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The best cities for relocating with family
Families need different things than solo travelers: international schools, larger apartments, clean air and predictable healthcare. These ten rank highest on ExpatWhy's family view.
the ranking
- 01
Dublin, ireland8.90 /10·$3,488$3,488200mb21°C6.9 nomad8.90/10 - 02
Geneva, switzerland8.72 /10·$4,267$4,267250mb26°C6.2 nomad8.72/10 - 03
Melbourne, australia8.46 /10·$2,719$2,719200mb16°C7.2 nomad8.46/10 - 04
Brisbane, australia8.44 /10·$2,815$2,815200mb15°C7.2 nomad8.44/10 - 05
Stockholm, sweden8.42 /10·$3,435$3,435250mb16°C7.1 nomad8.42/10 - 06
Singapore, singapore8.36 /10·$3,086$3,086250mb32°C7.2 nomad8.36/10 - 07
Fredericton, canada8.33 /10·$1,665$1,665200mb25°C8.0 nomad8.33/10 - 08
Sudbury, canada8.33 /10·$1,698$1,698200mb25°C7.9 nomad8.33/10 - 09
Moncton, canada8.33 /10·$1,635$1,635200mb25°C8.3 nomad8.33/10 - 10Charlottetown, canada8.33 /10·$1,557$1,557200mb24°C8.0 nomad8.33/10
frequently asked
Quick answers.
- What city is best for moving with a family?
- Singapore, Vienna and Tokyo top the family rankings, combining international school choice, transit, healthcare and air quality.
- What does family cost include?
- Our family cost figure estimates a family of four in a 3-bedroom rental, with standard household running costs, but excludes international school fees, which vary from $4k to $30k+ per child per year.
- Which cities have the most international schools?
- Dubai leads by raw count (180+), followed by Bangkok (40), Singapore (50), Mexico City (55), covering British, American, French, German, and IB curricula.