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Workspaces: There is an great environment for working and lots of great coworking spots in Kigali.
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Walkability: The area of is perfect for walking. There are a lot of quality walking paths, sidewalks. Traffic and road conditions are good organized.
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Entertainment: There are many interesting places, where you can take a fun with your friends or to spend romantic date.
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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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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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Education: In terms of the quality of education in Kigali, students do not score enough for the average level in reading literacy, mathematics, and science.
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Nightlife: At the same time, the level of quality of services provided in most of these establishments is significantly high.
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Female friendly: The relationship between men and women is quite liberal, a woman has all the rights and freedoms. But the way of life in society continues to be patriarchal.
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Friendliness to outsiders: The attitude towards foreigners is often open and friendly, but not overly intrusive.
- Expenses: Prices for everything are very affordable. There are many very decent pizzerias, cafes, restaurants at reasonable prices. Usual monthly spendings are around $1400.
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Freedom of speech: There is no formal freedom of speech. Any negative information in the media is prohibited. Foreign radio programs are jammed.
- Internet: Slow-moving Internet in Kigali can interfere with normal work rhythm and communication.
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Level of happiness: Low level of satisfaction and fatigue from life in the current conditions.
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Startup friendly: Unfortunately, startup score in Kigali is pretty low. Most startups struggle due to different obstacles.
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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.
- Safety: In general, the situation is calm, the average level of safety, but in some areas there are exceptions. Please be vigilant.
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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.
- Income: Unfortunately, the local population in Kigali has very low salaries as low as $59 a month.
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Traffic safety: Terrible road conditions, traffic in Kigali is extremely difficult.
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LGBTQ friendly: Almost half of Kigali residents are in favor of equal rights for members of LGBT communities.
