January is one of the best months in Kaohsiung.
Twelve cells, January to December, each rated against the city's own year.
See all twelve months$1,428/mo
226 Mbps
High
5/5
High
1.4m
Flights to Kaohsiung
Partner linkBest months: Jan, Feb, Dec. The search opens on Kiwi.com and starts from your location.
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Cost of Living
A local earns $1,247.19/mo but a nomad lifestyle costs $1,428 — that's 1.1× the local wage.
Internet & Infrastructure
Bring a North American adapter. 110V — check your devices support 110V before plugging in.
eSIM for Taiwan, online when you land
Partner linkBroadband here averages 226 Mbps, but you need data before you reach it. Install the eSIM at home and it connects when the plane lands.
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Environment & Health
Quality of Life
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Price Breakdown
Monthly Weather
Best months: Jan, Feb, Dec·Avoid: Jul, Sep, Aug
Pick a month to see flights for it.
Fly to Kaohsiung in January
Partner linkJanuary is one of the best months here. Feels like 25° by day. Weather score 450.
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