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Walkability: Annecy has many beautiful parks, squares and walkways for walking with children. There are wide sidewalks along the roads, and there are paths for cyclists.
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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.
- 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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English: Many locals speak English, but not at an advanced level.
- Air quality: The air is considered to be very clean. A favorable climate, no sources of dust.
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Traffic safety: A lot of work has been done in Annecy to ensure road safety. That’s why the road accident rate can be considered as low.
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Education: The level of secondary and higher education can be described as very high.
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Freedom of speech: Freedom of speech is spelled out in the constitution. But local authorities are enforcing laws that will somewhat complicate the work of journalists and restrict freedom of speech for all citizens.
- Internet: There is high-speed Internet in Annecy.
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Friendliness to outsiders: Unfortunately, the locals are not hospitable and unfriendly to visitors.
- Expenses: is among the top most expensive places to live according to analysts. Average costs of living could be as high as $4100 a month.
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Level of happiness: More people satisfied with their daily activities and lives.
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LGBTQ friendly: It has been established that the majority of citizens have an excellent attitude towards the LGBT community.
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Quality of life: Annecy 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 is an great environment for working and lots of great coworking spots in Annecy.
- Income: The average monthly earnings are mediocre around $3100.
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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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Startup friendly: Unfortunately, startup score in Annecy is pretty low. Most startups struggle due to different obstacles.
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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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Nightlife: At the same time, the level of quality of services provided in most of these establishments is significantly high.
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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.
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Racial tolerance: Cases of racial and ethnic discrimination are extremely rare.
