🌏 Safest Cities
Safest Cities in Southeast Asia in 2026
Southeast Asia's safest cities for expats and long-term travellers — ranked by safety score.
🛡️ How we rank: Cities are ranked by their Safety Score (0–100), derived from crime rates, political stability and personal safety indicators. We also show Affordability and Healthcare scores so you can weigh safety against other priorities.
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SingaporeSingapore🛡️ Very Safe💰 Affordability: 37🏥 Healthcare: 98
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Kuala LumpurMalaysia🛡️ Very Safe💰 Affordability: 80🏥 Healthcare: 70
88
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HanoiVietnam🛡️ Safe💰 Affordability: 87🏥 Healthcare: 45
70
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HaiphongVietnam🛡️ Safe💰 Affordability: 92🏥 Healthcare: 45
70
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#5
Bien HoaVietnam🛡️ Safe💰 Affordability: 95🏥 Healthcare: 45
70
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Thu DucVietnam🛡️ Safe💰 Affordability: 95🏥 Healthcare: 45
70
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Ho Chi Minh CityVietnam🛡️ Safe💰 Affordability: 82🏥 Healthcare: 45
70
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Can ThoVietnam🛡️ Safe💰 Affordability: 92🏥 Healthcare: 45
70
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SurabayaIndonesia🛡️ Safe💰 Affordability: 82🏥 Healthcare: 38
66
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MedanIndonesia🛡️ Safe💰 Affordability: 87🏥 Healthcare: 38
66
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BekasiIndonesia🛡️ Safe💰 Affordability: 87🏥 Healthcare: 38
66
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#12
TangerangIndonesia🛡️ Safe💰 Affordability: 87🏥 Healthcare: 38
66
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SemarangIndonesia🛡️ Safe💰 Affordability: 90🏥 Healthcare: 38
66
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PalembangIndonesia🛡️ Safe💰 Affordability: 90🏥 Healthcare: 38
66
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#15
MakassarIndonesia🛡️ Safe💰 Affordability: 90🏥 Healthcare: 38
66
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DenpasarIndonesia🛡️ Safe💰 Affordability: 90🏥 Healthcare: 38
66
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BagamIndonesia🛡️ Safe💰 Affordability: 90🏥 Healthcare: 38
66
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#18
PekanbaruIndonesia🛡️ Safe💰 Affordability: 90🏥 Healthcare: 38
66
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Batam CentreIndonesia🛡️ Safe💰 Affordability: 90🏥 Healthcare: 38
66
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#20
MalangIndonesia🛡️ Safe💰 Affordability: 90🏥 Healthcare: 38
66
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#21
CilacapIndonesia🛡️ Safe💰 Affordability: 90🏥 Healthcare: 38
66
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Bandar LampungIndonesia🛡️ Safe💰 Affordability: 90🏥 Healthcare: 38
66
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JakartaIndonesia🛡️ Safe💰 Affordability: 77🏥 Healthcare: 38
66
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BandungIndonesia🛡️ Safe💰 Affordability: 82🏥 Healthcare: 38
66
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LembokIndonesia🛡️ Safe💰 Affordability: 87🏥 Healthcare: 38
66
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BangkokThailand🛡️ Use Caution💰 Affordability: 77🏥 Healthcare: 66
48
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Phnom PenhCambodia🛡️ Use Caution💰 Affordability: 85🏥 Healthcare: 4
48
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Chiang MaiThailand🛡️ Use Caution💰 Affordability: 90🏥 Healthcare: 66
48
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#29
Quezon CityPhilippines🛡️ Use Caution💰 Affordability: 81🏥 Healthcare: 21
39
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Zamboanga CityPhilippines🛡️ Use Caution💰 Affordability: 81🏥 Healthcare: 21
39
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