South Korea vs Taiwan.
Direct comparison for Indian travellers — visa, cost, best months, sights. K-ETA is multi-entry 2 years — single application gets you back twice without paperwork. Meanwhile in Taiwan: Night markets are dinner. Eating at a Taiwanese restaurant is roughly 3x the cost of eating the same dish at the market.
| 🇰🇷 South Korea | 🇹🇼 Taiwan | |
|---|---|---|
| Visa for Indian passport | K-ETA | eVisa |
| Visa cost (per person) | ₹3,500 | ₹4,800 |
| Round-trip flight (Chennai) | ₹46k | ₹38k |
| Daily mid-range cost | ₹6.0-10.0k | ₹4.0-7.0k |
| Best months | Apr-May, Sep-Oct | Oct-Apr |
| Top city | Seoul | Taipei |
- 1. Gyeongbokgung Palace
- 2. Busan beaches
- 3. Jeju volcanic coast
- 4. DMZ tour
- 1. Taipei 101
- 2. Sun Moon Lake
- 3. Jiufen old street
- 4. Taroko Gorge
South Korea or Taiwan for first-time Indian travellers?
South Korea has the simpler visa for Indian passport (K-ETA). Taiwan has cheaper flights from India (~₹38k). If budget is the constraint, pick the one with the lower combined visa+flight cost.
Which is cheaper to travel daily — South Korea or Taiwan?
Taiwan is cheaper at mid-range (₹4k/day baseline vs ₹6k). The gap is biggest on stays + food; transit costs are roughly similar.
When should I visit South Korea vs Taiwan?
South Korea is best in Apr-May, Sep-Oct. Taiwan is best in Oct-Apr. Different windows means you can do both as a multi-country trip if windows align.