Cost of living in Kaohsiung City, Taiwan

Summary of cost of living in Kaohsiung City

  • Family of four estimated monthly costs: 86,091 NT$
  • Single person estimated monthly costs: 38,315 NT$
    • WARNING!  These estimates are based on only a few data points. At the moment, you should treat them only as a best guess.

List of prices in Kaohsiung City
Current as of Oct 2024.

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Food Update prices
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district 138 NT$
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) 123 NT$
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast 108 NT$
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk 92 NT$
12 eggs, large 79 NT$
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes 110 NT$
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese 218 NT$
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples 144 NT$
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes 137 NT$
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket 48 NT$
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality 425 NT$
2 liters of coca-cola 50 NT$
Bread for 2 people for 1 day 43 NT$
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Housing Update prices
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area 28,354 NT$
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area 17,504 NT$
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat 2,616 NT$
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area 16,029 NT$
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area 10,702 NT$
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio 1,175 NT$
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) 693 NT$
40” flat screen tv 14,136 NT$
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) 3,588 NT$
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) 217 NT$
Hourly rate for cleaning help 285 NT$
Clothes Update prices
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) 1,784 NT$
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) 1,133 NT$
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) 2,283 NT$
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes 3,286 NT$
Transportation Update prices
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new 909,474 NT$
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas 36 NT$
Monthly ticket public transport 962 NT$
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) 270 NT$
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Personal Care Update prices
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) 338 NT$
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) 344 NT$
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) 1,710 NT$
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) 256 NT$
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) 174 NT$
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) 157 NT$
4 rolls of toilet paper 74 NT$
Tube of toothpaste 69 NT$
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city 357 NT$
Entertainment Update prices
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub 712 NT$
2 tickets to the movies 506 NT$
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) 2,025 NT$
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert 1,510 NT$
1 cocktail drink in downtown club 288 NT$
Cappuccino in expat area of the city 118 NT$
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) 120 NT$
Ipad wi-fi 128gb 13,938 NT$
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) 7 NT$
1 month of gym membership in business district 1,363 NT$
1 package of marlboro cigarettes 109 NT$
WARNING!  These prices are based on only a few data points. At this point they are mostly a guess. They are based on 11 prices entered by less than 5 different people.
Latest price update: October 15, 2024

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