Maseru Scores

  • Entertainment: Unfortunately, does not have a lot of cafes and restaurants, places to relax and to have some entertainment.

  • 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.

  • Income: Unfortunately, the local population in Maseru has very low salaries as low as $85 a month.
  • Quality of life: The standard of living in Maseru is poor. Maseru has one of the lowest living standards, according to every year surveys.

  • Safety: The crime rate is low, but this does not mean that you need to stop being vigilant at night.
  • Friendliness to outsiders: The locals are not super friendly to outsiders, but nevertheless polite.

  • LGBTQ friendly: The majority of respondents are against equal rights for gays and lesbians.

  • Expenses: Prices for everything are very affordable. There are many very decent pizzerias, cafes, restaurants at reasonable prices. Usual monthly spendings are around $1500.
  • 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.

  • Workspaces: Unfortunately, it is hard to find places to work from in Maseru.

  • Level of happiness: Low level of satisfaction and fatigue from life in the current conditions.

  • Internet: The Internet speed in Maseru is fine.
  • 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.

  • Walkability: Maseru has many beautiful parks, squares and walkways for walking with children. There are wide sidewalks along the roads, and there are paths for cyclists.

  • Education: In terms of the quality of education in Maseru, students do not score enough for the average level in reading literacy, mathematics, and science.

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

  • Racial tolerance: Many refugees, migrants or people with migratory backgrounds are subject to racism and discrimination.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • Nightlife: The nightlife is quite low. You will have to organize the evening in a different way.

  • Traffic safety: Terrible road conditions, traffic in Maseru is extremely difficult.

  • 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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