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

• Hanoi Prices
  Vietnam Prices
  Taipei Prices
  Taiwan Prices
• Average Daily Cost Per person, per day
  Hanoi $58
  Taipei $189

The average daily cost (per person) in Hanoi is $58, while the average daily cost in Taipei is $189. 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 Hanoi and Taipei in more detail.

Accommodation

• Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one person
  Hanoi $25
  Taipei $142
• Accommodation Typical double-occupancy room
  Hanoi $50
  Taipei $284

Compare Hotels in Hanoi and Taipei

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Local Transportation

• Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.
  Hanoi $6.80
  Taipei $9.87

Typical Local Transportation Prices in Hanoi

Below are a few samples from actual travelers for transportation costs in Hanoi:

• Taxi to Bus Station
  $1.18
• Shuttle Bus From Airport (for Two)
  $3.15
• Local Bus Ride (for Two)
  $0.39
• Short Taxi Ride
  $1.34
• Short Motorbike Ride (10 Minutes)
  $0.79

Hired Cars and Shuttles in Hanoi

Some specific examples of transportation prices in Hanoi:

• Wonderbay Luxury 1 Day Cruise from Hanoi with Expressway Transfer: $75
• Try find your better than us ! Airport transfer service in Ha Noi HTL-APT (HAN): $14
• Transfer to or from Sapa in a Sleeper Bus from Hanoi: $30
• Transfer Hanoi to Halong Super Limousine Morning Bus: $33
• Symphony Cruise- Luxury Day Trip From Hanoi With Express Transfer: $105
• Sapa Trekking 2 Days 1 Night Transfer By Sleeper Bus: $129
• Sapa Trek Tours -2D1N Stay At 3*** -TRANSFER BY SLEEPING BUS: $139
• Sapa Tours 2D1N stay At 4 stars hotel nice Sleeping Bus TRANSFER : $145
• Sapa Tour 2 Days from Hanoi by Luxury Limousine Transfer: $122
• Sapa Tour 2 Days 1 Night (3 STAR HOTEL+TRANSFER BY LIMOUSINE CAR): $135
• Sapa Private Trek Tour 2 Day Luxury Limousine Transfer from Hanoi: $127
• SAPA 2 Days Trekking Tour Transfer from HANOI (Hotel Overnight): $135

Typical Local Transportation Prices in Taipei

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

• Easycard
  $1.96
• Easycard
  $9.06

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 : $120
• Keelung Cruise Port to Taiwan Taoyuan Airport (TPE) - Departure Private Transfer: $243
• Keelung Port: private transfer to and from Taipei City: $42
• Keelung(Taipei) Cruise Port to Taipei-Round-Trip Private Transfer: $240
• Private Transfer between Jiufen and Taipei: $42
• Private Transfer between Taipei and Taichung: $105
• Private Transfer from Keelung (Taipei) Cruise Port to Taipei City: $120
• Private Transfer from TPE-Taoyuan int. Airport to Taipei City: $50
• Private Transfer from Taipei city to Keelung (Taipei) Cruise Port: $120
• Private Transfer from Taoyuan airport Taiwan to Taipei: $52
• TPE Airport: private transfer to and from Taipei City: $40

Is it cheaper to fly into Hanoi or Taipei?

Prices for flights to both Taipei and Hanoi 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
  Hanoi $24
  Taipei $27

Typical Food Prices in Hanoi

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

• High End Dinner (for Two)
  $11
• Casual Lunch (for Two)
  $4.34
• Bowl of Pho
  $0.79
• Italian Dinner (for Food)
  $6.11

Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Hanoi

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

• (Group/Individual) HANOI STREET FOOD TOUR : $5.13
• Street Food Tour with Train Street and Old Quarter: $12
• Hanoi Walking Street Food Tour with Train-Street Visit: $17
• Guided Street Food Tour with Train Street Experience: $17
• Guided Food Tour with Train Street Visit: $18
• Vietnamese Street Food Tour with famous Egg Coffee: $20
• Explore Hanoi’s Best Food, Small Group Walking Food Tour: $21
• Hanoi Street Food Tour with Train Street Visit: $22
• 7 Tastings Street Food Tour with Train Street: $23
• Hanoi Guided Street Food Tour Small Group: $24
• Guided Street Food Tour with Tastings: $24
• Hanoi Street Food Tour with Local Delicacies (3 Hours): $24

Typical Food Prices in Taipei

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

• EasyCard
  $15
• Lunch at The Can
  $6.64
• EasyCard
  $30
• Lunch
  $2.87
• Lunch
  $1.81
• Dinner
  $6.04
• Lunch
  $3.47
• Lunch
  $4.53
• Louisa coffee
  $2.87

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: Local Favorites in Golden Lane & Bubble Tea 101: $40
• Taipei Food Tour: Night Market & Convenience Store(Food Included): $40
• Local Favorite Food Tour in Golden Lane (Full Lunch): $45
• Food Tours with Top 10 Taiwanese Food (Lunch/Dinner): $45
• Local Favorites: Taiwan Night Market Food Tour in 2 hours: $49
• Secret Food Tours Taipei: $50
• 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
• Taipei Food Tour and Colorful Bubble Tea Making: $65
• Xiao long bao, Pork thick soup, Bubble milk tea. (Taiwan Cooking Class)-B : $65
• Pineapple Pastry with Egg Yolk, Longan Cake, High Mountain Oolong Tea. Taiwan Traditional Dessert Experience-D (Taipei Cooking Class): $70
• Private Food Tour – 10 Tastings with Locals: $71

Entertainment

• Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.
  Hanoi $8.40
  Taipei $16

Typical Entertainment Prices in Hanoi

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

• Puppet Theater
  $1.58
• The Hanoi Hilton Entrance
  $1.58
• National History Museum
  $1.58
• Puppet Theater Ticket
  $2.76

Tours and Activities in Hanoi

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

• 1 Day Dia Tang Phi Lai, Cay Thi Pagoda and Trang An Complex Tour: $122
• 1 Day Luxury Arcady Cruise Tour from Hanoi by Express Limousine: $75
• 2 Day Golden Bay Cruise Explore Halong Bay from Hanoi: $220
• 2 Day Victory Cruise to Explore Halong Bay from Hanoi: $170
• 2 Days and 1 Night Lan Ha Bay Adventure from Hanoi: $245
• 2 days 1 Night Sapa Trekking Group Tour: $126
• 2-day Explore Halong Bay in Caravella Cruise: $268
• 2-day Gen Z Cruise Explore Halong Bay from Hanoi: $228
• Bai Dinh Pagoda Trang An and Eco Hang Mua Cave Heritage Day Tour: $53
• Bicycle Tours Full Day Bicycle Tours City & Countryside: $89
• From Halong Bay by Scenic Seaplane and Luxury Day Cruise: $300
• Full Day Halong Delight Premium 5-star Party Tour: $125

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: $3.04
• Chiang Kai-Shek Shilin Residence Ticket: $3.04
• Vintage Taipei - Best of Taiwan & Sunset Walking Tour (Tip-based): $5.00
• Night Market Walking Tours in Shilin, Ningxia, Longshan, Ximen: $5.00
• Taipei Historic Shared Walking Tour: $5.00
• Taipei's Origin & Longshan Temple - Taiwan Cultural Walking Tour: $5.00
• Taipei Cultural Heritage Walking Tour: $5.00
• Miramar Ferris Wheel Ticket: $6.08
• Taiwan Museum, MOCA Taipei & Miniatures Museum Entry Tickets: $7.90

Alcohol

• Alcohol Drinks for one day
  Hanoi $7.59
  Taipei $18

Sample the Local Flavors in Hanoi

Also in Hanoi, these are the prices for nightlife and alcohol related activities from various tour providers:

• Guided Bar Crawl with Drinks and Nightclub Entry: $55

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