Kathmandu Scores

  • Education: In terms of the quality of education in Kathmandu, students do not score enough for the average level in reading literacy, mathematics, and science.

  • Expenses: The average monthly expenses of the average Kathmandu resident is pretty low and around $650.
  • 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.

  • Walkability: The area of Kathmandu is perfect for walking. There are a lot of quality walking paths, sidewalks. Traffic and road conditions are good organized.

  • Income: Unfortunately, the local population in Kathmandu has very low salaries as low as $60 a month.
  • LGBTQ friendly: The attitude towards the LGBT community by the majority of citizens of Kathmandu is fine.

  • 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.

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

  • Startup friendly: In the past few years, startups have gained high popularity, increasing the flow of money invested.

  • Friendliness to outsiders: The attitude towards foreigners is very open, calm and friendly.

  • Free WiFi: Almost half of all cafes, restaurants and gas stations have free wi-fi. But there are cases when you have to pay for Wi-Fi, the cost is usually indicated in the check.

  • 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.

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

  • Entertainment: Kathmandu has a lot of entertainment, cafes, clubs, restaurants, places to relax with friends, romantic dates and just to have a good time.

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

  • Safety: In general, the situation in Kathmandu is calm, the average level of safety, but in some areas there are exceptions. Please be vigilant.
  • Traffic safety: Terrible road conditions, traffic is extremely difficult.

  • 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.

  • Internet: Slow-moving Internet in Kathmandu can interfere with normal work rhythm and communication.
  • English: Many locals speak English, but not at an advanced level.

  • Air quality: In some places, the level of air cleanliness in Kathmandu is assessed as poor or mediocre.

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