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

Taiwan ranks #1 for trailing families in East Asia with a budget of $4,000+/month, scoring 58/100 on a persona-weighted composite of the metrics that matter most for this lifestyle.

5 countries ranked

Country rankings

#1🇹🇼

Taiwan

Score: 58/100
Expat Satisfaction
65
Cost of Living
61
Language Requirement
100
View Taiwan guideHong Kong SAR China vs Taiwan
#2🇭🇰

Hong Kong SAR China

Score: 57/100
Expat Satisfaction
44
Cost of Living
50
Language Requirement
100
View Hong Kong SAR China guideHong Kong SAR China vs Taiwan
#3🇨🇳

China

Score: 51/100
Expat Satisfaction
38
Cost of Living
68
Language Requirement
100
View China guideChina vs Taiwan
#4🇯🇵

Japan

Score: 43/100
Expat Satisfaction
31
Cost of Living
59
Language Requirement
100
View Japan guideJapan vs Taiwan
#5🇰🇷

South Korea

Score: 40/100
Expat Satisfaction
10
Cost of Living
52
Language Requirement
60
View South Korea guideSouth Korea vs Taiwan

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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