Archive · 6 Sep 2025
2025: The Most and Least Affordable Nations for Expats
An annual survey by InterNations asked expats around the world where their money goes the furthest.
The survey found that Vietnam is the most affordable country, thanks to low housing and food costs.
Following are Colombia, Panama, China, and Thailand.
Conversely, Canada is the least affordable due to high housing costs and taxes.
The United Kingdom, Norway, and Ireland are also among the most expensive.
These rankings reflect the cost of housing, everyday expenses, and overall quality of life for expats.
InterNations conducted a 2025 survey on global cost of living for expats.
Vietnam is the most affordable country due to low housing and food costs.
Colombia, Panama, China, and Thailand also offer affordable living.
Canada is the least affordable, with high housing costs and taxes.
The United Kingdom, Norway, and Ireland are also among the most expensive.
- Who
- InterNations and expats worldwide
- What
- Ranking of the most and least affordable countries for expats in 2025
- When
- 2025
- Where
- Worldwide
- Why
- To provide insights into global cost of living for expats
- Survey Source
- InterNations' Expat Insider
- Most Affordable #1
- Vietnam
- Most Affordable #2
- Colombia
- Most Affordable #3
- Panama
- Most Affordable #4
- China
- Most Affordable #5
- Thailand
- Least Affordable #1
- Canada
- Least Affordable #2
- United Kingdom