Best Countries for International Medical Graduates in Southeast Asia (Under $2,000/month, 2026)

Thailand ranks #1 for international medical graduates in Southeast Asia with a budget of under $2,000/month, scoring 82/100 on a persona-weighted composite of the metrics that matter most for this lifestyle.

3 countries ranked

Country rankings

#1🇹🇭

Thailand

Score: 82/100
Visa Accessibility
78
Salary Potential
8
Path to PR
70
View Thailand guideThailand vs Vietnam
#2🇻🇳

Vietnam

Score: 76/100
Visa Accessibility
44
Salary Potential
4
Path to PR
70
View Vietnam guideThailand vs Vietnam
#3🇸🇬

Singapore

Score: 66/100
Visa Accessibility
78
Salary Potential
51
Path to PR
50
View Singapore guideSingapore vs Thailand

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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