Helena, MT

Overall Score

4

The capital of Muntana is Héléna. The city is located in a hilly area, not far from Missouri. Nearby is Lake Helena and the towering mountains.

Hhelenas origins are due to the gold miners. In 1864, the first camp of the gold miners was founded there, called The Final Rise. Later, when the population increased steadily, the name was changed to Helena. However, the street in the historic center of the city is still called Late Chance Gorge. By the end of the 19th century, it was by far the most prosperous city in the world: with a population of about 10,000, it was home to 50 million million people. Although the gold reserves in Helena were quickly depleted, the city grew steadily thanks to the production of liver and silver.

Heelens notable landmarks may include the citys unusual grid of city streets in quarters that closely replicate the boundaries of the homesteads of the old-timers. It is also worth highlighting the building of Capitol Martin and the church of St. Helena. Not far from Helena is Marysville – a desolate mining town that attracts tourists.

Overall Score

4
  • Air quality: 24 US AQI Good. Air quality is satisfactory, and air pollution poses little or no risk.
  • Tap water: Yes, safe to drink
  • Religious government: Non-religious
  • Population: 31,000 people
  • GDP: $57,808 / year
  • Foreigners can own real estate: Yes
  • Power outlets: 115V60Hz
  • Internet: 32 Mbps
  • Best wireless: T-Mobile
  • Pay without cash: Yes, cards OK almost everywhere
  • Tipping: How much should I tip at a restaurant? A gratuity of 15 to 20 per cent on top of the bill (before sales tax) is standard, with 25 per cent given for topnotch service. Servers in America work hard for the money – they’re generally friendly, knowledgeable and willing to go the extra mile for customers.
  • Apartment listings:
  • Apartments: Airbnb
  • Hotels: Booking.com
  • More hotels: Hotels.com
  • Best taxi: Uber
  • Online electronics shop: Amazon
  • Best hospital: St Peters Hospital Helena Montana
  • Best intl air carrier: United Airlines
  • Monthly costs for expat: $2400
  • Monthly costs for family: $5000
  • Monthly costs for local: $1450
  • Meal: $10
  • Small Cola: $1.7
  • Beer 1 Pint: $5
  • Coffee: $4


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