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Japan
Sri Lanka
🇱🇰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 | Japan | Sri Lanka | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cities covered | 6 | 3 | — |
| Median monthly cost (1-bed, USD) | $1,783 | $972 | Sri Lanka (cheaper) |
| Cheapest city | Fukuoka ($1,473) | Mirissa ($938) | — |
| Best rated city | Tokyo (QoL 88) | Galle (QoL 70) | — |
| Best value city | Fukuoka | Mirissa | — |
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Average scores across each country's cities (0–100, higher is better)
| Score | Japan | Sri Lanka | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cost of living | 46.7 | 81.3 | Sri Lanka |
| Safety | 90.7 | 66 | Japan |
| Quality of life | 84.8 | 68.7 | Japan |
| Internet | 89.8 | 68 | Japan |
| Healthcare | 87.3 | 62 | Japan |
| Climate | 67.3 | 84 | Sri Lanka |