Honolulu vs Kaohsiung

Kaohsiung is the more affordable option at $1,170/month for a single person, compared to $3,470/month in Honolulu — a savings of $2,300/month. Rent for a 1-bedroom apartment in Honolulu averages $2,500/month vs $525/month in Kaohsiung. For couples needing a 2-bedroom, expect $4,250 in Honoluluand $875 in Kaohsiung.

For investors, Honolulu (United States) offers a lower tax burden with 15% capital gains tax.Kaohsiung scores higher on safety (79/100). Kaohsiung has faster internet (300 Mbps vs 250 Mbps).