Travel budget and cost of living in Keelung (Taiwan) how much does a trip cost?

Keelung travel budget

Keelung: calculate your travel budget

Sample budgets for a trip to Keelung

These example budgets assume a 2-week holiday in Keelung for 2 people.

* estimated local budget for 2 people for 2 weeks (excluding plane tickets).

Cost of living in Keelung compared to United States in 2024

On average, the cost of living in Keelung in 2024 is 24% less than the average cost of living in the United States (USA).

See the graphic below for the price variation percentage by type of expense in Keelung in 2024 compared to average prices in the United States (USA):

Local prices in Keelung by expense type

Restaurant budget in Keelung

Lunch

$ 4.5/person
($ 3.1 to $ 9.1)

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76% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 20

3 course dinner

$ 14/person
($ 9.1 to $ 31)

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62% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 37

McDonald's meal

$ 4.7/person
($ 4.5 to $ 6.1)

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56% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 11

Local beer

$ 2.4 for 500ml
($ 1.3 to $ 4.5)

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58% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5.9

Imported beer

$ 2 for 330ml
($ 0.7 to $ 3.1)

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41% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.5

Cappuccino

$ 2.6/cup
($ 1.5 to $ 4.5)

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48% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5.1

Fizzy drink

$ 1.1/can
($ 0.7 to $ 1.5)

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58% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.5

Water bottle

$ 0.6/bottle
($ 0.6 to $ 0.9)

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67% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2

Hotel and accommodation budget in Keelung

1-star hotel

$ 80/night
($ 33 to $ 252)

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52% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 168

2-star hotel

$ 83/night
($ 24 to $ 596)

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45% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 152

3-star hotel

$ 83/night
($ 32 to $ 357)

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63% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 224

4-star hotel

$ 176/night
($ 60 to $ 605)

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42% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 305

5-star hotel

$ 189/night
($ 88 to $ 541)

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56% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 437

Hostel/Youth Hostel

$ 70/month
($ 25 to $ 211)

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57% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 163

Room with kitchen

$ 119/month
($ 28 to $ 429)

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50% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 237

Hotel with swimming pool

$ 219/month
($ 76 to $ 554)

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8% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 204

Cottage or guest house

$ 108/month
($ 43 to $ 372)

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51% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 221

Family room

$ 155/month
($ 50 to $ 558)

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23% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 202

Supermarket food budget in Keelung

Milk

$ 3.1/litre
($ 2.4 to $ 5.4)

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194% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1

Bread

$ 1.4/500g
($ 1.3 to $ 4.8)

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61% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.5

Rice

$ 1.1/kg
($ 1.1 to $ 4.5)

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76% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4.5

Eggs

$ 2.2/12 eggs
($ 1.8 to $ 4.4)

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40% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.6

Chicken

$ 5.5/kg
($ 3.1 to $ 13)

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53% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 12

Apples

$ 3.9/kg
($ 2.7 to $ 6.1)

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24% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5.2

Tomatoes

$ 2.4/kg
($ 1.3 to $ 6.1)

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49% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4.8

Potatoes

$ 2.8/kg
($ 0.9 to $ 6.1)

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2% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.9

Water bottle

$ 0.9
($ 0.5 to $ 1.9)

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56% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.2

Public and private transport budget in Keelung

Bus ticket

$ 0.4/ticket
( $ 0.4)

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81% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.5

Taxi (per km)

$ 1.3/km
($ 0.7 to $ 2.1)

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28% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1.7

Petrol

$ 0.9/litre
($ 0.9 to $ 1.5)

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1% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 0.9

Taxi (initial pick-up charge)

$ 2.6
($ 2.4 to $ 4.5)

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28% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.6

Leisure activity budget in Keelung

Cinema

$ 7.6/ticket
($ 7.6 to $ 11)

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44% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 14

Tennis

$ 37/hr
( $ 37)

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77% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 21

Budget for clothes and price of cigarettes in Keelung

Cigarettes

$ 3.7/pack
($ 3.4 to $ 3.8)

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62% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 10

Levi's jeans

$ 89
($ 55 to $ 123)

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71% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 52

Summer dress

$ 31
($ 16 to $ 41)

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28% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 43

Plane ticket budget

Sydney → Taipei

$ 777
(fair price: $ 656)

Melbourne → Taipei

$ 681
(fair price: $ 522)

Vancouver → Taipei

$ 1208
(fair price: $ 980)

Los Angeles → Taipei

$ 1079
(fair price: $ 938)

Toronto → Taipei

$ 1683
(fair price: $ 1335)

London → Taipei

$ 958
(fair price: $ 776)