Cost of Living Comparison Between Kaohsiung and Taipei 
| Indices Difference |  |
|---|---|
| Consumer Prices in Taipei are 5.6% higher than in Kaohsiung (without rent) | |
| Consumer Prices Including Rent in Taipei are 19.2% higher than in Kaohsiung | |
| Rent Prices in Taipei are 84.4% higher than in Kaohsiung | |
| Restaurant Prices in Taipei are 21.2% higher than in Kaohsiung | |
| Groceries Prices in Taipei are 5.4% higher than in Kaohsiung | |
| Local Purchasing Power in Taipei is 42.8% higher than in Kaohsiung | |
Restaurants | Kaohsiung Edit |
Taipei Edit | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant | 110.00 NT$ | 200.00 NT$ | +81.8 % |
| Meal for 2 People, Mid-range Restaurant, Three-course | 1,000.00 NT$ | 1,000.00 NT$ | 0.0 % |
| McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal) | 160.00 NT$ | 160.00 NT$ | 0.0 % |
| Domestic Beer (1 pint draught) | 50.00 NT$ | 80.00 NT$ | +60.0 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 100.00 NT$ | 100.00 NT$ | 0.0 % |
| Cappuccino (regular) | 95.94 NT$ | 112.97 NT$ | +17.7 % |
| Coke/Pepsi (12 oz small bottle) | 32.88 NT$ | 33.05 NT$ | +0.5 % |
| Water (12 oz small bottle) | 22.25 NT$ | 23.19 NT$ | +4.2 % |
Markets | Kaohsiung Edit |
Taipei Edit | |
| Milk (regular), (1 gallon) | 359.36 NT$ | 362.49 NT$ | +0.9 % |
| Loaf of Fresh White Bread (1 lb) | 55.94 NT$ | 54.92 NT$ | -1.8 % |
| Rice (white), (1 lb) | 34.34 NT$ | 44.18 NT$ | +28.6 % |
| Eggs (regular) (12) | 91.54 NT$ | 91.16 NT$ | -0.4 % |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) | 186.67 NT$ | 225.86 NT$ | +21.0 % |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) | 121.76 NT$ | 132.57 NT$ | +8.9 % |
| Beef Round (1 lb) (or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat) | 301.86 NT$ | 259.54 NT$ | -14.0 % |
| Apples (1 lb) | 52.49 NT$ | 66.45 NT$ | +26.6 % |
| Banana (1 lb) | 25.02 NT$ | 32.46 NT$ | +29.7 % |
| Oranges (1 lb) | 35.96 NT$ | 37.90 NT$ | +5.4 % |
| Tomato (1 lb) | 48.60 NT$ | 47.88 NT$ | -1.5 % |
| Potato (1 lb) | 38.34 NT$ | 39.84 NT$ | +3.9 % |
| Onion (1 lb) | 28.51 NT$ | 36.07 NT$ | +26.5 % |
| Lettuce (1 head) | 54.75 NT$ | 53.61 NT$ | -2.1 % |
| Water (1.5 liter bottle) | 35.50 NT$ | 38.63 NT$ | +8.8 % |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) | 300.00 NT$ | 400.00 NT$ | +33.3 % |
| Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle) | 49.07 NT$ | 50.32 NT$ | +2.5 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 73.12 NT$ | 74.17 NT$ | +1.4 % |
| Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro) | 130.00 NT$ | 125.00 NT$ | -3.8 % |
Transportation | Kaohsiung Edit |
Taipei Edit | |
| One-way Ticket (Local Transport) | 20.00 NT$ | 30.00 NT$ | +50.0 % |
| Monthly Pass (Regular Price) | 1,000.00 NT$ | 1,200.00 NT$ | +20.0 % |
| Taxi Start (Normal Tariff) | 85.00 NT$ | 85.00 NT$ | 0.0 % |
| Taxi 1 mile (Normal Tariff) | 40.23 NT$ | 40.23 NT$ | 0.0 % |
| Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff) | 180.00 NT$ | 300.00 NT$ | +66.7 % |
| Gasoline (1 gallon) | 116.92 NT$ | 119.28 NT$ | +2.0 % |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 90 KW Trendline (Or Equivalent New Car) | 1,000,000.00 NT$ | 1,009,000.00 NT$ | +0.9 % |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6l 97kW Comfort (Or Equivalent New Car) | 775,714.29 NT$ | 812,416.67 NT$ | +4.7 % |
Utilities (Monthly) | Kaohsiung Edit |
Taipei Edit | |
| Basic (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) for 915 sq ft Apartment | 3,196.43 NT$ | 3,026.83 NT$ | -5.3 % |
| Mobile Phone Monthly Plan with Calls and 10GB+ Data | 820.33 NT$ | 628.09 NT$ | -23.4 % |
| Internet (60 Mbps or More, Unlimited Data, Cable/ADSL) | 719.00 NT$ | 822.21 NT$ | +14.4 % |
Sports And Leisure | Kaohsiung Edit |
Taipei Edit | |
| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 1,085.59 NT$ | 1,242.76 NT$ | +14.5 % |
| Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend) | 333.33 NT$ | 338.57 NT$ | +1.6 % |
| Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat | 290.00 NT$ | 300.00 NT$ | +3.4 % |
Childcare | Kaohsiung Edit |
Taipei Edit | |
| Preschool (or Kindergarten), Full Day, Private, Monthly for 1 Child | 10,500.00 NT$ | 22,058.82 NT$ | +110.1 % |
| International Primary School, Yearly for 1 Child | 400,000.00 NT$ | 569,376.17 NT$ | +42.3 % |
Clothing And Shoes | Kaohsiung Edit |
Taipei Edit | |
| 1 Pair of Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar) | 3,049.83 NT$ | 2,000.00 NT$ | -34.4 % |
| 1 Summer Dress in a Chain Store (Zara, H&M, ...) | 962.71 NT$ | 970.64 NT$ | +0.8 % |
| 1 Pair of Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) | 2,571.43 NT$ | 2,857.69 NT$ | +11.1 % |
| 1 Pair of Men Leather Business Shoes | 2,900.00 NT$ | 3,333.33 NT$ | +14.9 % |
Rent Per Month | Kaohsiung Edit |
Taipei Edit | |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre | 12,214.29 NT$ | 21,179.49 NT$ | +73.4 % |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside of Centre | 8,541.67 NT$ | 15,968.75 NT$ | +87.0 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre | 26,777.78 NT$ | 50,292.90 NT$ | +87.8 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) Outside of Centre | 19,000.00 NT$ | 35,230.77 NT$ | +85.4 % |
Buy Apartment Price | Kaohsiung Edit |
Taipei Edit | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre | 14,167.60 NT$ | 37,569.15 NT$ | +165.2 % |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre | 7,354.76 NT$ | 17,903.05 NT$ | +143.4 % |
Salaries And Financing | Kaohsiung Edit |
Taipei Edit | |
| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) | 35,054.17 NT$ | 59,677.54 NT$ | +70.2 % |
| Mortgage Interest Rate in Percentages (%), Yearly, for 20 Years Fixed-Rate | 2.20 | 1.85 | -15.9 % |
| Last update: | May 2024 | May 2024 | |
| Contributors in the past 12 months: | 43 | 274 |
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| Cost of Living in Chiayi | 68.33 miles |
| Cost of Living in Tou-liu | 86.52 miles |
| Cost of Living in Fengyuan | 99.36 miles |
| Cost of Living in Taipei | 221.63 miles |
| Cost of Living in Keelung (Chi-Lung) | 234.63 miles |
Cities near Taipei: | Cost of Living in Guangzhou | 5.22 miles |
| Cost of Living in Keelung (Chi-Lung) | 12.98 miles |
| Cost of Living in New Taipei City | 19.05 miles |
| Cost of Living in Zhongli City (Jhongli) | 28.86 miles |
| Cost of Living in Yilan | 35.87 miles |
| Cost of Living in Zhubei City | 49.12 miles |
| Cost of Living in HsinChu | 51.94 miles |
| Cost of Living in Zhunan | 59.17 miles |
| Cost of Living in Miaoli | 70.17 miles |
| Cost of Living in Taichung | 100.49 miles |