Kaohsiung vs Singapore Cost of Living
Kaohsiung (Taiwan) · Overall index 38.1 — Singapore (Singapore) · Overall index 78.2
Summary
- Overall, Singapore is 105% more expensive than Kaohsiung.
- Rent in Singapore is 288% more expensive than in Kaohsiung.
- Dining out in Singapore is 96% more expensive than in Kaohsiung.
| Item | Kaohsiung | Singapore | Diff |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rent | +288% | ||
| 1-bedroom apartment, city centre (monthly) | $744 | $2,802 | +277% |
| 1-bedroom apartment, outside centre (monthly) | $507 | $1,887 | +272% |
| 3-bedroom apartment, city centre (monthly) | $1,341 | $6,049 | +351% |
| 3-bedroom apartment, outside centre (monthly) | $978 | $3,490 | +257% |
| Groceries | +73% | ||
| Milk (1L) | $0.68 | $1.1 | +62% |
| White bread (500g) | $2.19 | $3.89 | +78% |
| Rice (1kg) | $2.9 | $4.33 | +49% |
| Eggs (12) | $2.34 | $3.94 | +68% |
| Local cheese (1kg) | $7.94 | $12.9 | +62% |
| Chicken fillets (1kg) | $7.18 | $12.2 | +70% |
| Beef round (1kg) | $9.1 | $19.3 | +112% |
| Apples (1kg) | $3.01 | $4.93 | +64% |
| Bananas (1kg) | $0.99 | $1.96 | +98% |
| Oranges (1kg) | $2.39 | $4.02 | +68% |
| Tomatoes (1kg) | $2.81 | $5.53 | +97% |
| Potatoes (1kg) | $1.6 | $2.84 | +77% |
| Onions (1kg) | $1.59 | $2.66 | +67% |
| Lettuce (1 head) | $1.55 | $2.3 | +48% |
| Water (1.5L bottle) | $1.21 | $2.14 | +77% |
| Bottle of wine (mid-range) | $8.1 | $14.8 | +83% |
| Transport | +93% | ||
| Public transport, one-way ticket | $1.08 | $2.23 | +106% |
| Public transport, monthly pass | $57.2 | $99.1 | +73% |
| Taxi, base fare | $1.97 | $3.23 | +64% |
| Taxi, per km | $0.8 | $1.75 | +119% |
| Gasoline (1L) | $0.38 | $0.78 | +105% |
| New compact car (e.g., VW Golf) | $12,638 | $24,838 | +97% |
| Dining out | +96% | ||
| Meal, inexpensive restaurant | $10.7 | $21.6 | +102% |
| Meal for 2, mid-range restaurant (3 courses) | $48.7 | $105 | +116% |
| Fast food combo meal | $4.98 | $9.73 | +95% |
| Cappuccino | $2.63 | $4.28 | +63% |
| Coke/Pepsi (0.33L, restaurant) | $1.14 | $2.2 | +93% |
| Domestic beer (0.5L, restaurant) | $3.32 | $6.69 | +102% |
| Imported beer (0.33L, restaurant) | $3.71 | $7.94 | +114% |
| Water (0.33L, restaurant) | $0.97 | $1.82 | +88% |
| Telecom | +51% | ||
| Mobile plan, calls + 10GB+ data (monthly) | $33 | $53.2 | +61% |
| Broadband internet 60Mbps+ (monthly) | $44 | $55.4 | +26% |
| Prepaid mobile tariff (1 min) | $0.19 | $0.32 | +68% |
| Video streaming subscription (monthly) | $8.27 | $12.9 | +56% |
| Utilities & household | +66% | ||
| Basic utilities, 85m² apartment (monthly) | $88.5 | $158 | +79% |
| Electricity (1 kWh) | $0.13 | $0.22 | +69% |
| Tap water (1m³) | $2.78 | $4.04 | +45% |
| Natural gas (1m³) | $0.78 | $1.24 | +59% |
| Waste collection (monthly) | $12.9 | $19.2 | +49% |
| Fitness club (monthly) | $39.9 | $80.6 | +102% |
| Cinema ticket (1 seat) | $9.07 | $14.4 | +59% |
| Men's haircut | $15.5 | $28.1 | +81% |
| Domestic cleaning (1 hour) | $14.3 | $24.6 | +72% |
| Private kindergarten (monthly) | $1,190 | $1,858 | +56% |
3,075 total data points · Price data as of 2026-07-01 · Exchange rates as of 2026-07-15
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