Kaohsiung, Taiwan

In 2022, a single person living in Kaohsiung needs approximately TWD 23,003/month, covering rent, groceries, transport and utilities. A family of 3–4 typically spends around TWD 46,913/month. Kaohsiung is considered a relatively expensive city by global standards.

A 1-bedroom apartment in Kaohsiung costs approximately TWD 12,320/month in 2022. A 3-bedroom apartment runs around TWD 24,640/month.

Monthly grocery costs for one person in Kaohsiung are approximately TWD 6,160 in 2022. This covers basic supermarket shopping including food and household essentials.

A monthly public transport pass in Kaohsiung costs TWD 1,056 in 2022, covering unlimited bus, metro and tram travel within the city.

Monthly utility costs in Kaohsiung average TWD 2,200 in 2022, covering electricity, heating/cooling, water and internet for a standard apartment.

Kaohsiung is located in Taiwan (Asia). With a 1-bed rent of TWD 12,320/month and total single-person expenses around TWD 23,003/month, it is relatively expensive by global standards.

A typical restaurant meal for one person in Kaohsiung costs approximately TWD 158 in 2022. Budget around TWD 1,267/month if dining out a few times a week.

LifeIndexed tracks cost of living data for Kaohsiung from 2022 to 2026. 1-bed rent has increased by 18.6% over this period (from TWD 12,320 in 2022 to TWD 14,608 in 2026). Use the year tabs above to compare costs across years.

To live comfortably in Kaohsiung in 2022, a single person needs approximately TWD 23,003/month. This covers rent (TWD 12,320), groceries (TWD 6,160), transport (TWD 1,056), utilities (TWD 2,200) and dining out occasionally. A family of 3–4 should budget around TWD 46,913/month.