congrats, 2014 rankings came out.
http://www.telegraph.co.uk/property...23/The-worlds-10-worst-cities-to-live-in.html
http://www.telegraph.co.uk/property...23/The-worlds-10-worst-cities-to-live-in.html
The world's 10 worst cities to live in, according to the Economist Intelligence Unit global “liveability” study, which looks at how “tolerable” it is to live in a particular place given its crime levels, threat of conflict, quality of medical care, levels of censorship, temperature, schools and transport links.
Weather is not any of them. As a result, I could say there are a lot of cities that are worse than Tehran. This is not really fair.
Weather is not any of them. As a result, I could say there are a lot of cities that are worse than Tehran. This is not really fair.
I know Tehran's downsides very well and I have been to many cities in the world. Here's my verdict:
Tehran is one of the best cities in the world. No bullshit.
There's something in that filthy air and shitty attitude of people. Nostalgia apart, there really is something about Tehran that attracts people and I can totally sympathize with those who have no idea what it is.
Tehran is one of the best cities in the world. No bullshit.
There's something in that filthy air and shitty attitude of people. Nostalgia apart, there really is something about Tehran that attracts people and I can totally sympathize with those who have no idea what it is.
Im pretty sure its the same thing that makes turks believe istanbul is the greatest city in the world, or brazilians think rio is the greatest city or czechs think prague is the greatest city in the world. I have even directly heard from somalians that somalia is the greatest place in the world no joke !!!
For every person that goes to tehran regularly who loves it, there are 3 that come back to tell me not to even think about going there, so perspectives vary significantly, but fact remain the same.
One other thing that always fascinates me is how for everyone, tehran means just the top 10-15% in shomal e shahr who do very well and have some fun and games. that is not representative of the country or city where 90% are nothing like that segment or population.
Ya I was about to say that with all of those African cities and poor Asian cities, there is no way in hell Tehran can be on the top 10. Maybe they just put Tehran on the list because of the strict rules. Oh the one thing that is really bad about Tehran is good luck getting an apartment because you need like 90% for a down payment and apartments are ridiculous. They are even getting expensive in Shahresten so you can imagine how much you are going to fork over for a half way decent apartment in a half way decent area. I'm not talking northern Tehran I'm talking two bedroom apt in a middle class neighborhood. Good luck with that. That is why you see people living at home until they are 45 or 50.
If tehran is bad then NYC should be bad too. other than the air pollution in Tehran, Tehran is much more cleaner than NYC. NYC is expensive, filthy, depressing, traffic up the ass and if you do not have 2-3 roommates you can hardly live on your own. do not take my words for it go to NYC then go to Tehran!! NYC subway is dirtier than a subway in India
BS ranking.
BS ranking.
The forced Hejab thing really sends Tehran (and Iran) down every list. There is no denying that. That's half of the population being screwed as soon as they step out of their homes.
There's also the inability(or illegality) of open expression of attraction between genders. That's a huge flaw.
Traffic, pollution, economy and all other things are far worse in more than half of the world, so forget about calling Tehran the worst in those departments.
Economically Tehran is a major opportunity base for money-making ventures (legal or illegal).
The tax laws are also fantastically favorable, almost unmatched by any other major city.
There's also the inability(or illegality) of open expression of attraction between genders. That's a huge flaw.
Traffic, pollution, economy and all other things are far worse in more than half of the world, so forget about calling Tehran the worst in those departments.
Economically Tehran is a major opportunity base for money-making ventures (legal or illegal).
The tax laws are also fantastically favorable, almost unmatched by any other major city.
I've listened to some Canadian politicians who stated their concern about your universal healthcare system. Is it warranted or is it just hoop la? I know that it costs you guys some serious cash in tax dollars. I'm wondering if two decades down the road, can Canada maintain this system? Since you probably have more insight on this I'm asking you or if any Canadian can answer me that would be good.
Certainly Tehran is not the worst 10 with cities like Baghdad, Kaboul, Khartoom and other African cities but the hijab and lack of freedoms will make Tehran, or Iran, take a huge hit.
Certainly Tehran is not the worst 10 with cities like Baghdad, Kaboul, Khartoom and other African cities but the hijab and lack of freedoms will make Tehran, or Iran, take a huge hit.
این امارهای کس مغزی به درد کس مغزی مثل تو هم میخوره
یعنی تهران بدترین شهر دنیاست که ادم میتونه توش زندگی کنه
انوقت مثلا مگادیشو کابل دلهی مومبی و صدها شهر که زباله همه جا را فراگرفته از تهران بهتر هستند
خوب دیگه این امارها را یکی مثل تو بیرون می دهد
که مثال گربه دستش به گوش نمیرسه میگه بو میده صدق کنه
یعنی تهران بدترین شهر دنیاست که ادم میتونه توش زندگی کنه
انوقت مثلا مگادیشو کابل دلهی مومبی و صدها شهر که زباله همه جا را فراگرفته از تهران بهتر هستند
خوب دیگه این امارها را یکی مثل تو بیرون می دهد
که مثال گربه دستش به گوش نمیرسه میگه بو میده صدق کنه
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Yeah of course Canada can maintain this system. But the downside is they will increase our taxes if Canada does.. Another problem is some people see the doctor a lot more than others and take advantage of the health care system here. Especially old new comers or just old people... I'm sorry to offend anyone but that is what I hate the most.
No I get what you are saying about people taking advantage of the health care system and about some old people. If they just cough, oh time for a doctor's visit. Of course I am exaggerating a bit but why not when it costs practically nothing. I also get what you are saying about the fact that taxes are going to get raised. You can always maintain the system but something needs to give and that something is usually the unpopular raise taxes on your ass strategy.
The jacked up part is the average Californian probably pays a little less in taxes than the average Canadian but you guys have more benefits. It's not just health care, you guys get a much more generous retirement package. My friends' dad just retired he was making 250K a year and his compensation was 2,500 a month and of course CA is going to take 400 straight form the top, so he moved to Nevada. What I'm trying to say is we pay almost as much in taxes as you guys, when you add state plus federal (it is like 50% of your income) but we don't have $hit to show for. I don't mind paying higher taxes, as long as I am getting some benefits like good retirement and health. In the USA, don't get sick and don't stop working. Now it is not uncommon to see people in their late 70's working because they can't afford to retire.
What would you rather have high taxes but health care and good retirement or almost as much in taxes but you get squat? Exactly.
The jacked up part is the average Californian probably pays a little less in taxes than the average Canadian but you guys have more benefits. It's not just health care, you guys get a much more generous retirement package. My friends' dad just retired he was making 250K a year and his compensation was 2,500 a month and of course CA is going to take 400 straight form the top, so he moved to Nevada. What I'm trying to say is we pay almost as much in taxes as you guys, when you add state plus federal (it is like 50% of your income) but we don't have $hit to show for. I don't mind paying higher taxes, as long as I am getting some benefits like good retirement and health. In the USA, don't get sick and don't stop working. Now it is not uncommon to see people in their late 70's working because they can't afford to retire.
What would you rather have high taxes but health care and good retirement or almost as much in taxes but you get squat? Exactly.
I don't know what your talking about dude you need to get more info. Our retirement here is not good there are still a lot of people working until death. I don't know who you get your info from but its completely wrong. The only upside in this country is the healthcare other than that its just like New York a very big expensive city with a lot of downsides..