Kaohsiung vs Tokyo Cost of Living
Kaohsiung (Taiwan) · Overall index 38.1 — Tokyo (Japan) · Overall index 53.8
Summary
- Overall, Tokyo is 41% more expensive than Kaohsiung.
- Rent in Tokyo is 72% more expensive than in Kaohsiung.
- Dining out in Tokyo is 46% more expensive than in Kaohsiung.
| Item | Kaohsiung | Tokyo | Diff |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rent | +72% | ||
| 1-bedroom apartment, city centre (monthly) | $744 | $1,307 | +76% |
| 1-bedroom apartment, outside centre (monthly) | $507 | $782 | +54% |
| 3-bedroom apartment, city centre (monthly) | $1,341 | $2,737 | +104% |
| 3-bedroom apartment, outside centre (monthly) | $978 | $1,558 | +59% |
| Groceries | +34% | ||
| Milk (1L) | $0.68 | $0.87 | +28% |
| White bread (500g) | $2.19 | $2.62 | +20% |
| Rice (1kg) | $2.9 | $3.43 | +18% |
| Eggs (12) | $2.34 | $3.26 | +39% |
| Local cheese (1kg) | $7.94 | $9.15 | +15% |
| Chicken fillets (1kg) | $7.18 | $9.77 | +36% |
| Beef round (1kg) | $9.1 | $14.2 | +56% |
| Apples (1kg) | $3.01 | $3.74 | +24% |
| Bananas (1kg) | $0.99 | $1.62 | +64% |
| Oranges (1kg) | $2.39 | $3 | +26% |
| Tomatoes (1kg) | $2.81 | $4.44 | +58% |
| Potatoes (1kg) | $1.6 | $2.3 | +44% |
| Onions (1kg) | $1.59 | $2.06 | +30% |
| Lettuce (1 head) | $1.55 | $1.69 | +9% |
| Water (1.5L bottle) | $1.21 | $1.8 | +49% |
| Bottle of wine (mid-range) | $8.1 | $11.4 | +41% |
| Transport | +41% | ||
| Public transport, one-way ticket | $1.08 | $1.65 | +53% |
| Public transport, monthly pass | $57.2 | $75.4 | +32% |
| Taxi, base fare | $1.97 | $2.32 | +18% |
| Taxi, per km | $0.8 | $1.23 | +54% |
| Gasoline (1L) | $0.38 | $0.58 | +53% |
| New compact car (e.g., VW Golf) | $12,638 | $18,186 | +44% |
| Dining out | +46% | ||
| Meal, inexpensive restaurant | $10.7 | $13.8 | +29% |
| Meal for 2, mid-range restaurant (3 courses) | $48.7 | $70.3 | +44% |
| Fast food combo meal | $4.98 | $7.88 | +58% |
| Cappuccino | $2.63 | $3.87 | +47% |
| Coke/Pepsi (0.33L, restaurant) | $1.14 | $1.65 | +45% |
| Domestic beer (0.5L, restaurant) | $3.32 | $4.95 | +49% |
| Imported beer (0.33L, restaurant) | $3.71 | $5.82 | +57% |
| Water (0.33L, restaurant) | $0.97 | $1.35 | +39% |
| Telecom | +33% | ||
| Mobile plan, calls + 10GB+ data (monthly) | $33 | $41.5 | +26% |
| Broadband internet 60Mbps+ (monthly) | $44 | $52.1 | +18% |
| Prepaid mobile tariff (1 min) | $0.19 | $0.26 | +37% |
| Video streaming subscription (monthly) | $8.27 | $12.7 | +54% |
| Utilities & household | +28% | ||
| Basic utilities, 85m² apartment (monthly) | $88.5 | $126 | +42% |
| Electricity (1 kWh) | $0.13 | $0.15 | +15% |
| Tap water (1m³) | $2.78 | $3.07 | +10% |
| Natural gas (1m³) | $0.78 | $1.05 | +35% |
| Waste collection (monthly) | $12.9 | $16.3 | +26% |
| Fitness club (monthly) | $39.9 | $62.2 | +56% |
| Cinema ticket (1 seat) | $9.07 | $9.79 | +8% |
| Men's haircut | $15.5 | $23.3 | +50% |
| Domestic cleaning (1 hour) | $14.3 | $18.8 | +31% |
| Private kindergarten (monthly) | $1,190 | $1,434 | +21% |
3,114 total data points · Price data as of 2026-07-01 · Exchange rates as of 2026-07-15
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