Datong Scores

  • Freedom of speech:

  • Safety: According to the criterion of calmness, safety and peacefulness of the inhabitants, the situation in Datong is perfect.
  • Fits for families: Unfortunately, does not provide the necessary infrastructure for families with children. There are no children’s entertainment centers, mini-clubs, children’s pools, etc.

  • Friendliness to outsiders: The locals are not super friendly to outsiders, but nevertheless polite.

  • Startup friendly: Unfortunately, startup score is pretty low. Most startups struggle due to different obstacles.

  • Air quality:
  • Internet: Slow-moving Internet can interfere with normal work rhythm and communication.
  • Traffic safety: Terrible road conditions, traffic in Datong is extremely difficult.

  • Walkability: Unfortunately, hiking through the city is not comfortable. It is much better to use motor transport to move.

  • Workspaces: Unfortunately, it is hard to find places to work from in Datong.

  • LGBTQ friendly: The attitude towards the LGBT community by the majority of citizens of Datong is fine.

  • Level of happiness: The level of happiness and life satisfaction among the local population is quite average.

  • Healthcare: Healthcare system is very good and continues to develop at a rapid pace.

  • Nightlife: At the same time, the level of quality of services provided in most of these establishments is significantly high.

  • English: It will not be easy to communicate in Datong directly with the locals – few people speak English, except for the staff of large hotels and restaurants.

  • Quality of life: Datong 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.

  • Free WiFi: Unfortunately, there are very few points in Datong 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.

  • Expenses: Average prices for both goods and services, and for the purchase / rental of housing. Usual monthly spendings are around $3000.
  • 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.

  • Entertainment: There are several places in Datong where you can relax and have a good time with friends.

  • Racial tolerance: Many refugees, migrants or people with migratory backgrounds are subject to racism and discrimination.

  • 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.

  • Income: Unfortunately, the local population has very low salaries as low as $700 a month.