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Startup friendly: Unfortunately, startup score is pretty low. Most startups struggle due to different obstacles.
- Safety: Unfortunately, the situation is not calm, the level of security is extremely low.
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Racial tolerance: Cases of racial and ethnic discrimination are extremely rare.
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Quality of life: Maracaibo 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: The nightlife is quite low. You will have to organize the evening in a different way.
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Traffic safety: Terrible road conditions, traffic in Maracaibo is extremely difficult.
- Internet: Slow-moving Internet in Maracaibo can interfere with normal work rhythm and communication.
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Healthcare: The average level of medical care is sufficient. In some clinics, there is a lack of modern equipment and personnel.
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LGBTQ friendly: The majority of respondents in Maracaibo are against equal rights for gays and lesbians.
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Workspaces: Unfortunately, it is hard to find places to work from in Maracaibo.
- Income: Unfortunately, the local population has very low salaries as low as $750 a month.
- Expenses: Prices for everything are very affordable. There are many very decent pizzerias, cafes, restaurants at reasonable prices. Usual monthly spendings are around $1700.
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Entertainment: There are many interesting places, where you can take a fun with your friends or to spend romantic date.
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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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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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Friendliness to outsiders: The locals are not super friendly to outsiders, but nevertheless polite.
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Level of happiness: The level of happiness and life satisfaction among the local population is quite average.
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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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Walkability: Unfortunately, hiking through the city is not comfortable. It is much better to use motor transport to move.
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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 in Maracaibo.
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Fits for families: Unfortunately, Maracaibo 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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English: It will not be easy to communicate directly with the locals – few people speak English, except for the staff of large hotels and restaurants.
