Osh, Kyrgyzstan 🇰🇬
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Nomad Score:
56%
💰 Cost & Affordability
💸 Cost of Living
87%
Weight: 150
Very affordable city with low prices for daily expenses compared to global standards.
🏠 Accommodation Cost
83%
Weight: 80
Rental prices are low, especially for long-term stays in local apartments.
🍎 Food & Groceries
89%
Weight: 40
Local markets and groceries offer fresh produce at very low prices.
🚌 Transportation Cost
91%
Weight: 20
Public transport and taxis are very cheap and widely available.
🎟️ Entertainment Cost
75%
Weight: 15
Entertainment options are limited but affordable when available.
🏋️ Gym Membership Cost
70%
Weight: 10
Gyms exist but are fewer and less modern; prices are low.
💱 Currency Stability
52%
Weight: 30
Kyrgyz som experiences moderate fluctuations; some inflation concerns.
💻 Digital Nomad Essentials
🚀 Internet Speed
64%
Weight: 100
Average speeds around 20-30 Mbps; stable but not high-end.
👥 Coworking Spaces Availability
31%
Weight: 40
Very limited coworking spaces; mostly informal setups.
☕ Cafes with WiFi
55%
Weight: 30
Several cafes offer WiFi but quality and reliability vary.
💻☕ Digital Nomad Friendly Cafes
40%
Weight: 30
Few cafes cater specifically to digital nomads; limited plug points and seating.
🌟 Digital Nomad Popularity
23%
Weight: 100
Osh is not a well-known destination among digital nomads.
📱 Local SIM Card Availability
80%
Weight: 25
Easy to purchase SIM cards with affordable data plans.
🌟 Quality of Life
⚖️ Work-Life Balance
78%
Weight: 30
Relaxed lifestyle with low stress and good work-life balance potential.
🌳 Environmental Quality
60%
Weight: 15
Moderate pollution levels; some industrial activity affects air quality.
🧼 Cleanliness
50%
Weight: 10
City cleanliness is average; some areas have litter and waste management issues.
🗨️ Language Barrier
37%
Weight: 30
Russian and Kyrgyz are dominant; English is not widely spoken.
💨 Air Quality
55%
Weight: 15
Air quality fluctuates; better in outskirts but city center can be dusty.
👨👩👧👦 Family Friendly
50%
Weight: 25
Basic family amenities available but limited international schools.
🏥 Healthcare
🏥 Healthcare Quality
42%
Weight: 20
Basic healthcare available but lacks advanced facilities.
💉 Healthcare Affordability
80%
Weight: 25
Healthcare costs are low compared to Western standards.
🏥 Healthcare
45%
Weight: 20
Limited quality and availability of medical services for expats.
🌿 Climate & Environment
☀️ Weather
73%
Weight: 80
Continental climate with warm summers and cold winters; spring and autumn are pleasant.
🌪️ Natural Disaster Risk
65%
Weight: 10
Moderate risk of earthquakes; low risk of other disasters.
🏞️ Green Spaces
58%
Weight: 10
Some parks and green areas but limited in city center.
❄️ Air Conditioning
40%
Weight: 15
Air conditioning is not common in many buildings; summers can be warm.
🍂 Seasonal Variety
79%
Weight: 10
Distinct seasons with snowy winters and warm summers.
🔊 Noise Pollution
55%
Weight: 10
Moderate noise levels; traffic and market noise common.
🎭 Culture & Entertainment
🎭 Culture
76%
Weight: 20
Rich cultural heritage with traditional festivals and local crafts.
🌃 Nightlife
35%
Weight: 15
Limited nightlife options; mostly small bars and cafes.
🏞️ Outdoors & Nature
84%
Weight: 15
Close to mountains and natural parks; good for hiking and outdoor activities.
🗣️ Language Learning Opportunities
50%
Weight: 10
Few formal language schools; immersion possible but limited resources.
🧭 Local Experiences & Tours
67%
Weight: 10
Opportunities for cultural tours and local experiences, though less commercialized.
🎳 Indoors Fun
42%
Weight: 10
Few indoor entertainment venues; limited cinemas and malls.
🍎 Food & Fitness
🍽️ Food Scene
71%
Weight: 25
Traditional Kyrgyz cuisine is prominent; limited international options.
🧠 Yoga Studios
28%
Weight: 10
Very few yoga studios or wellness centers.
🏋️ Fitness Facilities
45%
Weight: 15
Basic gyms available but limited variety of fitness classes.
🥗 Healthy Food Options
60%
Weight: 15
Fresh produce is abundant; organic and specialty health foods are rare.
💼 Work Environment
🕰️ Time Zone Favorability
63%
Weight: 20
UTC+6 time zone; moderately convenient for Asia and Europe but less so for Americas.
🤝 Networking Opportunities
30%
Weight: 25
Limited professional networking events for digital nomads or expats.
💻 Remote Job Opportunities
25%
Weight: 20
Local remote job market is minimal; most rely on international clients.
🆓 Freelance Ecosystem
32%
Weight: 20
Small freelance community; limited local platforms or support.
🏢 Coworking Quality
27%
Weight: 30
Coworking spaces are basic and scarce.
📈 Business & Economy
🚀 Startup Scene
20%
Weight: 15
Very nascent startup ecosystem with limited funding or infrastructure.
💳 Local Payment Services
55%
Weight: 10
Mobile payments and local banking services exist but are not highly developed.
🔗 Blockchain & Crypto Adoption
38%
Weight: 15
Low adoption and awareness; some interest but limited infrastructure.
🚆 Transportation
✈️ Airport Connectivity
40%
Weight: 30
Osh airport has limited international flights; mostly regional connections.
🚇 Public Transit
68%
Weight: 20
Minibuses and shared taxis are common and affordable.
🚶 Walkability
59%
Weight: 20
City center is moderately walkable but infrastructure varies.
🚗 Ride-sharing Services
45%
Weight: 15
Ride-sharing apps exist but are less widespread than taxis.
🚲 Cycling
30%
Weight: 10
Limited cycling infrastructure and safety concerns.
🚄 Intercity Travel Options
62%
Weight: 15
Buses and shared taxis connect Osh to other cities; no train service.
🛵 Scooter/Bike Rental Availability
15%
Weight: 10
No formal scooter or bike rental services.
📡 Connectivity
📱 Mobile Network Coverage
70%
Weight: 20
Good mobile coverage throughout the city and surrounding areas.
🔒 VPN Reliability
75%
Weight: 20
VPN services work reliably with no major restrictions.
⚡ Power Grid Reliability
60%
Weight: 15
Occasional outages but generally stable power supply.
📶 Public WiFi Availability
40%
Weight: 10
Limited public WiFi hotspots; mostly in cafes and some public buildings.
⚖️ Legal & Administrative
🛂 Visa Ease
78%
Weight: 40
Visa-free or visa-on-arrival for many nationalities; straightforward process.
📊 Tax Friendliness
60%
Weight: 30
Moderate tax rates; simple tax system but limited incentives for foreigners.
🗣️ Freedom of Speech
50%
Weight: 15
Some restrictions and government oversight but relatively open compared to neighbors.
🏛️ Political Stability
55%
Weight: 20
Occasional political unrest but generally stable environment.
🏦 Ease of Opening Bank Account
40%
Weight: 15
Challenging for foreigners due to documentation and language barriers.
📄 Ease of Business Registration
50%
Weight: 10
Moderate bureaucracy; possible but can be slow and complex.
📄✈️ Digital Nomad Visa Availability
0%
Weight: 35
No specific digital nomad visa available.
🌍 Digital Nomad Community
🌍 Nomad Friendly
35%
Weight: 50
Limited infrastructure and community for digital nomads.
🤝 Nomad Events & Meetups
10%
Weight: 25
Almost no organized nomad events or meetups.
🌐👥 Online Community Presence
25%
Weight: 20
Very small online presence for digital nomads in Osh.
🛡️ Safety & Tolerance
🛡️ Safety
65%
Weight: 100
Generally safe with low violent crime; petty theft can occur.
♀️ Female Friendly
40%
Weight: 50
Cultural norms can be conservative; women should exercise caution.
✊ Racial Tolerance
50%
Weight: 50
Moderate tolerance; some ethnic tensions exist but generally peaceful.