- Income: Unfortunately, the local population has very low salaries as low as $121 a month.
- Expenses: Prices for everything are very affordable. There are many very decent pizzerias, cafes, restaurants at reasonable prices. Usual monthly spendings are around $1500.
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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.
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Racial tolerance: Many refugees, migrants or people with migratory backgrounds are subject to racism and discrimination.
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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.
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Workspaces: There is an great environment for working and lots of great coworking spots in Mombasa.
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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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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.
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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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Walkability: Unfortunately, hiking through the city is not comfortable. It is much better to use motor transport to move.
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Level of happiness: Low level of satisfaction and fatigue from life in the current conditions.
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Nightlife: The nightlife in Mombasa is quite low. You will have to organize the evening in a different way.
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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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Traffic safety: Terrible road conditions, traffic is extremely difficult.
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LGBTQ friendly: The majority of respondents in Mombasa are against equal rights for gays and lesbians.
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Entertainment: Unfortunately, does not have a lot of cafes and restaurants, places to relax and to have some entertainment.
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Friendliness to outsiders: Unfortunately, the locals are not hospitable and unfriendly to visitors.
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Startup friendly: Unfortunately, startup score in Mombasa is pretty low. Most startups struggle due to different obstacles.
- Safety: The crime rate in Mombasa is low, but this does not mean that you need to stop being vigilant at night.
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English: Many locals speak English, but not at an advanced level.
- Internet: The Internet speed in Mombasa is fine.
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Free WiFi: Unfortunately, there are very few points in Mombasa 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.
