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Kazakhstan
Malaysia
🇲🇾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 | Kazakhstan | Malaysia | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cities covered | 1 | 7 | — |
| Median monthly cost (1-bed, USD) | $1,219 | $1,106 | Malaysia (cheaper) |
| Cheapest city | Almaty ($1,219) | Ipoh ($1,006) | — |
| Best rated city | Almaty (QoL 72) | Kuala Lumpur (QoL 75) | — |
| Best value city | Almaty | Ipoh | — |
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Average scores across each country's cities (0–100, higher is better)
| Score | Kazakhstan | Malaysia | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cost of living | 82 | 74.4 | Kazakhstan |
| Safety | 74 | 69.7 | Kazakhstan |
| Quality of life | 72 | 73.7 | Malaysia |
| Internet | 82 | 78.7 | Kazakhstan |
| Healthcare | 72 | 69.7 | Kazakhstan |
| Climate | 58 | 84.3 | Malaysia |