Konya Scores

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

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

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

  • Walkability: Konya has many beautiful parks, squares and walkways for walking with children. There are wide sidewalks along the roads, and there are paths for cyclists.

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

  • Quality of life: Konya 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.

  • Expenses: The average monthly expenses of the average Konya resident is pretty low and around $600.
  • Workspaces: There are plenty of places to work from in Konya.

  • Income: Unfortunately, the local population in Konya has very low salaries as low as $900 a month.
  • Racial tolerance: Cases of racial and ethnic discrimination are extremely rare.

  • 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.

  • 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.

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

  • Traffic safety: A lot of work has been done in Konya to ensure road safety. That’s why the road accident rate can be considered as low.

  • 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.

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

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

  • 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 Konya.

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