Is Kaohsiung more expensive than Taichung?

Kaohsiung is 4.6% cheaper than Taichung overall. Rent is 10.7% lower, groceries 0.3% cheaper, and restaurants 3.3% more expensive.

Which city has better purchasing power, Taichung or Kaohsiung?

Taichung has a purchasing power index of 88.9 while Kaohsiung has 96.2 (NYC = 100). Kaohsiung offers better purchasing power.

Taichung vs Kaohsiung: Kaohsiung is 4.6% cheaper, rent 11% lower (2026)

Category	🇹🇼 Taichung	🇹🇼 Kaohsiung	Difference
Cost of Living	30.7	29.3	-4.6%
Rent	12.1	10.8	-10.7%
Groceries	63.7	63.5	-0.3%
Restaurants	27.5	28.4	+3.3%
Purchasing Power	88.9	96.2	+8.2%

Data from March – 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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