Kano Scores

  • 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.

  • Expenses: Prices for everything are very affordable. There are many very decent pizzerias, cafes, restaurants at reasonable prices. Usual monthly spendings are around $1100.
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  • Education: In terms of the quality of education , students do not score enough for the average level in reading literacy, mathematics, and science.

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

  • Female friendly: Women are still not only dependent on the will of men, but also systematically continue to be subjected to humiliation and discrimination on the basis of gender.

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

  • 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.

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

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

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

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

  • Level of happiness: Low level of satisfaction and fatigue from life in the current conditions.

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

  • Income: Unfortunately, the local population has very low salaries as low as $181 a month.
  • Workspaces: There is an great environment for working and lots of great coworking spots in Kano.

  • Quality of life: The standard of living is poor. has one of the lowest living standards, according to every year surveys.

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

  • English: Many locals speak English, but not at an advanced level.

  • Internet: Slow-moving Internet in Kano can interfere with normal work rhythm and communication.
  • Walkability: has many beautiful parks, squares and walkways for walking with children. There are wide sidewalks along the roads, and there are paths for cyclists.