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Workspaces: Unfortunately, it is hard to find places to work from in Huambo.
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Education: In terms of the quality of education in Huambo, students do not score enough for the average level in reading literacy, mathematics, and science.
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Traffic safety: Terrible road conditions, traffic is extremely difficult.
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Nightlife: At the same time, the level of quality of services provided in most of these establishments is significantly high.
- Internet: Slow-moving Internet in Huambo can interfere with normal work rhythm and communication.
- Safety: Unfortunately, the situation in Huambo is not calm, the level of security is extremely low.
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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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Friendliness to outsiders: The locals are not super friendly to outsiders, but nevertheless polite.
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Free WiFi: Unfortunately, there are very few points in Huambo 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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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.
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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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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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LGBTQ friendly: The majority of respondents in Huambo are against equal rights for gays and lesbians.
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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.
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Level of happiness: Low level of satisfaction and fatigue from life in the current conditions.
- 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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Walkability: Unfortunately, hiking through the city is not comfortable. It is much better to use motor transport to move.
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Racial tolerance: Many refugees, migrants or people with migratory backgrounds are subject to racism and discrimination.
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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.
- Income: Unfortunately, the local population in Huambo has very low salaries as low as $300 a month.
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Entertainment: Unfortunately, Huambo does not have a lot of cafes and restaurants, places to relax and to have some entertainment.
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Startup friendly: Unfortunately, startup score in Huambo is pretty low. Most startups struggle due to different obstacles.