Is Kaohsiung a good place to retire?
Kaohsiung can be a serious retirement-city candidate if its monthly budget, healthcare access, safety, climate, and lifestyle picture match the way you plan to live. Start with the public signals below, then use the tab pages and source links to verify the factors that matter most for your household.
Open the fuller city picture
Move from the overview into the factors that usually decide whether Kaohsiung deserves a deeper look.
Everyday picture
Use these signals together: estimated monthly budget, healthcare access, safety, climate comfort, and lifestyle context. The fuller picture is usually clearer when several factors move in the same direction.
Cost & Budget
Estimated Monthly Budget (Traveler)
estimated
$2,499
Estimated Monthly Budget (Local Resident)
estimated
$1,939
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- Housing
- $1,070
- Utilities
- $64
- Food
- $360
- Transportation
- $445
Estimated Monthly Budget (Couple)
estimated
$2,793
Estimated 1BR Rent
city
$1,100
Cost Pressure
estimated
Good
Healthcare Access
city
Excellent
Hospitals Nearby
city
39
Primary Care Access
city
Excellent
Pharmacy Convenience
city
Excellent
Quality of Life
Safety
city
4.3 / 5 · Excellent
Violent Crime Level
estimated
Excellent
Property Crime Level
estimated
Excellent
Climate Comfort
estimated
4.2 / 5 · Excellent
Summer Heat
estimated
4.8 / 5 · Excellent
Winter Comfort
estimated
4.8 / 5 · Excellent
Air Quality
estimated
3.8 / 5 · Very Good
Walkability
city
5 / 5 · Excellent
Internet Speed
city
269 Mbps