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Racial tolerance: Many refugees, migrants or people with migratory backgrounds are subject to racism and discrimination.
- Safety: In general, the situation is calm, the average level of safety, but in some areas there are exceptions. Please be vigilant.
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Education: In terms of the quality of education in Sa Pa, students do not score enough for the average level in reading literacy, mathematics, and science.
- Internet: There is high-speed Internet in Sa Pa.
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LGBTQ friendly: The majority of respondents in Sa Pa are against equal rights for gays and lesbians.
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Level of happiness: Low level of satisfaction and fatigue from life in the current conditions.
- Expenses: The average monthly expenses of the average resident is pretty low and around $850.
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Startup friendly: Unfortunately, startup score in Sa Pa is pretty low. Most startups struggle due to different obstacles.
- Income: Unfortunately, the local population has very low salaries as low as $181 a month.
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Healthcare: The average level of medical care is sufficient. In some clinics, there is a lack of modern equipment and personnel.
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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.
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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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Walkability: The area of Sa Pa is perfect for walking. There are a lot of quality walking paths, sidewalks. Traffic and road conditions are good organized.
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Entertainment: There are several places in Sa Pa where you can relax and have a good time with friends.
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Quality of life: Sa Pa 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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Free WiFi: Almost half of all cafes, restaurants and gas stations have free wi-fi. But there are cases when you have to pay for Wi-Fi, the cost is usually indicated in the check.
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Freedom of speech: There is no formal freedom of speech. Any negative information in the media is prohibited. Foreign radio programs are jammed.
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Nightlife: The nightlife is quite low. You will have to organize the evening in a different way.
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Traffic safety: Terrible road conditions, traffic is extremely difficult.
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Fits for families: Unfortunately, Sa Pa does not provide the necessary infrastructure for families with children. There are no children’s entertainment centers, mini-clubs, children’s pools, etc.
