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🇱🇦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 | Saudi Arabia | Laos | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cities covered | 2 | 2 | — |
| Median monthly cost (1-bed, USD) | $2,570 | $1,181 | Laos (cheaper) |
| Cheapest city | Jeddah ($2,117) | Luang Prabang ($935) | — |
| Best rated city | Riyadh (QoL 74) | Luang Prabang (QoL 68) | — |
| Best value city | Jeddah | Luang Prabang | — |
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Average scores across each country's cities (0–100, higher is better)
| Score | Saudi Arabia | Laos | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cost of living | 37 | 80 | Laos |
| Safety | 83 | 74 | Saudi Arabia |
| Quality of life | 73 | 66 | Saudi Arabia |
| Internet | 85 | 59 | Saudi Arabia |
| Healthcare | 82 | 58 | Saudi Arabia |
| Climate | 71 | 80 | Laos |