Which place is cheaper, Perth or Taipei?
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 Taipei or Perth?
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 Perth. 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 Perth?
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.
Perth
Capital of Western Australia, Perth is a city that sits where the Swan River meets the sea, and given its ocean side location there is plenty to see and do on the water and beyond. Spend a day on Perth's sandy beaches or get lost in its parks and gardens, sail down the river or enjoy the city's history and culture visiting museums and historic sites, shopping, dining, and much more.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best Cultural Tours in Taiwan, The Best Tours for Seniors to Taiwan, The Best Budget Tours to Australia, and The Best Luxury Tours to Australia.
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Taipei Prices
Taiwan PricesPerth Prices
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayTaipei $199Perth $172
The average daily cost (per person) in Taipei is $199, while the average daily cost in Perth is $172. 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 Perth in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personTaipei $150Perth $82
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomTaipei $300Perth $164
Compare Hotels in Taipei and Perth
Looking for a hotel in Taipei or Perth? 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.
Kayak helps you find the best prices for hotels, flights, and rental cars for destinations around the world. Compare prices for multiple destinations when planning your next trip.
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 Perth Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Taipei $10Perth $27
Typical Local Transportation Prices in Taipei
Here are some examples of typical transportation prices from actual travelers in Taipei:
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Easycard$2.07
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Easycard$9.55
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Train$1.11
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Taipei
Also for Taipei, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Private Transfer from Taipei city hotels to Hualien Cruise Port: $276
- Taipei Taoyuan Airport (TPE) to Taian Township -Arrival Transfer: $189
- Beito to Taipei Taoyuan Airport (TPE)-Departure Transfer: $189
- Private Transfer from Taipei Taoyuan Airport TPE to Taichung Port: $160
- Private Transfer from Taipei Taoyuan Airport to Taichung Port: $145
- Luxury Chartered Private Transfer Taoyuan Airport to Taipei City: $140
- Private Transfer from Taoyuan Intl Airport to Taoyuan or Taipei city: $136
- Taipei Arrival Private Transfer with Guide: Airport to Hotel: $135
- Taiwan Airport Private Transfer: $119
- Taipei Private Transfer: Taiwan International Airport to Keelung Cruise Port: $115
- Taoyuan airport to Yilan Private Transfer: $105
- Taipei City to Keelung (Taipei) Cruise Port - Departure Private Transfer: $103
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Perth
Also for Perth, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Rottnest Island Transfer Flights - by Plane: $251
- Private Transfer from Perth Airport(PER) to Fremantle Cruise Port: $73
- Private Transfer from Fremantle Cruise Port to Perth city hotels: $73
- Private Transfer from Fremantle Cruise Port to Perth Airport(PER): $73
- Private Perth Airport & City Hotel Chauffeur Transfer: $242
- Private Luxury Transfer from Perth CBD to Perth Airport: $97
- Rottnest Island Flight Transfer with Return Ferry: $222
- PER Airport to Perth City Centre Private Transfer: $34
- One Way Flight Transfer to or from Rottnest Island: $165
- Perth Airport (PER) to Perth city - Round-Trip Private Transfer: $175
- Hillarys Boat Harbour: Rottnest Island Ferry Transfer: $61
- Departure Transfer: Perth to Perth Airport PER by Business Car: $87
Is it cheaper to fly into Taipei or Perth?
Prices for flights to both Perth 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 $28Perth $67
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$7.00
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EasyCard$32
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Lunch$3.02
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Lunch$1.91
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Dinner$6.36
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Lunch$3.66
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Lunch$4.77
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Louisa coffee$3.02
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Lunch$6.05
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Lunch$3.66
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Taipei
For Taipei, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- Sumire Nostalgic Taiwanese Lunch and Dinner Set: $17
- Food Tours w/ Top 10 Taiwan Food (Breakfast/Dinner): $45
- Taipei Food Tour: Night Market & Convenience Store(Food Included): $45
- After Dusk Food Tours with Drinks & Night Market Flavors: $50
- Street Food & Hidden Eats Night Market Food Tour: $55
- Taipei Hidden Eats, Market & Street Food Tour with 8+ Tastings: $55
- Taipei Food Tours Local Market with 12+ tasters & Drinks Included: $57
- 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
- Street Food Cooking Class in Taipei : Gua Bao/Lu Rou Fan/Boba Tea: $79
- Taiwanese Breakfast Cooking Class in Taipei: $79
- Iconic Food Tour: Local Street Food, Drinks & Sites: $82
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Perth
For Perth, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- Hands on Cooking Class or Cooking Workshop Experience: $69
- Swan River Dinner Cruise: $99
- Perth Wildlife Tour Under the Stars with Dinner: $111
- Swan River Dinner Cruise: $114
- From Pinnacles Sunset and Stargazing Tour with Dinner: $122
- Pinnacles Sunset Stargazing Dinner Experience Small Group Tour: $142
- Pinnacles Desert Sunset and Stargazing with Dinner: $149
- Pinnacles Desert Sunset Dinner and Stargazing Tour: $157
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Taipei $18Perth $15
Tours and Activities in Taipei
For Taipei, here are a few prices for actual activities, tours, and tickets provided by various companies:
- 101 Skyline 460 Observatory Ticket | Taipei: $125
- 12hrs - Chiayi Meteor Garden Classic Tour From Taipei: $72
- 2 Days Sun Moon Lake & Lukang Historic Area Tour: $232
- 2-Hour Private Longshan Temple 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
- 2-hr Ningxia Night Market Walking Private Tour with a Tour Guide: $35
- 3-hour Vegetarian Private Walking Tour - Songshan distric & taste lotus hot pot: $77
- 3.5 hours Taipei City Tour (morning or afternoon ): $44
- 4 Days Private Tour Taipei, Jiufen, Sun Moon Lake & Taichung: $1,079
- 4 Hour Afternoon Cycling City Tour North with Snack: $83
- 4-Hour Morning Cycling City Tour (incl. breakfast): $83
Tours and Activities in Perth
Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Perth.
- 1 Hour Quad Bike Tours, only 30 minutes from Perth: $99
- 2 hour whale watching experience departing Hillarys Boat Harbour: $56
- 4x4 Pinnacles Desert & Turquoise Coast Small Group Experience: $182
- Adventure Rottnest Tour with Ferry & Adventure Cruise: $117
- Bespoke Perth City and Surrounds Day Tour: $243
- Best of Private Walking Tour with a Local: $107
- Bickley Valley Wine, Cider & Gin Tour - Premium Small Group Tour: $157
- Canning River Half-Day Kayak Wildlife Tour: $52
- City Tour Perth and Fremantle and Swan River: $143
- City of Perth Tour: $132
- Cliffs and Caves Kayak Tour in Swan River: $71
- Cruising the Swan Tour: $142
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayTaipei $18Perth $8.13
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): $27
- Yilan Kavalan Whisky Distillery,Jim&Dad's Brewing, Shenkeng Tour: $95
Sample the Local Flavors in Perth
Some specific costs for nightlife related activities in Perth:
- Afternoon Swan Valley Wine Tasting with Transportation: $63
- Swan Valley: Half-Day Wine Tour From Perth: $69
- Swan Valley Wine Tour - Half Day Afternoon: $75
- Swan Valley Half Day Wine Tour from Perth: $78
- Half-Day Swan Valley Wine Tour with Tastings - From Perth: $79
- Swan Valley: Out for the Afternoon Wine Tasting with Lunch: $83
- Swan Valley: Full-Day Wine Tour with Lunch: $99
- Swan Valley Wine Tour - Full Day: $106
- Swan River Kayaking Tour with Dining and Wine Tasting: $109
- From Swan Valley Winery & Brewery Day Tour With Lunch: $109
- Bickley Valley Wine Tour with Gourmet Lunch & Ciders: $116
- Swan Valley Boutique Wine Tour: $116
When comparing the travel costs between Taipei and Perth, 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 Perth is in Pacific, 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 Perth Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Taipei or Perth?
Taipei has a larger population, and is about 5 times larger than the population of Perth. When comparing the sizes of Taipei and Perth, 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.