- Income: Unfortunately, the local population in Freetown has very low salaries as low as $41 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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Workspaces: Unfortunately, it is hard to find places to work from in Freetown.
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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.
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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.
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Startup friendly: Unfortunately, startup score in Freetown is pretty low. Most startups struggle due to different obstacles.
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Quality of life: The standard of living in Freetown is poor. Freetown has one of the lowest living standards, according to every year surveys.
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Racial tolerance: Many refugees, migrants or people with migratory backgrounds are subject to racism and discrimination.
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LGBTQ friendly: The majority of respondents are against equal rights for gays and lesbians.
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Education: The level of education in Freetown, unfortunately, remains at an extremely low level.
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Entertainment: Unfortunately, Freetown does not have a lot of cafes and restaurants, places to relax and to have some entertainment.
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Friendliness to outsiders: Unfortunately, the locals are not hospitable and unfriendly to visitors.
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Traffic safety: Terrible road conditions, traffic is extremely difficult.
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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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Free WiFi: Unfortunately, there are very few points in Freetown 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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Walkability: Unfortunately, hiking through the city is not comfortable. It is much better to use motor transport to move.
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Freedom of speech: Freedom of speech is spelled out in the constitution. But local authorities are enforcing laws that will somewhat complicate the work of journalists and restrict freedom of speech for all citizens.
- Internet: Slow-moving Internet in Freetown can interfere with normal work rhythm and communication.
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Level of happiness: Low level of satisfaction and fatigue from life in the current conditions.
- Safety: In general, the situation is calm, the average level of safety, but in some areas there are exceptions. Please be vigilant.
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English: Many locals speak English, but not at an advanced level.
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Nightlife: The nightlife is quite low. You will have to organize the evening in a different way.
