Cost of Living in Kaohsiung
Summary of cost of living in Kaohsiung, Taiwan:
- The estimated monthly costs for a family of four are $2,813.3 (NT$88,832.7), excluding rent (using our estimator).
- The estimated monthly costs for a single person are $758.1 (NT$23,937.3), excluding rent.
- Kaohsiung is 55.0% less expensive than New York (excluding rent, see our cost of living index).
- Rent in Kaohsiung is, on average, 89.2% lower than in New York.
Restaurants |  Edit |
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| Meal at an Inexpensive Restaurant | NT$135.00 | |
| Meal for Two at a Mid-Range Restaurant (Three Courses, Without Drinks) | NT$1,000.00 | |
| Combo Meal at McDonald's (or Equivalent Fast-Food Meal) | NT$155.00 | |
| Domestic Draft Beer (1 Pint) | NT$50.00 | |
| Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) | NT$80.00 | |
| Cappuccino (Regular Size) | NT$96.46 | |
| Soft Drink (Coca-Cola or Pepsi, 12 oz Small Bottle) | NT$31.06 | |
| Bottled Water (12 oz) | NT$21.59 | |
Markets | Edit |
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| Milk (Regular, 1 Liter) | NT$102.00 | |
| Fresh White Bread (1 lb Loaf) | NT$63.50 | |
| White Rice (1 lb) | NT$43.09 | |
| Eggs (12, Large Size) | NT$83.66 | |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) | NT$232.84 | |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) | NT$114.73 | |
| Beef Round or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat (1 lb) | NT$222.26 | |
| Apples (1 lb) | NT$96.25 | |
| Bananas (1 lb) | NT$40.37 | |
| Oranges (1 lb) | NT$36.47 | |
| Tomatoes (1 lb) | NT$45.63 | |
| Potatoes (1 lb) | NT$39.31 | |
| Onions (1 lb) | NT$29.03 | |
| Lettuce (1 Head) | NT$76.67 | |
| Bottled Water (50 oz) | NT$33.67 | |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) | NT$500.00 | |
| Domestic Beer (16.9 oz Bottle) | NT$51.67 | |
| Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) | NT$72.50 | |
| Cigarettes (Pack of 20, Marlboro) | NT$140.00 | |
Transportation | Edit |
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| One-Way Ticket (Local Transport) | NT$22.50 | |
| Monthly Public Transport Pass (Regular Price) | NT$399.00 | |
| Taxi Start (Standard Tariff) | NT$85.00 | |
| Taxi 1 mile (Standard Tariff) | NT$40.23 | |
| Taxi 1 Hour Waiting (Standard Tariff) | NT$180.00 | |
| Gasoline (1 Liter) | NT$31.52 | |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.5 (or Equivalent New Compact Car) | NT$1,068,000.00 | |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6 (or Equivalent New Mid-Size Car) | NT$744,166.67 | |
Utilities (Monthly) | Edit |
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| Basic Utilities for 915 Square Feet Apartment (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) | NT$2,697.92 | |
| Mobile Phone Plan (Monthly, with Calls and 10GB+ Data) | NT$549.50 | |
| Broadband Internet (Unlimited Data, 60 Mbps or Higher) | NT$833.00 | |
Sports And Leisure | Edit |
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| Monthly Fitness Club Membership | NT$1,283.33 | |
| Tennis Court Rental (1 Hour, Weekend) | NT$333.33 | |
| Cinema Ticket (International Release) | NT$350.00 | |
Childcare | Edit |
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| Private Full-Day Preschool or Kindergarten, Monthly Fee per Child | NT$14,875.00 | |
| International Primary School, Annual Tuition per Child | NT$449,860.00 | |
Clothing And Shoes | Edit |
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| Jeans (Levi's 501 or Similar) | NT$3,341.43 | |
| Summer Dress in a Chain Store (e.g. Zara or H&M) | NT$1,291.67 | |
| Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) | NT$2,800.00 | |
| Men's Leather Business Shoes | NT$3,216.67 | |
Rent Per Month | Edit |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre | NT$12,250.00 | |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre | NT$8,937.50 | |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre | NT$30,775.00 | |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre | NT$21,600.00 | |
Buy Apartment Price | Edit |
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| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre | NT$13,563.73 | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre | NT$9,362.62 | |
Salaries And Financing | Edit |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) | NT$47,766.18 | |
| Annual Mortgage Interest Rate (20-Year Fixed, in %) | 2.56 | |
Prices in Kaohsiung
This city had 347 entries in the past 12 months by 22 different contributors.
Last update: 4 May 2026
Last update: 4 May 2026
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Nearby Cities:| Cost of Living in Tainan | 38.71 miles |
| Cost of Living in Xinying District | 55.30 miles |
| Cost of Living in Chiayi | 68.33 miles |
| Cost of Living in Tou-liu | 86.52 miles |
| Cost of Living in Erlin Township | 104.27 miles |
| Cost of Living in Nantou City | 113.66 miles |
| Cost of Living in Taipei | 221.63 miles |
| Cost of Living in Keelung (Chi-Lung) | 234.63 miles |
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Leave a comment:2 Comments so far
Anonymous
on May 23, 2023:
Pingtong county will be very similar in terms of prices.
Bonginkosi Harris
on Nov 04, 2022:
Well explained. Its really worth reading. Keep up the good work, and it makes me fall more and more in love with the city of Kaohsiung