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Compare Sandakan with similar cities across cost of living, safety, and quality of life metrics.
| Metric | Sandakan Malaysia | Mandaue Philippines | Tarlac City Philippines | Calbayog Philippines | Ambon Indonesia | Ternate Indonesia | Butuan Philippines |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match Score | Reference | 104.40% | 102.11% | 101.60% | 101.54% | 101.45% | 101.40% |
| Cost of Living | |||||||
| Total Monthly Cost | $633 | $772 | $658 | $489 | $674 | $641 | $673 |
| Rent (1-Bed Center) | $210.00 | $280.00 | $225.00 | $120.00 | $260.00 | $225.00 | $250.00 |
| Meal (Inexpensive) | $2.30 | $3.00 | $2.00 | $2.00 | $2.00 | $2.80 | $2.00 |
| Coffee (Cappuccino) | $2.10 | $2.00 | $1.80 | $1.50 | $1.50 | $1.80 | $2.00 |
| Safety & Society | |||||||
| General Safety | 60 | 60 | 65 | 60 | 60 | 60 | 62 |
| Female Safety | 55 | 52 | 55 | 55 | 55 | 55 | 55 |
| LGBTQ+ Safety | 30 | 44 | 45 | 35 | 28 | 25 | 45 |
| Quality & Infrastructure | |||||||
| Internet Speed | 183 Mbps | 159 Mbps | 69 Mbps | 63 Mbps | 41 Mbps | 50 Mbps | 184 Mbps |
| Walkability | 0/100 | 0/100 | 0/100 | 0/100 | 0/100 | 0/100 | 0/100 |
| Healthcare | 58 | 54 | 45 | 40 | 38 | 40 | 49 |
| English Proficiency | 60 | 70 | 60 | 50 | 32 | 30 | 73 |
| Population | 0.40M | 0.36M | 0.40M | 0.19M | 0.37M | 0.20M | 0.39M |
| Avg Temp | 27.20°C | 27.10°C | 26.70°C | 27.20°C | 26.40°C | 27.50°C | 25.00°C |
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