Which place is cheaper, Taipei or Koh Lanta?
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 Koh Lanta 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 Koh Lanta 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: Koh Lanta or Taipei?
Koh Lanta
Located on the southern coast of Thailand is a place populated by long beaches and diving hotspots. Consisting of several islands, Koh Lanta is a large island with nine beaches along the coast. The beautiful scenery makes this a quiet and relaxing spot for tourists. The crowds on this island tend to be older than the party-seekers on Ko Phi Phi so you'll find more activities like serene walks on the beach or travelers catching a sunset.
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 Eco Tours in Thailand, The Best Sightseeing Tours in Thailand, The Best Cultural Tours in Taiwan, and The Best Tours for Seniors to Taiwan.
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Koh Lanta Prices
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayKoh Lanta $62Taipei $196
The average daily cost (per person) in Koh Lanta is $62, while the average daily cost in Taipei is $196. 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 Koh Lanta and Taipei in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personKoh Lanta $27Taipei $148
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomKoh Lanta $54Taipei $296
Compare Hotels in Koh Lanta and Taipei
Looking for a hotel in Koh Lanta 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: Koh Lanta Hotel Prices and Taipei Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Koh Lanta $6.28Taipei $10
Typical Local Transportation Prices in Koh Lanta
Below are a few samples from actual travelers for transportation costs in Koh Lanta:
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Ferry from Koh Phi Phi to Koh Lanta$18
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Koh Lanta
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Koh Lanta:
- Krabi Airport to Koh Lanta Private Transfer with Hotel Pickup: $125
- Koh Lanta to Phuket Town, Kata, Karon & Patong Shared Transfer: $37
- Koh Lanta Private Transfers to or from Krabi Airport (KBV): $91
- Koh Lanta Elephant Experience with Hotel Transfer: $56
- ATV Jungle Ride on Ko Lanta Noi with Hotel Transfers: $48
Typical Local Transportation Prices in Taipei
Here are some examples of typical transportation prices from actual travelers in Taipei:
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Easycard$2.04
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Easycard$9.42
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Train$1.10
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Taipei
Also for Taipei, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Jiufen: one-way private transfer to or from Taipei City: $42
- Keelung(Taipei) Cruise Port to Taipei-Round-Trip Private Transfer: $163
- 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
- Multiple City to Taoyuan Airport with Private Transfer: $41
- One-Way Transfer Service from Taipei to Sun Moon Lake: $57
- One-way Private Transfer between Jiufen and Taipei: $47
- Private Airport Transfer: Taipei Airport (TPE) → Taipei Hotel: $47
- Private Transfer from Keelung (Taipei) Cruise Port to Taipei City: $76
- Private Transfer from Taipei Taoyuan Airport TPE to Taichung Port: $161
- Private Transfer from Taipei city hotels to Hualien Cruise Port: $277
Is it cheaper to fly into Koh Lanta or Taipei?
Prices for flights to both Taipei and Koh Lanta 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 dayKoh Lanta $21Taipei $28
Typical Food Prices in Koh Lanta
Below are a few samples from actual travelers for food and meal costs in Koh Lanta:
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Casual Breakfast$4.84
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Casual Lunch$8.17
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Casual Dinner$13
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Fancy Dinner (for Two)$51
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Koh Lanta
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Koh Lanta.
- Cooking Experience at Lanta Thai Cookery School From Koh Lanta: $49
- Cooking Class and Market Tour at Lanta Thai Cookery School on Koh Lanta: $54
- Sukho Cuisine Thai Cooking School From Koh Lanta: $58
- Thai Cooking in a Teak House on Koh Lanta: $61
- Thai Cooking and Market Tour in Koh Lanta: $64
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$6.91
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EasyCard$31
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Lunch$2.98
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Lunch$1.88
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Dinner$6.28
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Lunch$3.61
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Lunch$4.71
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Louisa coffee$2.98
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Lunch$5.97
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Lunch$3.61
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Taipei
For Taipei, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- Tipsy Taipei Bars Bites and Late Night Social Food Tour: $40
- Food Tours w/ Top 10 Taiwan Food (Breakfast/Dinner): $45
- Taipei Food Tour: Night Market & Convenience Store(Food Included): $45
- Street Food & Hidden Eats Night Market Food Tour: $55
- Taipei Hidden Eats, Market & Street Food Tour with 8+ Tastings: $55
- Disappearing Flavors of Taiwan Food Tour with 12+ Tasters: $55
- Taipei Tastes Food Tour with 12+ Tastings: $55
- Formosa Flavours Taipei Food Tour with 12+ Tastings: $59
- Yansan Night Market Food Tour: $62
- Turnip cake, Pork thick soup, Tofu pudding. Taiwan Traditional Light Meals Experience-C (Taipei Cooking Class): $65
- Your First Day Food Tour with Locals & 12+ Tastings: $70
- Street Food Cooking Class in Taipei : Gua Bao/Lu Rou Fan/Boba Tea: $79
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Koh Lanta $34Taipei $18
Typical Entertainment Prices in Koh Lanta
Here are a few typical costs in Koh Lanta for activities, ticket prices, and tours that come from previous visitors:
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Emerald Cave Tour$21
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Yoga Session (1 Hour)$11
Tours and Activities in Koh Lanta
Here are a few actual costs in Koh Lanta for available activities, ticket prices, and tours:
- 3 Islands & Talabeng Sea Cave Half-Day Tour: $28
- 4 Island Tour to Emerald Cave by Longtail Boat from Koh Lanta: $31
- Full Day Sea Cave and Mangrove Kayaking Tour From Koh Lanta: $58
- Full Day Snorkeling Tour to Koh Rok and Koh Haa from Koh Lanta: $56
- Half Day Mangrove Kayaking Adventure Tour From Koh Lanta: $40
- Half-Day Mangrove & Lanta Old Town Tour: $31
- Half-Day Mangrove Tour by Kayak or Longtail Boat: $23
- Half-Day Thung Yee Peng Mangrove Kayaking Adventure: $31
- Ko Lanta Mangrove Kayaking Tour With Lunch and Lanta Old Town: $31
- Koh Lanta 4 Islands Snorkeling Tour by Speedboat: $48
- Koh Maa & Koh Ngai Full-Day Tour by Longtail Boat: $25
- Koh Rok & Koh Haa Full-Day Tour by Speedboat: $48
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
- Walking Tours in Taipei Dihua, Longshan Temple, Shuanglian Market: $5.00
- Night Market Walking Tours in Shilin, Ningxia, Longshan, Ximen: $5.00
- Taipei Self-Guided City Walking Tour & Scavenger Hunt: $5.00
- Taipei Self-Guided Audio Tour: $6.00
- Miramar Ferris Wheel Ticket: $6.57
- Taiwan Museum, MOCA Taipei & Miniatures Museum Entry Tickets: $8.53
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayKoh Lanta $4.21Taipei $18
Sample the Local Flavors in Taipei
Here are a few nightlife and alcohol tours and activities from local tour providers in Taipei:
- Taipei Authentic Night Sober-Friendly Pub Crawl: $20
- Taipei Nightlife: Taipei Pub Crawls (2 Different Routes): $27
- Taiwan Brewery Tour Taiwan’s First National Beer with Tastings: $50
- Yilan Kavalan Whisky Distillery,Jim&Dad's Brewing, Shenkeng Tour: $95
- Private Tour to Yilan Kavalan Whisky Distillery: $150
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Koh Lanta and Taipei, we can see that Taipei is more expensive. And not only is Koh Lanta much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. So, traveling to Koh Lanta would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Koh Lanta 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 Koh Lanta.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Koh Lanta Expensive? and Is Taipei Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Koh Lanta or Taipei?
Taipei has a larger population, and is about 1290 times larger than the population of Koh Lanta. When comparing the sizes of Koh Lanta 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.