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 $102
  Taipei $209

The average daily cost (per person) in Bangkok is $102, while the average daily cost in Taipei is $209. 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 $49
  Taipei $157
• Accommodation Typical double-occupancy room
  Bangkok $98
  Taipei $314

Compare Hotels in Bangkok and Taipei

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Local Transportation

• Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.
  Bangkok $6.30
  Taipei $11

Typical Local Transportation Prices in Bangkok

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

• Tuk Tuk to bus station
  $2.44
• Skytrain Ticket
  $4.88
• Chao Phraya River Express Ticket
  $0.98
• Ferry Ride
  $0.79
• Taxi From Airport
  $7.63
• Short Taxi Ride
  $2.75
• Boat Taxi
  $1.53
• Trains to airport
  $4.88

Hired Cars and Shuttles in Bangkok

Some specific examples of transportation prices in Bangkok:

• oneway transfer service Bangkok-Hua hin: $78
• Wonderful Pearl Cruise with Hotel Transfer: $56
• Wat Pho The Reclining Buddha Ticket with Transfer in Bangkok: $27
• VIP Bangkok Tours and Transfers: $66
• Tuk-tuk tour Bangkok by Night with Chinatown meal and hotel transfers: $63
• 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
• Transfer from Don Mueang Airport (DMK) to Rayong Province: $97
• Transfer from Don Mueang Airport (DMK) to Pattaya: $67

Typical Local Transportation Prices in Taipei

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

• Easycard
  $2.17
• Easycard
  $10

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: $186
• Bruns 9 seater, charter tour, business transfer, airport transfer, round-the-island charter tour: $299
• Jiufen: one-way private transfer to or from Taipei City: $42
• Keelung (Taipei) Cruise Port to Taipei city - Arrival Private Transfer : $101
• Keelung Cruise Port to Taiwan Taoyuan Airport (TPE) - Departure Private Transfer: $140
• Keelung(Taipei) Cruise Port to Taipei-Round-Trip Private Transfer: $202
• Keelung: one-way private transfer to or from Taipei City: $42
• Luxury Chartered Private Transfer Taoyuan Airport to Taipei City: $140
• Private Transfer from Keelung Port to Taiwan Taoyuan Airport(TPE): $130
• Private Transfer from Taipei Taoyuan Airport TPE to Taichung Port: $158
• Private Transfer from Taipei city hotels to Hualien Cruise Port: $272
• Private Transfer from Taipei city to Keelung (Taipei) Cruise Port: $74

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 $35
  Taipei $30

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)
  $27
• Casual Lunch of Prawns (for Two)
  $6.10
• 2 Rotis (Bread)
  $1.37
• Mango & Sticky Rice
  $0.92
• Lunch at KFC (for Two)
  $6.10
• Pad Thai
  $2.14
• Airport Lunch for 2
  $17
• Lunch for 2
  $23

Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Bangkok

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

• Dinner With Strangers: $21
• White Orchid Chao Phraya Dinner Cruise: $22
• Baiyoke Observation Deck with Lunch/Dinner Buffet: $24
• Michelin Guide Street Food Tour by Tuk Tuk: $25
• Viva Alangka Chao Phraya Dinner Cruise: $25
• Chao Phraya Princess Dinner Cruise Ticket: $26
• River Dinner Cruise on the Chao Phraya Princess: $26
• Meridian Sunset Dinner Cruise - Floating Paradise From ICONSIAM Bangkok: $26
• Chao Phraya Princess Sunset and Dinner Cruise: $27
• Smile Riverside Cruise Luxury Buffet Dinner from Bangkok: $28
• Smile Riverside Dinner Cruise: $28
• Unicorn Chao Phraya River Dinner Cruise: $28

Typical Food Prices in Taipei

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

• EasyCard
  $17
• Lunch at The Can
  $7.35
• EasyCard
  $33
• Lunch
  $3.17
• Lunch
  $2.00
• Dinner
  $6.68
• Lunch
  $3.84
• Lunch
  $5.01
• Louisa coffee
  $3.17

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
• Food Tours with Top 10 Taiwanese Food (Lunch/Dinner): $45
• Local Favorites: Taiwan Night Market Food Tour in 2 hours: $49
• Taipei Walking Food Tour With Secret Food Tours: $55
• Secret Food Tours Taipei: $56
• Yansan Night Market Food Tour: $62
• Xiao long bao, Pork thick soup, Bubble milk tea. (Taiwan Cooking Class)-B : $65
• Xiao Long Bao, Pork thick soup, Bubble milk tea. Taiwan Traditional Light Meals Experience-B (Taipei Cooking Class): $65
• Pineapple Pastry with Egg Yolk, Longan Cake, High Mountain Oolong Tea. Taiwan Traditional Dessert Experience-D (Taipei Cooking Class): $70
• Street Food Cooking Class in Taipei : Gua Bao/Lu Rou Fan/Boba Tea: $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

• Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.
  Bangkok $17
  Taipei $18

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
  $4.88
• Grand Palace Entrance Ticket
  $11
• Wat Pho (Reclining Buddha) Ticket
  $1.53
• Dusit Zoo Entrance Fee (for Two)
  $6.10
• Club Cover Charge
  $11
• Thai Boxing Tickets (for Two)
  $73
• Fish Pedicure
  $4.58
• Wat Pho entrance ticket
  $3.05
• Siriraj Museum (2)
  $12

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: $122
• Ayutthaya Historic Park Group Tour from Bangkok: $70
• Ayutthaya Historic Park Group Tour from Bangkok: $65
• Ayutthaya Historic Park Tour Group Tour from Bangkok: $55
• Maeklong Railway & Floating Market Tour (Private & All-Inclusive): $159
• Mystical Waterfall and River Kwai Tour (Private & All-Inclusive): $198
• Private Customized Bangkok Tour With Driver : $56
• Private Half-Day Bangkok City Tour explore The Grand Palace: $140
• Tuk-Tuk Tour Bangkok By Night With Chinatown Street: $72
• UNESCO Temple Group Tour to Ayutthaya From Bangkok: $60
• "Bangkok Walking Hopping Tour" show city’s historic sights are located.: $76
• 1 Hour Axe Throwing Experience : $19

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: $1.00
• Vintage Taipei - Best of Taiwan and Sunset Walking Tour: $1.10
• Old Town Walking Tour: $1.10
• Chiang Kai-Shek Shilin Residence Ticket: $3.38
• Taipei Historic Shared Walking Tour: $5.00
• Taipei's Origin & Longshan Temple - Taiwan Cultural Walking Tour: $5.00
• Vintage Taipei - Best of Taiwan & Sunset Walking Tour (Tip-based): $5.00
• Miramar Ferris Wheel Ticket: $6.77
• Taiwan Museum, MOCA Taipei & Miniatures Museum Entry Tickets: $8.80
• National Museum of Marine Science and Technology Building Ticket: $10
• Hop-On Hop-Off Sightseeing Bus with Audio Guide: $10
• Taiwan: National Palace Museum E-Ticket: $12

Alcohol

• Alcohol Drinks for one day
  Bangkok $5.49
  Taipei $20

Typical Alcohol Prices in Bangkok

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

• Beer
  $1.22

Sample the Local Flavors in Bangkok

Some specific costs for nightlife related activities in Bangkok:

• Mad Monkey Bangkok Pub Crawl: $14
• Bangkok Pub Crawl: $16
• Pub Crawl: $22

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): $28
• Taipei Nightlife: Taipei Pub Crawls (2 Different Routes): $30
• Private Tour to Yilan Kavalan Whisky Distillery: $145