When considering setting up a new branch in an area with lower wages, it is necessary to comprehensively evaluate factors such as cost, labor market, policy environment, and infrastructure. The following is the analysis of several major regions and specific countries suitable for the world for your reference： --- ### **1. Southeast Asia** **Advantages**: Low labor costs, preferential policies, a sound manufacturing base, and close to the Chinese supply chain. **Recommended country**： -**Vietnam**: The monthly salary of manufacturing workers is about **200-400 US dollars**, the foreign investment policy is friendly, and the electronics and textile industries are well-developed. -**Indonesia**: The minimum wage is about **150-300 US dollars** (outside Jakarta), rich in resources and suitable for manufacturing. -**Philippines**: The penetration rate of English is high, the monthly salary of customer service/IT outsourcing is 300-600 US dollars, and the policy supports the BPO industry. -**Cambodia**: The monthly salary of the garment manufacturing industry is 200-300 U.S. dollars, and the duty-free zone policy attracts foreign investment. **Risks**: Infrastructure in some countries is lagging behind, and political stability needs to be paid attention to (such as the situation in Myanmar). --- ### **2. South Asia** **Advantages**: Large demographic dividend, sufficient reserves of skilled labor, and high English penetration rate. **Recommended country**： -**India**: The monthly salary of IT engineers is 400-800 US dollars (less than 1/3 of Europe and the United States), which is suitable for technology research and development and customer service centers. -**Bangladesh**: The monthly salary of garment workers**100-150 US dollars**, the world's second largest garment exporter. **Risk**: India's bureaucracy is more serious and the power supply in some areas is unstable. --- ### **3. Eastern Europe** **Advantages**: High-skilled labor, geographical proximity to Western Europe, preferential policies of EU member states. **Recommended country**： -**Ukraine** (before the conflict): The monthly salary of IT talents**800-1500 US dollars**, the cost is only 1/3 of that of Western Europe. - **Poland**: Monthly salary of manufacturing workers**1000-1200 US dollars**, political stability, EU supply chain hub. -**Romania**: Monthly salary for IT outsourcing**800-1200 US dollars**, low tax rate (16% corporate income tax). **Risks**: The current situation in Ukraine is unstable; labor costs in Poland are increasing year by year. --- ### **4. Latin America** **Advantages**: Close to the U.S. market, close to the time zone, and obvious cost advantages in some industries. **Recommended country**： -**Mexico**: The monthly salary of manufacturing workers is 300-500 U.S. dollars, and the U.S.-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA) reduces tariffs. -**Colombia**: The monthly salary of the customer service center is 400-600 U.S. dollars, and there are sufficient bilingual talents in Spanish/English. **Risk**: Security issues in some areas require careful site selection. --- ### **5. Africa region** **Advantages**: Extremely low wages, youth labor rights, policy incentives (such as free trade zones). **Recommended country**： -**Ethiopia**: Manufacturing monthly salary **50-100 US dollars**, the government provides land tax incentives. -**Kenya**: The monthly salary of scientific and technological talents is 200-400 U.S. dollars. The capital, Nairobi, is a regional science and technology center. **Risk**: The infrastructure is weak and the political risk is high (a stable country needs to be selected). --- ###**Key considerations** 1. **Industry adaptability**： -**Manufacturing industry**: Vietnam, Mexico, Bangladesh (low cost + convenient export). -**IT/outsourcing**: India, Ukraine, Philippines (skills and language advantages). -**Customer service Center**: Colombia, Philippines (bilingual + time zone matching). 2. **Hidden costs**： -Infrastructure (such as electricity shortages in India), logistics efficiency (Southeast Asia is better than Africa), and staff training costs. 3. **Long-term risk**： -Political stability (such as geopolitical conflicts in Eastern Europe), the trend of minimum wage increases (such as China's recent increases), and exchange rate fluctuations. 4. **Policy dividend**： -Vietnam/Malaysia's tax relief, Mexico's USMCA tariff concessions, and the potential of the African Free Trade Area (AfCFTA). --- ###**Recommended action steps** 1. **Short-term pilot**: Select 2-3 countries for small-scale pilots (such as Vietnam + Mexico) to verify operational feasibility. 2. **Policy consultation**: Contact local investment promotion agencies (such as IPA in Vietnam and Invest India in India) for the latest offers. 3. **Compliance preparation**: Hire local legal counsel to clarify labor laws (such as termination restrictions and social security payment ratios). 4. **Supply chain layout**: Evaluate whether the logistics network (such as Vietnam's Haiphong Port and Mexico's border railway) matches business needs. Through multi-dimensional evaluation and field research, the advantages of low-cost labor can be maximized while avoiding potential risks.