Cost of Living in Kaohsiung
Summary of cost of living in Kaohsiung, Taiwan:
- The estimated monthly costs for a family of four are 2,737.8$ (86,311.0NT$), excluding rent (using our estimator).
- The estimated monthly costs for a single person are 734.4$ (23,152.6NT$), excluding rent.
- Kaohsiung is 55.7% less expensive than New York (excluding rent, see our cost of living index).
- Rent in Kaohsiung is, on average, 89.0% lower than in New York.
Restaurants |  Edit |
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| Meal at an Inexpensive Restaurant | 120.00 NT$ | |
| Meal for Two at a Mid-Range Restaurant (Three Courses, Without Drinks) | 1,000.00 NT$ | |
| Combo Meal at McDonald's (or Equivalent Fast-Food Meal) | 160.00 NT$ | |
| Domestic Draft Beer (1 Pint) | 50.00 NT$ | |
| Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) | 80.00 NT$ | |
| Cappuccino (Regular Size) | 88.82 NT$ | |
| Soft Drink (Coca-Cola or Pepsi, 12 oz Small Bottle) | 29.50 NT$ | |
| Bottled Water (12 oz) | 21.79 NT$ | |
Markets | Edit |
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| Milk (Regular, 1 Liter) | 102.50 NT$ | |
| Fresh White Bread (1 lb Loaf) | 56.25 NT$ | |
| White Rice (1 lb) | 41.28 NT$ | |
| Eggs (12, Large Size) | 91.71 NT$ | |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) | 203.21 NT$ | |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) | 114.99 NT$ | |
| Beef Round or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat (1 lb) | 208.65 NT$ | |
| Apples (1 lb) | 107.73 NT$ | |
| Bananas (1 lb) | 41.39 NT$ | |
| Oranges (1 lb) | 36.85 NT$ | |
| Tomatoes (1 lb) | 51.03 NT$ | |
| Potatoes (1 lb) | 44.23 NT$ | |
| Onions (1 lb) | 31.07 NT$ | |
| Lettuce (1 Head) | 65.00 NT$ | |
| Bottled Water (50 oz) | 31.40 NT$ | |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) | 370.00 NT$ | |
| Domestic Beer (16.9 oz Bottle) | 55.00 NT$ | |
| Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) | 75.83 NT$ | |
| Cigarettes (Pack of 20, Marlboro) | 140.00 NT$ | |
Transportation | Edit |
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| One-Way Ticket (Local Transport) | 25.00 NT$ | |
| Monthly Public Transport Pass (Regular Price) | 399.50 NT$ | |
| Taxi Start (Standard Tariff) | 85.00 NT$ | |
| Taxi 1 mile (Standard Tariff) | 36.21 NT$ | |
| Taxi 1 Hour Waiting (Standard Tariff) | 180.00 NT$ | |
| Gasoline (1 Liter) | 30.45 NT$ | |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.5 (or Equivalent New Compact Car) | 1,068,000.00 NT$ | |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6 (or Equivalent New Mid-Size Car) | 740,000.00 NT$ | |
Utilities (Monthly) | Edit |
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| Basic Utilities for 915 Square Feet Apartment (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) | 2,380.00 NT$ | |
| Mobile Phone Plan (Monthly, with Calls and 10GB+ Data) | 556.71 NT$ | |
| Broadband Internet (Unlimited Data, 60 Mbps or Higher) | 750.00 NT$ | |
Sports And Leisure | Edit |
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| Monthly Fitness Club Membership | 1,158.33 NT$ | |
| Tennis Court Rental (1 Hour, Weekend) | 233.33 NT$ | |
| Cinema Ticket (International Release) | 300.00 NT$ | |
Childcare | Edit |
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| Private Full-Day Preschool or Kindergarten, Monthly Fee per Child | 14,000.00 NT$ | |
| International Primary School, Annual Tuition per Child | 362,325.00 NT$ | |
Clothing And Shoes | Edit |
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| Jeans (Levi's 501 or Similar) | 3,400.00 NT$ | |
| Summer Dress in a Chain Store (e.g. Zara or H&M) | 1,070.00 NT$ | |
| Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) | 2,720.00 NT$ | |
| Men's Leather Business Shoes | 3,000.00 NT$ | |
Rent Per Month | Edit |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre | 15,077.78 NT$ | |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre | 9,187.50 NT$ | |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre | 29,150.00 NT$ | |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre | 22,225.00 NT$ | |
Buy Apartment Price | Edit |
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| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre | 13,808.25 NT$ | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre | 9,148.46 NT$ | |
Salaries And Financing | Edit |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) | 47,381.70 NT$ | |
| Annual Mortgage Interest Rate (20-Year Fixed, in %) | 2.30 | |
Prices in Kaohsiung
This city had 203 entries in the past 12 months by 14 different contributors.
Last update: 25 December 2025
Last update: 25 December 2025
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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