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

Should you visit Taipei or Nanchang?

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 Nanchang. 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 Nanchang?

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.

Nanchang

Capital of Jiangxi Province, Nanchang is a city of southern China with a significant history. Landmarks like the Tengwang Pavilion represent the city's distant past, while its nickname - "the city of Heroes" - comes from the 1927 Nanchang Uprising when the Communist Party began. Today the city serves as a center for politics, economy, culture, science, education, commerce, and transportation.

For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best Cultural Tours in Taiwan, The Best Tours for Seniors to Taiwan, The Best 10-Day Tours in China, and The Best One Week (7-Day) Tours in China.


Which place is cheaper, Nanchang or Taipei?

These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations. These travel costs come from the actual spending of real travelers.

The average daily cost (per person) in Taipei is $193, while the average daily cost in Nanchang is $82. 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 Nanchang in more detail.



Accommodation
  • Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one person
    Taipei $145
    Nanchang $20
  • Accommodation Typical double-occupancy room
    Taipei $290
    Nanchang $40
Compare Hotels in Taipei and Nanchang

Looking for a hotel in Taipei or Nanchang? 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 Nanchang


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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.

Local Transportation
  • Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.
    Taipei $10
    Nanchang $11
Typical Local Transportation Prices in Taipei

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


  • Easycard
    $2.00
  • Easycard
    $9.24

Hired Cars and Shuttles in Taipei

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

  • Taiwan: 4 days Taipei Package- Airport Transfer+ 2 days tour: $600
  • Taipei Taoyuan Airport(TPE)to Tai'an Township-Round-Trip Transfer: $151
  • Taipei Taoyuan Airport (TPE) to Beitou - Round-Trip Transfer: $151
  • Luxury Chartered Private Transfer from Taipei to Taoyuan Airport: $139
  • Taipei Private Transfer: Taiwan International Airport to Keelung Cruise Port: $115
  • Private Transfer from Taipei hotels to Hualien Cruise Port: $101
  • Private Transfer from Taipei city hotels to Hualien Cruise Port: $92
  • Taiwan International Airport Private Transfer: $90
  • Beito to Taipei Taoyuan Airport (TPE)-Departure Transfer: $75
  • Keelung(Taipei) Cruise Port to Taipei-Round-Trip Private Transfer: $75
  • Private Transfer from Taipei Taoyuan Airport TPE to Taichung Port: $63
  • Taiwan Taoyuan Airport (TPE) to Keelung Cruise Port - Arrival Private Transfer: $57

Is it cheaper to fly into Taipei or Nanchang?

Prices for flights to both Nanchang 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 $28
    Nanchang $56
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
    $6.78
  • EasyCard
    $31
  • Lunch
    $2.93
  • Lunch
    $1.85
  • Dinner
    $6.16
  • Lunch
    $3.54
  • Lunch
    $4.62
  • Louisa coffee
    $2.93

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): $40
  • Historic Night Market Food Tour with Tastings: $45
  • Local Favorites: Taiwan Night Market Food Tour in 2 hours: $49
  • Yansan Night Market Food Tour: $62
  • Xiao long bao, Pork thick soup, Bubble milk tea. (Taiwan Cooking Class)-B : $65
  • Private Food Tour – 10 Tastings with Locals: $73
  • The Award-Winning PRIVATE Food Tour of The 10 Tastings: $74
  • Street Food Cooking Class in Taipei : Gua Bao/Lu Rou Fan/Boba Tea: $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
  • Iconic Food Tour: Local Street Food, Drinks & Sites: $77
  • Taipei City: Datong District Food Tour with Food and Drinks: $84
  • Traditional Old School Taiwanese Food Tour: $85

Entertainment
  • Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.
    Taipei $17
    Nanchang $4.57

Tours and Activities in Taipei

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

  • Taipei Christmas Instagram Day Tour: $65
  • Yamingshan Volcano, Beitou Thermal Valley, Danshui Private Tour: $198
  • 1-day Tour to Sun Moon Lake from Taipei by High Speed Rail : $250
  • 12hrs - Chiayi Meteor Garden Classic Tour From Taipei: $72
  • 2 days Yeliou (or Pingxi sky lantern) & Sun Moon Lake tour (Taichung city end) : $200
  • 2-Hour Private Dadaocheng 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 - Xingtian Temple: $55
  • 2-hr Ningxia Night Market Walking Private Tour with a Tour Guide: $35
  • 2-hr Raohe Night Market Walking Private Tour with a Tour Guide: $35
  • 4 Days Private Tour Taipei, Jiufen, Sun Moon Lake & Taichung: $1,079

Alcohol
  • Alcohol Drinks for one day
    Taipei $18
    Nanchang $6.32

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
  • Yilan Kavalan Whisky Distillery,Jim&Dad's Brewing, Shenkeng Tour: $95
  • Private Tour Yilan Kavalan Whisky Distillery from Taipei : $204


When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Taipei and Nanchang, we can see that Taipei is more expensive. And not only is Nanchang much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. So, traveling to Nanchang would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Nanchang 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 Nanchang.

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


Which is Bigger, Taipei or Nanchang?

Taipei has a larger population, and is about 4 times larger than the population of Nanchang. When comparing the sizes of Taipei and Nanchang, 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.