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- Income: Unfortunately, the local population has very low salaries as low as $700 a month.
- Internet: Slow-moving Internet in Shantou can interfere with normal work rhythm and communication.
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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 is assessed as poor or mediocre.
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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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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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Workspaces: There are plenty of places to work from in Shantou.
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Friendliness to outsiders: The locals are not super friendly to outsiders, but nevertheless polite.
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Startup friendly: Unfortunately, startup score in Shantou is pretty low. Most startups struggle due to different obstacles.
- Expenses: The average monthly expenses of the average resident is pretty low and around $900.
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Traffic safety: Terrible road conditions, traffic in Shantou is extremely difficult.
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Racial tolerance: Many refugees, migrants or people with migratory backgrounds are subject to racism and discrimination.
- Safety: According to the criterion of calmness, safety and peacefulness of the inhabitants, the situation in Shantou is perfect.
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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 in Shantou.
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English: It will not be easy to communicate in Shantou directly with the locals – few people speak English, except for the staff of large hotels and restaurants.
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Free WiFi: Free wi-fi is available in almost all hotels, but its speed raises many questions. In cafes and restaurants, you sometimes have to pay for an Internet connection.
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Walkability: The area of Shantou is perfect for walking. There are a lot of quality walking paths, sidewalks. Traffic and road conditions are good organized.
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Female friendly: The relationship between men and women is quite liberal, a woman has all the rights and freedoms. But the way of life in society continues to be patriarchal.
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Nightlife: The nightlife in Shantou is quite low. You will have to organize the evening in a different way.
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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 in Shantou are against equal rights for gays and lesbians.
