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Compare Batam with similar cities across cost of living, safety, and quality of life metrics.
| Metric | Batam Indonesia | Navi Mumbai India | Cagayan Philippines | Biên Hòa Vietnam | Colombo Sri Lanka | Thiès Senegal | Kampung Baru Subang Malaysia |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match Score | Reference | 103.49% | 102.94% | 101.90% | 101.35% | 101.28% | 101.16% |
| Cost of Living | |||||||
| Total Monthly Cost | $791 | $688 | $643 | $676 | $763 | $599 | $803 |
| Rent (1-Bed Center) | $270.00 | $290.00 | $200.00 | $260.00 | $250.00 | $200.00 | $340.00 |
| Meal (Inexpensive) | $2.50 | $2.00 | $2.10 | $2.00 | $2.00 | $2.50 | $2.00 |
| Coffee (Cappuccino) | $2.00 | $2.00 | $2.00 | $1.80 | $1.80 | $1.20 | $2.20 |
| Safety & Society | |||||||
| General Safety | 56 | 54 | 60 | 60 | 55 | 60 | 60 |
| Female Safety | 54 | 46 | 50 | 55 | 50 | 45 | 60 |
| LGBTQ+ Safety | 35 | 38 | 40 | 40 | 30 | 25 | 30 |
| Quality & Infrastructure | |||||||
| Internet Speed | 44 Mbps | 259 Mbps | 30 Mbps | 186 Mbps | 53 Mbps | N/A | 247 Mbps |
| Walkability | 0/100 | 0/100 | 0/100 | 0/100 | 0/100 | 0/100 | 0/100 |
| Healthcare | 52 | 64 | 50 | 60 | 60 | 50 | 75 |
| English Proficiency | 40 | 67 | 65 | 30 | 65 | 30 | 65 |
| Population | 1.20M | 1.12M | 1.28M | 1.10M | 0.65M | 0.88M | 0.83M |
| Avg Temp | 27.80°C | 26.80°C | 27.90°C | 27.50°C | 26.40°C | 26.20°C | 27.80°C |
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