Best Countries for International Medical Graduates in East Asia ($2,000-$4,000/month, 2026)

South Korea ranks #1 for international medical graduates in East Asia with a budget of $2,000-$4,000/month, scoring 74/100 on a persona-weighted composite of the metrics that matter most for this lifestyle.

5 countries ranked

Country rankings

#1🇰🇷

South Korea

Score: 74/100
Visa Accessibility
78
Salary Potential
34
Path to PR
50
View South Korea guideChina vs South Korea
#2🇨🇳

China

Score: 72/100
Visa Accessibility
67
Salary Potential
18
Path to PR
60
View China guideChina vs South Korea
#3🇹🇼

Taiwan

Score: 70/100
Visa Accessibility
78
Salary Potential
16
Path to PR
50
View Taiwan guideSouth Korea vs Taiwan
#4🇭🇰

Hong Kong SAR China

Score: 68/100
Visa Accessibility
67
Salary Potential
39
Path to PR
30
View Hong Kong SAR China guideHong Kong SAR China vs South Korea
#5🇯🇵

Japan

Score: 61/100
Visa Accessibility
67
Salary Potential
32
Path to PR
0
View Japan guideJapan vs South Korea

How we rank

Countries ranked by weighted composite score factoring visa accessibility, cost of living, salary potential, expat satisfaction, language requirements, and path to residency. Weights vary by persona.

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