Palermo Scores

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

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

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

Racial tolerance: Cases of racial and ethnic discrimination are extremely rare.

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

Nightlife: At the same time, the level of quality of services provided in most of these establishments is significantly high.

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.

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

Startup friendly: In the past few years, startups have gained high popularity, increasing the flow of money invested.

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

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.

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.

Education: The level of secondary and higher education in Palermo can be described as very high.

English: Many locals speak English, but not at an advanced level.

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

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.

Quality of life: In terms of health care, demography, education, environmental conditions, economic conditions, employment, the standard of living can be assessed as good.