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

• Bangkok Prices
  Thailand Prices
  Taipei Prices
  Taiwan Prices
• Average Daily Cost Per person, per day
  Bangkok $79
  Taipei $185

The average daily cost (per person) in Bangkok is $79, while the average daily cost in Taipei is $185. 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 Bangkok and Taipei in more detail.

Accommodation

• Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one person
  Bangkok $43
  Taipei $148
• Accommodation Typical double-occupancy room
  Bangkok $86
  Taipei $296

Compare Hotels in Bangkok and Taipei

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Local Transportation

• Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.
  Bangkok $6.34
  Taipei $10

Typical Local Transportation prices in Bangkok

Some typical examples of transportation costs in Bangkok are as follows:

• Tuk Tuk to bus station
  $2.26
• Skytrain Ticket
  $4.52
• Chao Phraya River Express Ticket
  $0.90
• Ferry Ride
  $0.73
• Taxi From Airport
  $7.06
• Short Taxi Ride
  $2.54
• Boat Taxi
  $1.41
• Trains to airport
  $4.52

Hired Cars and Shuttles in Bangkok

Some specific examples of transportation prices in Bangkok:

• oneway transfer service Bangkok-Hua hin: $73
• Wat Pho The Reclining Buddha Ticket with Transfer in Bangkok: $20
• Tuk-tuk tour Bangkok by Night with Chinatown meal and hotel transfers: $58
• Try find your better than us ! Airport transfer service in Pattaya APT-HTL (BKK): $59
• Try find your better than us ! Airport transfer service in Hua Hin APT-HTL (BKK): $71
• Try find your better than us ! Airport transfer service in Bangkok HTL- APT(BKK): $19
• Try find your better than us ! Airport transfer service in Bangkok APT-HTL (BKK): $19
• Try find your better than us ! Airport transfer in Pattaya APT-HTL (DMK): $67
• Try find your better than us ! Airport transfer in Hua Hin APT-HTL (DMK): $71
• Try find your better than us ! Airport transfer in Bangkok HTL-APT (DMK): $24
• Try find your better than us ! Airport transfer in Bangkok APT-HTL (DMK): $24
• Transfer private vehicle from Bangkok City to Bangkok BKK Airport: $44

Typical Local Transportation prices in Taipei

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

• Easycard
  $2.05
• Easycard
  $9.45

Hired Cars and Shuttles in Taipei

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

• Airport transfer_Taoyuan Airport to Taipei city_One way: $120
• Beito to Taipei Taoyuan Airport (TPE)-Departure Transfer: $77
• Bicycle transfer (Taipei - Hualien) 4 persons: $40
• 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
• Jiaoxi to Taipei Taoyuan Airport (TPE)- Departure Transfer: $238
• Keelung (Taipei) Cruise Port to Taipei city - Arrival Private Transfer : $38
• Keelung Cruise Port to Taiwan Taoyuan Airport (TPE) - Departure Private Transfer: $58
• Keelung(Taipei) Cruise Port to Taipei-Round-Trip Private Transfer: $77
• Luxury Chartered Private Transfer Taoyuan Airport to Taipei City: $140
• Modern nine-seater, Taiwan chartered tour, chartered day trip, round-the-island chartered car, airport transfer, hotel pick-up service: $254
• Private Car Charter Explore Taipei with 9 Hour Transfer Service: $256

Is it cheaper to fly into Bangkok or Taipei?

Prices for flights to both Taipei and Bangkok 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
  Bangkok $19
  Taipei $16

Typical Food prices in Bangkok

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

• Dinner at Hard Rock Cafe (for Two)
  $25
• Casual Lunch of Prawns (for Two)
  $5.65
• 2 Rotis (Bread)
  $1.27
• Mango & Sticky Rice
  $0.85
• Lunch at KFC (for Two)
  $5.65
• Pad Thai
  $1.98
• Airport Lunch for 2
  $16
• Lunch for 2
  $21

Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Bangkok

Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Bangkok.

• Thai Cooking Class at Bangkok Cooking Studio: $14
• Bangkok Food Tour and Sightseeing with Tuktuk: $17
• White Orchid Chao Phraya Dinner Cruise: $20
• Chao Phraya Princess Dinner Cruise Ticket: $21
• River Dinner Cruise on the Chao Phraya Princess: $21
• Baiyoke Observation Deck with Lunch/Dinner Buffet: $22
• Meridian Sunset Dinner Cruise - Floating Paradise From ICONSIAM Bangkok: $25
• Twilight Dinner Cruise Along Chao Phraya River in Bangkok: $26
• Nopparat Thai Dinner with Classical Dance: $28
• Baiyoke Sky Hotel Observation Deck Ticket with Lunch or Dinner : $28
• Baiyoke Sky Hotel Observation Deck Ticket With Dinner or Lunch: $28
• 2-Hour Dinner Cruise on the Chao Phraya Princess: $28

Typical Food prices in Taipei

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

• EasyCard
  $16
• Lunch at The Can
  $6.93
• EasyCard
  $31
• Lunch
  $2.99
• Lunch
  $1.89
• Dinner
  $6.30
• Lunch
  $3.62
• Lunch
  $4.72
• Louisa coffee
  $2.99

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: Night Market & Convenience Store(Food Included): $40
• Taipei Food Tour: Historic Night Market (Food Included): $45
• Local Favorites: Taiwan Night Market Food Tour in 2 hours: $49
• Taipei at Night: Din Tai Fung Dinner & Raohe Street Night Market Guided Tour: $52
• Yansan Night Market Food Tour: $62
• Pineapple Pastry with Egg Yolk, Longan Cake, High Mountain Oolong Tea. Taiwan Traditional Dessert Experience-D (Taipei Cooking Class): $62
• Xiao Long Bao, Pork thick soup, Bubble milk tea. Taiwan Traditional Light Meals Experience-B (Taipei Cooking Class): $65
• Xiao long bao, Pork thick soup, Bubble milk tea. (Taiwan Cooking Class)-B : $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: $70
• Backstreet Food Tour: Food, Culture, and Fun: $75
• Private Food Tour – 10 Tastings with Locals: $75

Entertainment

• Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.
  Bangkok $16
  Taipei $17

Typical Entertainment prices in Bangkok

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

• Movie Ticket
  $4.52
• Grand Palace Entrance Ticket
  $9.89
• Wat Pho (Reclining Buddha) Ticket
  $1.41
• Dusit Zoo Entrance Fee (for Two)
  $5.65
• Club Cover Charge
  $11
• Thai Boxing Tickets (for Two)
  $68
• Fish Pedicure
  $4.24
• Wat Pho entrance ticket
  $2.83
• Siriraj Museum (2)
  $11

Tours and Activities in Bangkok

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

• A Day in Ayutthaya: Private 5 UNESCO Temples Tour From Bangkok: $113
• Ayutthaya Historic Park Group Tour from Bangkok: $65
• Ayutthaya Historic Park Tour Group Tour from Bangkok: $50
• Ayutthaya Historic Park Tour Group Tour from Bangkok: $55
• Bangkok 5 Hour Cultural & Temples Private Tour (Morning & Afternoon Slot): $82
• Bangkok Hindu Landmark City, Grand Palace & Temples Tours with Lunch: $298
• Bangkok Sea Life + Madame Tussauds Entrance Tickets : $46
• Bangkok Thrilling Tuk Tuk Tour (Private & All-Inclusive): $99
• Full-Day Erawan Waterfall and River Kwai Private Guided Tour: $150
• Maeklong Railway & Floating Market Tour (Private & All-Inclusive): $159
• Mystical Waterfall and River Kwai Tour (Private & All-Inclusive): $189
• Private Customized Bangkok Tour With Driver : $52

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: $0.10
• Taipei Old Town - Taiwan Introduction Walking Tour: $0.10
• Chiang Kai-Shek Shilin Residence Ticket: $3.20
• Taipei's Origin & Longshan Temple - Taiwan Cultural Walking Tour: $5.00
• Taipei Old Town - Taiwan Introduction Walking Tour: $5.00
• Miramar Ferris Wheel Ticket: $6.39
• Taipei Self-Guided Audio Tour: $9.00
• Scavenger Hunt and City Exploration Self-Guided Tour: $9.21
• Taipei Scavenger Hunt and Sights Self-Guided Tour: $9.35
• National Palace Museum E-Ticket: $11
• Taipei 101 Observatory Deck Ticket: $19
• Yehliu & Jiufen & Shifen Day Tour (Departure from Ximending): $20

Alcohol

• Alcohol Drinks for one day
  Bangkok $6.18
  Taipei $18

Typical Alcohol prices in Bangkok

Some typical examples of the costs for nightlife and alcohol in Bangkok are as follows:

• Beer
  $1.13

Sample the Local Flavors in Bangkok

Some specific costs for nightlife related activities in Bangkok:

• Pub Crawl and Club Night With Shots & VIP Entrance: $23
• Bangkok Pub Crawl: $24
• 6-Hour Pub Crawl in Bangkok: $26
• Private Bachelor Bar Crawl in Bangkok: $450

Sample the Local Flavors in Taipei

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

• Taipei Pub Crawl: $28
• Taipei Pub Crawl: $30
• Private Tour to Yilan Kavalan Whisky Distillery: $130