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

Should you visit Taipei or Milan?

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 Milan. 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 Milan?

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.

Milan

Milan, known to most of the world as the capital of fashion and style, is also the heart of Italian industry and economics. Between the stock exchange, cathedrals and boutiques, this metropolis is a city-lover's dream come true. It is an escape from the stresses of the real world, and provides a playground for all the world's most lavish luxuries.

For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best Cultural Tours in Taiwan, The Best Tours for Seniors to Taiwan, The Best Sightseeing Tours in Italy, and The Best Vineyard & Wine Tours in Italy.


Which place is cheaper, Milan or Taipei?

These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.

The average daily cost (per person) in Taipei is $182, while the average daily cost in Milan is $178. 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 Milan in more detail.



Accommodation
  • Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one person
    Taipei $146
    Milan $103
  • Accommodation Typical double-occupancy room
    Taipei $292
    Milan $206
Compare Hotels in Taipei and Milan

Looking for a hotel in Taipei or Milan? 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.

Hotels in Taipei


Hotels in Milan


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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 Milan Hotel Prices.

Local Transportation
  • Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.
    Taipei $10
    Milan $38
Typical Local Transportation Prices in Taipei

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


  • Easycard
    $2.01
  • 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
  • Modern nine-seater, Taiwan chartered tour, chartered day trip, round-the-island chartered car, airport transfer, hotel pick-up service: $254
  • Luxury Chartered Private Transfer Taoyuan Airport to Taipei City: $140
  • Private Transfer from Taoyuan Intl Airport to Taoyuan or Taipei city: $126
  • Taiwan Taoyuan Airport (TPE) to Keelung Cruise Port - RoundTrip Private Transfer: $116
  • Taoyuan airport to Yilan Private Transfer: $115
  • Private Transfer from Taipei Taoyuan Airport(TPE) to Hualien Port: $103
  • Taipei Private Transfer: Keelung Cruise Port to Hotel: $85
  • Taipei Taoyuan Airport TPE to Beitou New Taipei Arrival Transfer: $77
  • Private Transfer from Taipei Taoyuan Airport TPE to Taichung Port: $63
  • Taipei Arrival Private Transfer: Taoyuan International Airport to Hotel: $55
  • Taipei Departure Private Transfer: Hotel to Taoyuan International Airport: $55

Typical Local Transportation Prices in Milan

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


  • Train to Airport
    $7.50
  • Malpensa Airport Train (for Two)
    $24
  • Taxi From Airport
    $96
  • Public Transit Day Pass
    $4.82
  • Short Taxi Ride
    $7.64

Hired Cars and Shuttles in Milan

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

  • taxi / transfer service to and from airports: $240
  • Zurich : Private Transfer to/from Malpensa Airport: $861
  • Zug : Private Transfer to/from Malpensa Airport: $689
  • Vitznau : Private Transfer to/from Malpensa Airport: $700
  • Varese : Private Transfer to/from Rho Fiera: $172
  • Tremezzo: Private Transfer to/from Milan Malpensa Airport: $248
  • Transfer from Milano or Linate: $137
  • Transfer from Milan to Ravenna Cruise Port with stop in Verona: $258
  • Transfer from Milan to Milan Malpensa: $186
  • Transfer from Malpensa Airport to Milan city center: $12
  • Transfer Milan city center - Malpensa airport: $12
  • Transfer Milan city center - Bergamo Airport: $12

Is it cheaper to fly into Taipei or Milan?

Prices for flights to both Milan 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
  • Food Meals for one day
    Taipei $16
    Milan $42
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
    $6.81
  • EasyCard
    $31
  • Lunch
    $2.94
  • Lunch
    $1.86
  • Dinner
    $6.19
  • Lunch
    $3.56
  • Lunch
    $4.65
  • 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
  • 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: $70
  • 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: $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

Typical Food Prices in Milan

Here are some examples of typical meal expenses from previous travelers to Milan:


  • Snack at Train Station
    $9.22
  • Restaurant Pizza
    $7.07
  • Casual Cafe Lunch (for Two)
    $29
  • Three Course Dinner (for Two)
    $69
  • Cappuccino
    $1.75

Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Milan

For Milan, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:

  • PYT Milano Dinner Show with Live Music and DJ Set: $22
  • Hard Rock Cafe with Set Menu for Lunch or Dinner: $29
  • Milan Gourmet Food Tour and Sightseeing with Local Guide: $38
  • Gourmet Street Food Tour with Sightseeing and Tasting: $45
  • Eating Milan Street Food Tour with Guided Tasting and Sightseeing: $46
  • Tasty Milan Street Food Tour with Local Guide: $46
  • Delicious Milan Street Food Tour Tasting and Sightseeing with Local Guide: $46
  • Devour Milan Street Food Tour and Sightseeing: $46
  • NO DIET CLUB - Best Food Tour in Milan !: $59
  • 2-Hour Cooking Course of Delicious Desserts for Families in Milan: $65
  • Mamma Mia - Make Your own Italian Pizza: $69
  • Local Market and Cooking Class with an Italian Chef: $70

Entertainment
  • Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.
    Taipei $17
    Milan $33

Tours and Activities in Taipei

For Taipei, here are a few prices for actual activities, tours, and tickets provided by various companies:

  • 9 Hour Northeast Coast Bay View Tour in Yilan : $58
  • 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 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-hour Vegetarian Private Walking Tour - Songshan distric & taste lotus hot pot: $77
  • 3.5 hours Taipei City Tour (morning or afternoon ) : $44

Typical Entertainment Prices in Milan

For Milan, here are some examples of average entertainment and activity prices from previous travelers:


  • Stairs to Duomo Rooftop
    $7.50

Tours and Activities in Milan

Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Milan.

  • Lake Como trekking private guided tour, from Milan or Como: $176
  • Milan Highlights semi-Private Walking Tour: $43
  • Gallery Tour, Terraces of the Duomo & Cathedral: $36
  • Skip-the-Line Duomo Cathedral Tour : $54
  • Private Audio Guided Walking Tour in Milan: $6.57
  • 1 hour Italian Food Experiences in Milan: $39
  • 2 Hours Guided La Scala Theatre Tour in Milan: $126
  • 2-Hour Milan by Night Walking Tour: $157
  • 2-Hour Private Guided Tour of Milan by Electric Scooter: $133
  • 2-hours Duomo of Milan guided experience with entrance tickets: $71
  • 24 h in Personalized Highlights Tour: $183
  • 3 Hours Private Walking Tour in Milan: $5.48

Alcohol
  • Alcohol Drinks for one day
    Taipei $18
    Milan $26

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): $30
  • Private Tour to Yilan Kavalan Whisky Distillery: $130
  • Private Tour Yilan Kavalan Whisky Distillery from Taipei : $207

Typical Alcohol Prices in Milan

Below are a few samples from actual travelers for alcohol and nightlife costs in Milan:


  • Cocktail at a Bar
    $9.00
  • Beer
    $3.59

Sample the Local Flavors in Milan

Here are a few nightlife and alcohol tours and activities from local tour providers in Milan:

  • Wine Tasting Experience in the City Centre: $43
  • Wine Tasting Experience in Milan city centre: $44
  • Milan Wine Tasting Experience: $53
  • Italian Wine Tasting in Milan: $54
  • Milan Wine Tasting Aperitivo: $56
  • Milan Wine Tasting with Italian Sommelier: $86
  • Private Food and Wine Tasting Experience in the Center of Milan: $87
  • Wine Tasting with an Italian Sommelier: $94
  • Best of Guided Tour with Duomo, Food & Wine Tasting: $160
  • Food and Wine Tasting enjoying the New Milan: $165
  • Brescia & Franciacorta Guided Tour with Wine Tasting: $182
  • Brescia and Franciacorta winery area. Cultural and wine tasting small group tour: $185


When comparing the travel costs between Taipei and Milan, we can see that Taipei is more expensive. However, the two cities are actually relatively comparable in price, as the difference is somewhat minimal. Generally, this means that you could travel with generally the same travel style and level of luxury in each place. Even though Taipei is in Asia and Milan is in Europe, both of these destinations have relatively similar prices of travel. Generally, the levels of luxury and expenses are the same for these cities even though they are geographically far apart.

If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Taipei Expensive? and Is Milan Expensive?.


Which is Bigger, Taipei or Milan?

Taipei has a larger population, and is about 6 times larger than the population of Milan. When comparing the sizes of Taipei and Milan, 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.