Best cities

Best Cities in Asia for Expats

This ranking groups Southeast, East, South, and Central Asia, then sorts by nomad score.

129 citiesSoutheast Asia, East Asia, South Asia, Central Asia
cityregioncost/mointernetverdictscore
01BangkokThailandGo: food is a clear strength, walkability is the main watch-out, and our estimate is about $1,705/mo.๐ŸŒด Southeast Asia$1,705/mo197 MbpsGO10.002Chiang MaiThailandGo: affordability is a clear strength, walkability is the main watch-out, and our estimate is about $1,355/mo.๐ŸŒด Southeast Asia$1,355/mo151 MbpsGO9.903HanoiVietnamGo: food is a clear strength, English friendliness is the main watch-out, and our estimate is about $1,145/mo.๐ŸŒด Southeast Asia$1,145/mo196 MbpsGO9.404TaipeiTaiwanGo: food is a clear strength, weather is the main watch-out, and our estimate is about $1,990/mo.๐Ÿฏ East Asia$1,990/mo186 MbpsGO9.405KyotoJapanGo: internet is a clear strength, English friendliness is the main watch-out, and our estimate is about $2,500/mo.๐Ÿฏ East Asia$2,500/mo126 MbpsGO9.406TokyoJapanGo: safety is a clear strength, English friendliness is the main watch-out, and our estimate is about $4,045/mo.๐Ÿฏ East Asia$4,045/mo164 MbpsGO9.307Kuala LumpurMalaysiaGo: food is a clear strength, walkability is the main watch-out, and our estimate is about $1,925/mo.๐ŸŒด Southeast Asia$1,925/mo116 MbpsGO9.108Chiang RaiThailandGo: affordability is a clear strength, nightlife is the main watch-out, and our estimate is about $1,095/mo.๐ŸŒด Southeast Asia$1,095/mo76 MbpsGO9.009Ho Chi Minh CityVietnamGo: food is a clear strength, walkability is the main watch-out, and our estimate is about $1,485/mo.๐ŸŒด Southeast Asia$1,485/mo151 MbpsGO9.010SeoulSouth KoreaGo: safety is a clear strength, English friendliness is the main watch-out, and our estimate is about $3,595/mo.๐Ÿฏ East Asia$3,595/mo166 MbpsGO9.011Da NangVietnamGo: affordability is a clear strength, food is a major upside, and our estimate is about $950/mo for a beach-city nomad base.๐ŸŒด Southeast Asia$950/mo113 MbpsGO8.912Koh PhanganThailandGo: affordability is a clear strength, walkability is the main watch-out, and our estimate is about $1,405/mo.๐ŸŒด Southeast Asia$1,405/mo76 MbpsGO8.913PhuketThailandGo: food is a clear strength, walkability is the main watch-out, and our estimate is about $1,595/mo.๐ŸŒด Southeast Asia$1,595/mo114 MbpsGO8.914OsakaJapanGo: safety is a clear strength, English friendliness is the main watch-out, and our estimate is about $2,555/mo.๐Ÿฏ East Asia$2,555/mo126 MbpsGO8.915CangguIndonesiaGo: weather is a clear strength, walkability is the main watch-out, and our estimate is about $1,885/mo.๐ŸŒด Southeast Asia$1,885/mo30 MbpsGO8.816Phnom PenhCambodiaGo: affordability is a clear strength, walkability is the main watch-out, and our estimate is about $985/mo.๐ŸŒด Southeast Asia$985/mo35 MbpsGO8.717Hoi AnVietnamGo: food is a clear strength, nightlife is the main watch-out, and our estimate is about $1,355/mo.๐ŸŒด Southeast Asia$1,355/mo75 MbpsGO8.618YerevanArmeniaGo: affordability is a clear strength, English friendliness is the main watch-out, and our estimate is about $1,410/mo.๐Ÿ”๏ธ Central Asia$1,410/mo55 MbpsGO8.619KaohsiungTaiwanGo: warm weather, affordable, fast internet, and Taiwan's Gold Card makes it visa-friendly.๐Ÿฏ East Asia$1,700/mo143 MbpsGO8.620PenangMalaysiaGo: food is a clear strength, nightlife is the main watch-out, and our estimate is about $1,360/mo.๐ŸŒด Southeast Asia$1,360/mo89 MbpsGO8.521TainanTaiwanGo: best food in Taiwan, affordable, warm weather, and Gold Card makes visa easy.๐Ÿฏ East Asia$1,600/mo143 MbpsGO8.522Koh SamuiThailandGo: safety is a clear strength, walkability is the main watch-out, and our estimate is about $1,615/mo.๐ŸŒด Southeast Asia$1,615/mo76 MbpsGO8.523TaichungTaiwanGo: affordable, sunny, great food, fast internet, and friendlier English environment than most Asian cities.๐Ÿฏ East Asia$1,750/mo143 MbpsGO8.524UbudIndonesiaGo: food is a clear strength, nightlife is the main watch-out, and our estimate is about $2,040/mo.๐ŸŒด Southeast Asia$2,040/mo28 MbpsGO8.525HiroshimaJapanGo: affordable for Japan, great food, safe, with island and mountain getaways nearby.๐Ÿฏ East Asia$2,300/mo126 MbpsGO8.526KobeJapanMaybe: food, safety, coworking, and Osaka access are excellent, but $2,850/mo and Japanese-language admin keep it from being easy.๐Ÿฏ East Asia$2,850/mo126 MbpsMAYBE8.527YokohamaJapanGo: Tokyo's harbour neighbour โ€” cosmopolitan port city with Chinatown and a more relaxed pace. Our estimate: ~$3,100/mo.๐Ÿฏ East Asia$3,100/mo126 MbpsGO8.528Siem ReapCambodiaMaybe: affordability is the main reason to consider it, but healthcare and our $940/mo estimate make it profile-dependent.๐ŸŒด Southeast Asia$940/mo25 MbpsMAYBE8.429DalatVietnamGo: cool climate, great coffee culture, affordable, and an emerging nomad community with improving infrastructure.๐ŸŒด Southeast Asia$1,050/mo113 MbpsGO8.430KanazawaJapanGo: Kanazawa offers deep culture, seafood, walkability, safety, and Japan-grade internet at $2,350/mo, with winter grey as the trade-off.๐Ÿฏ East Asia$2,350/mo95 MbpsGO8.431Nha TrangVietnamGo: affordability is a clear strength, English friendliness is the main watch-out, and our estimate is about $1,355/mo.๐ŸŒด Southeast Asia$1,355/mo113 MbpsGO8.332Hua HinThailandGo: pleasant beach town with good expat infrastructure, affordable, and easy reach from Bangkok.๐ŸŒด Southeast Asia$1,450/mo76 MbpsGO8.333KuchingMalaysiaGo: safety is a clear strength, nightlife is the main watch-out, and our estimate is about $1,665/mo.๐ŸŒด Southeast Asia$1,665/mo67 MbpsGO8.334UluwatuIndonesiaGo: weather is a clear strength, walkability is the main watch-out, and our estimate is about $1,900/mo.๐ŸŒด Southeast Asia$1,900/mo25 MbpsGO8.335SendaiJapanGo: Sendai combines safety, fast internet, food, green streets, and Tokyo access at $2,400/mo, with snowy winters as the main caveat.๐Ÿฏ East Asia$2,400/mo126 MbpsGO8.336BusanSouth KoreaGo: internet is a clear strength, English friendliness is the main watch-out, and our estimate is about $2,605/mo.๐Ÿฏ East Asia$2,605/mo128 MbpsGO8.337MysoreIndiaMaybe: beautiful and affordable with a unique wellness community, but limited tech infrastructure and small size.๐Ÿ•Œ South Asia$1,050/mo25 MbpsMAYBE8.238YogyakartaIndonesiaMaybe: Java's cultural heart โ€” ancient temples, batik art, and student-town affordability. Our estimate: ~$1,150/mo.๐ŸŒด Southeast Asia$1,150/mo24 MbpsMAYBE8.239PuneIndiaGo: strong tech ecosystem, affordable, good English, abundant coworking, and more livable than Mumbai.๐Ÿ•Œ South Asia$1,450/mo34 MbpsGO8.240MakatiPhilippinesGo: strong English, fast internet, vibrant social scene, and affordable โ€” if you embrace Manila's energy.๐ŸŒด Southeast Asia$1,850/mo59 MbpsGO8.241DaeguSouth KoreaGo: Korea-level internet, safety, food, subway access, and a $2,100/mo cost make Daegu strong if you can handle furnace summers.๐Ÿฏ East Asia$2,100/mo128 MbpsGO8.242SapporoJapanGo: Japan's winter wonderland โ€” snow festivals, ramen, and Hokkaido's laid-back capital. Our estimate: ~$2,350/mo.๐Ÿฏ East Asia$2,350/mo126 MbpsGO8.243Hai PhongVietnamMaybe: very affordable with good basics, but limited charm and nomad infrastructure.๐ŸŒด Southeast Asia$1,100/mo113 MbpsMAYBE8.144DumaguetePhilippinesMaybe: cost of living is a clear strength, internet is the main watch-out, and the estimate is about $1,150/mo.๐ŸŒด Southeast Asia$1,150/mo30 MbpsMAYBE8.145CyberjayaMalaysiaMaybe: excellent internet and affordable modern housing, but soulless planned city with no walkability.๐ŸŒด Southeast Asia$1,200/mo89 MbpsMAYBE8.146BandungIndonesiaMaybe: the cool climate, cafes, and $1,250/mo cost work well if you can tolerate severe traffic, pollution, and uneven internet.๐ŸŒด Southeast Asia$1,250/mo24 MbpsMAYBE8.147GalleSri LankaMaybe: $1,250/mo can work near the fort or beaches, but the tiny social scene, monsoon rain, and inconsistent internet need acceptance.๐Ÿ•Œ South Asia$1,250/mo22 MbpsMAYBE8.148KochiIndiaMaybe: $1,250/mo buys Kerala food, English, backwater access, and solid tech zones, but monsoon humidity and island logistics matter.๐Ÿ•Œ South Asia$1,250/mo25 MbpsMAYBE8.149SiargaoPhilippinesMaybe: English friendliness is the main reason to consider it, but internet and our $1,400/mo estimate make it profile-dependent.๐ŸŒด Southeast Asia$1,400/mo25 MbpsMAYBE8.150Goa / PanajiIndiaMaybe: India's beach state โ€” Portuguese heritage, trance parties, and tropical slow living. Our estimate: ~$1,450/mo.๐Ÿ•Œ South Asia$1,450/mo40 MbpsMAYBE8.151Koh LantaThailandGo: safety is a clear strength, nightlife is the main watch-out, and our estimate is about $1,615/mo.๐ŸŒด Southeast Asia$1,615/mo76 MbpsGO8.152KrabiThailandGo: affordability is a clear strength, nightlife is the main watch-out, and our estimate is about $1,615/mo.๐ŸŒด Southeast Asia$1,615/mo76 MbpsGO8.153AlmatyKazakhstanGo: affordability is a clear strength, English friendliness is the main watch-out, and our estimate is about $1,665/mo.๐Ÿ”๏ธ Central Asia$1,665/mo46 MbpsGO8.154DaejeonSouth KoreaGo: at $2,050/mo, Daejeon pairs fast internet, KAIST tech energy, safety, and KTX access with a calmer Korean-city lifestyle.๐Ÿฏ East Asia$2,050/mo128 MbpsGO8.155KumamotoJapanGo: $2,050/mo is strong value for Japan, with safety, food, castle culture, onsen trips, and reliable internet despite low English.๐Ÿฏ East Asia$2,050/mo95 MbpsGO8.156HsinchuTaiwanGo: Hsinchu's tech ecosystem, fast internet, safety, and $2,100/mo cost suit remote workers who can live with wind and a corporate feel.๐Ÿฏ East Asia$2,100/mo143 MbpsGO8.157IncheonSouth KoreaMaybe: $2,350/mo brings safety, fast internet, Songdo, and quick Seoul access, but sprawl and weaker nightlife make neighborhood choice decisive.๐Ÿฏ East Asia$2,350/mo128 MbpsMAYBE8.158Naha / OkinawaJapanMaybe: Japan meets the tropics โ€” Okinawa's capital with beaches, longevity, and island time. Our estimate: ~$2,650/mo.๐Ÿฏ East Asia$2,650/mo63 MbpsMAYBE8.159FukuokaJapanGo: internet is a clear strength, English friendliness is the main watch-out, and our estimate is about $2,920/mo.๐Ÿฏ East Asia$2,920/mo126 MbpsGO8.160SingaporeSingaporeMaybe: internet is the main reason to consider it, but affordability and our $6,315/mo estimate make it profile-dependent.๐ŸŒด Southeast Asia$6,315/mo291 MbpsMAYBE8.161PokharaNepalMaybe: stunning setting and very affordable, but internet is unreliable and infrastructure is basic.๐Ÿ•Œ South Asia$950/mo33 MbpsMAYBE8.162MalangIndonesiaMaybe: affordable and pleasant, but limited nomad infrastructure and English proficiency.๐ŸŒด Southeast Asia$1,000/mo18 MbpsMAYBE8.163KandySri LankaMaybe: beautiful and cultural, but small with limited nomad infrastructure.๐Ÿ•Œ South Asia$1,050/mo22 MbpsMAYBE8.164KuantanMalaysiaMaybe: affordable beach living with good basics, but monsoon limits seasonality and infrastructure is modest.๐ŸŒด Southeast Asia$1,050/mo67 MbpsMAYBE8.165MiriMalaysiaMaybe: unique Borneo access and decent infrastructure, but very small with limited social scene.๐ŸŒด Southeast Asia$1,150/mo67 MbpsMAYBE8.166IloiloPhilippinesMaybe: cost of living is a clear strength, internet is the main watch-out, and the estimate is about $1,200/mo.๐ŸŒด Southeast Asia$1,200/mo59 MbpsMAYBE8.167UdaipurIndiaMaybe: stunning and cheap, but small size, summer heat, and limited infrastructure cap the stay.๐Ÿ•Œ South Asia$1,200/mo28 MbpsMAYBE8.168HueVietnamGo: affordability is a clear strength, nightlife is the main watch-out, and our estimate is about $1,355/mo.๐ŸŒด Southeast Asia$1,355/mo113 MbpsGO8.169HyderabadIndiaMaybe: $1,500/mo, English, HITEC City, and great food are compelling, but heat, traffic, pollution, and uneven city layout set the terms.๐Ÿ•Œ South Asia$1,500/mo34 MbpsMAYBE8.170CebuPhilippinesMaybe: Philippines' island hub โ€” affordable tropical base with English and dive culture. Our estimate: ~$1,600/mo.๐ŸŒด Southeast Asia$1,600/mo59 MbpsMAYBE8.171GwangjuSouth KoreaMaybe: exceptional food and culture at great prices, but remote location and thin English/nomad infrastructure.๐Ÿฏ East Asia$1,850/mo128 MbpsMAYBE8.172MatsuyamaJapanMaybe: idyllic and cheap for Japan, but remote location and thin nomad infrastructure limit the audience.๐Ÿฏ East Asia$1,900/mo95 MbpsMAYBE8.173NaraJapanMaybe: beautiful and affordable, but very small with minimal nomad infrastructure.๐Ÿฏ East Asia$2,200/mo95 MbpsMAYBE8.174KampotCambodiaMaybe: incredibly charming and cheap, but very small with basic internet and amenities.๐ŸŒด Southeast Asia$850/mo20 MbpsMAYBE8.075KanchanaburiThailandMaybe: beautiful nature and very cheap, but tiny town with limited infrastructure for serious remote work.๐ŸŒด Southeast Asia$950/mo76 MbpsMAYBE8.076Surakarta / SoloIndonesiaMaybe: rich culture and dirt cheap, but very small with basic infrastructure.๐ŸŒด Southeast Asia$950/mo18 MbpsMAYBE8.077AyutthayaThailandMaybe: stunning and dirt cheap, but very small with limited amenities and infrastructure.๐ŸŒด Southeast Asia$1,000/mo76 MbpsMAYBE8.078Mui NeVietnamMaybe: beautiful beach setting and very cheap, but small and isolated with basic infrastructure.๐ŸŒด Southeast Asia$1,000/mo75 MbpsMAYBE8.079SemarangIndonesiaMaybe: affordable and well-connected, but limited appeal for extended nomad stays.๐ŸŒด Southeast Asia$1,100/mo24 MbpsMAYBE8.080BaguioPhilippinesMaybe: cost of living is a clear strength, nightlife is the main watch-out, and the estimate is about $1,150/mo.๐ŸŒด Southeast Asia$1,150/mo45 MbpsMAYBE8.081JaipurIndiaMaybe: visual culture, English access, and $1,150/mo costs shine, while extreme summer heat, dust, touts, and traffic require patience.๐Ÿ•Œ South Asia$1,150/mo25 MbpsMAYBE8.082Mataram / LombokIndonesiaMaybe: great island access and very cheap, but limited urban amenities and nomad infrastructure.๐ŸŒด Southeast Asia$1,250/mo18 MbpsMAYBE8.083DavaoPhilippinesMaybe: cost of living is a clear strength, walkability is the main watch-out, and the estimate is about $1,300/mo.๐ŸŒด Southeast Asia$1,300/mo59 MbpsMAYBE8.084ChennaiIndiaMaybe: strong English, IT infrastructure, food, and $1,400/mo costs are real advantages if heat, traffic, and flooding risk are tolerable.๐Ÿ•Œ South Asia$1,400/mo34 MbpsMAYBE8.085SurabayaIndonesiaMaybe: good infrastructure and affordable, but lacks the charm or community that nomads seek.๐ŸŒด Southeast Asia$1,400/mo24 MbpsMAYBE8.086GuangzhouChinaMaybe: Canton's trading capital โ€” dim sum homeland with massive market energy. Our estimate: ~$2,550/mo.๐Ÿฏ East Asia$2,550/mo123 MbpsMAYBE8.087ShenzhenChinaMaybe: China's Silicon Valley โ€” from fishing village to tech megacity in 40 years. Our estimate: ~$3,000/mo.๐Ÿฏ East Asia$3,000/mo123 MbpsMAYBE8.088Hong KongHong KongMaybe: Vertical city where East meets West โ€” dim sum, skyline, and relentless energy. Our estimate: ~$5,600/mo.๐Ÿฏ East Asia$5,600/mo247 MbpsMAYBE8.089ColomboSri LankaMaybe: affordability is the main reason to consider it, but walkability and our $935/mo estimate make it profile-dependent.๐Ÿ•Œ South Asia$935/mo35 MbpsMAYBE7.990AhmedabadIndiaMaybe: very affordable with strong food culture, but alcohol ban, extreme heat, and limited nomad infrastructure.๐Ÿ•Œ South Asia$1,200/mo25 MbpsMAYBE7.991TagaytayPhilippinesMaybe: beautiful setting and cool climate, but very small and Manila-dependent for serious amenities.๐ŸŒด Southeast Asia$1,200/mo30 MbpsMAYBE7.992PattayaThailandMaybe: cheap condos, fast internet, healthcare, and $1,500/mo costs are practical, but nightlife tourism and beach quality shape the experience.๐ŸŒด Southeast Asia$1,500/mo114 MbpsMAYBE7.893MumbaiIndiaMaybe: India's financial heart โ€” Bollywood, street food chaos, and relentless ambition. Our estimate: ~$2,100/mo.๐Ÿ•Œ South Asia$2,100/mo34 MbpsMAYBE7.894NagoyaJapanMaybe: internet is the main reason to consider it, but English friendliness and our $2,925/mo estimate make it profile-dependent.๐Ÿฏ East Asia$2,925/mo126 MbpsMAYBE7.895BattambangCambodiaSkip: $750/mo is extremely cheap, but basic roads, weak internet, no coworking, and long travel times make remote work too fragile.๐ŸŒด Southeast Asia$750/mo22 MbpsSKIP7.796KathmanduNepalMaybe: affordability is the main reason to consider it, but healthcare and our $965/mo estimate make it profile-dependent.๐Ÿ•Œ South Asia$965/mo56 MbpsMAYBE7.797BengaluruIndiaMaybe: affordability is the main reason to consider it, but walkability and our $1,130/mo estimate make it profile-dependent.๐Ÿ•Œ South Asia$1,130/mo34 MbpsMAYBE7.798MakassarIndonesiaSkip: seafood and $1,150/mo costs are positives, yet limited English, no coworking, humid weather, and unreliable internet make it a poor base.๐ŸŒด Southeast Asia$1,150/mo18 MbpsSKIP7.799JakartaIndonesiaMaybe: Indonesia's megacity โ€” chaotic, affordable, and bursting with opportunity. Our estimate: ~$1,850/mo.๐ŸŒด Southeast Asia$1,850/mo31 MbpsMAYBE7.7100KepCambodiaSkip: beautiful but too small and isolated for practical remote work โ€” better as a short visit from Kampot.๐ŸŒด Southeast Asia$800/mo18 MbpsSKIP7.6101MedanIndonesiaSkip: $1,200/mo and excellent food do not overcome chaotic sprawl, pollution, limited English, and almost no nomad infrastructure.๐ŸŒด Southeast Asia$1,200/mo24 MbpsSKIP7.6102BeijingChinaMaybe: Ancient capital and modern power center โ€” the Great Wall, hutongs, and imperial scale. Our estimate: ~$2,800/mo.๐Ÿฏ East Asia$2,800/mo160 MbpsMAYBE7.6103ManilaPhilippinesMaybe: English friendliness is the main reason to consider it, but walkability and our $1,195/mo estimate make it profile-dependent.๐ŸŒด Southeast Asia$1,195/mo77 MbpsMAYBE7.5104Kota KinabaluMalaysiaMaybe: affordability is the main reason to consider it, but nightlife and our $1,665/mo estimate make it profile-dependent.๐ŸŒด Southeast Asia$1,665/mo67 MbpsMAYBE7.4105MaleMaldivesSkip: extremely dense, expensive by regional standards, and limited practical appeal for remote work.๐Ÿ•Œ South Asia$2,600/mo25 MbpsSKIP7.4106HiriketiyaSri LankaMaybe: affordability is the main reason to consider it, but nightlife and our $1,410/mo estimate make it profile-dependent.๐Ÿ•Œ South Asia$1,410/mo18 MbpsMAYBE7.3107ShanghaiChinaSkip: Shanghai's infrastructure, food and safety are outstanding, but there is no lawful digital nomad pathway and the Great Firewall puts your everyday working tools behind a VPN - the problem is access, not the city.๐Ÿฏ East Asia$2,290/mo123 MbpsSKIP7.3108BishkekKyrgyzstanMaybe: affordability is the main reason to consider it, but English friendliness and our $975/mo estimate make it profile-dependent.๐Ÿ”๏ธ Central Asia$975/mo61 MbpsMAYBE7.2109MelakaMalaysiaMaybe: food is the main reason to consider it, but nightlife and our $1,615/mo estimate make it profile-dependent.๐ŸŒด Southeast Asia$1,615/mo67 MbpsMAYBE7.2110VientianeLaosMaybe: affordability is the main reason to consider it, but English friendliness and our $975/mo estimate make it profile-dependent.๐ŸŒด Southeast Asia$975/mo37 MbpsMAYBE7.0111Koh TaoThailandMaybe: affordability is the main reason to consider it, but healthcare and our $1,615/mo estimate make it profile-dependent.๐ŸŒด Southeast Asia$1,615/mo45 MbpsMAYBE7.0112Johor BahruMalaysiaMaybe: affordability is the main reason to consider it, but walkability and our $1,665/mo estimate make it profile-dependent.๐ŸŒด Southeast Asia$1,665/mo89 MbpsMAYBE7.0113BakuAzerbaijanMaybe: affordability is the main reason to consider it, but English friendliness and our $1,875/mo estimate make it profile-dependent.๐Ÿ”๏ธ Central Asia$1,875/mo62 MbpsMAYBE7.0114Phu QuocVietnamMaybe: safety is the main reason to consider it, but walkability and our $1,355/mo estimate make it profile-dependent.๐ŸŒด Southeast Asia$1,355/mo45 MbpsMAYBE6.9115Luang PrabangLaosMaybe: affordability is the main reason to consider it, but healthcare and our $975/mo estimate make it profile-dependent.๐ŸŒด Southeast Asia$975/mo22 MbpsMAYBE6.8116JejuSouth KoreaMaybe: safety is the main reason to consider it, but English friendliness and our $2,605/mo estimate make it profile-dependent.๐Ÿฏ East Asia$2,605/mo64 MbpsMAYBE6.8117DelhiIndiaMaybe: affordability is the main reason to consider it, but walkability and our $1,285/mo estimate make it profile-dependent.๐Ÿ•Œ South Asia$1,285/mo44 MbpsMAYBE6.7118TashkentUzbekistanMaybe: affordability is the main reason to consider it, but English friendliness and our $1,355/mo estimate make it profile-dependent.๐Ÿ”๏ธ Central Asia$1,355/mo64 MbpsMAYBE6.7119IpohMalaysiaMaybe: affordability is the main reason to consider it, but nightlife and our $1,615/mo estimate make it profile-dependent.๐ŸŒด Southeast Asia$1,615/mo67 MbpsMAYBE6.7120Quy NhonVietnamMaybe: affordability is the main reason to consider it, but English friendliness and our $1,355/mo estimate make it profile-dependent.๐ŸŒด Southeast Asia$1,355/mo75 MbpsMAYBE6.4121LangkawiMalaysiaMaybe: safety is the main reason to consider it, but walkability and our $1,615/mo estimate make it profile-dependent.๐ŸŒด Southeast Asia$1,615/mo67 MbpsMAYBE6.4122Vung TauVietnamMaybe: affordability is the main reason to consider it, but English friendliness and our $1,355/mo estimate make it profile-dependent.๐ŸŒด Southeast Asia$1,355/mo75 MbpsMAYBE6.3123SamarkandUzbekistanMaybe: affordability is the main reason to consider it, but English friendliness and our $1,150/mo estimate make it profile-dependent.๐Ÿ”๏ธ Central Asia$1,150/mo37 MbpsMAYBE6.2124Can ThoVietnamMaybe: affordability is the main reason to consider it, but English friendliness and our $1,355/mo estimate make it profile-dependent.๐ŸŒด Southeast Asia$1,355/mo113 MbpsMAYBE6.0125AstanaKazakhstanMaybe: safety is the main reason to consider it, but weather and our $1,665/mo estimate make it profile-dependent.๐Ÿ”๏ธ Central Asia$1,665/mo60 MbpsMAYBE5.8126BukharaUzbekistanMaybe: affordability is the main reason to consider it, but nightlife and our $1,150/mo estimate make it profile-dependent.๐Ÿ”๏ธ Central Asia$1,150/mo25 MbpsMAYBE5.7127PakseLaosMaybe: affordability is the main reason to consider it, but nightlife and our $1,145/mo estimate make it profile-dependent.๐ŸŒด Southeast Asia$1,145/mo22 MbpsMAYBE4.9128Alor SetarMalaysiaSkip because the strongest upside (affordability) does not offset the main trade-off: nightlife.๐ŸŒด Southeast Asia$1,615/mo67 MbpsSKIP4.8129SavannakhetLaosSkip because the strongest upside (affordability) does not offset the main trade-off: nightlife.๐ŸŒด Southeast Asia$1,145/mo22 MbpsSKIP4.2