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Education: In terms of the quality of education , students do not score enough for the average level in reading literacy, mathematics, and science.
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Startup friendly: Unfortunately, startup score in Luang Prabang is pretty low. Most startups struggle due to different obstacles.
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Healthcare: The level of local medical institutions is very low, there are no modern clinics. There is a certain lack of modern medical equipment and qualified personnel.
- Income: Unfortunately, the local population in Luang Prabang has very low salaries as low as $195 a month.
- Safety: In general, the situation in Luang Prabang is calm, the average level of safety, but in some areas there are exceptions. Please be vigilant.
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Racial tolerance: Cases of racial and ethnic discrimination are extremely rare.
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Friendliness to outsiders: The attitude towards foreigners is often open and friendly, but not overly intrusive.
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LGBTQ friendly: The majority of respondents in Luang Prabang are against equal rights for gays and lesbians.
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English: It will not be easy to communicate in Luang Prabang directly with the locals – few people speak English, except for the staff of large hotels and restaurants.
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Female friendly: Despite the fact that women have equal rights with men and the attitude towards them is liberal, in some areas there are still many prohibitions against them. Decisions in the family are usually made by men, the influence of women in the family is very great.
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Workspaces: There is an great environment for working and lots of great coworking spots.
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Quality of life: Luang Prabang performs above average in subjective well-being, jobs and wages, income and well-being, health, social connections, environmental quality, education and skills, work and leisure balance, housing and personal safety.
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Nightlife: At the same time, the level of quality of services provided in most of these establishments is significantly high.
- Expenses: Prices for everything are very affordable. There are many very decent pizzerias, cafes, restaurants at reasonable prices. Usual monthly spendings are around $1200.
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Entertainment: There are several places where you can relax and have a good time with friends.
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Fits for families: Unfortunately, Luang Prabang does not provide the necessary infrastructure for families with children. There are no children’s entertainment centers, mini-clubs, children’s pools, etc.
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Traffic safety: Terrible road conditions, traffic in Luang Prabang is extremely difficult.
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Free WiFi: Unfortunately, there are very few points in Luang Prabang that provide free Wi-Fi, and those that do have a weak Internet signal, so in many cafes wifi Internet is available only at a low speed.
- Internet: Slow-moving Internet in Luang Prabang can interfere with normal work rhythm and communication.
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Freedom of speech: There is no formal freedom of speech. Any negative information in the media is prohibited. Foreign radio programs are jammed.
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Walkability: The area of Luang Prabang is perfect for walking. There are a lot of quality walking paths, sidewalks. Traffic and road conditions are good organized.
