- Expenses: Prices for everything are very affordable. There are many very decent pizzerias, cafes, restaurants at reasonable prices. Usual monthly spendings are around $1200.
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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 in Yerevan.
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Entertainment: There are several places where you can relax and have a good time with friends.
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English: Many locals speak English, but not at an advanced level.
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Free WiFi: There is a big number of free Wi-Fi points for public use.
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Quality of life: Yerevan 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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Friendliness to outsiders: The attitude towards foreigners is often open and friendly, but not overly intrusive.
- Internet: The Internet speed in Yerevan is fine.
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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.
- Income: Unfortunately, the local population in Yerevan has very low salaries as low as $300 a month.
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Level of happiness: Low level of satisfaction and fatigue from life in the current conditions.
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Racial tolerance: Cases of racial and ethnic discrimination are extremely rare.
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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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LGBTQ friendly: The majority of respondents in Yerevan are against equal rights for gays and lesbians.
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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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Walkability: The area of Yerevan is perfect for walking. There are a lot of quality walking paths, sidewalks. Traffic and road conditions are good organized.
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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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Startup friendly: In the past few years, startups in Yerevan have gained high popularity, increasing the flow of money invested.
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Workspaces: There is an great environment for working and lots of great coworking spots.
- Safety: In general, the situation in Yerevan is calm, the average level of safety, but in some areas there are exceptions. Please be vigilant.
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Traffic safety: Terrible road conditions, traffic in Yerevan is extremely difficult.
