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English: It will not be easy to communicate in Vang Vieng directly with the locals – few people speak English, except for the staff of large hotels and restaurants.
- Internet: Slow-moving Internet in Vang Vieng can interfere with normal work rhythm and communication.
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Fits for families: Unfortunately, Vang Vieng 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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Startup friendly: Unfortunately, startup score is pretty low. Most startups struggle due to different obstacles.
- Safety: The crime rate is low, but this does not mean that you need to stop being vigilant at night.
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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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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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LGBTQ friendly: The attitude towards the LGBT community by the majority of citizens of Vang Vieng is fine.
- Income: Unfortunately, the local population in Vang Vieng has very low salaries as low as $195 a month.
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Traffic safety: Terrible road conditions, traffic is extremely difficult.
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Free WiFi: Unfortunately, there are very few points that provide free Wi-Fi, and those that do have a weak Internet signal, so in many cafes wifi Internet is available only at a low speed.
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Education: In terms of the quality of education in Vang Vieng, students do not score enough for the average level in reading literacy, mathematics, and science.
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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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Walkability: Unfortunately, hiking through the city is not comfortable. It is much better to use motor transport to move.
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Racial tolerance: Cases of racial and ethnic discrimination are extremely rare.
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Healthcare: The level of local medical institutions is very low, there are no modern clinics. There is a certain lack of modern medical equipment and qualified personnel.
- Expenses: Prices for everything are very affordable. There are many very decent pizzerias, cafes, restaurants at reasonable prices. Usual monthly spendings are around $1100.
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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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Freedom of speech: There is no formal freedom of speech. Any negative information in the media is prohibited. Foreign radio programs are jammed.
