China vs Philippines

Philippines is cheaper than China — $909/mo vs $1,100/mo.

China is pricier than 15 of 22 Asian countries; Philippines is cheaper than 18 of 22 Asian countries.

China is safer than Philippines — 3.3/5 vs 1.0/5.

China is safer than 16 of 22 Asian countries; Philippines is less safe than 20 of 22 Asian countries.

China scores higher on mobility than Philippines — 3.3/5 vs 2.1/5.

China is easier to get around than 16 of 22 Asian countries; Philippines is harder to get around than 12 of 22 Asian countries.

China scores higher on culture than Philippines — 3.9/5 vs 3.7/5.

China is richer in culture than 16 of 22 Asian countries; Philippines is richer in culture than 14 of 22 Asian countries.

China's passport reaches 51 destinations visa-free to Philippines's 39 — China opens more doors without a visa.

Passport strength shifts over years of naturalisation, not months of planning, so it's a long-horizon footnote — not scored in the tally.

China is better connected than Philippines — 755M passengers/yr vs 89M passengers/yr.

China is busier than 85 of 87 countries worldwide; Philippines is busier than 64 of 87 countries worldwide. China sees ~53 air passengers per 100 residents a year; Philippines sees ~83 air passengers per 100 residents a year — a derived figure, not itself ranked.

China runs -10°C to 37°C for most people; the Philippines runs 21°C to 37°C for most people.

Harbin runs colder, at -34°C. Depends on you — which range fits your tolerance is the real question here, not a score.