Taiwan
Cost of Living in Kaohsiung
Monthly Total
$1,166
$20,405
Housing (1BR Mid-range)
$315
Daily Spend (ex. rent)
$28
Based on a typical lifestyle for international residents: 1BR furnished apartment, mix of cooking/eating out, rideshare transportation, moderate entertainment. Last updated: 3/31/2026.
Monthly Cost Breakdown
Housing (Rent)
1BR furnished apartment in mid-range neighborhood
$315
$5,513
Utilities
Electric, water, gas, and internet
$94
$1,645
Groceries
Groceries from supermarkets
$167
$2,923
Dining Out
Mix of casual restaurants, ~12 meals/month
$48
$840
Transportation
Rideshare (Uber/Didi), ~30 rides/month
$180
$3,150
Lifestyle & Entertainment
Entertainment, occasional cleaning service
$211
$3,693
Healthcare
Basic private health insurance
$118
$2,065
Phone & Subscriptions
Phone plan and streaming subscriptions
$34
$595
Monthly Total
$1,166
$20,405
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