Best Countries for Investors in East Asia ($4,000+/month, 2026)

Hong Kong SAR China ranks #1 for investors in East Asia with a budget of $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🇭🇰

Hong Kong SAR China

Score: 74/100
Path to Citizenship
50
Visa Accessibility
67
Path to PR
30
View Hong Kong SAR China guideHong Kong SAR China vs South Korea
#2🇰🇷

South Korea

Score: 68/100
Path to Citizenship
67
Visa Accessibility
78
Path to PR
50
View South Korea guideHong Kong SAR China vs South Korea
#3🇹🇼

Taiwan

Score: 66/100
Path to Citizenship
67
Visa Accessibility
78
Path to PR
50
View Taiwan guideHong Kong SAR China vs Taiwan
#4🇨🇳

China

Score: 66/100
Path to Citizenship
50
Visa Accessibility
67
Path to PR
60
View China guideChina vs Hong Kong SAR China
#5🇯🇵

Japan

Score: 55/100
Path to Citizenship
67
Visa Accessibility
67
Path to PR
0
View Japan guideHong Kong SAR China vs Japan

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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