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

Should you visit Taipei or Rome?

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 Rome. 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 Rome?

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.

Rome

Rome is the capital and largest city in Italy. It is also a common entry point for most visitors flying into the country. Rome has been a center of power, culture, and religion for the last millenium, making it one of the most famous and popular destinations in not only Europe, but the world. The influence of the Roman Empire can be seen across continents.

For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best Cultural Tours in Taiwan, The Best Tours for Seniors to Taiwan, The Best Luxury Tours to Italy, and The Best Budget Tours to Italy.


Which place is cheaper, Rome 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 Rome is $182. 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 Rome in more detail.



Accommodation
  • Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one person
    Taipei $146
    Rome $95
  • Accommodation Typical double-occupancy room
    Taipei $292
    Rome $190
Compare Hotels in Taipei and Rome

Looking for a hotel in Taipei or Rome? 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 Rome


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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 Rome Hotel Prices.

Local Transportation
  • Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.
    Taipei $10
    Rome $23
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:

  • Bicycle transfer (Taipei - Hualien) 4 persons: $40
  • Bruns 9 seater, charter tour, business transfer, airport transfer, round-the-island charter tour: $299
  • Luxury Chartered Private Transfer Taoyuan Airport to Taipei City: $140
  • Modern nine-seater, Taiwan chartered tour, chartered day trip, round-the-island chartered car, airport transfer, hotel pick-up service: $254
  • Private Transfer from Taipei Taoyuan Airport TPE to Taichung Port: $63
  • Private Transfer from Taipei Taoyuan Airport(TPE) to Hualien Port: $103
  • Private Transfer from Taipei city to Keelung (Taipei) Cruise Port: $38
  • Private Transfer from Taoyuan Intl Airport to Taoyuan or Taipei city: $126
  • Private Transfer from Taoyuan airport Taiwan to Taipei: $52
  • Private Transfer:Taoyuan International Airport to Hotel: $40
  • 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 Rome

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


  • Metro Ride (for Two)
    $2.14
  • Train to the Airport
    $16
  • Taxi to Airport
    $48
  • Bicycle Rental (Full Day)
    $11

Hired Cars and Shuttles in Rome

Some specific examples of transportation prices in Rome:

  • private transfer from Rome to the Port of Civitavecchia Cruis terminal: $109
  • private transfer from Rome to Fiumicino airport: $55
  • Welcome Private Transfer from Fiumicino Airport to Hotel in Rome: $109
  • Verona Airport (VRN) : One-Way Private Transfer to Ravenna: $710
  • Van transfer service from / to airports in Rome: $131
  • VIP Experience Private Transfer from Fiumicino Airport to Rome: $76
  • Try find your better than us ! Airport transfer service in Rome APT-HTL (CIA): $61
  • Trieste Port: One-Way Private Transfer to/from Rome Hotels: $2,551
  • Transfers from all Airports to ancient city of Rome: $63
  • Transfers from Fiumicino airport: $76
  • Transfers From Fiumicino to Terracina: $154
  • Transfers Ciampino airport To Rome: $46

Is it cheaper to fly into Taipei or Rome?

Prices for flights to both Rome 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
    Rome $51
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 Rome

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


  • Casual Lunch (for Two)
    $15
  • 4 Ice Cream Sandwiches
    $3.20
  • Cafe e doce
    $4.29
  • Pizza (Fast Food)
    $2.84
  • Sitdown Lunch (for Two)
    $34
  • Cheese and bread
    $11
  • Espresso
    $2.14
  • Dinner
    $62

Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Rome

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

  • Award-Winning Roman Food Tours: $16
  • Eat Pasta in Rome, Testaccio - Self-Guided Walking Food Tour: $17
  • Vatican and Trionfale Farmers Market Food tour and Wine tasting : $32
  • Vatican Street Food Tour around the Biggest Fresh Market in Rome: $32
  • Roman Master Chef Cooking Class with Wine: $37
  • Roman Dinner & History Tour: An Epic Journey Through Time: $37
  • Tasty Trionfale Farmers Market Food Tour and Local Wines Tasting: $38
  • Campo dei Fiori & Jewish Ghetto area Street Food Tour: $42
  • Rome Food Tour : Street Food Testings with Local Guide: $43
  • Painting and Pizza Party in Rome: $43
  • Pub Crawl and Ultimate Party with Open Bar and Pizza: $43
  • Tiber River Urban Rafting Tour with Roman Pizza: $43

Entertainment
  • Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.
    Taipei $17
    Rome $39

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 Walking Tour: $1.00
  • Old Town Walking Tour: $1.00
  • Chiang Kai-Shek Shilin Residence Ticket: $3.10
  • Miramar Ferris Wheel Ticket: $6.20
  • Scavenger Hunt and City Exploration Self-Guided Tour: $8.84
  • Taipei Scavenger Hunt and Sights Self-Guided Tour: $8.96
  • Taipei Self-Guided Audio Tour: $9.00
  • Taipei Makong Cable Car: Ticket & Combos: $10
  • Self-Guided Audio Tour: $11
  • National Palace Museum E-Ticket: $11
  • Taipei 101 Observatory Deck Ticket: $19
  • Taipei 101 Observatory Deck - 89th Floor E-Ticket: $20

Typical Entertainment Prices in Rome

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


  • Rome Museum Vaticano (for 2)
    $74
  • Coliseum Tickets (for Two)
    $35
  • Roma Pass
    $32
  • Hop on Hop Off Bus (All Day)
    $21
  • Segway Tour
    $80

Tours and Activities in Rome

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

  • Colosseum & Ancient Rome Tour: $89
  • Colosseum and Ancient Rome Tour with Circus Maximus and Forums: $16
  • Cruise into Rome?! Full-Day Rome Discovery from Civitavecchia : $97
  • Doria Pamphilj Gallery Entry Ticket : $38
  • Electric - Bike 3 hour Tour : $56
  • Electric Bike Tour of City Centre with Gelato Highlights of Rome: $75
  • Haunted Rome Walking Tour : $233
  • Hidden Gems & Rome Catacomb Semi Private Tour 8 People Max. : $98
  • Palatine Hill and Colosseum Tour in Rome: $86
  • Premium Rome Walking Tour: from Colosseum to the Orange Gardens: $295
  • Private Tour - Capuchin Crypt and Hidden Gems of Rome: $285
  • Private Tour in Ferrari with Driver in Rome: $273

Alcohol
  • Alcohol Drinks for one day
    Taipei $18
    Rome $19

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 Rome

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


  • Bottle of Wine
    $6.96
  • Pint of Beer
    $6.79
  • Beer
    $11

Sample the Local Flavors in Rome

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

  • Cabaret & Burlesque Show: $32
  • Vatican Street Food and Wine Tour with Farmers Market: $38
  • The Best Wine Tasting in Trastevere with food pairing and Gelato: $49
  • Bar Crawl with Local Guide & Drinks: $53
  • Roman Night Life and Burlesque Show Tour: $54
  • Wine Tour in Historic Center of Rome: $55
  • Agricultural Brewery Tour in the Roman Countryside: $55
  • Small-Group Exclusive Winery and Wine Tasting Tour in Frascati: $60
  • Pasta Making Class & Wine Tasting in a Trasteve Villa: $68
  • E-Bike Night Tour with Food and Wine Tasting: $69
  • Rome by Night-Ebike tour with Food and Wine Tasting: $70
  • Taste of Tuscany: Food & Wine tour with Florentine Steak: $74


When comparing the travel costs between Taipei and Rome, 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 Rome 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 Rome Expensive?.


Which is Bigger, Taipei or Rome?

Taipei has a larger population, and is about 3 times larger than the population of Rome. When comparing the sizes of Taipei and Rome, 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.