# Best cities in Asia for expats

> East, Southeast and South Asia ranked on cost, safety, healthcare, English and connectivity for someone earning abroad.

- **Source:** https://cost-of-life.com/guides/best-cities-in-asia-for-expats
- **This is a calculation, not an editorial list.** Every city is scored 0-100 on ten dimensions and ranked on a weighted average.
- **Optimised for:** Asian cities only; Money left over on $96,000; Safety and healthcare; English proficiency; Broadband speed

| # | City | Country | Match | Monthly cost (USD) | Left over (USD) |
| ---: | --- | --- | ---: | ---: | ---: |
| 1 | Singapore | Singapore | 86% | $3,676 | $3,779 |
| 2 | Hong Kong | Hong Kong SAR | 81% | $3,435 | $3,443 |
| 3 | Tokyo | Japan | 75% | $2,588 | $1,781 |
| 4 | Seoul | South Korea | 74% | $2,363 | $2,909 |
| 5 | Osaka | Japan | 74% | $2,202 | $2,167 |
| 6 | Taipei | Taiwan | 71% | $1,747 | $4,833 |
| 7 | Kuala Lumpur | Malaysia | 70% | $1,171 | $4,313 |
| 8 | Bangkok | Thailand | 67% | $1,383 | $4,893 |
| 9 | Chennai | India | 63% | $695 | $5,212 |
| 10 | Mumbai | India | 62% | $1,054 | $4,854 |
| 11 | Bangalore | India | 61% | $852 | $5,055 |
| 12 | Pune | India | 60% | $698 | $5,210 |
| 13 | Hyderabad | India | 59% | $722 | $5,185 |
| 14 | Chiang Mai | Thailand | 59% | $948 | $5,328 |
| 15 | Bali | Indonesia | 59% | $1,344 | $4,269 |

Change the weights and the order changes: https://cost-of-life.com/where-should-i-live