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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.
- Internet: Slow-moving Internet in Bamako can interfere with normal work rhythm and communication.
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Traffic safety: Terrible road conditions, traffic in Bamako is extremely difficult.
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Entertainment: Unfortunately, Bamako does not have a lot of cafes and restaurants, places to relax and to have some entertainment.
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Quality of life: The standard of living in Bamako is poor. Bamako has one of the lowest living standards, according to every year surveys.
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Workspaces: There are plenty of places to work from in Bamako.
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Racial tolerance: Many refugees, migrants or people with migratory backgrounds are subject to racism and discrimination.
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Walkability: has many beautiful parks, squares and walkways for walking with children. There are wide sidewalks along the roads, and there are paths for cyclists.
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Nightlife: The nightlife in Bamako is quite low. You will have to organize the evening in a different way.
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LGBTQ friendly: The majority of respondents are against equal rights for gays and lesbians.
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Level of happiness: Low level of satisfaction and fatigue from life in the current conditions.
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Startup friendly: Unfortunately, startup score is pretty low. Most startups struggle due to different obstacles.
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Friendliness to outsiders: Unfortunately, the locals are not hospitable and unfriendly to visitors.
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Fits for families: Unfortunately, Bamako does not provide the necessary infrastructure for families with children. There are no children’s entertainment centers, mini-clubs, children’s pools, etc.
- Expenses: Average prices for both goods and services, and for the purchase / rental of housing. Usual monthly spendings are around $2600.
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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.
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Education: The level of education in Bamako, unfortunately, remains at an extremely low level.
- Income: Unfortunately, the local population in Bamako has very low salaries as low as $65 a month.
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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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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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Female friendly: Women are still not only dependent on the will of men, but also systematically continue to be subjected to humiliation and discrimination on the basis of gender.
