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

• Phuket Prices
  Thailand Prices
  Taipei Prices
  Taiwan Prices
• Average Daily Cost Per person, per day
  Phuket $134
  Taipei $196

The average daily cost (per person) in Phuket is $134, 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 Phuket and Taipei in more detail.

Accommodation

• Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one person
  Phuket $62
  Taipei $148
• Accommodation Typical double-occupancy room
  Phuket $124
  Taipei $296

Compare Hotels in Phuket and Taipei

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Local Transportation

• Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.
  Phuket $12
  Taipei $10

Typical Local Transportation Prices in Phuket

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

• Longtail Taxi (for Two)
  $9.08
• Taxi from Airport to Phuket Town
  $7.57

Hired Cars and Shuttles in Phuket

Some specific examples of transportation prices in Phuket:

• Ziplines 28 platforms with Free Transfer RoundTrips: $78
• Zipline and ATV Skyline Adventure Phuket Include Pickup Transfer: $42
• VAN PHUKET AIRPORT TRANSFER to NATAI BEACH: $56
• Transfer from Phuket Airport to Khao Lak Hotel: $92
• Thailand Private Airport Transfer Multi-City by Explera DMC: $43
• TAXI PHUKET AIRPORT Transfer to PHUKET TOWN (SHA Plus): $34
• TAXI PHUKET AIRPORT Transfer to LAGUNA Beach Area (SHA Plus): $28
• Speedboat Transfer Phuket to Phi Phi, Tonsai Pier: $26
• Speedboat Transfer From Phuket To Koh Yao Yai or Koh Yao Noi: $47
• Speedboat Racha and Coral Island Transfer and meals from Phuket: $59
• Skyline Adventure 35 platforms with Meal and Transfer RoundTrip: $95
• Sky Rock Khao Lak Jungle Zipline Adventure with Transfer: $56

Typical Local Transportation Prices in Taipei

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

• Easycard
  $2.04
• Easycard
  $9.42
• Train
  $1.10

Hired Cars and Shuttles in Taipei

Also for Taipei, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:

• Bruns 9 seater, charter tour, business transfer, airport transfer, round-the-island charter tour: $299
• Jiufen: one-way private transfer to or from Taipei City: $42
• 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 Airport Transfer: Taipei Hotel → Taipei Aiport (TPE): $48
• Private Transfer from Keelung (Taipei) Cruise Port to Taipei City: $76
• Private Transfer from TPE-Taoyuan int. Airport to Taipei City: $60

Is it cheaper to fly into Phuket or Taipei?

Prices for flights to both Taipei and Phuket 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
  Phuket $42
  Taipei $28

Typical Food Prices in Phuket

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

• Casual Dinner (for Two)
  $8.75
• Casual Lunch (for Two)
  $5.14
• Sit Down Dinner (for Two)
  $13
• Thai Noodles
  $2.72
• Bananas
  $0.76
• Pizza (for Two)
  $9.08

Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Phuket

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

• One Day Experience Cooking at Phuket Patong Thailand: $28
• Pum Thai Express Cooking Experience with Recipe Book: $36
• Siam Niramit Show with Optional Dinner: $46
• Old Town Food Tour | Travstore OG F.A.T: $50
• Siam Niramit Ticket with Round Transfer and Dinner: $50
• Elephant Experience with Lunch or Dinner and Pickup: $51
• Coral Island Catamaran Cruise with Sunset Dinner: $51
• Phuket 10+ Tastings Food Tour & Charming Old Town: $52
• Catamaran Sunset Cruise in Phuket with Dinner at Promthep Cape: $52
• Phuket Express Thai Cooking Course with Authentic Recipes: $53
• Phuket Coral Island & Sunset Dinner Cruise by Catamaran Yacht: $54
• Halal Phuket Thai Cooking Class: Fresh Market Tour by Locals: $55

Typical Food Prices in Taipei

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

• EasyCard
  $16
• Lunch at The Can
  $6.91
• EasyCard
  $31
• Lunch
  $2.98
• Lunch
  $1.88
• Dinner
  $6.28
• Lunch
  $3.61
• Lunch
  $4.71
• Louisa coffee
  $2.98
• Lunch
  $5.97
• 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:

• Taipei Food Tour: Night Market & Convenience Store(Food Included): $45
• Food Tours w/ Top 10 Taiwan Food (Breakfast/Dinner): $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
• 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
• 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
• Taiwanese Breakfast Cooking Class in Taipei: $79
• Iconic Food Tour: Local Street Food, Drinks & Sites: $82

Entertainment

• Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.
  Phuket $47
  Taipei $18

Typical Entertainment Prices in Phuket

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

• One Day Boat Tour
  $27
• Scuba Diving (Two Dives)
  $76
• Thai Oil Massage
  $19
• Surfboard Rental
  $9.08

Tours and Activities in Phuket

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

• (Bookable Rows 1–3)Simon Cabaret Show Tickets in Patong Phuket: $25
• 1 Day Phuket Sightseeing Tour Without Shopping: $47
• 1 Hour Phuket ATV on Tour + Big Buddha: $39
• 1-Hour Quad Bike ATV Ride – Ultimate Adventure: $59
• 12 Islands Overnight Tour: $203
• 2 Day Tour to James Bond Islands, Krabi and Phi Phi: $181
• 2 Days 1 Night Surin Islands Snorkeling Tour from Phuket: $233
• 2 Hours ATV Riding in Phuket (Popular Tour): $100
• 3 Fun Dives King Cruiser Wreck and Koh DokMai for Certified diver: $169
• 3 Khai Islands Tour- Snorkel, Swim & Relax (Half or Full Day): $33
• 3-Island Speedboat Tour: Racha Noi, Racha Yai & Maiton: $112
• 4 Element Day with Zipline Adventure Expedition: $78

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
• Night Market Walking Tours in Shilin, Ningxia, Longshan, Ximen: $5.00
• Taipei Self-Guided City Walking Tour & Scavenger Hunt: $5.00
• Taipei's Origin & Longshan Temple - Taiwan Cultural Walking Tour: $5.00
• Wulai Scenic Train Ticket Waterfall Railway Experience Taiwan: $5.00
• Walking Tours in Taipei Dihua, Longshan Temple, Shuanglian Market: $5.00
• Taipei Old Town - Taiwan Introduction Walking Tour (Tip-Based): $5.00
• Self Guided Walking Tour of Tamsui with Audio Guide: $5.93

Alcohol

• Alcohol Drinks for one day
  Phuket $7.05
  Taipei $18

Typical Alcohol Prices in Phuket

Here are a few samples of the prices for alcohol and nightlife in Phuket from other travelers:

• Cocktails (for Two)
  $6.05
• Beer
  $2.57

Sample the Local Flavors in Phuket

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

• Pub Crawl Rooftop, Bars, GoGo & 3 Clubs with Shots: $15
• Bar Crawl Tour: $29
• Cocktail Workshop with Distillery Visit & Tasting: $39
• Chalong Bay Rum Distillery Experience: $40
• Chalong Bay Rum Distillery Experience and Lunch: $53
• Phuket Real City Tour with Rum Cocktail Distillery: $87
• Big Buddha & The Distillery Phuket: $134
• Phuket Rum Distillery Cocktail Workshop And Wat Chalong Temple: $172

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