Kaohsiung vs Hong Kong Cost of Living
Kaohsiung (Taiwan) · Overall index 38.1 — Hong Kong (Hong Kong) · Overall index 75.4
Summary
- Overall, Hong Kong is 98% more expensive than Kaohsiung.
- Rent in Hong Kong is 271% more expensive than in Kaohsiung.
- Dining out in Hong Kong is 89% more expensive than in Kaohsiung.
| Item | Kaohsiung | Hong Kong | Diff |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rent | +271% | ||
| 1-bedroom apartment, city centre (monthly) | $744 | $2,572 | +246% |
| 1-bedroom apartment, outside centre (monthly) | $507 | $1,975 | +290% |
| 3-bedroom apartment, city centre (monthly) | $1,341 | $5,236 | +290% |
| 3-bedroom apartment, outside centre (monthly) | $978 | $3,501 | +258% |
| Groceries | +65% | ||
| Milk (1L) | $0.68 | $1.19 | +75% |
| White bread (500g) | $2.19 | $3.67 | +68% |
| Rice (1kg) | $2.9 | $4.36 | +50% |
| Eggs (12) | $2.34 | $3.93 | +68% |
| Local cheese (1kg) | $7.94 | $11.9 | +50% |
| Chicken fillets (1kg) | $7.18 | $11.5 | +60% |
| Beef round (1kg) | $9.1 | $15 | +65% |
| Apples (1kg) | $3.01 | $4.97 | +65% |
| Bananas (1kg) | $0.99 | $1.74 | +76% |
| Oranges (1kg) | $2.39 | $3.99 | +67% |
| Tomatoes (1kg) | $2.81 | $5.29 | +88% |
| Potatoes (1kg) | $1.6 | $2.49 | +56% |
| Onions (1kg) | $1.59 | $2.2 | +38% |
| Lettuce (1 head) | $1.55 | $2.49 | +61% |
| Water (1.5L bottle) | $1.21 | $2.3 | +90% |
| Bottle of wine (mid-range) | $8.1 | $13.7 | +69% |
| Transport | +88% | ||
| Public transport, one-way ticket | $1.08 | $2.38 | +120% |
| Public transport, monthly pass | $57.2 | $104 | +82% |
| Taxi, base fare | $1.97 | $2.97 | +51% |
| Taxi, per km | $0.8 | $1.71 | +114% |
| Gasoline (1L) | $0.38 | $0.76 | +100% |
| New compact car (e.g., VW Golf) | $12,638 | $21,733 | +72% |
| Dining out | +89% | ||
| Meal, inexpensive restaurant | $10.7 | $20.9 | +95% |
| Meal for 2, mid-range restaurant (3 courses) | $48.7 | $99.9 | +105% |
| Fast food combo meal | $4.98 | $10.2 | +105% |
| Cappuccino | $2.63 | $4.36 | +66% |
| Coke/Pepsi (0.33L, restaurant) | $1.14 | $2.41 | +111% |
| Domestic beer (0.5L, restaurant) | $3.32 | $5.48 | +65% |
| Imported beer (0.33L, restaurant) | $3.71 | $7.05 | +90% |
| Water (0.33L, restaurant) | $0.97 | $1.74 | +79% |
| Telecom | +48% | ||
| Mobile plan, calls + 10GB+ data (monthly) | $33 | $48.9 | +48% |
| Broadband internet 60Mbps+ (monthly) | $44 | $59.2 | +35% |
| Prepaid mobile tariff (1 min) | $0.19 | $0.3 | +58% |
| Video streaming subscription (monthly) | $8.27 | $13 | +57% |
| Utilities & household | +63% | ||
| Basic utilities, 85m² apartment (monthly) | $88.5 | $136 | +54% |
| Electricity (1 kWh) | $0.13 | $0.18 | +38% |
| Tap water (1m³) | $2.78 | $4.39 | +58% |
| Natural gas (1m³) | $0.78 | $1.39 | +78% |
| Waste collection (monthly) | $12.9 | $21.8 | +69% |
| Fitness club (monthly) | $39.9 | $78.7 | +97% |
| Cinema ticket (1 seat) | $9.07 | $13.3 | +47% |
| Men's haircut | $15.5 | $30.2 | +95% |
| Domestic cleaning (1 hour) | $14.3 | $24.4 | +71% |
| Private kindergarten (monthly) | $1,190 | $1,684 | +42% |
3,355 total data points · Price data as of 2026-07-01 · Exchange rates as of 2026-07-15
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