Cost of Living Comparison · 2026

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ผ Kaohsiung vs ๐Ÿ‡ฟ๐Ÿ‡ฆ Johannesburg

Johannesburg is 0.3% cheaper

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Category ๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ผ Kaohsiung ๐Ÿ‡ฟ๐Ÿ‡ฆ Johannesburg Difference
Cost of Living 29.3 29.2 -0.3%
Rent 10.8 13.0 +20.4%
Groceries 63.5 38.0 -40.2%
Restaurants 28.4 41.8 +47.2%
Purchasing Power 96.2 114.0 +18.5%
Data from October 2026 · Cost of living: Numbeo, blended with Expatistan and LivingCost where available. Rent, groceries, restaurants and purchasing power: Numbeo (NYC = 100) · Indices reflect relative costs; absolute prices vary by neighbourhood.
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