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Taipei trip cost from Singapore — prices in S$
Updated October 2026 · S$1.3 ≈ $1For everyday spending, Taipei is about 41% cheaper than Singapore. Here's what things cost in SGD, what a day really costs, and the price where "tourist price" turns into a rip-off.
Daily budget per person (no flights)
Prices in Taipei vs Singapore
| Item | Local | In SGD | vs Singapore |
|---|---|---|---|
| Local mealper person | NT$ 130 | S$5.37 | 33% less |
| Street food1 item | NT$ 70 | S$2.89 | 42% less |
| Restaurant dinnerper person | NT$ 500 | S$21 | 54% less |
| Coffeeone cup | NT$ 130 | S$5.37 | 17% less |
| Beerone bottle | NT$ 150 | S$6.19 | 52% less |
| Bottled water | NT$ 25 | S$1.03 | 36% less |
| Convenience store1 snack or drink | NT$ 30 | S$1.24 | 44% less |
| Taxi5 km in town | NT$ 190 | S$7.84 | 35% less |
| Tuk-tuk / moto taxishort hop | NT$ 115 | S$4.75 | 47% less |
| Transitone ride | NT$ 20 | S$0.83 | 45% less |
| Hotel night3-star | NT$ 2,500 | S$103 | 48% less |
| SIM card1 week data | NT$ 450 | S$19 | 24% more |
| Laundry | NT$ 120 | S$4.95 | same |
| Massage1 hour | NT$ 1,000 | S$41 | 31% less |
| Half-day tourper person | NT$ 1,500 | S$62 | 12% less |
| Entry ticketTourist town | NT$ 350 | S$14 | 64% less |
Reference prices start as estimates from published price levels; items with 3+ traveller reports switch to the median of real reports.
What S$100 gets you in Taipei
Rip-off check: fair price vs "too much"
| Item | Fair range | Rip-off above |
|---|---|---|
| Local mealper person | NT$ 91–NT$ 208S$3.76–S$8.58 | NT$ 250+S$10+ |
| Coffeeone cup | NT$ 78–NT$ 208S$3.22–S$8.58 | NT$ 250+S$10+ |
| Beerone bottle | NT$ 90–NT$ 255S$3.71–S$11 | NT$ 306+S$13+ |
| Taxi5 km in town | NT$ 152–NT$ 304S$6.27–S$13 | NT$ 365+S$15+ |
| Tuk-tuk / moto taxishort hop | NT$ 80–NT$ 207S$3.32–S$8.54 | NT$ 248+S$10+ |
| Massage1 hour | NT$ 700–NT$ 1,600S$29–S$66 | NT$ 1,920+S$79+ |
| Bottled water | NT$ 18–NT$ 50S$0.72–S$2.06 | NT$ 60+S$2.48+ |
| Half-day tourper person | NT$ 1,050–NT$ 2,400S$43–S$99 | NT$ 2,880+S$119+ |
- Ask the price before you order or get in — and say it back.
- Use a ride-hailing app instead of street taxis when you can; the fare is fixed upfront.
- Pay in local currency. If a card machine offers to charge you in SGD, say no — the conversion rate is usually worse.
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FAQ
How much does a trip to Taipei cost from Singapore?
Not counting flights, a mid-range day in Taipei is about S$174 per person (3-star hotel, local meals plus a dinner out, two taxi rides). On a shoestring it's about S$58 a day; comfortable travel is about S$396. A 7-day mid-range trip comes to roughly S$1,220.
Is Taipei cheaper than Singapore?
For everyday things Taipei is about 41% cheaper than Singapore. Compare item by item in the table above, or open the app to see it against your own city and income.
How much is a meal in Taipei in SGD?
A simple local meal is around NT$ 130 (about S$5.37); a sit-down restaurant dinner is around NT$ 500 (about S$21).
What price is a rip-off in Taipei?
As a rule of thumb, paying about double the usual local price is a warning sign. For a taxi that means anything above NT$ 365 (S$15) for about 5 km. Check any price in 3 seconds in the app.