Pokhara Scores

  • Expenses: The average monthly expenses of the average Pokhara resident is pretty low and around $700.
  • Level of happiness: Low level of satisfaction and fatigue from life in the current conditions.

  • Free WiFi: Almost half of all cafes, restaurants and gas stations have free wi-fi. But there are cases when you have to pay for Wi-Fi, the cost is usually indicated in the check.

  • 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.

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

  • Quality of life: Pokhara 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.

  • Walkability: The area of Pokhara is perfect for walking. There are a lot of quality walking paths, sidewalks. Traffic and road conditions are good organized.

  • Entertainment: has a lot of entertainment, cafes, clubs, restaurants, places to relax with friends, romantic dates and just to have a good time.

  • 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.

  • LGBTQ friendly: The attitude towards the LGBT community by the majority of citizens of Pokhara is fine.

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

  • 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.

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

  • Income: Unfortunately, the local population has very low salaries as low as $60 a month.
  • Safety: In general, the situation in Pokhara is calm, the average level of safety, but in some areas there are exceptions. Please be vigilant.
  • Startup friendly: In the past few years, startups in Pokhara have gained high popularity, increasing the flow of money invested.

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

  • Internet: The Internet speed in Pokhara is fine.
  • Education: In terms of the quality of education in Pokhara, students do not score enough for the average level in reading literacy, mathematics, and science.

  • Air quality: The air in Pokhara is considered to be very clean. A favorable climate, no sources of dust.

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