-
Fits for families: Unfortunately, Ko Lipe does not provide the necessary infrastructure for families with children. There are no children’s entertainment centers, mini-clubs, children’s pools, etc.
-
Racial tolerance: Cases of racial and ethnic discrimination are extremely rare.
-
Free WiFi: Unfortunately, there are very few points in Ko Lipe 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.
-
Friendliness to outsiders: The attitude towards foreigners is often open and friendly, but not overly intrusive.
-
Entertainment: There are many interesting places, where you can take a fun with your friends or to spend romantic date.
- Expenses: Prices for everything are very affordable. There are many very decent pizzerias, cafes, restaurants at reasonable prices. Usual monthly spendings are around $1600.
-
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.
-
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.
-
Nightlife: At the same time, the level of quality of services provided in most of these establishments is significantly high.
- Income: Unfortunately, the local population has very low salaries as low as $500 a month.
-
Startup friendly: Unfortunately, startup score in Ko Lipe is pretty low. Most startups struggle due to different obstacles.
-
Traffic safety: Terrible road conditions, traffic is extremely difficult.
- Safety: In general, the situation is calm, the average level of safety, but in some areas there are exceptions. Please be vigilant.
- Internet: There is high-speed Internet in Ko Lipe.
-
LGBTQ friendly: The majority of respondents in Ko Lipe are against equal rights for gays and lesbians.
-
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 Ko Lipe.
-
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.
-
Quality of life: Ko Lipe 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.
-
Level of happiness: More people satisfied with their daily activities and lives.
-
Workspaces: Unfortunately, it is hard to find places to work from in Ko Lipe.
-
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.
-
Healthcare: Healthcare system is very good and continues to develop at a rapid pace.
