Should I move to Kaohsiung?

Kaohsiung, Taiwan has a cost of living 70.7% cheaper than New York City (index: 29.3). It is ranked #385 out of 577 cities globally. Local purchasing power is strong (index: 96.2 vs NYC = 100). Workers in Taiwan earning TWD 1,823,231 gross take home approximately TWD 138,400/month after tax. Use our salary comparison calculator to see exactly how your take-home pay would change.

What is the cost of living in Kaohsiung?

The cost of living in Kaohsiung is 70.7% cheaper than New York City (index: 29.3). Groceries are 36.5% cheaper than NYC. Restaurants are 71.6% cheaper than NYC. A 1-bedroom apartment in the city centre costs approximately TWD 12,973 per month. Local purchasing power index is 96.2 (NYC = 100).

How much tax do you pay in Taiwan?

In Taiwan, a gross salary of TWD 1,823,231 per year results in approximately TWD 138,400 per month take-home pay after income tax and social contributions (effective rate: 8.9%). Use our Taiwan tax calculator for a personalised breakdown.

🇹🇼 Taiwan · #385 of 577 cities · 2026

Moet Ik Verhuizen naar Kaohsiung?

70.7% goedkoper dan NYC, en de koopkracht is strong.

Gebruik de rekenmachine met uw salaris voor een persoonlijk antwoord.

-70.7%

vs NYC

TWD 12,973

1-slaapkamer, stadscentrum

TWD 138,400

Nettoloon

Strong

Koopkracht

Kostenindex: Numbeo, waar beschikbaar gecombineerd met Expatistan en LivingCost (New York = 100) · Gegevens: maart – oktober 2026

Persoonlijk Antwoord

Vergelijk uw salaris: verhuizen naar Kaohsiung?

Voorbeeld: TWD 1,823,231 bruto/jaar in Taiwan → TWD 138,400/maand netto na belasting (8.9% effectief tarief). Volledig Taiwan belastingrekenmachine →

Kostenverdeling: Kaohsiung

Kostenindexen vs NYC = 100

Kosten van Levensonderhoud

29.3 Mid-priced

Huur

10.8 Very affordable

Boodschappen

63.5 Moderate

Restaurants

28.4 Very affordable

Koopkracht

96.2 Strong

Huur in Kaohsiung

1-slaapkamer, stadscentrum TWD 12,973/mo

1-slaapkamer, buiten centrum TWD 8,941/mo

3-slaapkamers, stadscentrum TWD 31,259/mo

3-slaapkamers, buiten centrum TWD 21,610/mo

Besparing buiten het centrum 31% goedkoper

Numbeo · 2026-10-02

Nettoloon in Taiwan

TWD 1,823,231 → TWD 138,400/Nettoloon (8.9% effectief tarief, alleenstaand)

Volledig Taiwan belastingrekenmachine →

Alternatieven overwegen?

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Taiwan

CoL index 30.7

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Taiwan

CoL index 30.9

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Taiwan

CoL index 36.3

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Klaar om de cijfers te zien?

Voer uw salaris en huidige stad in. Ontvang het exacte nettoloon in Kaohsiung, in seconden.

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