Cheapest cities to live in Asia
The most affordable relocation cities in Asia, ranked by real all-in monthly cost for one person — rent, food, transport, healthcare, utilities and everyday extras, not just a rent index.
Methodology: Ranked by total monthly cost of living for one person (rent + food + transport + healthcare + utilities + misc), lowest first, from the Jonzy city catalog.
1. Sheki, Azerbaijan
$600/mo all-in · Safety 80/100 · Internet 75/100
About $600/mo all-in with rent from $250/mo — one of the lowest full budgets in this set.
2. Gyumri, Armenia
$640/mo all-in · Safety 80/100 · Internet 88/100
About $640/mo all-in with rent from $280/mo — one of the lowest full budgets in this set.
3. Pokhara, Nepal
$640/mo all-in · Safety 84/100 · Internet 75/100
About $640/mo all-in with rent from $280/mo — one of the lowest full budgets in this set.
4. Pondicherry, India
$640/mo all-in · Safety 78/100 · Internet 70/100
About $640/mo all-in with rent from $280/mo — one of the lowest full budgets in this set.
5. Samarkand, Uzbekistan
$640/mo all-in · Safety 78/100 · Internet 75/100
About $640/mo all-in with rent from $280/mo — one of the lowest full budgets in this set.
6. Da Lat, Vietnam
$650/mo all-in · Safety 76/100 · Internet 62/100
About $650/mo all-in with rent from $350/mo — one of the lowest full budgets in this set.
7. Kathmandu, Nepal
$650/mo all-in · Safety 70/100 · Internet 52/100
About $650/mo all-in with rent from $280/mo — one of the lowest full budgets in this set.
8. Chiang Rai, Thailand
$690/mo all-in · Safety 82/100 · Internet 65/100
About $690/mo all-in with rent from $280/mo — one of the lowest full budgets in this set.
9. Da Nang, Vietnam
$730/mo all-in · Safety 80/100 · Internet 66/100
About $730/mo all-in with rent from $400/mo — one of the lowest full budgets in this set.
10. Hue, Vietnam
$740/mo all-in · Safety 74/100 · Internet 78/100
About $740/mo all-in with rent from $350/mo — one of the lowest full budgets in this set.
11. Yerevan, Armenia
$740/mo all-in · Safety 76/100 · Internet 72/100
About $740/mo all-in with rent from $350/mo — one of the lowest full budgets in this set.
12. Tashkent, Uzbekistan
$750/mo all-in · Safety 74/100 · Internet 70/100
About $750/mo all-in with rent from $350/mo — one of the lowest full budgets in this set.
Frequently asked questions
Cheapest cities to live in Asia — which city is #1?
Sheki, Azerbaijan tops this list. About $600/mo all-in with rent from $250/mo — one of the lowest full budgets in this set. Gyumri and Pokhara round out the top three.
How is this ranking calculated?
Ranked by total monthly cost of living for one person (rent + food + transport + healthcare + utilities + misc), lowest first, from the Jonzy city catalog. 86 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?
Sheki runs about $600/month all-in for one person — rent, food, transport, healthcare, utilities and everyday extras. See the Sheki city guide for the full cost breakdown, visa options and FAQ.