Philippines vs South Korea

Philippines is cheaper than South Korea — $909/mo vs $1,441/mo.

Philippines is cheaper than 18 of 22 Asian countries; South Korea is pricier than 17 of 22 Asian countries.

South Korea is safer than Philippines — 4.1/5 vs 1.0/5.

Philippines is less safe than 20 of 22 Asian countries; South Korea is safer than 18 of 22 Asian countries.

South Korea scores higher on mobility than Philippines — 4.5/5 vs 2.1/5.

Philippines is harder to get around than 12 of 22 Asian countries; South Korea is easier to get around than 21 of 22 Asian countries.

South Korea scores higher on culture than Philippines — 4.5/5 vs 3.7/5.

Philippines is richer in culture than 14 of 22 Asian countries; South Korea is richer in culture than 21 of 22 Asian countries.

Philippines's passport reaches 39 destinations visa-free to South Korea's 123 — South Korea 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.

South Korea is better connected than Philippines — 150M passengers/yr vs 89M passengers/yr.

Philippines is busier than 64 of 87 countries worldwide; South Korea is busier than 73 of 87 countries worldwide. Philippines sees ~83 air passengers per 100 residents a year; South Korea sees ~3 air passengers per resident a year — a derived figure, not itself ranked.

the Philippines runs 21°C to 37°C for most people; South Korea runs -19°C to 35°C for most people.

Depends on you — which range fits your tolerance is the real question here, not a score.