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  • Taiwan Budget Breakdown: How Much I Spent in 6 Days and 5 Nights (Taichung + Taipei)

    Taiwan Budget Breakdown: How Much I Spent in 6 Days and 5 Nights (Taichung + Taipei)

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    How Much Does a Taiwan Trip Cost?

    One of the most common questions I receive is:

    “How much money should I bring to Taiwan?”

    To help fellow travelers plan their budget, I’m sharing my actual expenses from my recent 6 Days 5 Nights Taiwan trip covering Taichung and Taipei.

    During this trip, I visited:

    • Alishan
    • Qingjing Farm
    • Qingjing Skywalk
    • Sun Moon Lake
    • Ximending
    • Taipei

    This breakdown includes my hotels, transportation, food, tours, travel tax, eSIM, and travel insurance.

    Important Disclaimer

    ✈️ Flight fare is NOT included in this budget breakdown.

    Taiwan was part of my multi-country trip, so airfare was booked together with other destinations and would not accurately represent a standalone Taiwan trip cost.

    Also keep in mind that:

    • Hotel costs may vary depending on your accommodation preference.
    • Food expenses will depend on your eating habits.
    • Activities can be customized based on your interests.
    • Shopping and souvenirs are excluded from the main travel budget since they are optional expenses.

    My Itinerary

    My Essential Taiwan Travel Cost

    Total Essential Travel Cost

    💰 ₱35,199

    This amount already includes:

    ✔️ Hotels

    ✔️ Food and Coffee

    ✔️ Transportation

    ✔️ Tours and Attractions

    ✔️ Travel Tax

    ✔️ eSIM

    ✔️ Travel Insurance

    My Hotel Stays

    Hotel Mi Casa (Taichung)

    CityInn Plus Taichung

    Airline Inn (Ximen)

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    Taiwan Budget Breakdown

    1. Pre-Travel Expenses

    Before flying to Taiwan, I purchased the following travel essentials:

    ItemCost
    Travel Tax₱1,620
    eSIM₱487
    Travel Insurance₱520

    Total Pre-Travel Expenses

    💰 ₱2,627

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    2. Hotel Expenses

    I stayed in three different hotels during this trip.

    Hotel Mi Casa (2 Nights)

    Located near Taoyuan Airport and convenient for travelers heading to Central Taiwan.

    Cost:
    💰 ₱5,510

    CityInn Hotel Taichung (1 Night)

    A comfortable and strategically located hotel in Taichung.

    Cost:
    💰 ₱3,265

    Airline Inn Ximen (2 Nights)

    Located in the heart of Ximending and perfect for exploring Taipei.

    Cost:
    💰 ₱7,949

    Total Hotel Cost

    💰 ₱16,724

    Average Cost Per Night

    💰 ₱3,345

    3. Transportation Expenses

    Taiwan is one of the easiest countries to explore thanks to its efficient transportation network.

    For this trip, I mainly used:

    • EasyCard
    • MRT
    • Airport MRT
    • Taiwan High Speed Rail (THSR)

    The Airport MRT fare was already included in my EasyCard top-up.

    TransportationCost
    EasyCard Top-Up₱962
    THSR₱1,981

    Total Transportation Cost

    💰 ₱2,943

    4. Activities and Tours

    One of the highlights of this Taiwan itinerary was exploring destinations outside Taipei.

    Alishan Train

    💰 ₱193

    Alishan Day Tour

    💰 ₱2,321

    Qingjing Farm Entrance

    💰 ₱526

    Qingjing Skywalk

    💰 ₱324

    Sun Moon Lake Tour

    💰 ₱2,554

    Taipei Hop-On Hop-Off Bus

    💰 ₱580

    Total Activities Cost

    💰 ₱6,498

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    Alishan Day Tour from Taichung

    Sun Moon Lake Tour from Taichung

    Qingjing Skywalk and Swiss Garden

    Taipei Double-Decker Sightseeing Bus

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    5. Food and Coffee Expenses

    If you’ve been following my Taiwan adventures, you’ll know I love exploring local cafes as much as tourist attractions.

    This budget includes meals, coffee stops, milk tea, snacks, and convenience store purchases.

    DayCost
    Day 1₱948
    Day 2₱921
    Day 3₱795
    Day 4₱1,361
    Day 5₱1,350
    Day 6₱1,032

    Total Food Cost

    💰 ₱6,407

    Average Daily Food Budget

    💰 ₱1,068 per day

    Taiwan Budget Summary

    CategoryCost
    Pre-Travel₱2,627
    Hotels₱16,724
    Transportation₱2,943
    Activities₱6,498
    Food₱6,407
    TOTAL₱35,199

    Is Taiwan Expensive for Filipinos?

    Based on my experience, Taiwan offers excellent value for money.

    For approximately ₱35,199 excluding flights, I was able to:

    ✔️ Stay for 6 days and 5 nights

    ✔️ Visit Alishan

    ✔️ Visit Qingjing Farm

    ✔️ Explore Sun Moon Lake

    ✔️ Travel between Taichung and Taipei

    ✔️ Enjoy cafes, local food, and sightseeing

    Compared to many other destinations in Asia, Taiwan remains one of the easiest and most budget-friendly countries to explore independently.

    Final Thoughts

    My total essential travel cost for this Taiwan trip was:

    💰 ₱35,199 (excluding flights)

    If you’re planning your own Taiwan adventure, I hope this breakdown gives you a realistic idea of how much to budget for hotels, transportation, food, and attractions.

    Taiwan continues to be one of my favorite destinations because of its convenient transportation, beautiful scenery, delicious food, and beginner-friendly travel experience.