Which place is cheaper, Hiroshima or Taipei?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
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Should you visit Taipei or Hiroshima?
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 Taipei and Hiroshima. 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: Taipei or Hiroshima?
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.
Hiroshima
Hiroshima is positioned on the coast of the Seto Inland Sea and is an industrial city made up of many zigzagging rivers and wide boulevard streets. Today Hiroshima is a modern and vibrant city with great food and an energetic nightlife, but the image that remains in most visitor's minds is the Hiroshima of 1945 when it became the horrific sight of the first atomic bomb attack. Hiroshima shares the colorful neon atmosphere of other major Japanese cities and its hard to recognize the city immortalized all those years ago on that fateful day.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best Cultural Tours in Taiwan, The Best Tours for Seniors to Taiwan, The Best Adventure Tours to Japan, and The Best Sightseeing Tours in Japan.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayTaipei $182Hiroshima $100
The average daily cost (per person) in Taipei is $182, while the average daily cost in Hiroshima is $100. 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 Taipei and Hiroshima in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personTaipei $145Hiroshima $64
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomTaipei $290Hiroshima $128
Compare Hotels in Taipei and Hiroshima
Looking for a hotel in Taipei or Hiroshima? 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: Taipei Hotel Prices and Hiroshima Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Taipei $10Hiroshima $9.71
Typical Local Transportation Prices in Taipei
Here are some examples of typical transportation prices from actual travelers in Taipei:
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Easycard$2.01
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Easycard$9.29
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
- Flowserve Nine-seat-Taiwan travel charter, charter tour, business transfer, round-the-island tour, airport shuttle charter service: $256
- Modern nine-seater, Taiwan chartered tour, chartered day trip, round-the-island chartered car, airport transfer, hotel pick-up service: $254
- Taipei Taoyuan Airport (TPE) to Jiaoxi - Arrival Private Transfer: $238
- Luxury Chartered Private Transfer Taoyuan Airport to Taipei City: $140
- Private Transfer from Taoyuan Intl Airport to Taoyuan or Taipei city: $126
- Private Transfer from Taipei Taoyuan Airport(TPE) to Hualien Port: $103
- Taipei Private Transfer: Keelung Cruise Port to Hotel: $85
- Taipei Private Transfer: Hotel to Keelung Cruise Port: $85
- Taipei Taoyuan Airport TPE to Beitou New Taipei Arrival Transfer: $76
- Taiwan Taipei Taoyuan International Airport（TPE) Private Transfer: $75
- [Chinese driver charter wagon] 1 to 7 people ☆ Taoyuan Airport ⇔ Taipei City Airport Transfer [one way]: $66
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Hiroshima
Also for Hiroshima, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Private Transfer from Hiroshima Port to Hiroshima Airport (HIJ): $54
- Private Transfer from Hiroshima Airport (HIJ) to Hiroshima Port: $59
- Private Departure Transfer Hiroshima City to Hiroshima International Airport: $215
- Private Arrival Transfer From Hiroshima International Airport to Hiroshima City: $215
- Iwakuni Airport to/from Hiroshima City Private Transfer: $228
- Hiroshima port Shore excursion Private transfer: $472
- Hiroshima Airport to/from Hiroshima City Private Transfer: $171
Is it cheaper to fly into Taipei or Hiroshima?
Prices for flights to both Hiroshima and Taipei 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 dayTaipei $16Hiroshima $29
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$6.81
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EasyCard$31
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Lunch$2.94
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Lunch$1.86
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Dinner$6.19
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Lunch$3.56
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Lunch$4.64
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Louisa coffee$2.94
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Taipei
For Taipei, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- Historic Night Market Food Tour with Tastings: $45
- Ximending Vegan Food Tour Snack, Dessert & Main!: $46
- Taipei Food Tour: Yongkang Street for Foodies: $58
- Yansan Night Market Food Tour: $62
- Turnip cake, Pork thick soup, Tofu pudding. Taiwan Traditional Light Meals Experience-C (Taipei Cooking Class): $65
- Taipei Food Tour and Colorful Bubble Tea Making: $65
- Taipei Food Tour and Colorful Bubble Tea Making: $70
- Private Food Tour – 10 Tastings with Locals: $74
- Backstreet Food Tour: Food, Culture, and Fun: $75
- 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
- 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
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Hiroshima
For Hiroshima, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- Hiroshima No1 food!! 'Okonomiyaki'-cooking class: $40
- Local Favorites Private Night Food Tour: $66
- Food and Culture Guided Walking Tour with Dinner: $73
- Bar Hopping Food Tour: $79
- Hiroshima Bar Hopping Food Tour: $81
- Enjoy a Private Japanese Cooking Class with a Local Hiroshima Family: $90
- Dinner Cruise on HANAIKADA (Raft-Type Boat) with Scenic View of Miyajima: $94
- Best of Hiroshima Food Tour: $153
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Taipei $17Hiroshima $5.39
Tours and Activities in Taipei
For Taipei, here are a few prices for actual activities, tours, and tickets provided by various companies:
- One-Day Historical and Heritage Tour in Taipei : $47
- 1 Day Tour Northern Taiwan Coast Tour: $200
- 1-day Tour to Sun Moon Lake from Taipei by High Speed Rail : $250
- 2 Days Sun Moon Lake & Lukang Historic Area Tour: $232
- 2-Day Private Tour to Sun Moon Lake and Mount Hehuan: $195
- 2-Hour Private Longshan Temple Walking Tour: $35
- 2-Hour Private Walking Tour in Beitou, Taiwan: $55
- 2-Hour Private Ximending Area Walking Tour: $35
- 2-Hour Vegetarian Private Walking Tour - S.Y.S. Memorial Hall & 44 South Village: $58
- 2-Hour Vegetarian Private Walking Tour - Xingtian Temple: $55
- 3-Day Private Tour of Taroko Gorge & East Coast Scenic Area: $290
- 3.5 hours Taipei City Tour (morning or afternoon ) : $44
Tours and Activities in Hiroshima
Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Hiroshima.
- Kimono and Calligraphy Experience in Miyajima: $65
- 4 Hour Hiroshima Miyajima Private Tour: $102
- An Amazing set of Cultural experience: Kimono, Tea Ceremony and Calligraphy: $97
- Field Archery Experience in Hiroshima, Japan: $37
- From Hiroshima and Miyajima Island 1-Day Bus Tour: $107
- From Private Tour to Kure: $126
- Full Day Bus Tour in Hiroshima and Miyajima: $110
- Full-Day Private Guided Tour in Hiroshima : $270
- Guided Virtual Tour of Peace Park in Hiroshima/PEACE PARK TOUR VR: $32
- Half Day Private Guided Walking Tour in Hiroshima City: $200
- Half Trekking Tour with Panoramic View of Miyajima Included Lunch: $119
- Hiroshima & Miyajima Island Private Guided Tour: $155
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayTaipei $18Hiroshima $12
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
- Private Tour Yilan Kavalan Whisky Distillery from Taipei : $207
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Taipei and Hiroshima, we can see that Taipei is more expensive. And not only is Hiroshima much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. So, traveling to Hiroshima would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Hiroshima 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 Hiroshima.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Taipei Expensive? and Is Hiroshima Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Taipei or Hiroshima?
Taipei has a larger population, and is about 7 times larger than the population of Hiroshima. When comparing the sizes of Taipei and Hiroshima, 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.