Huaian Scores

  • Quality of life: Huaian 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.

  • 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.

  • Nightlife: At the same time, the level of quality of services provided in most of these establishments is significantly high.

  • LGBTQ friendly: The attitude towards the LGBT community by the majority of citizens of Huaian is fine.

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

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

  • Income: Unfortunately, the local population in Huaian has very low salaries as low as $700 a month.
  • 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 Huaian.

  • 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.

  • Freedom of speech:

  • Workspaces: There is an great environment for working and lots of great coworking spots in Huaian.

  • Friendliness to outsiders: The locals are not super friendly to outsiders, but nevertheless polite.

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

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

  • Expenses: Prices for everything are very affordable. There are many very decent pizzerias, cafes, restaurants at reasonable prices. Usual monthly spendings are around $1300.
  • Level of happiness: The level of happiness and life satisfaction among the local population is quite average.

  • Healthcare: Healthcare system is very good and continues to develop at a rapid pace.

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

  • Internet: Slow-moving Internet in Huaian can interfere with normal work rhythm and communication.
  • Safety: According to the criterion of calmness, safety and peacefulness of the inhabitants, the situation is perfect.
  • Walkability: Huaian has many beautiful parks, squares and walkways for walking with children. There are wide sidewalks along the roads, and there are paths for cyclists.

  • 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.