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LGBTQ friendly: The majority of respondents are against equal rights for gays and lesbians.
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Walkability: The area of Kolkata is perfect for walking. There are a lot of quality walking paths, sidewalks. Traffic and road conditions are good organized.
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Workspaces: There is an great environment for working and lots of great coworking spots in Kolkata.
- Expenses: The average monthly expenses of the average Kolkata resident is pretty low and around $700.
- Air quality: In some places, the level of air cleanliness is assessed as poor or mediocre.
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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.
- Income: Unfortunately, the local population has very low salaries as low as $142 a month.
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Racial tolerance: Many refugees, migrants or people with migratory backgrounds are subject to racism and discrimination.
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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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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.
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Nightlife: The nightlife in Kolkata is quite low. You will have to organize the evening in a different way.
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Quality of life: Kolkata 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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Entertainment: There are many interesting places, where you can take a fun with your friends or to spend romantic date.
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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.
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Friendliness to outsiders: The attitude towards foreigners is often open and friendly, but not overly intrusive.
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Fits for families: Unfortunately, Kolkata does not provide the necessary infrastructure for families with children. There are no children’s entertainment centers, mini-clubs, children’s pools, etc.
- Safety: According to the criterion of calmness, safety and peacefulness of the inhabitants, the situation is perfect.
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Startup friendly: Unfortunately, startup score is pretty low. Most startups struggle due to different obstacles.
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English: It will not be easy to communicate in Kolkata directly with the locals – few people speak English, except for the staff of large hotels and restaurants.
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Traffic safety: Terrible road conditions, traffic is extremely difficult.
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Level of happiness: Low level of satisfaction and fatigue from life in the current conditions.
- Internet: The Internet speed in Kolkata is fine.
