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Thailand
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 | Thailand | Philippines | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cities covered | 4 | 4 | — |
| Median monthly cost (1-bed, USD) | $1,473 | $1,378 | Philippines (cheaper) |
| Cheapest city | Chiang Mai ($1,020) | Puerto Princesa ($1,061) | — |
| Best rated city | Chiang Mai (QoL 78) | Cebu City (QoL 70) | — |
| Best value city | Chiang Mai | Puerto Princesa | — |
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Average scores across each country's cities (0–100, higher is better)
| Score | Thailand | Philippines | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cost of living | 75.3 | 78.8 | Philippines |
| Safety | 70.8 | 60 | Thailand |
| Quality of life | 75.5 | 69 | Thailand |
| Internet | 80.8 | 72.5 | Thailand |
| Healthcare | 67.3 | 61.5 | Thailand |
| Climate | 88.5 | 84.5 | Thailand |