Shantou Scores

  • Freedom of speech:

  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.

  • 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.

  • Workspaces: There are plenty of places to work from in Shantou.

  • Friendliness to outsiders: The locals are not super friendly to outsiders, but nevertheless polite.

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

  • 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.
  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • Nightlife: The nightlife in Shantou is quite low. You will have to organize the evening in a different way.

  • Entertainment: There are many interesting places, where you can take a fun with your friends or to spend romantic date.

  • LGBTQ friendly: The majority of respondents in Shantou are against equal rights for gays and lesbians.