Cost of living in Kaohsiung is 5% lower than in Taipei (without rent).
Rent in Kaohsiung is 36% cheaper than in Taipei.
Cost of living including rent in Kaohsiung is 20% lower than in Taipei.
Food in Kaohsiung is 8% cheaper than in Taipei.
Transport in Kaohsiung is 6% cheaper than in Taipei.
| Kaohsiung | Taipei | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of Living, including rent | ||
| Without Rent | ||
| Rent & Utilities | ||
| Food | ||
| Transport | ||
| Monthly Salary, after tax | ||
| Quality of Life | ||
| Population |
| Kaohsiung | Taipei | |
|---|---|---|
Restaurants |
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| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant |
3.76 $ | 5.98 $ |
| Dinner, for 2 | 31.1 $ | 31.5 $ |
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 5.01 $ | 5.15 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.56 $ | 2.59 $ |
| Capuccino | 2.88 $ | 3.31 $ |
| Coke, 330ml | 0.96 $ | 0.99 $ |
Markets |
Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 3.06 $ | 2.91 $ |
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 1.93 $ | 1.89 $ |
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.3 $ | 3.01 $ |
| Eggs, 12 pack | 2.98 $ | 2.77 $ |
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 13 $ | 16.4 $ |
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 9.72 $ | 9.54 $ |
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 16.7 $ | 17.1 $ |
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 3.37 $ | 4.52 $ |
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.54 $ | 2.21 $ |
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.49 $ | 2.83 $ |
| Potatoes, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.63 $ | 2.85 $ |
| Onions, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.97 $ | 2.42 $ |
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.69 $ | 0.83 $ |
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 1.58 $ | 1.8 $ |
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 9.4 $ | 12.5 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.57 $ | 1.63 $ |
| Cigarette pack | 3.92 $ | 3.73 $ |
Transport |
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| Local transport ticket, One-way Ticket | 0.78 $ | 0.78 $ |
| Monthly pass, Monthly Ticket | 31.5 $ | 37.6 $ |
| Gas or petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 0.98 $ | 0.98 $ |
| Taxi, 8 km | 8.84 $ | 8.86 $ |
Personal Care |
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| Doctor visit, private clinic | 53.6 $ | 34.3 $ |
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 12.9 $ | 9.34 $ |
| Hair shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz | 5.02 $ | 7.97 $ |
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 2.31 $ | 1.58 $ |
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 2.16 $ | 2.75 $ |
Utilities per Month |
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| Utility bill - 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
60.9 $ | 54.8 $ |
| Utility bill - family, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
93.8 $ | 84 $ |
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps |
21.8 $ | 24.9 $ |
Rent per Month |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 236 $ | 426 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 613 $ | 1,031 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 351 $ | 573 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 876 $ | 1,581 $ |
Buy Apartment Price |
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| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 4,772 $ | 12,472 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 2,838 $ | 6,228 $ |
Salaries and Financing |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 1,271 $ | 1,789 $ |
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 2.19 % | 1.93 % |
Sports and Leisure |
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| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 34 $ | 39.4 $ |
| Cinema, 1 seat | 9.41 $ | 10 $ |
| Haircut | 8.79 $ | 16.8 $ |
Clothing and Shoes |
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| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 82 $ | 85.9 $ |
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 81.9 $ | 57.1 $ |
Childcare |
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| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 348 $ | 627 $ |
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 12,438 $ | 18,424 $ |