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

• Taipei Prices
  Taiwan Prices
  Sydney Prices
  Australia Prices
• Average Daily Cost Per person, per day
  Taipei $206
  Sydney $207

The average daily cost (per person) in Taipei is $206, while the average daily cost in Sydney is $207. 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 Sydney in more detail.

Accommodation

• Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one person
  Taipei $155
  Sydney $103
• Accommodation Typical double-occupancy room
  Taipei $310
  Sydney $206

Compare Hotels in Taipei and Sydney

Looking for a hotel in Taipei or Sydney? 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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Local Transportation

• Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.
  Taipei $11
  Sydney $15

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:

• Beito to Taipei Taoyuan Airport (TPE)-Departure Transfer: $192
• Bruns 9 seater, charter tour, business transfer, airport transfer, round-the-island charter tour: $299
• Jiufen: one-way private transfer to or from Taipei City: $42
• Keelung (Taipei) Cruise Port to Taipei city - Arrival Private Transfer : $104
• Keelung Cruise Port to Taiwan Taoyuan Airport (TPE) - Departure Private Transfer: $144
• Keelung(Taipei) Cruise Port to Taipei-Round-Trip Private Transfer: $208
• Keelung: one-way private transfer to or from Taipei City: $42
• Luxury Chartered Private Transfer Taoyuan Airport to Taipei City: $140
• Luxury Chartered Private Transfer from Taipei to Taoyuan Airport: $139
• One-way Private Transfer between Jiufen and Taipei: $42
• Private Transfer from Keelung (Taipei) Cruise Port to Taipei City: $76
• Private Transfer from Keelung Port to Taiwan Taoyuan Airport(TPE): $133

Typical Local Transportation Prices in Sydney

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

• Taxi Ride
  $13
• Taxi to Airport
  $16

Hired Cars and Shuttles in Sydney

Some specific examples of transportation prices in Sydney:

• Transfer from White Bay Cruise Terminal to Sydney Airport: $27
• Transfer Between Airport & Hotels or Cruise Terminal: $13
• Tandem Skydive with Optional Transfers: $251
• SYD Airport to Sydney City Centre Private Transfer: $37
• Private City, Harbour, and Bondi Tour with Transfer: $274
• Private Airport Transfer with Meet and Greet: $60
• Hunter Valley Sunrise Balloon Flight with Transfer: $363
• Airport Transfer to Sydney CBD (Chauffeur Driven): $132
• Airport Shuttle Transfer to and from CBD Hotels: $40
• Sydney's Best Airport Arrival Transfers - Airport to CBD : $84
• Sydney to Sydney Airport (SYD) - Departure Private Transfer: $70
• Sydney Port Private Arrival Transfer: Cruise Port to City: $30

Is it cheaper to fly into Taipei or Sydney?

Prices for flights to both Sydney 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 $29
  Sydney $77

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 Sydney

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

• Tea
  $2.62
• Lunch Special
  $9.81
• Food/Drink Coogie Beach
  $9.81
• Meat Pies
  $3.27

Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Sydney

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

• Vivid Festival of Light Harbor Cruise with Dinner: $36
• City Highlights Walking Food Tour with Harbor Cruise: $45
• Roti Making Class with 5-Course Dinner: $50
• Harbour Dinner Cruise with Buffet: $50
• Sydney Harbour Discovery Dinner Cruise Scenic Sights and Buffet: $50
• Foraging Food Tour Sydney Native Aussie Food: $53
• Sydney's Little Italy Food Tour: $54
• Harbor Sunset Cruise with Dinner: $59
• Twilight Dinner Cruise on Coral Trekker: $59
• Sydney Harbour Tall Ship Twilight Dinner Cruise: $60
• Taste of Sydney Fish Market Food Tour: $64
• Kids Cooking Classes: $64

Entertainment

• Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.
  Taipei $18
  Sydney $31

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
• Walking Tours in Taipei Dihua, Longshan Temple, Shuanglian Market: $5.00
• Taipei's Origin & Longshan Temple - Taiwan Cultural Walking Tour: $5.00
• Night Market Walking Tours in Shilin, Ningxia, Longshan, Ximen: $5.00
• Taipei Historic Shared Walking Tour: $5.00
• Miramar Ferris Wheel Ticket: $6.57
• Taiwan Museum, MOCA Taipei & Miniatures Museum Entry Tickets: $8.53
• Taipei Self-Guided Audio Tour: $9.00

Typical Entertainment Prices in Sydney

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

• Theatre Show
  $29
• Sydney Tower Visit (for 2)
  $30
• Blue Mountain Tour/Featherdale Park (for 2)
  $125
• Powerhouse Museum
  $9.85

Tours and Activities in Sydney

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

• Sunrise Serenity Kayak Tour of Sydney Harbour: $104
• #1 Blue Mountains Tour Scenic World Waterfalls Wildlife Park: $188
• 1 Day Thredbo Snow Adventure: $113
• 1 Day Thredbo Snow Tour From Sydney: $117
• 1/2 day Sydney Sightseeing and Bondi Beach Tour: $45
• 14-Day Sydney to Cairns, Fraser, Whitsundays Comfort Tour: $5,614
• 2 Hours Running Tour in Sydney: $99
• 3 Hours Elvis Tribute Cruise on Sydney Harbour: $53
• 30 Minute Shared Sydney Harbour Scenic Helicopter Tour: $238
• 30-minute Private Sydney Harbour Helicopter Tour for 2: $331
• 45-Minute Sydney Harbour Adventure Jet Boat Ride: $66
• 45-Minute Vivid Sydney Scenic Jet Boat Cruise Tour: $40

Alcohol

• Alcohol Drinks for one day
  Taipei $19
  Sydney $15

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

Typical Alcohol Prices in Sydney

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

• Wine
  $10

Sample the Local Flavors in Sydney

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

• Wollongong Bar Crawl Go Out with a Gong: $15
• Big Night Out Pub Crawl with Local Party Hosts: $32
• Private Wine Tasting at The Rocks: $46
• Sydney Cellar Door - Old Vine Expressions Wine Tasting: $47
• Marrickville Brewery Tour: $78
• From: Sydney - Hunter Valley Wine Tasting Guided Day Tour: $89
• Sydney Beer and Brewery Tour: $103
• Brewery, Winery, and Distillery Tasting Tour: $112
• From Full-Day Hunter Valley Wine Tour & Lunch: $145
• From Hunter Valley Wine Tasting Day Tour: $145
• From Hunter Valley Multi-Brewery Tour with Lunch: $149
• Small Group Hunter Valley Wine Tour + Lunch, Gin & Choc ex Sydney: $151