Can you live in Kaohsiung with $ 1,000 a month?

Not comfortably. Estimated monthly costs are around $1,485, which exceeds this budget.

Can you live in Kaohsiung with $ 2,000 a month?

Yes. With estimated monthly costs of about $1,485, you would have roughly $515 left each month (Comfortable).

Can you live in Kaohsiung with $ 3,000 a month?

Yes. With estimated monthly costs of about $1,485, you would have roughly $1,515 left each month (Very Comfortable).

Can you live in Kaohsiung with $ 5,000 a month?

Yes. With estimated monthly costs of about $1,485, you would have roughly $3,515 left each month (Premium Lifestyle).

Can you live in Kaohsiung with $ 8,000 a month?

Yes. With estimated monthly costs of about $1,485, you would have roughly $6,515 left each month (Premium Lifestyle).

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Kaohsiung, Taiwan

How much does it really cost to live in Kaohsiung? Housing, food, transport, internet and more — plus what salary you need to live comfortably.

Asia 👥 2,700,000 people 🌴 Tropical climate Large city 🌊 Near the sea 💱 TWD

💰 Can I afford Kaohsiung? ⚖️ Compare this city Taiwan →

$ $600 1-bedroom rent / mo

82 Quality of life / 100

88 Safety / 100

88 Internet / 100

60 Affordability / 100

Kaohsiung vs Taichung ⚖️ Kaohsiung vs Taipei ⚖️

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Estimated Monthly Cost

Single person, moderate lifestyle, 1-bedroom apartment.

Rent (1-bedroom)	$600
Food (moderate)	$360
Transport	$20
Utilities	$70
Internet	$30
Healthcare	$75
Entertainment	$165
Total (moderate)	$1,485

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Housing Costs

Typical monthly rent in Kaohsiung.

Shared accommodation	$250
Studio	$450
1-bedroom	$600
2-bedroom	$900
3-bedroom	$1,250

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City Scores

How Kaohsiung rates, out of 100.

Cost of living

Safety

Quality of life

Internet

Healthcare

Transport

Nightlife

Climate

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At a Glance

Climate🌴 Tropical
City sizeLarge
Near the seaYes 🌊
Geography🌊 Sea
Capital cityTaipei
LanguageMandarin
CurrencyTWD
Time zoneAsia/Taipei

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Pros and Cons of Kaohsiung

✅ Pros

Affordable cost of living
Relatively safe city
Fast and reliable internet
Good public transport network
Great overall quality of life
Good healthcare options

⚠️ Cons

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Monthly Budget by Lifestyle

Based on a single person living in a 1-bedroom apartment.

Budget $980 per month Basic $1,135 per month Moderate $1,485 per month Comfortable $2,035 per month Premium $3,269 per month

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Can You Live in Kaohsiung on These Salaries?

Estimated for a single person, moderate lifestyle, 1-bedroom apartment.

Monthly income	Status	Remaining
$ 1,000	Very Difficult	$-485 / month
$ 2,000	Comfortable	$515 / month
$ 3,000	Very Comfortable	$1,515 / month
$ 5,000	Premium Lifestyle	$3,515 / month
$ 8,000	Premium Lifestyle	$6,515 / month