Panajachel Scores

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

  • 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.

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

  • 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.

  • Safety: Unfortunately, the situation is not calm, the level of security is extremely low.
  • 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.

  • Expenses: Prices for everything are very affordable. There are many very decent pizzerias, cafes, restaurants at reasonable prices. Usual monthly spendings are around $1500.
  • Quality of life: Panajachel 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.

  • Entertainment: There are several places in Panajachel where you can relax and have a good time with friends.

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

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

  • Fits for families: Unfortunately, Panajachel does not provide the necessary infrastructure for families with children. There are no children’s entertainment centers, mini-clubs, children’s pools, etc.

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

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

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

  • Workspaces: Unfortunately, it is hard to find places to work from in Panajachel.

  • Level of happiness: More people satisfied with their daily activities and lives.

  • Income: Unfortunately, the local population in Panajachel has very low salaries as low as $340 a month.
  • Internet: The Internet speed in Panajachel is fine.
  • Walkability: has many beautiful parks, squares and walkways for walking with children. There are wide sidewalks along the roads, and there are paths for cyclists.

  • Healthcare: The level of local medical institutions is very low, there are no modern clinics. There is a certain lack of modern medical equipment and qualified personnel.

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