- Expenses: The average monthly expenses of the average Tashkent resident is pretty low and around $850.
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Workspaces: There is an great environment for working and lots of great coworking spots in Tashkent.
- Internet: Slow-moving Internet in Tashkent can interfere with normal work rhythm and communication.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Freedom of speech: There is no formal freedom of speech. Any negative information in the media is prohibited. Foreign radio programs are jammed.
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Education: Secondary and higher education institutions provide a very mediocre level of knowledge, which indicates the need to reform them and introduce new, more effective programs and trained teachers.
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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.
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Startup friendly: Unfortunately, startup score in Tashkent is pretty low. Most startups struggle due to different obstacles.
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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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LGBTQ friendly: The majority of respondents in Tashkent are against equal rights for gays and lesbians.
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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.
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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.
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Nightlife: At the same time, the level of quality of services provided in most of these establishments is significantly high.
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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.
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Entertainment: There are many interesting places, where you can take a fun with your friends or to spend romantic date.
- Income: Unfortunately, the local population has very low salaries as low as $176 a month.
- Safety: In general, the situation is calm, the average level of safety, but in some areas there are exceptions. Please be vigilant.
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Friendliness to outsiders: The attitude towards foreigners is often open and friendly, but not overly intrusive.
