Taipei is the capital of Taiwan, a dense and walkable city of night markets, hot springs, temples, and mountain trails set in a basin ringed by green hills. Its skyline is anchored by Taipei 101, while the National Palace Museum holds one of the world's great collections of Chinese imperial art. Taipei pairs an efficient metro, a famously food-obsessed street culture, and easy access to hot springs and tea-growing hills within the city limits.
Local currency: New Taiwan Dollar (TWD, NT$).
Daily budget by traveller style
Typical per-person daily spend in Taipei.
- Mid-range
- NT$3,500-6,000 / approx US$110-189 per day
- Luxury
- NT$9,000 / approx US$283+ per day
Cost breakdown
Typical price ranges across major spending categories.
Accommodation
- Hostel
- NT$500-900 / approx US$16-28
- Budget
- NT$1,400-2,500 / approx US$44-79
- Midrange
- NT$3,000-6,000 / approx US$94-189
- Luxury
- NT$8,000-20,000 / approx US$252-629
Food
- Street
- NT$50-150 / approx US$2-5
- Local
- NT$150-350 / approx US$5-11
- Midrange
- NT$600-1,500 / approx US$19-47
- Fine
- NT$2,500-8,000 / approx US$79-252
Transport
- Metro
- NT$20-65 / approx US$1-2
- Taxi
- NT$130-400 / approx US$4-13
- Airport
- NT$150-2,000 / approx US$5-63
- Daytrip
- NT$100-600 / approx US$3-19
Activities
- Museum
- NT$30-150 / approx US$1-5
- Sites
- NT$0-600 / approx US$0-19
- Tour
- NT$1,200-3,000 / approx US$38-94
- Excursion
- NT$600-2,500 / approx US$19-79
Trip budgets by length
What a typical trip to Taipei costs end-to-end.
Weekend escape
A short city break covering essentials and a few highlights.
One-week tour
Comfortable pace including major attractions and day trips.
Two-week explorer
In-depth exploration covering multiple regions.
Money-saving tips
Practical ways to stretch your budget further.
Travel in shoulder season — fewer crowds and significantly lower accommodation rates.
Use public transport instead of taxis where possible. Day passes often pay for themselves after 3 trips.
Eat where locals eat — markets and neighbourhood eateries offer better food at a fraction of tourist-strip prices.
Book accommodation with kitchen access for longer stays so you can self-cater some meals.