Which place is cheaper, Taipei or Bucharest?
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 Bucharest or Taipei?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
Which city should you visit? Read on to compare the activities as well as the prices of travel for Bucharest and Taipei. We'll break down costs for accommodation, food, transportation and more to help you learn more about these two destinations. Then, you can figure out if either of these two places are accessible based on your travel budget, schedule, and interests. So, let's dig into it.
Where Should I go: Bucharest or Taipei?
Bucharest
Bucharest is the capital and largest city in the country of Romania. With about 2 million residents living in the city and about 2.4 million in the surrounding urban area, it is also one of the largest cities in Southeastern Europe. As such, it is the economic, industrial and commercial center for the country. As a visitor, you will likely enter Romania by arriving in Bucharest. The city continues to grow and change, and there are ongoing infrastructure projects that continue to modernize the city. It is not uncommon to find historic churches on the same block as modern office buildings and Communist style apartment buildings. There are also many sights around town and the city continues to grow as a trendy and fascinating city.
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 One-Week (7-Day) Tours from Bucharest, The Best Family-Friendly Tours to Romania, The Best Cultural Tours in Taiwan, and The Best Tours for Seniors to Taiwan.
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Bucharest Prices
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayBucharest $178Taipei $193
The average daily cost (per person) in Bucharest is $178, while the average daily cost in Taipei is $193. 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 Bucharest and Taipei in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personBucharest $62Taipei $145
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomBucharest $124Taipei $290
Compare Hotels in Bucharest and Taipei
Looking for a hotel in Bucharest 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: Bucharest Hotel Prices and Taipei Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Bucharest $26Taipei $10
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Bucharest
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Bucharest:
- VIP/Luxury Airport Transfer in Bucharest: $74
- Tulcea Bucharest Private Transfer: $203
- Transfers to/from Danube Port: Bucharest - Turnu Măgurele : $161
- Transfer from Otopeni Airport to Bucharest: $29
- Transfer from Otopeni Airport to Bucharest: $27
- Transfer from Bucharest to Brasov - Hotel Pick-up: $172
- Transfer from Bucharest to Brasov: $162
- Transfer and Full Access All Day at Therme Spa Bucharest : $108
- Transfer Bucharest to/from Giurgiu Cruise Port: $167
- Transfer Bucharest Otopeni Airport (OTP) to/from Brasov: $256
- Transfer Bucharest - Poiana Brasov: $108
- Transfer Airport Otopeni - Bucharest: $43
Typical Local Transportation Prices in Taipei
Here are some examples of typical transportation prices from actual travelers in Taipei:
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Easycard$2.00
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Easycard$9.24
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Taipei
Also for Taipei, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Jiufen: private transfer to and from Taipei City: $42
- Keelung (Taipei) Cruise Port to Taipei city - Arrival Private Transfer : $124
- Keelung Cruise Port to Taiwan Taoyuan Airport (TPE) - Departure Private Transfer: $251
- Keelung Port: private transfer to and from Taipei City: $42
- Private Transfer from Keelung (Taipei) Cruise Port to Taipei City: $124
- Private Transfer from Taipei Taoyuan Airport TPE to Taichung Port: $209
- Private Transfer from Taiwan Taoyuan Airport(TPE) to Keelung Port: $251
- Private Transfer from Taoyuan airport Taiwan to Taipei: $52
- Private Transfer：Taoyuan International Airport to Hotel: $40
- Private Two Way Transfer in Jiufen and Taipei: $42
- Private Two Way Transfer in Taipei and Taichung: $105
- TPE Airport: private transfer to and from Taipei City: $40
Is it cheaper to fly into Bucharest or Taipei?
Prices for flights to both Taipei and Bucharest 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 dayBucharest $100Taipei $28
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Bucharest
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Bucharest.
- Dinner &tour at Museum of Communism after closing: $50
- Dinner at the Museum of Communism & tour after closing: $53
- 5 Premium Wine Tasting with Rich Dinner, incl Sommelier: $73
- Exceptional Dinner by Multi-Award-Winning Chef, Drinks incl: $73
- Bucharest Historical Food Tour in Old Center: $81
- Bohemian Bucharest Markets and Mahallas Traditional Food Tour: $81
- Street Food Tour with a Local Guide: $83
- Unhealthy Food Tour of Bucharest – 4 hours: $85
- Bucharest Evening Tour and Traditional Dinner: $94
- Private Bucharest Food Tour with a Local Foodie: $127
- 4-Hour Walking Food Tour in the Old Town: $200
- Bucharest City Tour & Traditional Home-made Cooking Experience: $225
Typical Food Prices in Taipei
For Taipei, here are some examples of average food and meal prices for travelers:
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EasyCard$15
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Lunch at The Can$6.78
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EasyCard$31
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Lunch$2.93
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Lunch$1.85
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Dinner$6.16
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Lunch$3.54
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Lunch$4.62
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Louisa coffee$2.93
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
- Historic Night Market Food Tour with Tastings: $45
- Local Favorites: Taiwan Night Market Food Tour in 2 hours: $49
- Secret Food Tours Taipei: $53
- Taipei Walking Food Tour With Secret Food Tours: $55
- Yansan Night Market Food Tour: $62
- Xiao Long Bao, Pork thick soup, Bubble milk tea. Taiwan Traditional Light Meals Experience-B (Taipei Cooking Class): $65
- 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
- Private Food Tour – 10 Tastings with Locals: $73
- The Award-Winning PRIVATE Food Tour of The 10 Tastings: $74
- 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
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Bucharest $14Taipei $17
Tours and Activities in Bucharest
Here are a few actual costs in Bucharest for available activities, ticket prices, and tours:
- Bears Sanctuary, Dracula's Castle, Brasov Day Trip Private Tour from Bucharest: $246
- Bucharest Panoramic Sightseeing - Private City Tour: $102
- Transylvania Heritage Tour at Peles Bran and Cantacuzino Castles: $139
- Walking Tour - Delightful Bucharest (Old Town & Victory Avenue): $17
- 1 Day Castles Tour - Sinaia and Bran: $135
- 1-Day Guided Tour: Bucharest-Peles, Dracula Castle & Brasov: $27
- 10 h Ceausescu Communism Private Tour in Bucharest plus Dracula's Grave : $237
- 10 hours Private Apiary Tour in Romania - From Bucharest: $269
- 10h Bucharest City Tour & Snagov Monastery (Dracula's Grave): $255
- 14 Days Private Tour in Romania, Moldova & Transnistria: $4,678
- 2 Days Private Tour - The Romanian Caves from Bucharest: $553
- 2 Hour Photoshoot Experience Near Bucharest Architectural Charms: $129
Tours and Activities in Taipei
For Taipei, here are a few prices for actual activities, tours, and tickets provided by various companies:
- Old Town Walking Tour: $1.00
- Vintage Taipei - Best of Taiwan and Sunset Walking Tour: $1.00
- Taipei's Origin & Longshan Temple - Taiwan Cultural Tour: $1.00
- Zoo Entrance Ticket: $3.09
- Chiang Kai-Shek Shilin Residence Ticket: $3.09
- Taipei Cultural Heritage Walking Tour: $5.00
- Vintage Taipei - Best of Taiwan & Sunset Walking Tour (Tip-based): $5.00
- Taipei Historic Shared Walking Tour: $5.00
- Walking Tours in Taipei Dihua, Longshan Temple, Shuanglian Market: $5.00
- Night Market Walking Tours in Shilin, Ningxia, Longshan, Ximen: $5.00
- Taipei's Origin & Longshan Temple - Taiwan Cultural Walking Tour: $5.00
- Miramar Ferris Wheel Ticket: $6.17
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayBucharest $9.11Taipei $18
Sample the Local Flavors in Bucharest
Also in Bucharest, these are the prices for nightlife and alcohol related activities from various tour providers:
- Weekend Pub Crawl: $23
- Romanian Wine Tasting Experience at Corks: $28
- Bachelor Party Custom Bar Crawl: $37
- Bucharest Guided Pub Crawl: $38
- Bar Crawling: $43
- Pub Crawl in the Old CIty and Rooftop Hopping in Bucharest: $47
- Wine Tasting in Bucharest: $53
- Private Wine Tasting Experience: $53
- Bucharest Private Old Town Pub and Bar Crawl with Guide: $56
- Pub Crawling in Style to the Most Fancy Bars (not Old Town): $58
- Private Bar Crawling in Bucharest Old City: $59
- Wine Tasting in Bucharest long version: $65
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
- Yilan Kavalan Whisky Distillery,Jim&Dad's Brewing, Shenkeng Tour: $95
When comparing the travel costs between Bucharest and Taipei, we can see that Taipei is more expensive. However, the two cities are actually relatively comparable in price, as the difference is somewhat minimal. Generally, this means that you could travel with generally the same travel style and level of luxury in each place. Even though Bucharest is in Europe and Taipei is in Asia, both of these destinations have relatively similar prices of travel. Generally, the levels of luxury and expenses are the same for these cities even though they are geographically far apart.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Bucharest Expensive? and Is Taipei Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Bucharest or Taipei?
Taipei has a larger population, and is about 4 times larger than the population of Bucharest. When comparing the sizes of Bucharest 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.