Cities with the best healthcare for expats

Where getting sick abroad is least scary: catalog cities ranked by healthcare quality score, with routine monthly health costs and the full budget alongside.

Methodology: Ranked by Jonzy healthcare quality score (0–100); safety breaks ties.

  1. 1. Singapore, Singapore

    Healthcare 96/100 · ~$150/mo routine · $3,430/mo

    Healthcare 96/100 with routine health costs around $150/mo — about $3,430/mo all-in.

  2. 2. Zurich, Switzerland

    Healthcare 96/100 · ~$300/mo routine · $3,660/mo

    Healthcare 96/100 with routine health costs around $300/mo — about $3,660/mo all-in.

  3. 3. Tokyo, Japan

    Healthcare 94/100 · ~$90/mo routine · $2,060/mo

    Healthcare 94/100 with routine health costs around $90/mo — about $2,060/mo all-in.

  4. 4. Stavanger, Norway

    Healthcare 94/100 · ~$80/mo routine · $3,000/mo

    Healthcare 94/100 with routine health costs around $80/mo — about $3,000/mo all-in.

  5. 5. Geneva, Switzerland

    Healthcare 94/100 · ~$380/mo routine · $4,170/mo

    Healthcare 94/100 with routine health costs around $380/mo — about $4,170/mo all-in.

  6. 6. Akureyri, Iceland

    Healthcare 92/100 · ~$80/mo routine · $2,520/mo

    Healthcare 92/100 with routine health costs around $80/mo — about $2,520/mo all-in.

  7. 7. Hiroshima, Japan

    Healthcare 92/100 · ~$80/mo routine · $1,620/mo

    Healthcare 92/100 with routine health costs around $80/mo — about $1,620/mo all-in.

  8. 8. Kanazawa, Japan

    Healthcare 92/100 · ~$80/mo routine · $1,600/mo

    Healthcare 92/100 with routine health costs around $80/mo — about $1,600/mo all-in.

  9. 9. Sapporo, Japan

    Healthcare 92/100 · ~$80/mo routine · $1,570/mo

    Healthcare 92/100 with routine health costs around $80/mo — about $1,570/mo all-in.

  10. 10. Tampere, Finland

    Healthcare 92/100 · ~$80/mo routine · $2,050/mo

    Healthcare 92/100 with routine health costs around $80/mo — about $2,050/mo all-in.

  11. 11. Tromsø, Norway

    Healthcare 92/100 · ~$80/mo routine · $2,850/mo

    Healthcare 92/100 with routine health costs around $80/mo — about $2,850/mo all-in.

  12. 12. Bergen, Norway

    Healthcare 92/100 · ~$100/mo routine · $2,780/mo

    Healthcare 92/100 with routine health costs around $100/mo — about $2,780/mo all-in.

  13. 13. Vienna, Austria

    Healthcare 92/100 · ~$100/mo routine · $1,990/mo

    Healthcare 92/100 with routine health costs around $100/mo — about $1,990/mo all-in.

  14. 14. Innsbruck, Austria

    Healthcare 92/100 · ~$100/mo routine · $1,950/mo

    Healthcare 92/100 with routine health costs around $100/mo — about $1,950/mo all-in.

  15. 15. Lusail, Qatar

    Healthcare 92/100 · ~$220/mo routine · $3,010/mo

    Healthcare 92/100 with routine health costs around $220/mo — about $3,010/mo all-in.

Frequently asked questions

Cities with the best healthcare for expats — which city is #1?

Singapore, Singapore tops this list. Healthcare 96/100 with routine health costs around $150/mo — about $3,430/mo all-in. Zurich and Tokyo round out the top three.

How is this ranking calculated?

Ranked by Jonzy healthcare quality score (0–100); safety breaks ties. 356 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?

Singapore runs about $3,430/month all-in for one person — rent, food, transport, healthcare, utilities and everyday extras. See the Singapore city guide for the full cost breakdown, visa options and FAQ.