Best cities for families in Asia

Family-friendly relocation cities in Asia: 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. 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).

  5. 5. 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).

  6. 6. 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).

  7. 7. 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).

  8. 8. 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).

  9. 9. Singapore, Singapore

    Family safety 100/100 · Healthcare 96/100 · $3,430/mo

    Family safety 100/100 and healthcare 96/100 on about $3,430/mo for one person (family budgets scale from there).

  10. 10. Salalah, Oman

    Family safety 92/100 · Healthcare 84/100 · $1,650/mo

    Family safety 92/100 and healthcare 84/100 on about $1,650/mo for one person (family budgets scale from there).

  11. 11. Osaka, Japan

    Family safety 92/100 · Healthcare 88/100 · $1,720/mo

    Family safety 92/100 and healthcare 88/100 on about $1,720/mo for one person (family budgets scale from there).

  12. 12. Seoul, South Korea

    Family safety 90/100 · Healthcare 90/100 · $2,170/mo

    Family safety 90/100 and healthcare 90/100 on about $2,170/mo for one person (family budgets scale from there).

Frequently asked questions

Best cities for families in Asia — 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. 71 catalog cities in Asia qualified for this list; the top 12 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 in Asia?

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.