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Best cities to retire in Asia

Where a pension stretches furthest alongside good healthcare, low crime, clean air and a mild climate — ranked for retirees.

The Best cities to retire in Asia, ranked by Retiree score across 19 cities we track in the region. Fukuoka leads with 74/100, ahead of Osaka and Nagoya.

By region🌍 Best cities to retireEuropeNorth America
RankRetiree score
  1. 1FukuokaJapan74/100
  2. 2OsakaJapan73/100
  3. 3NagoyaJapan73/100
  4. 4TokyoJapan72/100
  5. 5SapporoJapan72/100
  6. 6SeoulSouth Korea69/100
  7. 7TbilisiGeorgia67/100
  8. 8PuneIndia67/100
  9. 9SingaporeSingapore66/100
  10. 10Chiang MaiThailand66/100
  11. 11Kuala LumpurMalaysia66/100
  12. 12BangaloreIndia66/100
  13. 13DubaiUnited Arab Emirates63/100
  14. 14ChennaiIndia63/100
  15. 15BaliIndonesia62/100
  16. 16BishkekKyrgyzstan62/100
  17. 17BangkokThailand61/100
  18. 18Ho Chi Minh CityVietnam61/100
  19. 19MumbaiIndia57/100
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? Frequently asked questions

Which cities top this ranking?

Fukuoka leads at 74/100, followed by Osaka and Nagoya. The full ranking of 19 cities is listed above.

How is this ranking calculated?

We sort all 19 cities in our index by Retiree 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.