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Startup friendly: Unfortunately, startup score in Bandar Seri Begawan is pretty low. Most startups struggle due to different obstacles.
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Workspaces: There is an great environment for working and lots of great coworking spots in Bandar Seri Begawan.
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LGBTQ friendly: The majority of respondents are against equal rights for gays and lesbians.
- 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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English: It will not be easy to communicate in Bandar Seri Begawan directly with the locals – few people speak English, except for the staff of large hotels and restaurants.
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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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Traffic safety: A lot of work has been done in Bandar Seri Begawan to ensure road safety. That’s why the road accident rate can be considered as low.
- Air quality: The air in Bandar Seri Begawan is considered to be very clean. A favorable climate, no sources of dust.
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Racial tolerance: Many refugees, migrants or people with migratory backgrounds are subject to racism and discrimination.
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Quality of life: 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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Walkability: Bandar Seri Begawan 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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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.
- Safety: In general, the situation in Bandar Seri Begawan is calm, the average level of safety, but in some areas there are exceptions. Please be vigilant.
- Income: The average monthly earnings are mediocre around $2300.
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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: Unfortunately, Bandar Seri Begawan 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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Nightlife: The nightlife is quite low. You will have to organize the evening in a different way.
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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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Friendliness to outsiders: The locals are not super friendly to outsiders, but nevertheless polite.
- Internet: Slow-moving Internet in Bandar Seri Begawan can interfere with normal work rhythm and communication.
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Entertainment: Unfortunately, Bandar Seri Begawan does not have a lot of cafes and restaurants, places to relax and to have some entertainment.
