Which place is cheaper, Singapore 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 Singapore?
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 Singapore. 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 Singapore?
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.
Singapore
Singapore is a city-state that was originally founded in 1819 as a British trading colony. Today it is a very international country that is incredibly modern and cosmopolitan. There is a strong financial industry in this country, and a correspondingly strong work ethic. It is one of the most prosperous cities in the world, and has one of the world's busiest ports.
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 Singapore, and The Best Tours for Seniors to Singapore.
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Taipei Prices
Taiwan PricesSingapore Prices
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayTaipei $196Singapore $181
The average daily cost (per person) in Taipei is $196, while the average daily cost in Singapore is $181. 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 Singapore in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personTaipei $148Singapore $103
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomTaipei $296Singapore $206
Compare Hotels in Taipei and Singapore
Looking for a hotel in Taipei or Singapore? 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 Singapore Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Taipei $10Singapore $11
Typical Local Transportation Prices in Taipei
Here are some examples of typical transportation prices from actual travelers in Taipei:
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Easycard$2.04
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Easycard$9.42
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Train$1.10
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Taipei
Also for Taipei, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Taoyuan Airport (TPE) Return Bus Transfer: $9.19
- Taiwan Airport ↔ Hotel Luggage Transfer (TPE, TSA, RMQ, KHH, TNN): $20
- Songshan Airport (TSA) Private Transfer to Multiple Destinations: $23
- Taiwan Taoyuan airport(TPE) Private Transfer to/from Taipei City: $29
- TPE Airport: one-way private transfer to or from Taipei City: $40
- Keelung: one-way private transfer to or from Taipei City: $42
- Jiufen: one-way private transfer to or from Taipei City: $42
- Taipei Songshan Airport(TSA)Airport Transfer: $45
- Private Airport Transfer: Taipei Airport (TPE) → Taipei Hotel: $46
- One-way Private Transfer between Jiufen and Taipei: $47
- Taipei Taoyuan International Airport Transfer, Private pick up: $48
- Private Airport Transfer: Taipei Hotel → Taipei Aiport (TPE): $48
Typical Local Transportation Prices in Singapore
Here are some examples of typical transportation prices from actual travelers in Singapore:
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Taxi to Airport$25
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Singapore
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Singapore:
- Universal Studios Private Two Way Transfer Service: $64
- Try find better than us! Airport Transfer service in Singapore HTL-APT (SIN): $48
- Transfer to Zoo/Night Safari/Bird Paradise/Rainforest Asia: $233
- Small Group Full Day Singapore City Tour with Roundtrip Transfers: $283
- SIN Private Airport Transfer with Meet & Greet: $49
- Cruise Terminal to City Private Transfer: $40
- Changi Airport to/from Hotel Private Transfer: $29
- Changi Airport (SIN) Private One-Way Transfer: $23
- Attractions Shared Transfers from Hotel: $12
- Airport/Seaport Transfer with Arrival Meet&Greet: $85
- Airport Transfer Within Your Budget: $58
- Singapore to Singapore Airport (SIN) - Departure Private Transfer: $43
Is it cheaper to fly into Taipei or Singapore?
Prices for flights to both Singapore 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 $28Singapore $51
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$6.91
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EasyCard$31
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Lunch$2.98
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Lunch$1.88
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Dinner$6.28
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Lunch$3.61
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Lunch$4.71
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Louisa coffee$2.98
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Lunch$5.97
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Lunch$3.61
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Taipei
For Taipei, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- Food Tours w/ Top 10 Taiwan Food (Breakfast/Dinner): $45
- Taipei Food Tour: Night Market & Convenience Store(Food Included): $45
- Taipei Walking Food Tour in Ningxia Night Market(10 Foods Incl.): $49
- Disappearing Flavors of Taiwan Food Tour with 12+ Tasters: $50
- Taipei Hidden Eats, Market & Street Food Tour with 8+ Tastings: $55
- Street Food & Hidden Eats Night Market Food Tour: $55
- Your First Day Food Tour with Locals & 12+ Tastings: $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
- Taiwanese Breakfast Cooking Class in Taipei: $79
- Iconic Food Tour: Local Street Food, Drinks & Sites: $82
- Traditional Old School Taiwanese Food Tour: $85
Typical Food Prices in Singapore
Some typical examples of dining costs in Singapore are as follows:
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Breakfast$4.80
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Sugarcane Juice$1.58
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Singapore
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Singapore.
- Secrets of Singapore Kick Scooter Tour with Dinner: $53
- Chinatown Food Tour with 6 Tastings: $54
- Chinatown Food Tour with 6 Tastings (Self-Guided Hunt): $57
- Singapore Food Tours - Chinatown Complex Hawker: $58
- Breakfast Food Tour in Singapore: $61
- Chinatown History and Food Tour in Singapore: $61
- Authentic Singapore Street Food Tour: $61
- Plant-Based Food Tour with Local Guide: $61
- Hawker Center Street Food Tour with Guide: $68
- Guided Street Food Tour at Night: $74
- Local Hawker Food Tour with Tastings: $74
- Hawker Culture Food Tour and Sightseeing: $75
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Taipei $18Singapore $34
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 Tour: $0.50
- Old Town Walking Tour: $0.55
- Vintage Taipei - Best of Taiwan and Sunset Walking Tour: $1.20
- Chiang Kai-Shek Shilin Residence Ticket: $3.28
- Zoo Entrance Ticket: $4.33
- Taipei Self-Guided City Walking Tour & Scavenger Hunt: $4.50
- Night Market Walking Tours in Shilin, Ningxia, Longshan, Ximen: $5.00
- Wulai Scenic Train Ticket Waterfall Railway Experience Taiwan: $5.00
- Taipei's Origin & Longshan Temple - Taiwan Cultural Walking Tour: $5.00
- Vintage Taipei - Best of Taiwan & Sunset Walking Tour (Tip-based): $5.00
- Walking Tours in Taipei Dihua, Longshan Temple, Shuanglian Market: $5.00
- Taipei Self-Guided Audio Tour: $6.00
Tours and Activities in Singapore
Some specific costs of activities, tours, and entrance tickets for Singapore are as follows:
- #16Hrs Melaka Highlights Van Tour from Singapore w' Tour Guide: $150
- 2-Park Combo Night Safari + Singapore Zoo Tickets: $129
- 3 Hour Private Sunset Tour in Singapore: $258
- 3 Pax Bundle Singapore River Cruise and Stunning Light Shows: $69
- 3h Chinatown, Little India,Arab Street SPANISH Walking Tour: $81
- 3h Historical Civic District & Marina Bay Walking Tour: $68
- 3hrs Singapore Walking Tour: Chinatown-Kampong Glam: $62
- 4 Hours - Singapore Tour in Private Car or Minibus with Driver: $166
- 4 hour Chinatown, Civic District to Marina Bay Walking Tour: $76
- 4-hour Chinatown, Little India, and Arab Street Walking Tour: $90
- 4hour Chinatown, Little India, Arab Street Walking Tour: $85
- 5-Hour Insider Tour: Hidden Gems, Flavors & Heritage: $130
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayTaipei $18Singapore $29
Sample the Local Flavors in Taipei
Here are a few nightlife and alcohol tours and activities from local tour providers in Taipei:
- Taipei Authentic Night Sober-Friendly Pub Crawl: $20
- Taipei Nightlife: Taipei Pub Crawls (2 Different Routes): $27
- Yilan Kavalan Whisky Distillery,Jim&Dad's Brewing, Shenkeng Tour: $95
- Private Tour to Yilan Kavalan Whisky Distillery: $150
Sample the Local Flavors in Singapore
Here are a few nightlife and alcohol tours and activities from local tour providers in Singapore:
- Party Singapore Bespoke Pub Crawl: $30
- Singapore Pub Crawl: $39
- Singapore Pub Crawl - Party like a Local: $39
- Brass Lion Gin Distillery Tour Ticket: $41
- LeVeL33 Rooftop Brewery Tour & Craft Beer Tasting: $77
- LeVeL33 Craft-Brewery Restaurant & Lounge Package: $192
When comparing the travel costs between Taipei and Singapore, 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. Since both cities are in Asia, it's no surprise that their costs are relatively close, as many destinations here have somewhat similar travel prices overall.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Taipei Expensive? and Is Singapore Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Taipei or Singapore?
Taipei has a larger population, and is about 2 times larger than the population of Singapore. When comparing the sizes of Taipei and Singapore, 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.