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Best cities for families in Asia

Cities that balance safety, healthcare, clean air and family-friendly living — ranked for anyone relocating with kids.

The Best cities for families in Asia, ranked by Family score across 19 cities we track in the region. Sapporo leads with 77/100, ahead of Singapore and Fukuoka.

By region🌍 Best cities for familiesEuropeNorth America
RankFamily score
  1. 1SapporoJapan77/100
  2. 2SingaporeSingapore75/100
  3. 3FukuokaJapan75/100
  4. 4NagoyaJapan75/100
  5. 5OsakaJapan74/100
  6. 6TokyoJapan73/100
  7. 7SeoulSouth Korea70/100
  8. 8DubaiUnited Arab Emirates69/100
  9. 9Kuala LumpurMalaysia64/100
  10. 10Chiang MaiThailand63/100
  11. 11TbilisiGeorgia61/100
  12. 12BangkokThailand60/100
  13. 13PuneIndia60/100
  14. 14ChennaiIndia60/100
  15. 15BaliIndonesia59/100
  16. 16Ho Chi Minh CityVietnam57/100
  17. 17BangaloreIndia57/100
  18. 18BishkekKyrgyzstan56/100
  19. 19MumbaiIndia52/100
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? Frequently asked questions

Which cities top this ranking?

Sapporo leads at 77/100, followed by Singapore and Fukuoka. The full ranking of 19 cities is listed above.

How is this ranking calculated?

We sort all 19 cities in our index by Family score. Figures are calibrated estimates, refreshed as we expand coverage — a practical guide, not official statistics.

Can I compare these cities in detail?

Yes. Open any city for its cost of living, rent, taxes, visas and quality of life, or use CostTrek’s side-by-side comparison to weigh two cities against each other.