Should you visit Bangkok or Taipei?
Trying to figure out where to travel next? This travel cost comparison between Bangkok and Taipei can help. For many travelers, the cost of a destination is a primary consideration when choosing where to go.
Bangkok
Bangkok: a name synonymous with all things exotic. The vibrant and exciting capital of Thailand is not just a hub for Southeast Asia, but also a destination into itself. Known for an active nightlife and party scene, as well as great food, historic temples, and busy markets, Bangkok offers a diversity to entertain even the most experienced travelers.
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.
Which city is cheaper, Taipei or Bangkok?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
The average daily cost (per person) in Bangkok is $65, while the average daily cost in Taipei is $170. 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 city. Below is a breakdown of travel costs for Bangkok and Taipei in more detail.
Accommodation
The average price for accommodation for two people in Bangkok is $70. This is for two people sharing a typical double occupancy hotel room.
For a normal double-occupancy room in Taipei, $270 is the average cost for a hotel room. Also in Taipei, the typical price for a place to stay for one person is $135, such as in a hostel.
Food
The average traveler spends about $16 per day in Bangkok for food, but obviously this is dependent on the type of restaurant and the amount of food ordered. To save money you can grab a lighter lunch or dinner, or you can try fast food or street food.
Taipei food costs typically run travelers around $15 per day. Eating every meal in a nicer restaurant will drive the cost up, and grabbing fast food or casual meals will help you save money.
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Food
Meals for one day
Bangkok $16
Taipei $15
Typical Food prices in Bangkok
Below are a few samples from actual travelers for food and meal costs in Bangkok:
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Bangkok
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Bangkok.
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Silom Village Authentic Thai Dinner and Performance Ticket:
$17
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Thai Akha Kitchen Cooking Class & Local Market Tour:
$23
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Tom Yum Thai Cooking Class with Market Tour in Chiang Mai:
$23
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Baiyoke Observation Deck with Lunch/Dinner Buffet:
$23
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Asia Scenic Thai Cooking Class:
$25
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Siamese Cookery House Thai Cooking Class in Bangkok:
$26
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Luxurious Afternoon Tea or Dinner at the Erawan Tea Rooms:
$26
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Skip the Line: Baiyoke Sky Hotel Observation Deck Ticket with Lunch or Dinner:
$26
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InFusion Cooking Classes in Koh Samui:
$26
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Bangkok Thai Classical Dance with Thai Set Dinner Ticket:
$27
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Sompong Thai Cooking Class:
$27
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Galangal Cooking Class with Market Tour in Chiang Mai:
$28
Typical Food prices in Taipei
For Taipei, here are some examples of average food and meal prices for travelers:
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EasyCard
$18
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Lunch at The Can
$7.95
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EasyCard
$36
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Lunch
$3.43
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Lunch
$2.17
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Dinner
$7.23
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Lunch
$4.16
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Lunch
$5.42
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Louisa coffee
$3.43
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Taipei
For Taipei, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
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Pizza La Bocca at Zhongshan Station:
$7.75
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Maryjane Pizza in Taipei:
$9.39
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Keelung Night Market Food Tour from Taipei:
$32
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Nighttime Shrimp Picking with Dinner Experience in Hualien:
$36
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Taiwanese Aboriginal Cooking Class in Hualien:
$47
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Taipei at Night with Dinner at Din Tai Fung, Longshan Temple, and Snake Alley with Chinese, English, and Japanese Guide:
$48
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Mountain Village Cooking Class in Tainan:
$50
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Cooking Class with Chinese Sturgeon Fish Farm Day Tour in Taipei:
$58
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Taipei Night Market Michelin Food Tour in Ningxia Night Market:
$60
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Traditional Chinese Cuisine Cooking Class in Datong:
$69
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Authentic Taiwanese Cooking Class in Taipei:
$72
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Pizza Pub in Sheraton Grand Taipei Hotel:
$76
Local Transportation
The cost of a taxi ride in Bangkok is significantly more than public transportation. On average, past travelers have spent $4.40 per person, per day, on local transportation in Bangkok.
Taipei's transportation costs can vary by the type of transport chosen by visitors. Naturally, taxis and private drivers cost much more than public transportation options. On average, visitors spend $8.82 per person, per day on transportation in Taipei.
Typical Local Transportation prices in Bangkok
Some typical examples of transportation costs in Bangkok are as follows:
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Bangkok
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Bangkok:
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oneway transfer service Bangkok-Hua hin:
$85
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[Next Day Result] COVID-19 RT-PCR and Rapid Antigen Test by Nabon Inter Medical Clinic in Phuket (Transfer arranged by TTD):
$21
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[Next Day Result] COVID-19 RT-PCR Test by Bangkok Hospital Phuket (Transfer Arranged by TTD):
$105
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VIP Bus Transfers between Bangkok and Chiang Mai:
$28
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Transfer from Suvarnabhumi Airport to Bangkok Hotel:
$45
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Transfer from Don Mueang Airport (DMK) to Rayong Province:
$99
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Transfer from Don Mueang Airport (DMK) to Pattaya:
$68
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Transfer from Don Mueang Airport (DMK) to Koh Chang:
$150
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Transfer from Don Mueang Airport (DMK) to HuaHin:
$85
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Transfer from Don Mueang (DMK) Airport to Bangkok city:
$31
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Transfer from DMK Donmuaeng International Airport to BKK Suvarnabhumi Airport:
$34
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Transfer from Bangkok Hotel to Suvarnabhumi Airport:
$45
Typical Local Transportation prices in Taipei
Here are some examples of typical transportation prices from actual travelers in Taipei:
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Easycard
$2.35
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Easycard
$11
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Taipei
Also for Taipei, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
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Express Line Shared Round Trip Bus Transfers between Zuoying High Speed Rail Station to Donggang Harbor / Dapeng Bay:
$9.05
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Kenting Express Line Shared Round Trip Bus Transfers between Kenting and Kaohsiung Airport or Zuoying High Speed Rail Station:
$22
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Leofoo Village Theme Park Ticket and Shared Attraction Transfers from Taipei Main Station and Ximending:
$39
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Luxury Taoyuan Airport Transfers (TPE) for Taipei:
$45
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Private Airport Transfer: Taipei to Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport (TPE):
$26
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Private City Transfers (One Way) between Taipei and Yilan:
$47
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Private City Transfers Between Qingjing and Taipei/Taichung:
$87
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Private City Transfers Between Sun Moon Lake and Taipei/Taichung:
$61
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Private City Transfers between Taipei and Jiufen or Shifen:
$36
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Private Hualien Airport (HUN) Transfers for Hualien:
$29
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Private Intercity Transfer between Downtown Kaohsiung and Tainan:
$47
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Private Intercity Transfer between Downtown Kaohsiung and Zuoying THSR Station :
$25
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.
Entertainment
Entertainment and activities in Bangkok typically cost an average of $12 per person, per day. This includes fees paid for admission tickets to museums and attractions, day tours, and other sightseeing expenses.
Sightseeing, admission tickets, things to do, and other entertainment expenses in Taipei can vary widely by price. On average, visitors spend around $16 per person, per day on entertainment and sightseeing here.
Typical Entertainment prices in Bangkok
Here are a few typical costs in Bangkok for activities, ticket prices, and tours that come from previous visitors:
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Movie Ticket
$4.89
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Grand Palace Entrance Ticket
$11
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Wat Pho (Reclining Buddha) Ticket
$1.53
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Dusit Zoo Entrance Fee (for Two)
$6.12
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Club Cover Charge
$11
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Thai Boxing Tickets (for Two)
$73
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Fish Pedicure
$4.59
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Wat Pho entrance ticket
$3.06
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Siriraj Museum (2)
$12
Tours and Activities in Bangkok
Here are a few actual costs in Bangkok for available activities, ticket prices, and tours:
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4 Island Day Tour by Speedboat or Longtail Boat from Lanta Island:
$31
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ATV Half Day Adventure in Pattaya:
$28
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Ancient Ayutthaya Tour: Wat Yai Chai Mongkhon, Bang Pa-In Royal Palace & More by AK Travel:
$33
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Aquaria Phuket Ticket:
$4.95
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Ayutthaya Day Tour from Bangkok with Bang Pa In and Night Market Visit by TTD:
$31
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Ayutthaya Day Tour from Bangkok with Bang Pa-In Summer Palace and Market Visit:
$35
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Bangkok Floating Markets Day Tour from Siam Paragon by TTD:
$28
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Dii Wellness Med Spa Experience by Divana at Central Embassy BTS Ploenchit:
$62
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Go Bangkok e-Scooter Tour:
$46
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Indoor Go Karting Experience by EasyKart Bangkok:
$13
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Krabi Koh Klang Cultural Day Tour by TTD:
$74
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Krabi Sunrise Tour with Breakfast and Kayaking at Klong Nam Sai:
$33
Tours and Activities in Taipei
For Taipei, here are a few prices for actual activities, tours, and tickets provided by various companies:
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Taiwan Warship Museum Admission Ticket:
$0.99
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Taiwan High Speed Rail (THSR) Discounted Ticket from Taipei:
$1.15
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Port Retro Train Ticket in Kaohsiung:
$1.29
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Neidong Forest Recreation Area Ticket in New Taipei City:
$1.45
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Anping Tree House Admission Ticket:
$1.65
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Chihkan Tower Admission Ticket in Tainan:
$1.65
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Eternal Golden Castle Admission Ticket in Tainan:
$1.65
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Anping Old Fort Admission Ticket :
$1.65
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Ecological Experience of Puli Paper Dome:
$1.80
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Er-Jie Barn Cultural Pavilion Ticket:
$1.80
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Chimei Happiness Factory Admission & DIY Ticket in Tainan:
$1.80
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E-Da Outlet Mall Gigantic Slide Ticket in Kaohsiung:
$1.80
Alcohol
While the amount that someone spends on alcohol while visiting Bangkok may vary from person to person, on average a person spends $7.29 per day on alcoholic beverages.
Typically, people visiting Taipei spend on average $17 on alcoholic beverages per person, per day.
Typical Alcohol prices in Bangkok
Some typical examples of the costs for nightlife and alcohol in Bangkok are as follows:
Sample the Local Flavors in Bangkok
Some specific costs for nightlife related activities in Bangkok:
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4-Hour Sukhumvit Bar Crawl:
$7.50
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4-Hour Thonglor Bar Crawl:
$20
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Guided Bar Crawl:
$21
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PB Valley Vineyard and Wine Tasting Tour in Khao Yai:
$22
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Bangkok Pub Crawl by Pub Crawls Thailand:
$22
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From Khao Yai Wine Tasting by Bike:
$359
Sample the Local Flavors in Taipei
Here are a few nightlife and alcohol tours and activities from local tour providers in Taipei:
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Zhangmen Brewery at Breeze Songgao:
$19
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Zhangmen Brewery in Neihu:
$19
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Taipei Pub Crawl:
$25
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Bangkok and Taipei, we can see that Taipei is more expensive. And not only is Bangkok much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. So, traveling to Bangkok would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Bangkok 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 Bangkok.
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