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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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Quality of life: Lilongwe 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 in Lilongwe are against equal rights for gays and lesbians.
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Workspaces: There is an great environment for working and lots of great coworking spots in Lilongwe.
- Income: Unfortunately, the local population has very low salaries as low as $25 a month.
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Fits for families: Unfortunately, Lilongwe 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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Startup friendly: Unfortunately, startup score is pretty low. Most startups struggle due to different obstacles.
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Level of happiness: Low level of satisfaction and fatigue from life in the current conditions.
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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.
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Traffic safety: Terrible road conditions, traffic in Lilongwe is extremely difficult.
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Free WiFi: Unfortunately, there are very few points in Lilongwe 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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Walkability: Lilongwe has many beautiful parks, squares and walkways for walking with children. There are wide sidewalks along the roads, and there are paths for cyclists.
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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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Entertainment: Unfortunately, Lilongwe does not have a lot of cafes and restaurants, places to relax and to have some entertainment.
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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.
- Safety: In general, the situation in Lilongwe is calm, the average level of safety, but in some areas there are exceptions. Please be vigilant.
- Expenses: Prices for everything are very affordable. There are many very decent pizzerias, cafes, restaurants at reasonable prices. Usual monthly spendings are around $1800.
- Internet: Slow-moving Internet in Lilongwe can interfere with normal work rhythm and communication.
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Friendliness to outsiders: Unfortunately, the locals are not hospitable and unfriendly to visitors.
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English: It will not be easy to communicate in Lilongwe directly with the locals – few people speak English, except for the staff of large hotels and restaurants.
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Racial tolerance: Many refugees, migrants or people with migratory backgrounds are subject to racism and discrimination.
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Nightlife: The nightlife is quite low. You will have to organize the evening in a different way.
