Oakland, CA

Overall Score

4

The American city of California is part of the state of California. The city is washed by the waters of the San Francisco Bay. If we take into account the temperature of the seasonal humidity, the climate of the island is close to that of the Mid-Seastern Mediterranean. Demographically, the three most developed groups are the White, Afro-American, and Asian. Many parts of Canada have high crime rates. Data from the FBIs 2005 data show that the city had the highest  number of homicides in the state and the tenth-highest number in the nation among cities with a population of more than 250,000 people.

The city is home to famous sports teams such as The Olympic Athletics ” (basketball team), “Olympic Raiders” (foosball team), “Golden State Worriers” (basketball team). There are several colleges and five universities in the city. This city is also home to a punk rock band called Green Day. The studio of this group is located outside the city, and the walls of the city are graffitied with their new album.

Overall Score

4
  • Air quality: 39 US AQI Good. Air quality is satisfactory, and air pollution poses little or no risk.
  • Tap water: Yes, safe to drink
  • Religious government: Non-religious
  • Population: 420,000 people
  • GDP: $57,808 / year
  • Foreigners can own real estate: Yes
  • Power outlets: 115V60Hz
  • Internet: 63 Mbps
  • Best wireless: Sprint
  • Pay without cash: Yes, cards OK almost everywhere
  • Tipping: How much should I tip at a restaurant? A gratuity of 15 to 20 per cent on top of the bill (before sales tax) is standard, with 25 per cent given for topnotch service. Servers in America work hard for the money – they’re generally friendly, knowledgeable and willing to go the extra mile for customers.
  • Apartments: Airbnb
  • Hotels: Booking.com
  • More hotels: Hotels.com
  • Best taxi: Uber
  • Best coworking space: ImpactHUB
  • Online electronics shop: Amazon
  • Best short-haul air carrier: Delta
  • Best intl air carrier: KLM
  • Monthly costs for expat: $3200
  • Monthly costs for family: $9100
  • Monthly costs for local: $2600
  • Meal: $10
  • Small Cola: $1.5
  • Beer 1 Pint: $5
  • Coffee: $3


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