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Startup friendly: Unfortunately, startup score is pretty low. Most startups struggle due to different obstacles.
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Traffic safety: A lot of work has been done to ensure road safety. That’s why the road accident rate can be considered as low.
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Free WiFi: Unfortunately, there are very few points in Noumea 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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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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Freedom of speech: The lack of censorship can be described as high.
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Entertainment: There are many interesting places, where you can take a fun with your friends or to spend romantic date.
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LGBTQ friendly: The majority of respondents are against equal rights for gays and lesbians.
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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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Racial tolerance: Cases of racial and ethnic discrimination are extremely rare.
- Safety: In general, the situation is calm, the average level of safety, but in some areas there are exceptions. Please be vigilant.
- Air quality: The air is considered to be very clean. A favorable climate, no sources of dust.
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Workspaces: There is an great environment for working and lots of great coworking spots in Noumea.
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Nightlife: The nightlife in Noumea is quite low. You will have to organize the evening in a different way.
- Internet: Slow-moving Internet in Noumea can interfere with normal work rhythm and communication.
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Quality of life: Noumea 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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Female friendly: Despite the fact that women have equal rights with men and the attitude towards them is liberal, in some areas there are still many prohibitions against them. Decisions in the family are usually made by men, the influence of women in the family is very great.
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Friendliness to outsiders: Unfortunately, the locals are not hospitable and unfriendly to visitors.
- Income: The average monthly earnings are mediocre around $2900.
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English: It will not be easy to communicate in Noumea directly with the locals – few people speak English, except for the staff of large hotels and restaurants.
