Best cities for families moving abroad

Family-friendly relocation cities: high safety, dependable healthcare and a liveable climate come first, with the monthly budget each city needs for context.

Methodology: Only cities with strong safety (65+) and healthcare (60+) scores qualify; ranked by a blend of family-weighted safety (35%), healthcare (30%), climate (20%) and affordability (15%), where family-weighted safety averages the general and family-specific safety scores.

  1. 1. Tokyo, Japan

    Family safety 100/100 · Healthcare 94/100 · $2,060/mo

    Family safety 100/100 and healthcare 94/100 on about $2,060/mo for one person (family budgets scale from there).

  2. 2. Fukuoka, Japan

    Family safety 96/100 · Healthcare 90/100 · $1,470/mo

    Family safety 96/100 and healthcare 90/100 on about $1,470/mo for one person (family budgets scale from there).

  3. 3. Kaohsiung, Taiwan

    Family safety 88/100 · Healthcare 88/100 · $1,160/mo

    Family safety 88/100 and healthcare 88/100 on about $1,160/mo for one person (family budgets scale from there).

  4. 4. Heraklion, Greece

    Family safety 88/100 · Healthcare 80/100 · $1,260/mo

    Family safety 88/100 and healthcare 80/100 on about $1,260/mo for one person (family budgets scale from there).

  5. 5. Vienna, Austria

    Family safety 100/100 · Healthcare 92/100 · $1,990/mo

    Family safety 100/100 and healthcare 92/100 on about $1,990/mo for one person (family budgets scale from there).

  6. 6. Kanazawa, Japan

    Family safety 95/100 · Healthcare 92/100 · $1,600/mo

    Family safety 95/100 and healthcare 92/100 on about $1,600/mo for one person (family budgets scale from there).

  7. 7. Hiroshima, Japan

    Family safety 95/100 · Healthcare 92/100 · $1,620/mo

    Family safety 95/100 and healthcare 92/100 on about $1,620/mo for one person (family budgets scale from there).

  8. 8. Aix-en-Provence, France

    Family safety 84/100 · Healthcare 92/100 · $1,930/mo

    Family safety 84/100 and healthcare 92/100 on about $1,930/mo for one person (family budgets scale from there).

  9. 9. Taipei, Taiwan

    Family safety 90/100 · Healthcare 90/100 · $1,430/mo

    Family safety 90/100 and healthcare 90/100 on about $1,430/mo for one person (family budgets scale from there).

  10. 10. Faro, Portugal

    Family safety 88/100 · Healthcare 82/100 · $1,490/mo

    Family safety 88/100 and healthcare 82/100 on about $1,490/mo for one person (family budgets scale from there).

  11. 11. Boquete, Panama

    Family safety 88/100 · Healthcare 78/100 · $1,350/mo

    Family safety 88/100 and healthcare 78/100 on about $1,350/mo for one person (family budgets scale from there).

  12. 12. Sapporo, Japan

    Family safety 95/100 · Healthcare 92/100 · $1,570/mo

    Family safety 95/100 and healthcare 92/100 on about $1,570/mo for one person (family budgets scale from there).

  13. 13. Kyoto, Japan

    Family safety 94/100 · Healthcare 88/100 · $1,550/mo

    Family safety 94/100 and healthcare 88/100 on about $1,550/mo for one person (family budgets scale from there).

  14. 14. Pula, Croatia

    Family safety 86/100 · Healthcare 80/100 · $1,240/mo

    Family safety 86/100 and healthcare 80/100 on about $1,240/mo for one person (family budgets scale from there).

  15. 15. Pécs, Hungary

    Family safety 88/100 · Healthcare 80/100 · $1,005/mo

    Family safety 88/100 and healthcare 80/100 on about $1,005/mo for one person (family budgets scale from there).

Frequently asked questions

Best cities for families moving abroad — which city is #1?

Tokyo, Japan tops this list. Family safety 100/100 and healthcare 94/100 on about $2,060/mo for one person (family budgets scale from there). Fukuoka and Kaohsiung round out the top three.

How is this ranking calculated?

Only cities with strong safety (65+) and healthcare (60+) scores qualify; ranked by a blend of family-weighted safety (35%), healthcare (30%), climate (20%) and affordability (15%), where family-weighted safety averages the general and family-specific safety scores. 279 catalog cities qualified for this list; the top 15 are shown. Scores are catalog averages, not personalised — Jonzy re-ranks every city for your own income, passport and lifestyle when you sign in.

How much does it cost to live in the top city?

Tokyo runs about $2,060/month all-in for one person — rent, food, transport, healthcare, utilities and everyday extras. See the Tokyo city guide for the full cost breakdown, visa options and FAQ.