Which place is cheaper, Taipei or Bangkok?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations. These travel costs come from the actual spending of real travelers.
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Should you visit Bangkok or Taipei?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
Trying to figure out where to travel next? This travel comparison between Bangkok and Taipei can help. It includes a travel cost comparison in addition to other factors. For many travelers, the cost of a destination is a primary consideration when choosing where to go.
Where Should I go: Bangkok or Taipei?
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.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best Family-Friendly Tours to Thailand, The Best Wildlife Tours to Thailand, The Best Cultural Tours in Taiwan, and The Best Tours for Seniors to Taiwan.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayBangkok $100Taipei $194
The average daily cost (per person) in Bangkok is $100, while the average daily cost in Taipei is $194. 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
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personBangkok $48Taipei $146
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomBangkok $96Taipei $292
Compare Hotels in Bangkok and Taipei
Looking for a hotel in Bangkok 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: Bangkok Hotel Prices and Taipei Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Bangkok $6.28Taipei $9.95
Typical Local Transportation Prices in Bangkok
Some typical examples of transportation costs in Bangkok are as follows:
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Tuk Tuk to bus station$2.40
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Skytrain Ticket$4.81
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Chao Phraya River Express Ticket$0.96
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Ferry Ride$0.78
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Taxi From Airport$7.51
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Short Taxi Ride$2.70
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Boat Taxi$1.50
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Trains to airport$4.81
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Bangkok
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Bangkok:
- oneway transfer service Bangkok-Hua hin: $76
- Transfer from Don Mueang Airport (DMK) to Rayong Province: $94
- Transfer from Don Mueang Airport (DMK) to Koh Chang: $142
- Transfer from Don Mueang (DMK) Airport to Bangkok city: $29
- Transfer from DMK Donmuaeng International Airport to BKK Suvarnabhumi Airport: $32
- Transfer from BKK Suvarnabhumi International Airport to Huahin: $81
- Transfer from BKK Suvarnabhumi International Airport to DMK Donmuang Airport: $32
- Transfer from BKK Suvarnabhumi Airport to Rayong Province: $81
- Transfer Suvarnabhumi Airport(BKK) to Bangkok City Center: $19
- Transfer Bangkok City Center to Suvarnabhumi Airport(BKK): $19
- Suvarnabhumi Airport to Round-Trip Private Transfer: $73
- Suvarnabhumi Airport BKK to Kanchanaburi Private Arrival Transfer: $97
Typical Local Transportation Prices in Taipei
Here are some examples of typical transportation prices from actual travelers in Taipei:
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Easycard$2.02
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Easycard$9.34
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Train$1.09
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: $187
- Jiufen: one-way private transfer to or from Taipei City: $42
- Keelung(Taipei) Cruise Port to Taipei-Round-Trip Private Transfer: $203
- Keelung: one-way private transfer to or from Taipei City: $42
- Luxury Chartered Private Transfer Taoyuan Airport to Taipei City: $140
- Luxury Chartered Private Transfer from Taipei to Taoyuan Airport: $139
- One-Way Transfer Service from Taipei to Sun Moon Lake: $57
- Private Airport Transfer: Taipei Airport (TPE) → Taipei Hotel: $46
- Private Airport Transfer: Taipei Hotel → Taipei Aiport (TPE): $48
- Private Transfer from Keelung (Taipei) Cruise Port to Taipei City: $75
- Private Transfer from Taoyuan Airport to Taichung City downtown: $90
- Private Transfer from Taoyuan airport to Sunmoonlake: $168
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
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Food Meals for one dayBangkok $35Taipei $28
Typical Food Prices in Bangkok
Below are a few samples from actual travelers for food and meal costs in Bangkok:
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Dinner at Hard Rock Cafe (for Two)$27
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Casual Lunch of Prawns (for Two)$6.01
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2 Rotis (Bread)$1.35
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Mango & Sticky Rice$0.90
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Lunch at KFC (for Two)$6.01
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Pad Thai$2.10
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Airport Lunch for 2$17
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Lunch for 2$22
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Bangkok
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Bangkok.
- Twilight Dinner Cruise Along Chao Phraya River in Bangkok: $24
- Meridian Sunset Cruise Dinner Buffet from Bangkok: $25
- Chao Phraya Princess Bangkok Sunset Dinner Cruise: $25
- Chao Phraya Princess Sunset and Dinner Cruise: $26
- Bangkok Sawasdee Sunset Dinner Cruise from ICONSIAM+Beer FreeFlow: $26
- Alangka Bangkok Sunset Dinner Cruise: $26
- Calypso Cabaret Show with Thai Set Dinner: $27
- Baiyoke Sky Dinner Experience with Observation Deck Access: $27
- Thai Cooking Class in Bangkok's Old Town with Market Tour: $29
- Bangkok Sunset or Evening Dinner Cruise (The Planet Cruise): $29
- Bangkok Amazing Chaophraya River Dinner Cruise with Live Music: $30
- Peaceful Wat Pho and Authentic Street Food Tour: $30
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$6.85
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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$6.23
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Lunch$3.58
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Lunch$4.67
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Louisa coffee$2.96
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Lunch$5.92
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Lunch$3.58
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Taipei
For Taipei, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- Sumire Nostalgic Taiwanese Lunch and Dinner Set: $17
- Food Tours w/ Top 10 Taiwan Food (Breakfast/Dinner): $45
- Taipei Food Tour Taiwan Traditional Breakfast and Market and Tea: $45
- Taipei Food Tour: Night Market & Convenience Store(Food Included): $45
- Food Tour Local Market with 12+ tasters & Drinks Included: $49
- Disappearing Flavors of Taiwan Food Tour with 12+ Tasters: $50
- Street Food & Hidden Eats Night Market Food Tour: $55
- Taipei Hidden Eats, Market & Street Food Tour with 8+ Tastings: $55
- Yansan Night Market Food Tour: $62
- Turnip cake, Pork thick soup, Tofu pudding. Taiwan Traditional Light Meals Experience-C (Taipei Cooking Class): $65
- Xiao long bao, Pork thick soup, Bubble milk tea. (Taiwan Cooking Class)-B: $65
- Backstreet Food Tour: Food, Culture, and Fun: $75
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Bangkok $17Taipei $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:
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Movie Ticket$4.81
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Grand Palace Entrance Ticket$11
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Wat Pho (Reclining Buddha) Ticket$1.50
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Dusit Zoo Entrance Fee (for Two)$6.01
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Club Cover Charge$11
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Thai Boxing Tickets (for Two)$72
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Fish Pedicure$4.51
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Wat Pho entrance ticket$3.00
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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:
- 2 Days Pattaya Sunset Boat Party Tour: $136
- 2 Days Private Experience from Bangkok Big City Farm: $250
- 2 Hour Longtail Boat Bangkok Canal Tour: $79
- 2-Day River Kwai Adventure with 1-Night Stay at Resotel: $237
- 2-hour SUNSET Canal Tour + FOODS Tasting with Tour Guide: $50
- 3 Hours Private Bangkok Highlights Tour by Public Transport: $86
- 4 Hours Private Tour in Bangkok: $104
- 4-Hour TukTuk Street Food Guided Tour: $67
- 5-Hour Bike Tour of Hidden Bangkok: $55
- 5-Hours Private Walking Tour in Bangkok with Guide: $94
- 8 hours Bangkok Customized Private Day Tour Pick up from Hotel: $76
- A Magical Evening in Private City Tour: $61
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: $0.50
- Old Town Walking Tour: $0.55
- Vintage Taipei - Best of Taiwan and Sunset Walking Tour: $1.20
- Chiang Kai-Shek Shilin Residence Ticket: $3.28
- Zoo Entrance Ticket: $4.33
- Taipei's Origin & Longshan Temple - Taiwan Cultural Walking Tour: $5.00
- Night Market Walking Tours in Shilin, Ningxia, Longshan, Ximen: $5.00
- Walking Tours in Taipei Dihua, Longshan Temple, Shuanglian Market: $5.00
- Vintage Taipei - Best of Taiwan & Sunset Walking Tour (Tip-based): $5.00
- Self Guided Walking Tour of Tamsui with Audio Guide: $5.83
- Taipei Self-Guided Audio Tour: $6.00
- Miramar Ferris Wheel Ticket: $6.57
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayBangkok $5.48Taipei $18
Typical Alcohol Prices in Bangkok
Some typical examples of the costs for nightlife and alcohol in Bangkok are as follows:
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Beer$1.20
Sample the Local Flavors in Bangkok
Some specific costs for nightlife related activities in Bangkok:
- Sunset Rooftop, TukTuk Ride, Night Market & Bar Crawl: $29
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): $27
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.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Bangkok Expensive? and Is Taipei Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Bangkok or Taipei?
Taipei has a larger population, and is about 54% larger than the population of Bangkok. When comparing the sizes of Bangkok 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.