Which place is cheaper, Taipei or Bagan?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
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Should you visit Bagan or Taipei?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
Which city is more affordable and which is best for your travel style? If you're trying to figure out where to go next, comparing the travel costs between Bagan and Taipei can help you decide which place is right for you.
Where Should I go: Bagan or Taipei?
Bagan
Located in central Myanmar (formerly Burma), Bagan is an ancient city best known as the home to the largest and densest concentration of Buddhist temples, pagodas, stupas, and ruins in the world with many dating from the 11th and 12th centuries.
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 Cultural Tours in Taiwan, and The Best Tours for Seniors to Taiwan.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayBagan $19Taipei $183
The average daily cost (per person) in Bagan is $19, while the average daily cost in Taipei is $183. 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 Bagan and Taipei in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personBagan $4.76Taipei $147
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomBagan $9.52Taipei $294
Compare Hotels in Bagan and Taipei
Looking for a hotel in Bagan 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: Taipei Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Bagan $2.31Taipei $10
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Bagan
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Bagan:
- From Bagan City To Mandalay Private Transfer: $150
Typical Local Transportation Prices in Taipei
Here are some examples of typical transportation prices from actual travelers in Taipei:
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Easycard$2.03
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Easycard$9.36
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: $79
- Bruns 9 seater, charter tour, business transfer, airport transfer, round-the-island charter tour: $299
- Flowserve Nine-seat-Taiwan travel charter, charter tour, business transfer, round-the-island tour, airport shuttle charter service: $256
- Jiufen: private transfer to and from Taipei City: $42
- Keelung (Taipei) Cruise Port to Taipei city - Arrival Private Transfer : $40
- Keelung Cruise Port to Taiwan Taoyuan Airport (TPE) - Departure Private Transfer: $60
- Luxury Chartered Private Transfer from Taipei to Taoyuan Airport: $139
- Private Transfer between TPE-Taoyuan int. Airport and Taipei City: $40
- Private Transfer from Keelung Port to Taiwan Taoyuan Airport(TPE): $60
- Private Transfer from Taipei Taoyuan Airport to Hualien Port: $96
- Private Transfer from Taipei Taoyuan Airport to Taichung Port: $59
- Private Transfer from Taipei city hotels to Hualien Cruise Port: $96
Is it cheaper to fly into Bagan or Taipei?
Prices for flights to both Taipei and Bagan 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 dayBagan $3.85Taipei $16
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Bagan
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Bagan.
- Romantic Sunset Dinner At Bagan Viewing Tower: $91
Typical Food Prices in Taipei
For Taipei, here are some examples of average food and meal prices for travelers:
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EasyCard$16
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Lunch at The Can$6.87
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EasyCard$31
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Lunch$2.96
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Lunch$1.87
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Dinner$6.24
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Lunch$3.59
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Lunch$4.68
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Louisa coffee$2.96
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Taipei
For Taipei, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- Taipei Shrimping Food Tour: Shrimping, Beer, Jazz, Food Included: $39
- Historic Night Market Food Tour with Tastings: $45
- Local Favorites: Taiwan Night Market Food Tour in 2 hours: $49
- Taipei Shrimping Food Tour: Shrimping, Beer, Jazz, Food Incl: $52
- Taipei Food Tour: Yongkang Street for Foodies: $58
- Taipei Food Tour: $58
- Backstreet Food Tour: Food, Culture, and Fun: $75
- Private Food Tour – 10 Tastings with Locals: $76
- 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
- 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
- Iconic Food Tour: Local Street Food, Drinks & Sites: $78
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Bagan $37Taipei $17
Tours and Activities in Bagan
Here are a few actual costs in Bagan for available activities, ticket prices, and tours:
- Amazing Bagan, full day tour by car and guide: $90
- BAGAN TEMPLES FULL DAY GUIDED BY ELECTRIC BIKE ( Private Tour ): $64
- Bagan Antique Day Tour in Bagan: $86
- Bagan Fullday Sightseeing by Car and Horse-cart: $184
- Bagan Horse Cart Ride Tour with Puppet Show: $160
- Bagan Instagram Photo Tour: $179
- Bagan Sightseeing Tour with Horse Cart: $86
- Bagan and Mount Popa Private Tour (2 Days): $90
- Full Day Bagan Tour: $160
- Best Bagan One Day Tour With Tour Guide: $48
- Day Cruise Bagan to Mandalay: $31
- Excellent Private Guided Tour Around Bagan With Lunch: $88
Tours and Activities in Taipei
For Taipei, here are a few prices for actual activities, tours, and tickets provided by various companies:
- Old Town Walking Tour: $1.00
- Taipei's Origin & Longshan Temple - Taiwan Cultural Tour: $1.00
- Taipei Historic Shared Walking Tour: $1.00
- Chiang Kai-Shek Shilin Residence Ticket: $3.13
- Zoo Entrance Ticket: $3.13
- Night Market Walking Tours in Shilin, Ningxia, Longshan, Ximen: $4.00
- Walking Tours in Taipei Dihua, Longshan Temple, Shuanglian Market: $4.00
- Taipei Scavenger Hunt and Sights Self-Guided Tour: $4.82
- Taipei Cultural Heritage Walking Tour: $5.00
- Taipei's Origin & Longshan Temple - Taiwan Cultural Walking Tour: $5.00
- Miramar Ferris Wheel Ticket: $6.26
- Sights & Highlights tour: $7.54
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayBagan -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): $30
- Private Tour to Yilan Kavalan Whisky Distillery: $130
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Bagan and Taipei, we can see that Taipei is more expensive. And not only is Bagan much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. So, traveling to Bagan would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Bagan 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 Bagan.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Bagan Expensive? and Is Taipei Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Bagan or Taipei?
Taipei has a larger population, and is about 26240 times larger than the population of Bagan. When comparing the sizes of Bagan 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.