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Startup friendly: Unfortunately, startup score is pretty low. Most startups struggle due to different obstacles.
- Income: Unfortunately, the local population in Kandy has very low salaries as low as $320 a month.
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Healthcare: Healthcare system is very good and continues to develop at a rapid pace.
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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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Education: The level of secondary and higher education in Kandy can be described as very high.
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Walkability: Unfortunately, hiking through the city is not comfortable. It is much better to use motor transport to move.
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Quality of life: Kandy 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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Entertainment: There are several places in Kandy where you can relax and have a good time with friends.
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Level of happiness: Low level of satisfaction and fatigue from life in the current conditions.
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English: It will not be easy to communicate in Kandy directly with the locals – few people speak English, except for the staff of large hotels and restaurants.
- Safety: In general, the situation in Kandy is calm, the average level of safety, but in some areas there are exceptions. Please be vigilant.
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LGBTQ friendly: The majority of respondents are against equal rights for gays and lesbians.
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Friendliness to outsiders: The attitude towards foreigners is often open and friendly, but not overly intrusive.
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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 in Kandy.
- Expenses: The average monthly expenses of the average Kandy resident is pretty low and around $950.
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Nightlife: At the same time, the level of quality of services provided in most of these establishments is significantly high.
- Internet: The Internet speed is fine.
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Traffic safety: A lot of work has been done in Kandy to ensure road safety. That’s why the road accident rate can be considered as low.
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Free WiFi: Free wi-fi is available in almost all hotels, but its speed raises many questions. In cafes and restaurants, you sometimes have to pay for an Internet connection.
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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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Racial tolerance: Many refugees, migrants or people with migratory backgrounds are subject to racism and discrimination.
