Samara Scores

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

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

  • Freedom of speech: There is no formal freedom of speech. Any negative information in the media is prohibited. Foreign radio programs are jammed.

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

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

  • Entertainment: Unfortunately, does not have a lot of cafes and restaurants, places to relax and to have some entertainment.

  • Internet: There is high-speed Internet.
  • Traffic safety: Terrible road conditions, traffic is extremely difficult.

  • 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.

  • Quality of life: 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.

  • Friendliness to outsiders: The attitude towards foreigners is often open and friendly, but not overly intrusive.

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

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

  • Safety:
  • 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 in Samara are against equal rights for gays and lesbians.

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

  • 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.

  • Income: Unfortunately, the local population has very low salaries as low as $700 a month.
  • Expenses: The average monthly expenses of the average Samara resident is pretty low and around $900.
  • Startup friendly: Unfortunately, startup score is pretty low. Most startups struggle due to different obstacles.

  • 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.