Cost of Living in Kaohsiung, Taiwan
Taiwan · East Asia
Monthly budget from $750 — full breakdown for 2026.
Budget
$750
/mo
Standard
$1,425
/mo
Comfort
$2,840
/mo
Monthly cost breakdown
| Housing | Food | Transport | Leisure | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Budget | $380 | $220 | $50 | $100 | $750/mo |
| Standard | $720 | $395 | $95 | $215 | $1,425/mo |
| Comfort | $1,520 | $680 | $185 | $455 | $2,840/mo |
Data: World Bank, IMF, OECD. Updated daily.
About this city
Taiwan's harbor city with excellent night markets, lower costs than Taipei, and Lotus Pond temples
Internet: 165 Mbps
Safety: 4.7/5
Nomad score: 4.2/5