Pristina Scores

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

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

  • Income: Unfortunately, the local population has very low salaries as low as $320 a month.
  • 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: Prices for everything are very affordable. There are many very decent pizzerias, cafes, restaurants at reasonable prices. Usual monthly spendings are around $1900.
  • 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.

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

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

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

  • 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.

  • Air quality: The air is considered to be very clean. A favorable climate, no sources of dust.
  • English: It will not be easy to communicate directly with the locals – few people speak English, except for the staff of large hotels and restaurants.

  • Safety: In general, the situation in Pristina is calm, the average level of safety, but in some areas there are exceptions. Please be vigilant.
  • Quality of life: Pristina 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 many interesting places, where you can take a fun with your friends or to spend romantic date.

  • Racial tolerance: Many refugees, migrants or people with migratory backgrounds are subject to racism and discrimination.

  • 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.

  • Internet: There is high-speed Internet.
  • Level of happiness: The level of happiness and life satisfaction among the local population is quite average.

  • Free WiFi: Unfortunately, there are very few points 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.

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

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