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Compare Salem with similar cities across cost of living, safety, and quality of life metrics.
| Metric | Salem India | Cimahi Indonesia | Matale District Sri Lanka | Mzimba District Malawi | Ketapang Indonesia | Banjarmasin Indonesia | Mbozi Tanzania |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match Score | Reference | 103.25% | 103.07% | 102.92% | 102.58% | 102.19% | 102.14% |
| Cost of Living | |||||||
| Total Monthly Cost | $442 | $379 | $471 | $420 | $435 | $455 | $453 |
| Rent (1-Bed Center) | $130.00 | $120.00 | $120.00 | $120.00 | $120.00 | $113.00 | $90.00 |
| Meal (Inexpensive) | $1.00 | $2.00 | $2.25 | $2.00 | $1.70 | $1.75 | $2.00 |
| Coffee (Cappuccino) | $1.20 | $1.80 | $1.00 | $1.00 | $1.50 | $1.40 | $1.00 |
| Safety & Society | |||||||
| General Safety | 60 | 60 | 60 | 60 | 60 | 62 | 60 |
| Female Safety | 45 | 45 | 45 | 40 | 52 | 48 | 50 |
| LGBTQ+ Safety | 35 | 30 | 25 | 22 | 32 | 28 | 20 |
| Quality & Infrastructure | |||||||
| Internet Speed | N/A | 27 Mbps | N/A | N/A | 17 Mbps | 57 Mbps | N/A |
| Walkability | 0/100 | 0/100 | 0/100 | N/A | 0/100 | 0/100 | 0/100 |
| Healthcare | 60 | 55 | 45 | 28 | 41 | 51 | 30 |
| English Proficiency | 45 | 35 | 35 | 55 | 27 | 32 | 35 |
| Population | 0.69M | 0.59M | 0.48M | 0.94M | 0.57M | 0.66M | 0.51M |
| Avg Temp | 27.00°C | 21.40°C | 25.10°C | 19.80°C | 27.20°C | 27.70°C | 16.50°C |
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