Best Countries for Families with Children to Live Abroad
Raising children abroad requires more than a low cost of living — you need safety, quality education, and family-friendly communities. These countries stand out for their high family scores, availability of international schools, and welcoming attitude toward expat families.
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Albania
76%Tirana · Albanian
Cost/mo
$500
Rent/mo
$320
Safety
7/10
English: Medium35 MbpsBeachLow tax
Visa-free 1 year (many countries)Residence Permit
- Extremely affordable
- Visa-free 1 year for many
2
Japan
70%Tokyo · Japanese
Cost/mo
$1200
Rent/mo
$800
Safety
10/10
English: Low200 Mbps
Visa-free 90 days (many)Working Holiday (select countries)
- Safest country in the world
- Ultra-fast internet
3
Vietnam
69%Hanoi · Vietnamese
Cost/mo
$520
Rent/mo
$350
Safety
8/10
English: Low35 MbpsBeach
E-visa 90 daysTourist Visa 30 days
- Extremely affordable
- Delicious food
4
Croatia
68%Zagreb · Croatian
Cost/mo
$1050
Rent/mo
$850
Safety
9/10
English: High100 MbpsBeachPR available
Digital Nomad Residence Permit (1 yr)Temporary Residence
- Stunning Adriatic coastline
- EU + Schengen member
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Czech Republic
68%Prague · Czech
Cost/mo
$1000
Rent/mo
$950
Safety
9/10
English: Medium120 MbpsPR available
Schengen 90-dayLong-term Residence
- Prague — one of Europe's most beautiful cities
- EU + Schengen
6
Estonia
68%Tallinn · Estonian
Cost/mo
$1050
Rent/mo
$850
Safety
9/10
English: High130 MbpsPR available
Digital Nomad Visa (D-Visa 1 yr)EU Long-term Residence
- World's most digital country
- Official Digital Nomad Visa
7
Portugal
67%Lisbon · Portuguese
Cost/mo
$1000
Rent/mo
$1100
Safety
8/10
English: High160 MbpsBeachLow taxPR available
D7 Passive Income VisaDigital Nomad Visa (D8)
- EU access
- English widely spoken
8
Spain
67%Madrid · Spanish
Cost/mo
$1100
Rent/mo
$1200
Safety
8/10
English: Medium200 MbpsBeachPR available
Digital Nomad VisaNon-Lucrative Visa
- Excellent lifestyle
- Great food and culture
9
Poland
67%Warsaw · Polish
Cost/mo
$900
Rent/mo
$750
Safety
8/10
English: Medium120 MbpsPR available
Schengen 90-dayTemporary Residence
- EU member
- Fast-growing economy
10
Costa Rica
66%San José · Spanish
Cost/mo
$1050
Rent/mo
$650
Safety
7/10
English: Medium40 MbpsBeachLow taxPR available
Tourist 90 daysRentista Visa
- Stable democracy
- No army — peaceful
11
Georgia
65%Tbilisi · Georgian
Cost/mo
$600
Rent/mo
$400
Safety
8/10
English: Medium50 MbpsLow taxPR available
Visa-free 365 days (most countries)Permanent Residence
- Visa-free 1 year for most passports
- Extremely low taxes (1% for freelancers)
12
Hungary
65%Budapest · Hungarian
Cost/mo
$800
Rent/mo
$700
Safety
8/10
English: Medium100 MbpsLow taxPR available
Schengen 90-dayResidence Permit
- Flat 15% income tax
- Beautiful Budapest
13
Serbia
65%Belgrade · Serbian
Cost/mo
$700
Rent/mo
$500
Safety
8/10
English: Medium100 MbpsLow taxPR available
Visa-free 90 days (most)Temporary Residence Permit
- Very affordable
- Excellent internet
14
Montenegro
65%Podgorica · Montenegrin
Cost/mo
$750
Rent/mo
$550
Safety
8/10
English: Medium40 MbpsBeachLow taxPR available
Visa-free 90 days (most)Temporary Residence
- Lowest flat tax in Europe (9%)
- Stunning Bay of Kotor
15
Thailand
64%Bangkok · Thai
Cost/mo
$720
Rent/mo
$420
Safety
7/10
English: Medium85 MbpsBeachLow tax
Tourist 30–60 daysThailand LTR Visa (4 yrs)
- Very low cost
- Great food
16
Malaysia
64%Kuala Lumpur · Malay / English
Cost/mo
$700
Rent/mo
$500
Safety
7/10
English: High60 MbpsBeachLow taxPR available
Visa-free 90 daysMM2H Long-Term Program
- English widely spoken
- Modern infrastructure
17
Romania
64%Bucharest · Romanian
Cost/mo
$700
Rent/mo
$500
Safety
7/10
English: Medium115 MbpsPR available
Schengen 90-dayTemporary Residence
- EU member
- Very affordable
18
Indonesia (Bali)
63%Jakarta (Bali is regional) · Indonesian / Balinese
Cost/mo
$650
Rent/mo
$380
Safety
7/10
English: Medium25 MbpsBeach
Visa on Arrival 30 daysB211A Tourist Visa (60 days, extendable)
- Beautiful nature
- Strong digital nomad community
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