Shanghai Scores

  • Walkability: The area of is perfect for walking. There are a lot of quality walking paths, sidewalks. Traffic and road conditions are good organized.

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

  • Safety: According to the criterion of calmness, safety and peacefulness of the inhabitants, the situation is perfect.
  • Level of happiness: The level of happiness and life satisfaction among the local population is quite average.

  • Air quality: In some places, the level of air cleanliness in Shanghai is assessed as poor or mediocre.
  • LGBTQ friendly: The majority of respondents in Shanghai are against equal rights for gays and lesbians.

  • Internet: Slow-moving Internet in Shanghai can interfere with normal work rhythm and communication.
  • English: Many locals speak English, but not at an advanced level.

  • Income: Unfortunately, the local population in Shanghai has very low salaries as low as $700 a month.
  • Free WiFi: There is a big number of free Wi-Fi points for public use.

  • Freedom of speech:

  • Nightlife: Natives estimate the work of night clubs and entertainments as exceptional.

  • Fits for families: There are not so many places where you can spend a good time with your family and children, but almost all of them provide excellent service.

  • Expenses: Prices for everything are very affordable. There are many very decent pizzerias, cafes, restaurants at reasonable prices. Usual monthly spendings are around $2100.
  • Quality of life: In terms of health care, demography, education, environmental conditions, economic conditions, employment, the standard of living can be assessed as good.

  • Startup friendly: In the past few years, startups in Shanghai have gained high popularity, increasing the flow of money invested.

  • Female friendly: There is no gender bias in society.

  • Friendliness to outsiders: The attitude towards foreigners is very open, calm and friendly.

  • Entertainment: Shanghai has a lot of entertainment, cafes, clubs, restaurants, places to relax with friends, romantic dates and just to have a good time.

  • Racial tolerance: The citizens of is quite tolerant and respectful of the bearers of any other nationality or race, their mentality, national languages, cultures, behavior, appearance.

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

  • Education: Secondary and higher education institutions provide a very mediocre level of knowledge, which indicates the need to reform them and introduce new, more effective programs and trained teachers.