Living in Kaohsiung
Taiwan · tropical
Kaohsiung is a big city of roughly 2,770,000 people right by the sea in Taiwan. The climate is tropical. It keeps a balanced mix of locals and visitors and is considered very safe. A typical month of living costs around $1,600. Healthcare is strong, and the internet is generally reliable. People come here for diving, swimming, cycling.
Kaohsiung at a glance: cost, climate, safety
Who tends to love living in Kaohsiung
- Feeling safe day to day
- Getting around on foot
- A genuinely good food scene
- Access to strong healthcare
- Raising a family
- Anyone into diving
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💉 Childhood vaccines: Compulsory by law
Childhood vaccination is required by national law here. We have the rule and the penalty, not the official count of how many vaccines the law covers.
If you skip them: No nursery or school place until the child is up to date.
Exemptions: Medical only.
Source: Georgetown AMP EID, survey of national legislation, 2024
📈 Popularity & prices: Growing
Accommodation prices have moved about +24% in the last 5 years.
Estimates, for orientation only.
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What to know before moving to Kaohsiung
- • Natural risks worth checking: earthquakes, hurricanes.
⚠️ The downsides of living in Kaohsiung
- •Dengue circulates in the wet season (mosquito-borne).
- •Tap water isn't reliably drinkable, budget for filtered or bottled.
- •Natural hazards to check locally: earthquakes, hurricanes.
Health, air (WHO PM2.5), water & crime figures are rough country-level estimates, verify for your case.
Where is Kaohsiung?
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Questions, answered
How much does it cost to live in Kaohsiung, Taiwan?
A typical month in Kaohsiung costs around $1,600, covering rent and everyday expenses for one person. It is an estimate meant for comparing places, not for budgeting exactly.
Is Kaohsiung, Taiwan safe?
Arcadia rates personal safety in Kaohsiung at 4 out of 5, which is good. Natural risks worth checking: earthquakes, hurricanes.
What is the internet like in Kaohsiung?
Internet in Kaohsiung is rated 3 out of 5 for remote work, which is reasonable. Starlink is not available in this country.
What is the weather like in Kaohsiung?
Kaohsiung has a tropical climate. It is on the coast.
Is healthcare good in Kaohsiung?
Healthcare in Kaohsiung is rated 4 out of 5 overall, which is good. Public healthcare is 5/5 and private healthcare 5/5.
How easy is it to move to Taiwan?
Arcadia rates the ease of getting residency in Taiwan at 3 out of 5, which is reasonable. The place page lists the visa routes that apply and which depend on your passport.
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