Kaohsiung City ranks 3rd of 6 priced cities in Taiwan on cost — $696 a month in essentials, 2% above Tainan City, the cheapest. The average net salary of $1,478 covers that 2.1×. 90 men per 100 women aged 20–39, measured at village/borough level. PM2.5 averages 25.4 µg/m³ a year, 5× the WHO guideline of 5. Jan averages 19°C, Jul 29°C.
Monthly cost breakdown
Rent outside centre plus utilities, groceries, dining and local transport make up the essentials figure. Not a full lifestyle budget.
| Item | Monthly USD |
|---|---|
| Rent, 1-bed outside centre | $277 |
| Rent, 1-bed city centre | $379 |
| Groceries | $182 |
| Dining out | $116 |
| Utilities | $109 |
| Local transport | $12 |
| Essentials / mo | $696 |
| Avg net salary | $1,478 |
| Rent, 3-bed outside centre | $668 |
| Rent, 3-bed city centre | $952 |
Single person, USD. Data updated July 27, 2026.
Everyday prices
What single items cost in Kaohsiung City, in USD. The monthly figures above are built from these.
Eating out
| Item | USD |
|---|---|
| Meal, inexpensive restaurant | $4.64 |
| Meal for 2, mid-range, three courses | $30.94 |
| McMeal at McDonald's | $4.95 |
| Cappuccino, regular | $2.77 |
| Domestic beer, 0.5 L draught | $1.55 |
| Imported beer, 0.33 L bottle | $2.48 |
| Coke/Pepsi, 0.33 L | $1.06 |
| Water, 0.33 L bottle | $0.68 |
Groceries
| Item | USD |
|---|---|
| Milk, 1 L | $3.16 |
| White bread, 500 g | $2.17 |
| White rice, 1 kg | $2.94 |
| Eggs, 12 | $2.59 |
| Local cheese, 1 kg | $15.88 |
| Chicken fillets, 1 kg | $7.83 |
| Apples, 1 kg | $6.57 |
| Bananas, 1 kg | $2.75 |
| Tomatoes, 1 kg | $3.11 |
| Potatoes, 1 kg | $2.68 |
| Onions, 1 kg | $1.98 |
| Water, 1.5 L bottle | $1.04 |
Transport & bills
| Item | USD |
|---|---|
| One-way ticket, local transport | $0.70 |
| Monthly transit pass | $12.35 |
| Taxi start | $2.63 |
| Taxi, 1 km | $0.77 |
| Gasoline, 1 L | $1.01 |
| Basic utilities, 85 m² flat | $83.49 |
| Internet, 60 Mbps+ | $25.78 |
| Mobile plan, monthly | $17.00 |
Leisure
| Item | USD |
|---|---|
| Gym, monthly | $39.71 |
| Cinema, one seat | $10.83 |
Dating-age sex ratio
Kaohsiung City has 90 men per 100 women aged 20–39 (village/borough level). That is the lowest of the 6 Taiwan cities we track.
Every Taiwan region by male-to-female ratio →
A supply figure, 20–39. The dating-pool model is in Pro.
Climate & air
Ten-year monthly means, 2015–2024 — a climate profile, not a forecast.
| Month | Avg | Feels | Humidity | Cloud | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 19.1°C | 19°C | 77% | 51% | 52 mm |
| Feb | 19.9°C | 20°C | 74% | 51% | 26 mm |
| Mar | 22.5°C | 23.9°C | 73% | 51% | 42 mm |
| Apr | 25.3°C | 28.3°C | 74% | 52% | 92 mm |
| May | 27.4°C | 32.1°C | 78% | 67% | 268 mm |
| Jun | 28.6°C | 34.4°C | 81% | 81% | 306 mm |
| Jul | 29°C | 34.7°C | 79% | 69% | 279 mm |
| Aug | 28.3°C | 34°C | 83% | 74% | 421 mm |
| Sep | 28.2°C | 33.5°C | 80% | 61% | 219 mm |
| Oct | 26.6°C | 30.9°C | 79% | 57% | 139 mm |
| Nov | 24.3°C | 27.1°C | 79% | 51% | 45 mm |
| Dec | 20.6°C | 21.1°C | 76% | 55% | 36 mm |
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