Islamabad Scores

  • Free WiFi: Unfortunately, there are very few points in Islamabad 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.

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

  • Female friendly: Women are still not only dependent on the will of men, but also systematically continue to be subjected to humiliation and discrimination on the basis of gender.

  • Expenses: The average monthly expenses of the average Islamabad resident is pretty low and around $800.
  • Fits for families: Unfortunately, Islamabad does not provide the necessary infrastructure for families with children. There are no children’s entertainment centers, mini-clubs, children’s pools, etc.

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

  • English: It will not be easy to communicate in Islamabad directly with the locals – few people speak English, except for the staff of large hotels and restaurants.

  • Workspaces: There is an great environment for working and lots of great coworking spots.

  • Level of happiness: The level of happiness and life satisfaction among the local population is quite average.

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

  • Startup friendly: Unfortunately, startup score is pretty low. Most startups struggle due to different obstacles.

  • Friendliness to outsiders: Unfortunately, the locals are not hospitable and unfriendly to visitors.

  • Income: Unfortunately, the local population in Islamabad has very low salaries as low as $122 a month.
  • Entertainment: Unfortunately, Islamabad does not have a lot of cafes and restaurants, places to relax and to have some entertainment.

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  • Racial tolerance: The citizens of Islamabad is quite tolerant and respectful of the bearers of any other nationality or race, their mentality, national languages, cultures, behavior, appearance.

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  • Education: In terms of the quality of education in Islamabad, students do not score enough for the average level in reading literacy, mathematics, and science.

  • Walkability: Unfortunately, hiking through the city is not comfortable. It is much better to use motor transport to move.

  • Freedom of speech: There is no formal freedom of speech. Any negative information in the media is prohibited. Foreign radio programs are jammed.

  • Quality of life: The standard of living is poor. has one of the lowest living standards, according to every year surveys.

  • Internet: There is high-speed Internet in Islamabad.