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Vietnam
Malaysia
🇲🇾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 | Vietnam | Malaysia | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cities covered | 6 | 7 | — |
| Median monthly cost (1-bed, USD) | $1,054 | $1,106 | Vietnam (cheaper) |
| Cheapest city | Hoi An ($954) | Ipoh ($1,006) | — |
| Best rated city | Da Nang (QoL 76) | Kuala Lumpur (QoL 75) | — |
| Best value city | Hoi An | Ipoh | — |
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Average scores across each country's cities (0–100, higher is better)
| Score | Vietnam | Malaysia | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cost of living | 80.7 | 74.4 | Vietnam |
| Safety | 65.8 | 69.7 | Malaysia |
| Quality of life | 72.3 | 73.7 | Malaysia |
| Internet | 73.5 | 78.7 | Malaysia |
| Healthcare | 61.5 | 69.7 | Malaysia |
| Climate | 85.7 | 84.3 | Vietnam |