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

Should you visit Bangalore 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 Bangalore and Taipei can help you decide which place is right for you.

Where Should I go: Bangalore or Taipei?

Bangalore

Bangalore is the capital city of the state of Karnataka, in India. It's also India's third largest city with a population of about 8.5 million. It's considered one of the most liveable cities in the country and was historically known for its many gardens and lush green spaces. Today those areas are all but gone, having given way to the growing population and sprawling metropolises. Bangalore is also the information technology hub of the country and is sometimes referred to as India's Silicon Valley.

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.

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Which place is cheaper, Taipei or Bangalore?

These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.

The average daily cost (per person) in Bangalore is $44, while the average daily cost in Taipei is $182. 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 Bangalore and Taipei in more detail.



Accommodation
  • Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one person
    Bangalore $20
    Taipei $145
  • Accommodation Typical double-occupancy room
    Bangalore $40
    Taipei $290
Compare Hotels in Bangalore and Taipei

Looking for a hotel in Bangalore 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 Bangalore


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: Taipei Hotel Prices.

Local Transportation
  • Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.
    Bangalore $9.70
    Taipei $10

Hired Cars and Shuttles in Bangalore

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

  • Private Arrival Transfer: Bengaluru International Airport to Bangalore Hotels: $54
  • From Mysore guided day tour with transfers: $167
  • Bengaluru Kempegowda Airport BLR to Bengaluru Arrival Transfer: $39
  • Bengaluru Kempegowda Airport (BLR) to Bengaluru City -RoundTrip Private Transfer: $79
  • One-Way Private City Transfer Mysore & Bangalore: $50
  • Bangalore to Chennai Private Transfers: $135
  • Bangalore airport to Hotel Transfer: $18
  • Bangalore - private arrival transfer from airport to hotel: $35
  • Affordable Bangalore Airport Transfer: $28
  • Affordable Bangalore Airport Transfer: $16

Typical Local Transportation Prices in Taipei

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


  • Easycard
    $2.01
  • Easycard
    $9.29

Hired Cars and Shuttles in Taipei

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

  • [Chinese driver charter sedan] 1 to 4 people ☆ Taoyuan Airport ⇔ Taipei City Hotel Airport Transfer [one way]: $53
  • 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
  • Taoyuan airport to Yilan Private Transfer: $115
  • Taiwan Taoyuan Airport (TPE) to Taoyuan/Taipei hotels - Arrival Private Transfer: $38
  • Taiwan Taoyuan Airport (TPE) to Keelung Cruise Port - RoundTrip Private Transfer: $116
  • Taoyuan Airport (TPE) Return Bus Transfer: $8.59
  • Taipei Taoyuan Airport TPE to Beitou New Taipei Arrival Transfer: $77
  • Taipei Private Transfer: Keelung Cruise Port to Hotel: $85
  • Taipei Departure Private Transfer: Hotel to Taoyuan International Airport: $55
  • Taipei Arrival Private Transfer: Taoyuan International Airport to Hotel: $55
  • Private Transfer:Taoyuan International Airport to Hotel: $40

Is it cheaper to fly into Bangalore or Taipei?

Prices for flights to both Taipei and Bangalore 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
    Bangalore $13
    Taipei $16

Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Bangalore

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

  • Pop-Up Dinner in Bangalore with Focus on Sustainable Food: $25
  • Traditional Cooking Classes & Dinner with Family: $32
  • Traditional Cooking Classes & Dinner with Chef Family: $50
  • Indian Cooking Class in Bangalore with an Award Winning Chef: $54
  • South Indian Cooking Class in Mysore with Devika: $66
  • Private Cooking Dining Experience in Bengaluru: $74
  • 3-Hour Private Cooking Lesson and Meal in a Bangalore Home: $74

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
    $6.81
  • EasyCard
    $31
  • Lunch
    $2.94
  • Lunch
    $1.86
  • Dinner
    $6.19
  • Lunch
    $3.56
  • Lunch
    $4.64
  • Louisa coffee
    $2.94

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
  • Ximending Vegan Food Tour Snack, Dessert & Main!: $46
  • Taipei Food Tour: Yongkang Street for Foodies: $58
  • Yansan Night Market Food Tour: $62
  • 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 Traditional Light Meals Experience-B (Taipei Cooking Class): $65
  • Taipei Food Tour and Colorful Bubble Tea Making: $70
  • 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: $74
  • Backstreet Food Tour: Food, Culture, and Fun: $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

Entertainment
  • Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.
    Bangalore $11
    Taipei $17

Tours and Activities in Bangalore

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

  • Private Full-Day Bangalore City Tour: $84
  • (Mysuru) Mysore Day Out - A Royal Experience Private Tour from Bangalore: $130
  • 4-Hour Private Photowalk Tour in Bengaluru: $79
  • Agra Taj Tour from Bangalore: $220
  • All Inclusive Sameday Taj Mahal & Agra Tour from Your hotel: $76
  • Bandipur wildlife and Mysore experience in 2 days from Bangalore: $300
  • Bangalore Basavanagudi Heritage Self Guided Walking Tour: $6.01
  • Bangalore City Tour (Lunch, Pick up & drop at hotel): $100
  • Bangalore City Tour By Tuk Tuk!: $110
  • Bangalore Explorer: 3-Day Tour of the Garden City: $241
  • Bangalore Full Day Private City Tour: $53
  • Bangalore Heritage Walk - Private Walking tour: $67

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 Days Sun Moon Lake & Lukang Historic Area Tour: $232
  • 2-Day Private Tour to Sun Moon Lake and Mount Hehuan: $195
  • 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
  • 3-hour Vegetarian Private Walking Tour - Songshan distric & taste lotus hot pot: $77
  • 3.5 hours Taipei City Tour (morning or afternoon ) : $44

Alcohol
  • Alcohol Drinks for one day
    Bangalore $9.07
    Taipei $18

Sample the Local Flavors in Bangalore

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

  • Pub Crawl Bangalore (3 Hours Guided Nightlife Experience): $34
  • Bengaluru Pub Crawler - Nightlife Walking Tour: $89

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
  • Private Tour Yilan Kavalan Whisky Distillery from Taipei : $207


When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Bangalore and Taipei, we can see that Taipei is more expensive. And not only is Bangalore much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. So, traveling to Bangalore would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Bangalore 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 Bangalore.

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


Which is Bigger, Bangalore or Taipei?

Taipei has a larger population, and is about 54% larger than the population of Bangalore. When comparing the sizes of Bangalore 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.