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Compare Shah Alam with similar cities across cost of living, safety, and quality of life metrics.
| Metric | Shah Alam Malaysia | La Union Philippines | Departamento de Capital Argentina | Binhai China | Manado Indonesia | Balikpapan Indonesia | Lipa Philippines |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match Score | Reference | 102.70% | 101.93% | 101.85% | 101.80% | 101.35% | 101.27% |
| Cost of Living | |||||||
| Total Monthly Cost | $790 | $612 | $1027 | $852 | $596 | $631 | $760 |
| Rent (1-Bed Center) | $270.00 | $170.00 | $350.00 | $330.00 | $180.00 | $210.00 | $230.00 |
| Meal (Inexpensive) | $2.50 | $2.00 | $6.50 | $3.20 | $2.00 | $2.30 | $3.00 |
| Coffee (Cappuccino) | $2.80 | $1.65 | $1.75 | $2.70 | $2.00 | $2.10 | $2.25 |
| Safety & Society | |||||||
| General Safety | 68 | 65 | 68 | 70 | 65 | 67 | 68 |
| Female Safety | 55 | 62 | 65 | 56 | 60 | 60 | 65 |
| LGBTQ+ Safety | 30 | 55 | 60 | 35 | 30 | 35 | 44 |
| Quality & Infrastructure | |||||||
| Internet Speed | 214 Mbps | 70 Mbps | 5 Mbps | N/A | 44 Mbps | 42 Mbps | N/A |
| Walkability | 0/100 | 1/100 | 0/100 | 0/100 | 0/100 | 0/100 | N/A |
| Healthcare | 78 | 55 | 60 | 61 | 55 | 58 | 55 |
| English Proficiency | 65 | 70 | 25 | 22 | 35 | 40 | 78 |
| Population | 0.74M | 0.83M | 0.63M | 0.82M | 0.46M | 0.60M | 0.39M |
| Avg Temp | 27.80°C | 27.20°C | 18.50°C | 26.90°C | 26.70°C | 27.40°C | 25.90°C |
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