Which place is cheaper, Stuttgart or Taipei?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations. These travel costs come from the actual spending of real travelers.
Jump to 
Should you visit Taipei or Stuttgart?
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 Stuttgart. 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 Stuttgart?
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.
Stuttgart
Stuttgart is a large city in southern Germany, notably famous for being the headquarters to some auto industry giants such as Porsche and Mercedes-Benz. The population of the city proper is about 600,000 and there are two and half million people in the metropolitan area. The city dates back to the 10th century and today it is a large city that still maintains a small town vibe. The local residents are quite friendly and eager to welcome you to their city. They are also very accommodating if you do not speak German, so you can always expect a little help with translation if it is needed.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best Cultural Tours in Taiwan, The Best Tours for Seniors to Taiwan, The Best One-Week (7-Day) Tours from Berlin, and The Best 10-Day Tours from Berlin.
-
Taipei Prices
Taiwan PricesStuttgart Prices
Germany Prices -
Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayTaipei $206Stuttgart $224
The average daily cost (per person) in Taipei is $206, while the average daily cost in Stuttgart is $224. 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 Stuttgart in more detail.
Accommodation
-
Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personTaipei $155Stuttgart $118
-
Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomTaipei $310Stuttgart $236
Compare Hotels in Taipei and Stuttgart
Looking for a hotel in Taipei or Stuttgart? 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 Stuttgart Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
-
Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Taipei $11Stuttgart $29
Typical Local Transportation Prices in Taipei
Here are some examples of typical transportation prices from actual travelers in Taipei:
-
Easycard$2.15
-
Easycard$9.92
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Taipei
Also for Taipei, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Try find your better than us ! Airport transfer service in Taipei HTL-APT (TSA): $28
- Try find your better than us ! Airport transfer service in Taipei APT-HTL (TSA): $28
- Try find your better than us ! Airport transfer in Taipei APT- HTL (TPE): $41
- Taoyuan International Airport（TPE）⇄Taoyuan One-way Transfer: $48
- Taoyuan Airport (TPE) Private Transfer to Multiple Destinations: $28
- Taiwan International Airport Private Transfer: $90
- Taoyuan Airport (TPE) Return Bus Transfer: $9.19
- Taipei Taoyuan Airport (TPE) to Taian Township -Arrival Transfer: $192
- Taipei City to Taoyuan Airport Private Transfer: $46
- Taipei City to Keelung Port Private Transfer: $42
- Taipei City to Keelung (Taipei) Cruise Port - Departure Private Transfer: $104
- Taipei Arrival Private Transfer: Taiwan Taoyuan (TPE) to Hotel: $55
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Stuttgart
Also for Stuttgart, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Stuttgart Airport (STR) to Oberstdorf/Alpsee - Arrival Transfer: $251
- Stuttgart Airport (STR) to Baden-Baden Thermal - Arrival Transfer: $175
- Special Private Transfer from Stuttgart to Mercedes-Benz Museum: $99
- Private Transfer: Stuttgart to Stuttgart Airport STR by MB Van: $99
- Private Transfer: Stuttgart to Stuttgart Airport STR by MB Sedan: $99
- Private Transfer: Stuttgart Airport STR to Stuttgart by MB Van: $99
- Private Transfer from Stuttgart City to Frankfurt City: $223
Is it cheaper to fly into Taipei or Stuttgart?
Prices for flights to both Stuttgart 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 dayTaipei $29Stuttgart $75
Typical Food Prices in Taipei
For Taipei, here are some examples of average food and meal prices for travelers:
-
EasyCard$17
-
Lunch at The Can$7.28
-
EasyCard$33
-
Lunch$3.14
-
Lunch$1.98
-
Dinner$6.62
-
Lunch$3.80
-
Lunch$4.96
-
Louisa coffee$3.14
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 Taiwan Traditional Breakfast and Market and Tea: $45
- 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.): $45
- Local Favorites: Taiwan Night Market Food Tour in 2 hours: $49
- Street Food & Hidden Eats Night Market Food Tour: $55
- Taipei Hidden Eats, Market & Street Food Tour with 8+ Tastings: $55
- Xiao long bao, Pork thick soup, Bubble milk tea. (Taiwan Cooking Class)-B : $65
- Private Walking Food Tour in Ningxia Night Market(10 Foods Incl.): $70
- 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: $82
- Private Street Food Tour of Taipei with a Local Guide: $84
Typical Food Prices in Stuttgart
For Stuttgart, here are some examples of average food and meal prices for travelers:
-
Panini To Go$2.35
Entertainment
-
Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Taipei $18Stuttgart $28
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 : $61
- Yamingshan Volcano, Beitou Thermal Valley, Danshui Private Tour: $173
- 2 Days Sun Moon Lake & Lukang Historic Area Tour: $232
- 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
- 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
- 5 Hours Sightseeing and Bar Tour in Taipei: $72
- 8-hour Northern Taiwan Tour with an English-Speaking Licensed Guide & Driver: $240
- 9 Hour Tamsui Historic Site and Beitou Hot Spring Culture Tour: $57
Tours and Activities in Stuttgart
For Stuttgart, here are a few prices for actual activities, tours, and tickets provided by various companies:
- Free Walking Tour Stuttgart: $3.58
- Historic Exclusive Private Tour with a Local: $191
- Mercedes Benz Museum Stuttgart Entry Ticket: $33
- Private digital puzzle tour in the Stuttgart Höhenpark Killesberg: $48
- Private erotic city tour in Ludwigsburg: $179
- Stuttgart : Guided Walking Tour With A Guide (Private Tour): $78
- Stuttgart Christmas Market Tour With A Professional Guide: $280
- Stuttgart Exploration Game and City Tour on your Phone: $9.53
- Stuttgart Interactive City Tour: $8.35
- Stuttgart Private Walking Tour with a Local: $57
- Stuttgart Scavenger Hunt and Highlights Self-Guided Tour: $4.76
- Stuttgart Self-Guided English Audio Tour on your Phone: $10
Alcohol
-
Alcohol Drinks for one dayTaipei $19Stuttgart $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): $27
- Private Tour to Yilan Kavalan Whisky Distillery: $145
Sample the Local Flavors in Stuttgart
Here are a few nightlife and alcohol tours and activities from local tour providers in Stuttgart:
- Vineyard hike along one of the most beautiful hiking trails in Stuttgart with wine tasting: $31
When comparing the travel costs between Taipei and Stuttgart, we can see that Stuttgart 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 Stuttgart 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 Stuttgart Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Taipei or Stuttgart?
Taipei has a larger population, and is about 10 times larger than the population of Stuttgart. When comparing the sizes of Taipei and Stuttgart, 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.