Most affordable countries to raise a family in 2026.
The lowest monthly cost of living for a family of four, ranked — the number that actually decides a family move, not the single-person figure.
| # | Country | Family $/mo | Single $/mo | Region |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sri Lanka | $1,700 | $700 | Asia |
| 2 | Vietnam | $2,000 | $900 | Asia |
| 3 | Armenia | $2,100 | $900 | Asia |
| 4 | Colombia | $2,200 | $1,000 | Americas |
| 5 | Ecuador | $2,200 | $800 | Americas |
| 6 | Malaysia | $2,300 | $1,000 | Asia |
| 7 | Philippines | $2,300 | $900 | Asia |
| 8 | Georgia | $2,400 | $1,050 | Europe |
| 9 | Peru | $2,400 | $900 | Americas |
| 10 | Brazil | $2,700 | $1,000 | Americas |
| 11 | Turkey | $2,700 | $1,150 | Europe |
| 12 | Argentina | $2,800 | $1,100 | Americas |
| 13 | Indonesia | $2,900 | $1,300 | Asia |
| 14 | Costa Rica | $3,000 | $1,200 | Americas |
| 15 | South Africa | $3,000 | $1,300 | Africa |
| 16 | Thailand | $3,000 | $1,250 | Asia |
| 17 | Chile | $3,200 | $1,300 | Americas |
| 18 | Mexico | $3,200 | $1,400 | Americas |
| 19 | Panama | $3,200 | $1,300 | Americas |
| 20 | Estonia | $3,300 | $1,500 | Europe |
How this ranking is calculated
All-in monthly cost for a family of four in each country's featured city, from our cost-of-living dataset, sorted ascending.
Source: relocating.app cost-of-living dataset. Figures are estimates for guidance, not tax or legal advice.
Cite this ranking
Source: Relocating — Most affordable countries to raise a family in 2026. Monthly cost of living, family of four (USD). Last updated August 2026.
https://relocating.app/best/most-affordable-countries-for-families-2026/