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Level of happiness: The level of happiness and life satisfaction among the local population is quite average.
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Startup friendly: In the past few years, startups in Patras have gained high popularity, increasing the flow of money invested.
- Income: The average monthly income is as low as $1500.
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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.
- Expenses: Patras has quite high prices for food and accommodation. Usual monthly spendings are around $3100
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Quality of life: In terms of health care, demography, education, environmental conditions, economic conditions, employment, the standard of living can be assessed as good.
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Free WiFi: Unfortunately, there are very few points in Patras 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.
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Nightlife: The nightlife is quite low. You will have to organize the evening in a different way.
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Walkability: Patras 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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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.
- Safety: According to the criterion of calmness, safety and peacefulness of the inhabitants, the situation in Patras is perfect.
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Education: The level of secondary and higher education in Patras can be described as very high.
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Female friendly: The relationship between men and women is quite liberal, a woman has all the rights and freedoms. But the way of life in society continues to be patriarchal.
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Workspaces: There is an great environment for working and lots of great coworking spots in Patras.
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Friendliness to outsiders: The locals are not super friendly to outsiders, but nevertheless polite.
- Internet: There is high-speed Internet.
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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.
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English: Many locals speak English, but not at an advanced level.
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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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LGBTQ friendly: The attitude towards the LGBT community by the majority of citizens of Patras is fine.
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Racial tolerance: Many refugees, migrants or people with migratory backgrounds are subject to racism and discrimination.
