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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.
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Level of happiness: Low level of satisfaction and fatigue from life in the current conditions.
- Income: Unfortunately, the local population has very low salaries as low as $142 a month.
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Nightlife: The nightlife in Kollam is quite low. You will have to organize the evening in a different way.
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Traffic safety: Terrible road conditions, traffic is extremely difficult.
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Walkability: Kollam has many beautiful parks, squares and walkways for walking with children. There are wide sidewalks along the roads, and there are paths for cyclists.
- Internet: The Internet speed in Kollam is fine.
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Friendliness to outsiders: The locals are not super friendly to outsiders, but nevertheless polite.
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Fits for families: Unfortunately, does not provide the necessary infrastructure for families with children. There are no children’s entertainment centers, mini-clubs, children’s pools, etc.
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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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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.
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Startup friendly: Unfortunately, startup score in Kollam is pretty low. Most startups struggle due to different obstacles.
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Workspaces: There is an great environment for working and lots of great coworking spots.
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Education: In terms of the quality of education in Kollam, students do not score enough for the average level in reading literacy, mathematics, and science.
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Racial tolerance: Cases of racial and ethnic discrimination are extremely rare.
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Free WiFi: Free wi-fi is available in almost all hotels, but its speed raises many questions. In cafes and restaurants, you sometimes have to pay for an Internet connection.
- Safety: In general, the situation in Kollam is calm, the average level of safety, but in some areas there are exceptions. Please be vigilant.
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LGBTQ friendly: The majority of respondents in Kollam are against equal rights for gays and lesbians.
- Expenses: The average monthly expenses of the average resident is pretty low and around $750.
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English: Many locals speak English, but not at an advanced level.
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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.
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Quality of life: Kollam 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.
