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Malaysia
Philippines
🇵🇭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 | Malaysia | Philippines | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cities covered | 7 | 4 | — |
| Median monthly cost (1-bed, USD) | $1,106 | $1,378 | Malaysia (cheaper) |
| Cheapest city | Ipoh ($1,006) | Puerto Princesa ($1,061) | — |
| Best rated city | Kuala Lumpur (QoL 75) | Cebu City (QoL 70) | — |
| Best value city | Ipoh | Puerto Princesa | — |
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Average scores across each country's cities (0–100, higher is better)
| Score | Malaysia | Philippines | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cost of living | 74.4 | 78.8 | Philippines |
| Safety | 69.7 | 60 | Malaysia |
| Quality of life | 73.7 | 69 | Malaysia |
| Internet | 78.7 | 72.5 | Malaysia |
| Healthcare | 69.7 | 61.5 | Malaysia |
| Climate | 84.3 | 84.5 | Philippines |