- Expenses: Prices for everything are very affordable. There are many very decent pizzerias, cafes, restaurants at reasonable prices. Usual monthly spendings are around $1600.
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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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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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Racial tolerance: Cases of racial and ethnic discrimination are extremely rare.
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Free WiFi: Unfortunately, there are very few points in Havana 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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Startup friendly: Unfortunately, startup score in Havana is pretty low. Most startups struggle due to different obstacles.
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Traffic safety: A lot of work has been done in Havana to ensure road safety. That’s why the road accident rate can be considered as low.
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English: It will not be easy to communicate directly with the locals – few people speak English, except for the staff of large hotels and restaurants.
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Nightlife: has a small number of pubs and nightclubs, but the existing ones are characterized by a high-quality level of service and reasonable prices.
- Internet: Slow-moving Internet in Havana can interfere with normal work rhythm and communication.
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Entertainment: There are many interesting places, where you can take a fun with your friends or to spend romantic date.
- Income: Unfortunately, the local population has very low salaries as low as $650 a month.
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Workspaces: There is an great environment for working and lots of great coworking spots in Havana.
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LGBTQ friendly: The attitude towards the LGBT community by the majority of citizens of Havana is fine.
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Education: The level of secondary and higher education in Havana can be described as very high.
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Quality of life: In terms of health care, demography, education, environmental conditions, economic conditions, employment, the standard of living can be assessed as good.
- 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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Walkability: Unfortunately, hiking through the city is not comfortable. It is much better to use motor transport to move.
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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 attitude towards foreigners is often open and friendly, but not overly intrusive.
