McLeod Ganj Scores

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • Internet: There is high-speed Internet.
  • Nightlife: The nightlife in McLeod Ganj is quite low. You will have to organize the evening in a different way.

  • 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.

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

  • Safety: In general, the situation in McLeod Ganj is calm, the average level of safety, but in some areas there are exceptions. Please be vigilant.
  • Walkability: Unfortunately, hiking through the city is not comfortable. It is much better to use motor transport to move.

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

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

  • Friendliness to outsiders: The locals are not super friendly to outsiders, but nevertheless polite.

  • Income: Unfortunately, the local population has very low salaries as low as $142 a month.
  • 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.

  • English: Many locals speak English, but not at an advanced level.

  • Workspaces: There is an great environment for working and lots of great coworking spots in McLeod Ganj.

  • Expenses: The average monthly expenses of the average McLeod Ganj resident is pretty low and around $950.
  • LGBTQ friendly: The majority of respondents in McLeod Ganj are against equal rights for gays and lesbians.

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

  • 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.

  • 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.

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

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