- Expenses: Prices for everything are very affordable. There are many very decent pizzerias, cafes, restaurants at reasonable prices. Usual monthly spendings are around $1700.
- Income: Unfortunately, the local population in Ko Samui has very low salaries as low as $500 a month.
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Workspaces: There is an great environment for working and lots of great coworking spots in Ko Samui.
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Friendliness to outsiders: The attitude towards foreigners is very open, calm and friendly.
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Free WiFi: Unfortunately, there are very few points 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.
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Racial tolerance: Many refugees, migrants or people with migratory backgrounds are subject to racism and discrimination.
- Internet: There is high-speed Internet in Ko Samui.
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Traffic safety: Terrible road conditions, traffic is extremely difficult.
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Freedom of speech: People have full access to free media for accurate information and analysis. Journalists in most cases do their jobs without fear of detention or restraints.
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LGBTQ friendly: Almost half of Ko Samui residents are in favor of equal rights for members of LGBT communities.
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Nightlife: has a small number of pubs and nightclubs, but the existing ones are characterized by a high-quality level of service and reasonable prices.
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Fits for families: There are not so many places where you can spend a good time with your family and children, but almost all of them provide excellent service.
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Walkability: Unfortunately, hiking through the city is not comfortable. It is much better to use motor transport to move.
- Safety: According to the criterion of calmness, safety and peacefulness of the inhabitants, the situation in Ko Samui is perfect.
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Startup friendly: Unfortunately, startup score in Ko Samui is pretty low. Most startups struggle due to different obstacles.
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English: It will not be easy to communicate in Ko Samui directly with the locals – few people speak English, except for the staff of large hotels and restaurants.
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Quality of life: In terms of health care, demography, education, environmental conditions, economic conditions, employment, the standard of living can be assessed as good.
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Entertainment: There are several places in Ko Samui where you can relax and have a good time with friends.
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Level of happiness: More people satisfied with their daily activities and lives.
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Female friendly: The relationship between men and women is quite liberal, a woman has all the rights and freedoms. But the way of life in society continues to be patriarchal.
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Education: Secondary and higher education institutions provide a very mediocre level of knowledge, which indicates the need to reform them and introduce new, more effective programs and trained teachers.
