Best Asian Countries for Online Dating (2024)

Many Asian girls won't admit it but they are primarily looking for foreigners when using online dating apps and websites (if they weren't, why would they write their profiles in English?).

As a European or as an American, this means you will get more opportunities to meet girls in Asia as you would in your own country. If you have 1 or 2 matches per day back home, you can expect to get between 10-30 per day upon landing in Asia.

Some websites can help you connect with Asian women even if you are not living in the region. I've listed a few of them in my guide Best Dating Apps and Websites in Asia.

Asian Dating is one of the most popular among those who don't mind a long distance relationship.

Each country has its own characteristics, though. Obviously, you won't have the same experience in Singapore, one of the richest countries in the world, as in Indonesia. And within Indonesia, it is very different to stay in Bali or Jakarta.

To help you see clearer, I've written the following guide of the best countries in Asia for online dating.

Best Dating Apps

Here is a rundown of the best dating apps in Asia:

• Bumble, Hinge: Best apps if you are under 40, rather good looking, and living in Asia
• Tinder: Similar to the ones above, but more fake/uninteresting profiles
• OkCupid: A more traditional website, fewer profiles
• Badoo, Skout: Popular in the lower class segment, English rarely well spoken there
• Seeking.com: Luxury dating website, elite profiles.

By country:

These websites are popular with girls who look for a long distance relationship with a foreigner. They work best for those who are not in Asia.

• Indonesia: IndonesianCupid
• Philipines: FilipinoCupid, PinaLove
• Vietnam: VietnamCupid
• Thailand: ThaiCupid, ThaiFriendly

Indonesia

The fourth most populous nation in the world, Indonesia has an estimated 10 million single girls aged between 18 and 40.

While the huge majority are Muslims and rather conservative, they are still eager to meet with foreigners and to date them.

It is in Jakarta that you will have the most opportunities, especially with educated and upper-class women.

The situation in Bali is somewhat different due to the high number of tourists, both locals and international. There, you have more competition, but also more diversity.

Pros

• Indonesian girls are laid-back, friendly, open-minded and love to laugh
• They are very interested with foreigners, even if the age gap is important
• Bahasa Indonesia, the local language, is easy to learn. English is generally widely spoken among upper class girls.

Cons

• If you date a Muslim girl, she will certainly expect you to convert to her religion to marry her
• The large cities in Indonesia are not very pleasant (pollution, traffic jams, lack of green space)
• Higher cost of living (accommodation, food, alcohol) compared to Vietnam/Thailand
• Since it is a developing country, you may meet someone with a much lower socioeconomic status. As you may find out, it can be a problem on several levels.

Best Cities/Provinces:

Jakarta, Surabaya, Bali, Bandung

Philippines

The Philippines is basically a copy of Indonesia with a Spanish/American influence and Catholicism instead of Islam as the major religion. Filipinas are generally even more conservative.

The country attracts more foreigners, especially Asians (Koreans, Japanese), yet it is still a great destination for single guys.

Pros

• Many beautiful women (it is one of the countries with the most Miss Universe titles)
• English is widely spoken
• It is very easy to get quality matches

Cons

• The large cities suffer the same problems as their Indonesian counterparts (pollution, poverty, traffic jams)

Best Cities/Provinces

Manila, Cebu

Vietnam

Vietnam has the reputation of having the most beautiful girls in Asia, but also the most conservative (I confirm both). While it is relatively easy to get a date with a local girl, you may struggle if you want to kiss her or sleep with her. They will politely tell you that they are keeping themselves for marriage, or at least for a serious relationship.

For this reason, Vietnam is not the best country for those looking for easy one-night stands. Instead, I would recommend it to guys who are searching for a serious girlfriend or a potential wife.

Pros

• The most beautiful girls in Asia: Slim, fair skin, feminine, classy (but often surgically-enhanced with fake boobs, fake nose, etc)
• An age gap of up to 20 years between a man and a woman is acceptable
• Easy to get at least a date in coffee shops, dessert houses, etc.
• A lot of interesting things to do for tourists in Hanoi or Saigon
• A higher education level compared to Indonesia, Thailand or the Philippines

Cons

• Conservative girls who often live with their parents until marriage
• English skills sometimes poor (and Vietnamese is hard to learn)
• The character is not as easy-going and fun as Filipinas or Indonesian girls.

Best Cities/Provinces

Saigon/HCMC, Hanoi, Danang, Nha Trang

Singapore

Most likely, you won't meet a Singaporean girl in Singapore. However, you'll find it relatively easy to match with European, American, Australian, Indonesian or Filipino girls.

Pros

• Lots of girls from various nationalities and backgrounds
• Many highly-educated and independent women
• An enjoyable, yet expensive city

Cons

• Dining and drinking out is pricey
• Not that many good looking girls
• High competition among foreigners

Thailand

Many foreigners assume that Thailand is great for meeting girls, but in reality the country is a disappointment.

As an expat or permanent resident, you will get plenty of opportunities with lower to middle-class girls. Rich girls may be harder to meet, especially online.

As a tourist though, you will not be an interesting candidate except among older girls, prostitutes and ladyboys.

Pros

• Convenient and interesting country for foreigners and tourists (even larger cities)
• Open-minded, fun and hot girls
• Decent english skills

Cons

• High number of prostitutes and ladyboys
• A lot of competition among foreigners

Best Cities/Provinces

Bangkok, Chiang Mai, Isaan Province (Udon Thani). Avoid Pattaya and Phuket.

Taiwan

For geopolitical reasons, the country has a positive view of foreigners, especially Americans and Europeans. As a result, girls are generally easy to approach and they make fantastic girlfriends.

Best Cities/Provinces

Taipei, Kaohsiung

Cambodia

A few years ago when I first visited Cambodia, more than half the girls on dating sites were prostitutes, ladyboys or girls trying to find a way out of poverty. Things are much better today, as the middle class is slowly growing in size.

Pros

• Friendly, fun and genuine girls
• Low competition from other foreigners (usually older guys with limited financial means)

Cons

• Still quite many prostitutes and ladyboys online
• The number of middle class girls is still limited

Best Cities/Provinces

Phnom Penh, Siem Reap

Malaysia

Malaysia is an interesting country for guys who can't decide if they want to date Chinese, Indian, Malay, Indonesian, Filipino or Western girls. Another advantage is that Malaysian girls are often educated and they have decent salaries.

However, I've noticed that there is only a small number of girls on datings sites and apps. Also, on average I don't find them particularly attractive.

Pros

• Girls from different nationalities and ethnicities

Cons

• Not a large choice available on dating sites
• Many conservative and religious girls
• Some girls will not date guys outside of their ethnicity

Best Cities/Provinces

Kuala Lumpur

Myanmar

Burmese girls are not very active yet on dating sites and apps, but the country is popular with female tourists. For this reason, it is relatively easy to meet Western girls over there, especially in Yangon and Mandalay.

Best Cities/Provinces

Yangon, Mandalay

Laos

Lao girls can be quite pretty, but you won't find many on dating sites. Even worse, it is officially forbidden for foreigners to date Lao girls.

Best Cities/Provinces

Vientiane, Luang Prabang, Vang Vieng

Note

I've not tried online dating in a few additional Asian countries like South Korea, Hong Kong and China, which is why they are not in this list.