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

• Taipei Prices
  Taiwan Prices
  Tokyo Prices
  Japan Prices
• Average Daily Cost Per person, per day
  Taipei $182
  Tokyo $152

The average daily cost (per person) in Taipei is $182, while the average daily cost in Tokyo is $152. 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 Tokyo in more detail.

Accommodation

• Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one person
  Taipei $145
  Tokyo $74
• Accommodation Typical double-occupancy room
  Taipei $290
  Tokyo $148

Compare Hotels in Taipei and Tokyo

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Local Transportation

• Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.
  Taipei $10
  Tokyo $17

Typical Local Transportation Prices in Taipei

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

• Easycard
  $2.01
• Easycard
  $9.27

Hired Cars and Shuttles in Taipei

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

• Modern nine-seater, Taiwan chartered tour, chartered day trip, round-the-island chartered car, airport transfer, hotel pick-up service: $254
• Taipei Taoyuan Airport (TPE) to Jiaoxi - Arrival Private Transfer: $238
• Taoyuan Airport to Taichung Private Transfer: $128
• Taiwan Taoyuan Airport (TPE) to Keelung Cruise Port - RoundTrip Private Transfer: $116
• Taipei Private Transfer:Keelung Cruise Port to Taiwan Taoyuan Int Airport: $115
• Taipei Private Transfer: Taiwan International Airport to Keelung Cruise Port: $115
• Taiwan International Airport Private Transfer: $90
• Taipei Private Transfer: Hotel to Keelung Cruise Port: $85
• Taiwan Taipei Taoyuan International Airport（TPE) Private Transfer: $75
• Keelung Cruise Port to Taiwan Taoyuan Airport (TPE) - Departure Private Transfer: $58
• Private Transfer from Taipei Taoyuan Airport to Taichung Port: $57
• Taipei Arrival Private Transfer: Taoyuan International Airport to Hotel: $55

Hired Cars and Shuttles in Tokyo

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

• [Private airport transfer]Haneda Airport (HND)⇔Tokyo City: $148
• Yokohama Port: Private Customizable Tour with Transfer: $323
• Try find your better than us ! Airport transfer service in Toyko HTL-APT (NRT): $284
• Transfer in private vehicle from Tokyo Narita Airport to City Center: $90
• Transfer in private vehicle from Tokyo City Center to Narita Airport: $90
• Transfer in Private Minivan from Tokyo Narita Airport to City Center: $110
• Tokyo:Haneda Airport (HND) Private One-Way Transfer to Tokyo: $136
• Private transfer to/from Yokohama Osanbashi Port: $186
• Private Transfer from/to Yokohama Port: $178
• Private Transfer from/to Tokyo Narita Airport: $223
• Private Transfer from/to Tokyo Haneda Airport: $134
• Private Transfer from Haneda Airport for Arrivals: $75

Is it cheaper to fly into Taipei or Tokyo?

Prices for flights to both Tokyo 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
  Tokyo $36

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
  $6.80
• EasyCard
  $31
• Lunch
  $2.94
• Lunch
  $1.85
• Dinner
  $6.18
• Lunch
  $3.56
• Lunch
  $4.64
• 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
• Local Favorites: Taiwan Night Market Food Tour in 2 hours: $49
• Taipei Food Tour: Yongkang Street for Foodies: $58
• Yansan Night Market Food Tour: $62
• Taipei Food Tour and Colorful Bubble Tea Making: $65
• Xiao long bao, Pork thick soup, Bubble milk tea. (Taiwan Cooking Class)-B : $65
• 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
• 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
• 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
• 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
• The Award-Winning PRIVATE Food Tour of The 10 Tastings: $80

Typical Food Prices in Tokyo

Here are some examples of typical meal expenses from previous travelers to Tokyo:

• Late Night Noodles
  $5.08
• Conveyor Belt Sushi Snack
  $5.08
• Meal at Airport
  $6.63

Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Tokyo

For Tokyo, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:

• Taiyaki Cooking Class: $21
• Takoyaki cooking experience in Kabukicho, Shinjuku: $22
• Easy Ramen Cooking Experience in Kabukicho, Shinjuku: $25
• Private Sushi Roll Cooking Class in Japan: $37
• Shibuya Walking, Cultural, and Food Tour: $37
• Ueno Private Walking Tour and Night Food Tour: $38
• Small Group Food Tour in Tsukiji Market: $45
• Yakatabune Dinner Cruise with Japanese Show & Drinks: $49
• Sushi Making Class in Tsukiji Fish Market 90-min cooking: $52
• Sushi Making Class Tsukiji Fish Market 90-Min cooking experience: $55
• Japanese Traditional Cooking Class: $57
• Wagyu and 7 Japanese Dishes Cooking Class: $58

Entertainment

• Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.
  Taipei $17
  Tokyo $67

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 : $58
• 1 Day Tour Northern Taiwan Coast Tour: $200
• 1-day Tour to Sun Moon Lake from Taipei by High Speed Rail : $250
• 2-Day Private Tour to Sun Moon Lake and Mount Hehuan: $195
• 2-Hour Private Longshan Temple 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 - 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-Day Private Tour of Taroko Gorge & East Coast Scenic Area: $290
• 3-hour Vegetarian Private Walking Tour - Songshan distric & taste lotus hot pot: $77

Tours and Activities in Tokyo

Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Tokyo.

• 4 Hours Shibuya - Shinjuku Night Tour: $96
• Art Japanese Fan Crafting Experience in Tokyo Asakusa: $22
• Authentic Samurai Experience With Real Actors: $77
• Food Walking Tour in Asakusa With Guide : $86
• Mt. Fuji Roundtrip Tours From Shinjuku, Japan: $84
• Private Tour in Maniac Places in Asakusa: $96
• Tokyo Full Day Tour With Guide and Foods Included: $275
• Walking Tour to Temple and Izakaya from the River: $112
• “Your name.” Going on an electric bicycle <Roppongi, Shinanomachi, Shinjuku> A 6-hour tour of a sacred place. (With support car): $130
• 1 Day Bus Tour To Mitsumine Shrine From Shinjuku: $86
• 1 Day Mount Nokogiri Hiking Tour from Tokyo: $242
• 1 Day Tokyo Private Charter Sightseeing Tour with Guide: $477

Alcohol

• Alcohol Drinks for one day
  Taipei $18
  Tokyo $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): $30
• Private Tour to Yilan Kavalan Whisky Distillery: $130

Typical Alcohol Prices in Tokyo

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

• Sake
  $3.81

Sample the Local Flavors in Tokyo

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

• Tokyo Pub Crawl: $25
• Low-cost local pub & bar crawling: $29
• 3-Hour Tokyo Pub Crawl Weekly Welcome Guided Tour in Shibuya: $56
• Private Shinjuku Nightlife Walking Tour & Golden-Gai Bar Crawl: $83
• Toshimaya Sake Brewery Tour with Sake Tasting: $87
• barhopping tour&bar crawl in Retro Town Shimokitazawa: $93
• Private Sake Tasting at 300 Years Old Sake Brewery in Tokyo : $102
• 【Harajuku】Night Pub Crawl with Local Japanese: $125
• Cultural Sake Brewery Private Tour & Unlimited Tasting Near Tokyo: $159
• Private Walking Tour with Sake Brewery Visit in Chichibu: $190
• Private tour: Tokyo's Oldest Sake Brewery and riverside walk.: $222