Malaysia vs Philippines

Philippines is cheaper than Malaysia — $909/mo vs $1,042/mo. Malaysia is pricier than 11 of 22 Asian countries; Philippines is cheaper than 18 of 22 Asian countries.

Malaysia is safer than Philippines — 2.7/5 vs 1.0/5. Malaysia is safer than 14 of 22 Asian countries; Philippines is less safe than 20 of 22 Asian countries.

Malaysia scores higher on mobility than Philippines — 2.6/5 vs 2.1/5. Malaysia is easier to get around than 15 of 22 Asian countries; Philippines is harder to get around than 12 of 22 Asian countries.

Philippines scores higher on culture than Malaysia — 3.4/5 vs 3.0/5. Malaysia is lighter on culture than 11 of 21 Asian countries; Philippines is richer in culture than 13 of 21 Asian countries.

Malaysia's passport reaches 136 destinations visa-free to Philippines's 39 — Malaysia 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.

Malaysia is better connected than Philippines — 92M passengers/yr vs 89M passengers/yr. Malaysia is busier than 66 of 87 countries worldwide; Philippines is busier than 64 of 87 countries worldwide. Malaysia sees ~3 air passengers per resident a year; Philippines sees ~83 air passengers per 100 residents a year — a derived figure, not itself ranked.

Malaysia runs 25°C to 38°C for most people; the Philippines runs 21°C to 37°C for most people. Depends on you — which range fits your tolerance is the real question here, not a score.