Understanding Taiwan
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Plan Your Budget

  Taiwan's Consumption Level
 

Taiwan's consumer price is higher than most Southeast Asian countries, where Taipei is higher than Kaohsiung, city is higher than country area. According to the Cost of Living Survey from Mercer Human Resource Consulting published on 2007/6/18, Taipei is rank No.48.

  3 Day 2 Night Budget per Person
Transportation NT$600 (Getting around by trains, bus, taxis etc)
Accommodation NT$2,000 (NT$1,000/night)
Food NT$1,200 (NT$200/meal, not including breakfast)
Other expanses NT$1,000 (souvenirs or other activities)
Total NT$4,800
   
  Tips to Save Money
 

Food wise, you can save by eating at Taiwanese breakfast stands instead of at chain café or fast food restaurants, also consider eating lunch and dinner provided by leisure farms on your itinerary instead of dining at restraints in tourism areas. Consider taking advantages of package deal offer by leisure farms to save on your accommodation and purchase TR Pass or bus return tickets for long distance travel in between trips. In city districts, consider getting around by public transports instead of taxis.

   
  Currency and Foreign Exchange Rates
  Most foreign currencies can be exchanged at banks and hotels except for RMB, RM and VND.
   
  Currency and Foreign Exchange Rates
 

NTD : USD 1:33.11
NTD : YEN 1:0.2718
NTD : HKD 1:7.8168
NTD : SGD 1:21.75
NTD : THB 1:1.0478
NTD : PHP 1:0.7946
NTD : IDR 1:0.00405
(Rates on 2007/6/18, subjected to change)