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. 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. 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. 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. 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. 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. 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. 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. 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. 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. 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. 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. 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. 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. 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. 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.