The cheapest countries to live in Asia in 2026.
Asia's lowest monthly cost of living for one person, ranked — where your money stretches furthest across the continent.
| # | Country | Single $/mo | Family $/mo | Currency |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sri Lanka | $700 | $1,700 | LKR |
| 2 | Armenia | $900 | $2,100 | AMD |
| 3 | Philippines | $900 | $2,300 | PHP |
| 4 | Vietnam | $900 | $2,000 | VND |
| 5 | Malaysia | $1,000 | $2,300 | MYR |
| 6 | Thailand | $1,250 | $3,000 | THB |
| 7 | Indonesia | $1,300 | $2,900 | IDR |
| 8 | Taiwan | $1,400 | $3,400 | TWD |
| 9 | South Korea | $1,700 | $4,200 | KRW |
| 10 | Japan | $1,900 | $4,500 | JPY |
| 11 | Singapore | $2,800 | $6,500 | SGD |
How this ranking is calculated
Asian countries in our dataset, ranked by all-in monthly cost for one person in the featured city, ascending.
Source: relocating.app cost-of-living dataset. Figures are estimates for guidance, not tax or legal advice.
Cite this ranking
Source: Relocating — The cheapest countries to live in Asia in 2026. Monthly cost of living, one person (USD). Last updated August 2026.