Guilin Scores

  • 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.

  • Expenses: Prices for everything are very affordable. There are many very decent pizzerias, cafes, restaurants at reasonable prices. Usual monthly spendings are around $1400.
  • Level of happiness: The level of happiness and life satisfaction among the local population is quite average.

  • Nightlife: The nightlife in Guilin is quite low. You will have to organize the evening in a different way.

  • 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.

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

  • Air quality:
  • Entertainment: Unfortunately, Guilin does not have a lot of cafes and restaurants, places to relax and to have some entertainment.

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

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

  • Friendliness to outsiders: Unfortunately, the locals are not hospitable and unfriendly to visitors.

  • LGBTQ friendly: The majority of respondents are against equal rights for gays and lesbians.

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

  • Fits for families: Unfortunately, Guilin does not provide the necessary infrastructure for families with children. There are no children’s entertainment centers, mini-clubs, children’s pools, etc.

  • Traffic safety: Terrible road conditions, traffic is extremely difficult.

  • Income: Unfortunately, the local population has very low salaries as low as $700 a month.
  • Internet: Slow-moving Internet in Guilin can interfere with normal work rhythm and communication.
  • Healthcare: Healthcare system is very good and continues to develop at a rapid pace.

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

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

  • Safety: According to the criterion of calmness, safety and peacefulness of the inhabitants, the situation is perfect.
  • 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 in Guilin.

  • Freedom of speech: