Best Countries for Refugees in East Asia (Under $2,000/month, 2026)

China ranks #1 for refugees in East Asia with a budget of under $2,000/month, scoring 79/100 on a persona-weighted composite of the metrics that matter most for this lifestyle.

5 countries ranked

Country rankings

#1🇨🇳

China

Score: 79/100
Visa Accessibility
67
Expat Satisfaction
89
Cost of Living
67
View China guideChina vs Taiwan
#2🇹🇼

Taiwan

Score: 74/100
Visa Accessibility
78
Expat Satisfaction
50
Cost of Living
63
View Taiwan guideChina vs Taiwan
#3🇯🇵

Japan

Score: 61/100
Visa Accessibility
67
Expat Satisfaction
29
Cost of Living
59
View Japan guideChina vs Japan
#4🇰🇷

South Korea

Score: 56/100
Visa Accessibility
78
Expat Satisfaction
4
Cost of Living
55
View South Korea guideChina vs South Korea
#5🇭🇰

Hong Kong SAR China

Score: 51/100
Visa Accessibility
67
Expat Satisfaction
50
Cost of Living
50
View Hong Kong SAR China guideChina vs Hong Kong SAR China

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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