Cities with the most affordable international schools

Relocating with school-age kids? These cities pair the lowest average international-school tuition in the catalog with solid family safety, so the school bill doesn't decide the move.

Methodology: Only cities with 60+ family safety and 55+ healthcare qualify; ranked by average annual international-school tuition, lowest first.

  1. 1. Chiang Rai, Thailand

    School ~$5,000/yr · Family safety 72/100 · $690/mo

    International school from ~$5,000/year with family safety 72/100 and healthcare 58/100.

  2. 2. Lalibela, Ethiopia

    School ~$5,000/yr · Family safety 76/100 · $610/mo

    International school from ~$5,000/year with family safety 76/100 and healthcare 55/100.

  3. 3. Sheki, Azerbaijan

    School ~$5,500/yr · Family safety 88/100 · $600/mo

    International school from ~$5,500/year with family safety 88/100 and healthcare 65/100.

  4. 4. Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan

    School ~$6,000/yr · Family safety 66/100 · $770/mo

    International school from ~$6,000/year with family safety 66/100 and healthcare 55/100.

  5. 5. Chișinău, Moldova

    School ~$6,000/yr · Family safety 70/100 · $910/mo

    International school from ~$6,000/year with family safety 70/100 and healthcare 55/100.

  6. 6. Dahab, Egypt

    School ~$6,000/yr · Family safety 76/100 · $800/mo

    International school from ~$6,000/year with family safety 76/100 and healthcare 55/100.

  7. 7. Goa, India

    School ~$6,000/yr · Family safety 65/100 · $880/mo

    International school from ~$6,000/year with family safety 65/100 and healthcare 62/100.

  8. 8. Izmir, Turkey

    School ~$6,000/yr · Family safety 65/100 · $810/mo

    International school from ~$6,000/year with family safety 65/100 and healthcare 72/100.

  9. 9. Saranda, Albania

    School ~$6,000/yr · Family safety 84/100 · $830/mo

    International school from ~$6,000/year with family safety 84/100 and healthcare 65/100.

  10. 10. Skopje, North Macedonia

    School ~$6,000/yr · Family safety 68/100 · $890/mo

    International school from ~$6,000/year with family safety 68/100 and healthcare 65/100.

  11. 11. Tirana, Albania

    School ~$6,000/yr · Family safety 68/100 · $820/mo

    International school from ~$6,000/year with family safety 68/100 and healthcare 60/100.

  12. 12. Tunis, Tunisia

    School ~$6,000/yr · Family safety 62/100 · $850/mo

    International school from ~$6,000/year with family safety 62/100 and healthcare 60/100.

  13. 13. Yerevan, Armenia

    School ~$6,000/yr · Family safety 70/100 · $740/mo

    International school from ~$6,000/year with family safety 70/100 and healthcare 68/100.

  14. 14. Gyumri, Armenia

    School ~$6,500/yr · Family safety 86/100 · $640/mo

    International school from ~$6,500/year with family safety 86/100 and healthcare 70/100.

  15. 15. Ohrid, North Macedonia

    School ~$6,500/yr · Family safety 88/100 · $750/mo

    International school from ~$6,500/year with family safety 88/100 and healthcare 70/100.

Frequently asked questions

Cities with the most affordable international schools — which city is #1?

Chiang Rai, Thailand tops this list. International school from ~$5,000/year with family safety 72/100 and healthcare 58/100. Lalibela and Sheki round out the top three.

How is this ranking calculated?

Only cities with 60+ family safety and 55+ healthcare qualify; ranked by average annual international-school tuition, lowest first. 314 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?

Chiang Rai runs about $690/month all-in for one person — rent, food, transport, healthcare, utilities and everyday extras. See the Chiang Rai city guide for the full cost breakdown, visa options and FAQ.