10 Southeast Asian Cities with the Best Healthcare, Jakarta Makes the List

Healthcare is one of the benchmarks of societal well-being. An adequate healthcare system ensures public health and strengthens a nation's human resources.

Based on data released by *Numbeo*, here are the 10 cities with the best healthcare in Southeast Asia according to the 2022 Healthcare Index score:

1. Chiang Mai (Thailand) - 83.81 points
2. Makati (Philippines) - 83.29 points
3. Bangkok (Thailand) - 76.71 points
4. Pattaya (Thailand) - 75.08 points
5. Singapore (Singapore) - 71.28 points
6. Kuala Lumpur (Malaysia) - 67.76 points
7. Manila (Philippines) - 63.36 points
8. Ho Chi Minh City (Vietnam) - 59.84 points
9. Hanoi (Vietnam) - 57.59 points
10. Jakarta (Indonesia) - 56.89 points

Chiang Mai and Bangkok are the cities with the best healthcare in Southeast Asia, scoring 83.81 points. Meanwhile, Jakarta ranks lowest with a Healthcare Index score of 56.89 points.

The healthcare index is calculated from the overall quality of the healthcare system, healthcare professionals such as doctors and nurses, medical equipment, hospital staff, hospital costs, and so on.

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