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Kaohsiung
City in Taiwan, China
Overview
Kaohsiung is a lively port city in southern Taiwan, renowned for its modern skyline, diverse street food, and beautiful coastal scenery. The city blends traditional temples, lively night markets, and urban waterfront promenades, making it a dynamic destination for travelers.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
China
Province
Taiwan
Population
—
Time Zone
Asia/Shanghai
Coordinates
22.62°, 120.31°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
85
Female Safety
87
LGBTQ+ Safety
85
Traffic Safety
68
Food Safety
93
Monthly Cost
$935
Local Cost
$460
Local Income
$1,120
Cashless
73
English
52
Temperature
25.7°C
Summer Avg
28.9°C
Winter Avg
21.9°C
Record High
32.1°C
Record Low
12.3°C
Humidity
79%
Precipitation
1638 mm
Internet Speed
203 Mbps
Upload
125 Mbps
Latency
6 ms
City Vibrancy
—
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
0
Parks
0
Transport
100
Walk Score
100
Footways
1163.0
Airport
KHH
Distance
6 km
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Frequently Asked Questions
Data sources
Source-backed data
NASA POWER - Climate normals and monthly weather measurements rendered as city weather metrics. Updated 2026-03-22.
World Air Quality Index - Latest available city-level air quality station measurement. Updated 2025-12-05.
Ookla Open Data - Internet speed aggregates for 2024Q3 from 665 tests. Updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Updated 2025-12-09.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Updated 2025-12-06.
Oyster List city price model - City price estimates calibrated from local price surveys and jurisdiction-level cost signals. Updated 2026-01-14.
Estimated data
Oyster List AI-assisted estimates - Safety, lifestyle, income, and practical scores are model-assisted estimates derived from source-backed country and city signals. Confidence 90/100.
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