Which place is cheaper, Taipei or Koh Lipe?
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 Lipe or Taipei?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
Which city is more affordable and which is best for your travel style? If you're trying to figure out where to go next, comparing the travel costs between Koh Lipe and Taipei can help you decide which place is right for you.
Where Should I go: Koh Lipe or Taipei?
Koh Lipe
Ko Lipe used to be one of Thailand's most gorgeous hidden treasures. While it's still breathtaking, it's certainly not hidden anymore. With a small community of approximately 700 chow lair, or sea gypsies, this region is doing its best to maintain the beauty of its culture and beaches despite the influx of tourism. The rapid development has seen additions of concrete cafes and travel agencies. There are still rich, cultural gems to find in Ko Lipe - you just have to be willing to wander.
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 Budget Tours to Thailand, The Best Tours for Seniors to Thailand, The Best Cultural Tours in Taiwan, and The Best Tours for Seniors to Taiwan.
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Koh Lipe Prices
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayKoh Lipe $115Taipei $194
The average daily cost (per person) in Koh Lipe is $115, 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 Koh Lipe and Taipei in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personKoh Lipe $48Taipei $146
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomKoh Lipe $96Taipei $292
Compare Hotels in Koh Lipe and Taipei
Looking for a hotel in Koh Lipe 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 Lipe Hotel Prices and Taipei Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Koh Lipe $20Taipei $9.95
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Koh Lipe
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Koh Lipe:
- Private Transfer Pak Bara Pier to Hatyai Airport by Van: $91
- Direct Transfer from Koh Lipe to Phuket by Speedboat: $102
- Comfortable Koh Lipe to Phuket Direct Speedboat Transfer: $111
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:
- Jiufen: one-way private transfer to or from Taipei City: $42
- Keelung(Taipei) Cruise Port to Taipei-Round-Trip Private Transfer: $160
- 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 Private Transfer between Jiufen and Taipei: $47
- Private Airport Transfer: Taipei Airport (TPE) → Taipei Hotel: $46
- Private Transfer from Keelung (Taipei) Cruise Port to Taipei City: $74
- Private Transfer from Taipei Taoyuan Airport TPE to Hualien Port: $271
- Private Transfer from Taipei Taoyuan Airport TPE to Taichung Port: $158
- Private Transfer from Taipei Taoyuan Airport to Taichung Port: $143
- Private Transfer from Taipei hotels to Hualien Cruise Port: $299
Is it cheaper to fly into Koh Lipe or Taipei?
Prices for flights to both Taipei and Koh Lipe 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 Lipe $50Taipei $28
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:
- 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
- Xiao long bao, Pork thick soup, Bubble milk tea. (Taiwan Cooking Class)-B: $65
- Turnip cake, Pork thick soup, Tofu pudding. Taiwan Traditional Light Meals Experience-C (Taipei Cooking Class): $65
- 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
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Koh Lipe $25Taipei $18
Tours and Activities in Koh Lipe
Here are a few actual costs in Koh Lipe for available activities, ticket prices, and tours:
- 7 Islands 8 Spots Far Away Longtail Boat Snorkeling Tour: $24
- Discover Scuba Diving (DSD) 1 day Experience: $122
- Experience the Koh Lipe Backyard including 5 Mysterious Islands: $23
- Experience the Koh Lipe Frontier in the Eastern Adang Archipelago: $27
- Full-Day Koh Lipe 7 Islands Snorkeling Experience with Lunch: $29
- Koh Lipe 5 Stunning Island Snorkeling Tour by Longtail Boat: $31
- Koh Lipe Beginner Scuba Diving Half Day Tour with Lunch: $125
- Koh Lipe Highlight 5 Islands Snorkeling Adventure Day Trip: $33
- Koh Lipe Inside Outside Snorkel Tour by Private Longtail Boat: $160
- Koh Lipe Low Season Snorkeling Tour by Traditional Longtail Boat: $21
- Koh Lipe Unseen 7 Islands Day Tour by Private Longtail Boat: $133
- Private Experience with Fishing, Barbeque, Sashimi and Snorkeling: $74
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
- Walking Tours in Taipei Dihua, Longshan Temple, Shuanglian Market: $5.00
- Taipei Self-Guided City Walking Tour & Scavenger Hunt: $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
- Wulai Scenic Train Ticket Waterfall Railway Experience Taiwan: $5.00
- Self Guided Walking Tour of Tamsui with Audio Guide: $5.80
- Taipei Self-Guided Audio Tour: $6.00
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayKoh Lipe $9.01Taipei $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
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Koh Lipe and Taipei, we can see that Taipei is more expensive. And not only is Koh Lipe much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. So, traveling to Koh Lipe would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Koh Lipe 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 Lipe.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Koh Lipe Expensive? and Is Taipei Expensive?.
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.