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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.
- Expenses: The average monthly expenses of the average Kuching resident is pretty low and around $900.
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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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Racial tolerance: Many refugees, migrants or people with migratory backgrounds are subject to racism and discrimination.
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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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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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LGBTQ friendly: The majority of respondents are against equal rights for gays and lesbians.
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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: There is high-speed Internet.
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English: Many locals speak English, but not at an advanced level.
- Safety: In general, the situation in Kuching is calm, the average level of safety, but in some areas there are exceptions. Please be vigilant.
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Traffic safety: Terrible road conditions, traffic is extremely difficult.
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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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Startup friendly: In the past few years, startups have gained high popularity, increasing the flow of money invested.
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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 Kuching.
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Nightlife: The nightlife in Kuching is quite low. You will have to organize the evening in a different way.
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Workspaces: There is an great environment for working and lots of great coworking spots in Kuching.
- Air quality: The air is considered to be very clean. A favorable climate, no sources of dust.
- Income: Unfortunately, the local population in Kuching has very low salaries as low as $800 a month.
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Friendliness to outsiders: The locals are not super friendly to outsiders, but nevertheless polite.
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Level of happiness: More people satisfied with their daily activities and lives.
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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.