- Internet: The Internet speed is fine.
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Workspaces: Goa provides many places to work from such as coworkings or cafes.
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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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Nightlife: Natives estimate the work of night clubs and entertainments as exceptional.
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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: 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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Startup friendly: Unfortunately, startup score in Goa is pretty low. Most startups struggle due to different obstacles.
- Safety: In general, the situation in Goa is calm, the average level of safety, but in some areas there are exceptions. Please be vigilant.
- Expenses: Prices for everything are very affordable. There are many very decent pizzerias, cafes, restaurants at reasonable prices. Usual monthly spendings are around $1500.
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Traffic safety: Terrible road conditions, traffic in Goa is extremely difficult.
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LGBTQ friendly: The attitude towards the LGBT community by the majority of citizens of Goa is fine.
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English: Many locals speak English, but not at an advanced level.
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Level of happiness: Low level of satisfaction and fatigue from life in the current conditions.
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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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Fits for families: There are not so many places where you can spend a good time with your family and children, but almost all of them provide excellent service.
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Friendliness to outsiders: The locals are not super friendly to outsiders, but nevertheless polite.
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Entertainment: Goa has a lot of entertainment, cafes, clubs, restaurants, places to relax with friends, romantic dates and just to have a good time.
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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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Education: In terms of the quality of education in Goa, students do not score enough for the average level in reading literacy, mathematics, and science.
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Quality of life: Goa 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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Racial tolerance: Many refugees, migrants or people with migratory backgrounds are subject to racism and discrimination.
- Income: Unfortunately, the local population has very low salaries as low as $142 a month.
