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Thailand
Laos
🇱🇦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 | Thailand | Laos | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cities covered | 5 | 2 | — |
| Median monthly cost (1-bed, USD) | $1,304 | $1,181 | Laos (cheaper) |
| Cheapest city | Chiang Mai ($1,020) | Luang Prabang ($935) | — |
| Best rated city | Chiang Mai (QoL 78) | Luang Prabang (QoL 68) | — |
| Best value city | Chiang Mai | Luang Prabang | — |
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Average scores across each country's cities (0–100, higher is better)
| Score | Thailand | Laos | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cost of living | 77 | 80 | Laos |
| Safety | 71 | 74 | Laos |
| Quality of life | 75.2 | 66 | Thailand |
| Internet | 78.2 | 59 | Thailand |
| Healthcare | 65.8 | 58 | Thailand |
| Climate | 88.8 | 80 | Thailand |