Student city guide
Study in Kaohsiung City
This guide explains student life in Kaohsiung City, Taiwan, including an estimated monthly student budget of $390, Tropical savanna climate with warm, dry winters and hot, humid, and rainy summers., Resident Visa for Foreign Students guidance, 14 universities. Explore verified details for Taiwan below.
Student living overview
- Estimated monthly total
- $390
- Climate
- Tropical savanna climate with warm, dry winters and hot, humid, and rainy summers.
- Safety score
- 85/100
- English friendliness
- 40%
- Student visa
- Resident Visa for Foreign Students
- Work while studying
- International students can work up to 20 hours per week during semesters after obtaining a work permit.
Estimated monthly costs in USD
- Rent$125
- Food$160
- Transport$35
- Leisure$70
Rent is for An individual room in a shared private apartment near the campus, as published by [Accommodation - Life in NSYSU](https://hrm.nsysu.edu.tw/p/405-1235-118728,c14070.php?Lang=en).
Costs are estimates and should be verified before making financial decisions.
Potential advantages
- Significantly lower cost of living compared to Taipei.
- Warm, tropical climate year-round.
- Excellent public transportation including the MRT and light rail.
- Rich local culture with famous night markets and coastal attractions.
Considerations
- Less English spoken than in the capital, making Mandarin essential for daily life.
- Summers can be oppressively hot and humid with occasional typhoons.
- Air quality can sometimes be poor during the winter months.
Student housing in Kaohsiung City
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