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Philippines
Thailand
🇹🇭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 | Philippines | Thailand | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cities covered | 4 | 5 | — |
| Median monthly cost (1-bed, USD) | $1,378 | $1,304 | Thailand (cheaper) |
| Cheapest city | Puerto Princesa ($1,061) | Chiang Mai ($1,020) | — |
| Best rated city | Cebu City (QoL 70) | Chiang Mai (QoL 78) | — |
| Best value city | Puerto Princesa | Chiang Mai | — |
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Average scores across each country's cities (0–100, higher is better)
| Score | Philippines | Thailand | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cost of living | 78.8 | 77 | Philippines |
| Safety | 60 | 71 | Thailand |
| Quality of life | 69 | 75.2 | Thailand |
| Internet | 72.5 | 78.2 | Thailand |
| Healthcare | 61.5 | 65.8 | Thailand |
| Climate | 84.5 | 88.8 | Thailand |