Region and interest
Best destinations for cities in Southeast Asia
4 of the 8 destinations we track in Southeast Asia score highly for cities, ranked here from strongest to weakest.
Rankings come from our own destination scoring model. Costs are estimates, not live prices.
Ranked for cities in Southeast Asia
#1
Singapore
Singapore
cities score: 10/10
USD 150–260 / person / day
#2
Malaysia
Malaysia
cities score: 9/10
USD 80–155 / person / day
Best December to March
#3
Vietnam
Vietnam
cities score: 8/10
USD 60–100 / person / day
Best February to April
#4
Thailand
Thailand
cities score: 8/10
USD 80–130 / person / day
Best November to March
Spend a little more for a better fit?
Singapore costs about 156% more than Vietnam (roughly 125 more per person on our mid-range estimate), and scores higher on fit. Whether that is worth it depends on your budget, not on our model.
Vietnam: lower costSingapore: better fit
Comparison uses our own fit scores and mid-range cost estimates. It says nothing about popularity, availability or live prices.
Common questions
- Which destinations are best for cities in Southeast Asia?
- 4 of the 8 destinations we track in Southeast Asia score highly for cities, ranked here from strongest to weakest.
- What is the cheapest cities option in Southeast Asia?
- Vietnam carries our lowest mid-range estimate here, around 60–100 per person for a typical trip.
- When is the best time to go in Southeast Asia?
- For Singapore our season model points to no single standout window.