $146, while the average daily cost in Taipei is $181. 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 Antalya and Taipei in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personAntalya $54Taipei $145
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomAntalya $108Taipei $290
Compare Hotels in Antalya and Taipei
Looking for a hotel in Antalya 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.
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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: Antalya Hotel Prices and Taipei Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Antalya $109Taipei $10
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Antalya
Also for Antalya, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- olympos cable car with transfer from antalya: $89
- fire of anatolia show ticket and transfer: $78
- Yacht Tour to Suluada Island from Antalya with transfer and lunch: $28
- Two Days Tour to Cappadocia with HB Hotel & Transfer from Antalya: $245
- Try find your better than us ! Airport transfer service in Antalya HTL-APT (AYT): $35
- Try find your better than us ! Airport transfer service in Antalya APT-HTL (AYT): $35
- Transfer from Antalya Airport to Tekirova: $86
- Transfer from Antalya Airport to Kiris/Camyuva: $82
- Transfer from Antalya Airport to Kemer: $75
- The Land of Legends at Night w/Boat Parade Inl. Transfer f/Side: $35
- The Land of Legends Theme Park with Transfer from Side: $28
- The Land of Legends Theme Park with Transfer from Antalya: $18
Typical Local Transportation Prices in Taipei
Here are some examples of typical transportation prices from actual travelers in Taipei:
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Easycard$2.01
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Easycard$9.26
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Taipei
Also for Taipei, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Try find your better than us ! Airport transfer service in Taipei HTL-APT (TSA): $28
- Try find your better than us ! Airport transfer service in Taipei APT-HTL (TSA): $28
- Try find your better than us ! Airport transfer in Taipei HTL- APT (TPE): $41
- Taoyuan airport to Yilan Private Transfer: $105
- Taoyuan Airport TPE to Taoyuan or Taipei Round Trip Transfer: $78
- Taoyuan Airport TPE to Taoyuan or Taipei Arrival Private Transfer: $39
- Taiwan Taoyuan Airport(TPE) to Taoyuan/Taipei hotels-Round-Trip Private Transfer: $78
- Taiwan Taoyuan Airport (TPE) to Taoyuan/Taipei hotels - Arrival Private Transfer: $39
- Taiwan Taoyuan Airport (TPE) to Keelung Cruise Port - RoundTrip Private Transfer: $118
- Taiwan Taipei Taoyuan International Airport（TPE) Private Transfer: $38
- Taoyuan Airport (TPE) Return Bus Transfer: $8.54
- Taipei Taoyuan Airport (TPE) to Jiaoxi - Arrival Private Transfer: $242
Is it cheaper to fly into Antalya or Taipei?
Prices for flights to both Taipei and Antalya 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
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Food Meals for one dayAntalya $25Taipei $16
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Antalya
For Antalya, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- Suluada Island Cruise with Dinner and Sunset: $38
- Pamukkalea and Salda Lake Tour with Breakfast-Lunch-Dinner: $40
- Traditional Turkish Tastes at Antalya Food Tour: $47
- Fire of Anatolia Dance Show Dinner and Transfer from Antalya: $89
- Fire of Anatolia Dance Show Dinner and Transfer from Kemer: $89
- Full day trip to Pamukkale from Side with dinner: $105
Typical Food Prices in Taipei
For Taipei, here are some examples of average food and meal prices for travelers:
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EasyCard$15
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Lunch at The Can$6.79
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EasyCard$31
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Lunch$2.93
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Lunch$1.85
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Dinner$6.17
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Lunch$3.55
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Lunch$4.63
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Louisa coffee$2.93
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Taipei
For Taipei, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- Historic Night Market Food Tour with Tastings: $45
- Taipei Food Tour: Yongkang Street for Foodies: $58
- Taipei Food Tour: $58
- 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
- Turnip cake, Pork thick soup, Tofu pudding. Taiwan Traditional Light Meals Experience-C (Taipei Cooking Class): $65
- Taipei Food Tour and Colorful Bubble Tea Making: $65
- Xiao long bao, Pork thick soup, Bubble milk tea. (Taiwan Cooking Class)-B : $65
- Taipei Food Tour and Colorful Bubble Tea Making: $70
- Private Food Tour – 10 Tastings with Locals: $75
- Xiao Long Bao, Chicken vermicelli with mushroom and sesame oil, Tofu strips salad, Bubble milk tea. Taiwan Traditional Delicacies Experience-A (Taipei Cooking Class): $77
- Xiao Long Bao, Chicken vermicelli with mushroom and sesame oil, Tofu strips salad, Bubble milk tea. Taiwan Traditional Delicacies Experience-A (Taipei Cooking Class): $77
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Antalya $46Taipei $17
Tours and Activities in Antalya
For Antalya, here are a few prices for actual activities, tours, and tickets provided by various companies:
- Antalya City Tour: $67
- Full Day Green Canyon Boat Tour with Lunch Included: $61
- Full Day Tour in Altınbeşik Cave and Ürünlü : $49
- Side Sunset Cruise: Ancient History and Mesmerizing Sunsets: $122
- 2 Days Cappadocia Tour From Antalya: $56
- 2 Days Cappadocia Tour From Antalya /w Cave Hotel & Balloon Ride: $67
- 2 Days Cappadocia Tour From Antalya With Cave Hotel Overnight: $60
- 2 Days Cappadocia Tour from Antalya: $50
- 3 Different Natural Wonders Waterfall Tours in ANTALYA : $58
- 3 in 1 Rafting Buggy Safari and Zipline Adventure in Antalya: $38
- 4-Hour Antalya Short Shopping Tour: $27
- 4-Hour Guided Antalya Aquarium Tour : $68
Tours and Activities in Taipei
For Taipei, here are a few prices for actual activities, tours, and tickets provided by various companies:
- 9 Hour Northeast Coast Bay View Tour in Yilan : $58
- One-Day Historical and Heritage Tour in Taipei : $47
- 1 Day Tour Northern Taiwan Coast Tour: $200
- 1-day Tour to Sun Moon Lake from Taipei by High Speed Rail : $250
- 2-Day Private Tour to Sun Moon Lake and Mount Hehuan: $195
- 2-Hour Private Dadaocheng Walking Tour: $35
- 2-Hour Private Longshan Temple Walking Tour: $35
- 2-Hour Private Walking Tour in Beitou, Taiwan: $55
- 2-Hour Private Ximending Area Walking Tour: $35
- 2-Hour Vegetarian Private Walking Tour - S.Y.S. Memorial Hall & 44 South Village: $58
- 2-Hour Vegetarian Private Walking Tour - Xingtian Temple: $55
- 2-hr Raohe Night Market Walking Private Tour with a Tour Guide: $35
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayAntalya $20Taipei $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): $30
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Antalya and Taipei, we can see that Taipei is more expensive. And not only is Antalya much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. Since Antalya 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 Antalya would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Antalya 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 Antalya.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Antalya Expensive? and Is Taipei Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Antalya or Taipei?
Taipei has a larger population, and is about 10 times larger than the population of Antalya. When comparing the sizes of Antalya 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.
Budget Your Trip is all about finding out how much everything costs so that you can travel cheaper and longer. Created by avid travelers Laurie and Bryan, our goal is to help you plan your next trip on the right budget. With average daily travel costs that are calculated from the budgets of real travelers, plus an analysis of hotel and tour prices, you can find out how much money you need to plan your next adventure. We also have plenty of travel advice, accommodation reviews, and activity suggestions.