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Bahrain
Laos
🇱🇦Median living costs and average scores across each country's covered cities (1-bedroom apartment, USD).
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Country at a Glance
| Metric | Bahrain | Laos | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cities covered | 1 | 2 | — |
| Median monthly cost (1-bed, USD) | $2,123 | $1,181 | Laos (cheaper) |
| Cheapest city | Manama ($2,123) | Luang Prabang ($935) | — |
| Best rated city | Manama (QoL 76) | Luang Prabang (QoL 68) | — |
| Best value city | Manama | Luang Prabang | — |
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Average scores across each country's cities (0–100, higher is better)
| Score | Bahrain | Laos | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cost of living | 42 | 80 | Laos |
| Safety | 86 | 74 | Bahrain |
| Quality of life | 76 | 66 | Bahrain |
| Internet | 86 | 59 | Bahrain |
| Healthcare | 82 | 58 | Bahrain |
| Climate | 68 | 80 | Laos |