Kyoto Scores

  • Racial tolerance: The citizens of Kyoto is quite tolerant and respectful of the bearers of any other nationality or race, their mentality, national languages, cultures, behavior, appearance.

  • Startup friendly: Unfortunately, startup score in Kyoto is pretty low. Most startups struggle due to different obstacles.

  • 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.

  • Traffic safety: A lot of work has been done in Kyoto to ensure road safety. That’s why the road accident rate can be considered as low.

  • Income: The average monthly salary in Kyoto is quite high around $3200.
  • Level of happiness: The level of happiness and life satisfaction among the local population is quite average.

  • Education: The level of secondary and higher education in Kyoto can be described as very high.

  • Friendliness to outsiders: Unfortunately, the locals are not hospitable and unfriendly to visitors.

  • 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.

  • Walkability: The area of Kyoto is perfect for walking. There are a lot of quality walking paths, sidewalks. Traffic and road conditions are good organized.

  • LGBTQ friendly: The attitude towards the LGBT community by the majority of citizens of Kyoto is fine.

  • Freedom of speech: Freedom of speech is spelled out in the constitution. But local authorities are enforcing laws that will somewhat complicate the work of journalists and restrict freedom of speech for all citizens.

  • Internet: There is high-speed Internet in Kyoto.
  • Entertainment: has a lot of entertainment, cafes, clubs, restaurants, places to relax with friends, romantic dates and just to have a good time.

  • Safety: According to the criterion of calmness, safety and peacefulness of the inhabitants, the situation in Kyoto is perfect.
  • Free WiFi: Unfortunately, there are very few points in Kyoto 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.

  • Nightlife: Kyoto has a small number of pubs and nightclubs, but the existing ones are characterized by a high-quality level of service and reasonable prices.

  • 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.

  • Air quality: The air in Kyoto is considered to be very clean. A favorable climate, no sources of dust.
  • Expenses: Average prices for both goods and services, and for the purchase / rental of housing. Usual monthly spendings are around $2700.
  • Workspaces: There is an great environment for working and lots of great coworking spots in Kyoto.

  • Quality of life: In terms of health care, demography, education, environmental conditions, economic conditions, employment, the standard of living can be assessed as good.