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South Korea
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 | South Korea | Thailand | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cities covered | 3 | 5 | — |
| Median monthly cost (1-bed, USD) | $1,518 | $1,304 | Thailand (cheaper) |
| Cheapest city | Busan ($1,473) | Chiang Mai ($1,020) | — |
| Best rated city | Seoul (QoL 84) | Chiang Mai (QoL 78) | — |
| Best value city | Busan | Chiang Mai | — |
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Average scores across each country's cities (0–100, higher is better)
| Score | South Korea | Thailand | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cost of living | 46.7 | 77 | Thailand |
| Safety | 88.7 | 71 | South Korea |
| Quality of life | 82.7 | 75.2 | South Korea |
| Internet | 91.3 | 78.2 | South Korea |
| Healthcare | 86.7 | 65.8 | South Korea |
| Climate | 60.7 | 88.8 | Thailand |