- Income: Unfortunately, the local population in Plovdiv has very low salaries as low as $600 a month.
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Racial tolerance: Many refugees, migrants or people with migratory backgrounds are subject to racism and discrimination.
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English: Many locals speak English, but not at an advanced level.
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Walkability: The area of Plovdiv is perfect for walking. There are a lot of quality walking paths, sidewalks. Traffic and road conditions are good organized.
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LGBTQ friendly: The majority of respondents in Plovdiv are against equal rights for gays and lesbians.
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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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Friendliness to outsiders: The attitude towards foreigners is often open and friendly, but not overly intrusive.
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Education: The level of secondary and higher education in Plovdiv can be described as very high.
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Quality of life: In terms of health care, demography, education, environmental conditions, economic conditions, employment, the standard of living can be assessed as good.
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Workspaces: There is an great environment for working and lots of great coworking spots.
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Nightlife: At the same time, the level of quality of services provided in most of these establishments is significantly high.
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Traffic safety: A lot of work has been done in Plovdiv to ensure road safety. That’s why the road accident rate can be considered as low.
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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.
- Internet: There is high-speed Internet in Plovdiv.
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Entertainment: There are many interesting places, where you can take a fun with your friends or to spend romantic date.
- Air quality: The air in Plovdiv is considered to be very clean. A favorable climate, no sources of dust.
- Expenses: Prices for everything are very affordable. There are many very decent pizzerias, cafes, restaurants at reasonable prices. Usual monthly spendings are around $1500.
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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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Freedom of speech: People have full access to free media for accurate information and analysis. Journalists in most cases do their jobs without fear of detention or restraints.
- 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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Startup friendly: In the past few years, startups have gained high popularity, increasing the flow of money invested.
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Level of happiness: Low level of satisfaction and fatigue from life in the current conditions.
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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.
