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Osh, Kyrgyzstan 🇰🇬
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Nomad Score:
57%
💰 Cost & Affordability
💸 Cost of Living
87%
Weight: 150
Very affordable city with low prices for daily expenses compared to global standards.
🏠 Accommodation Cost
85%
Weight: 80
Rental prices are low, with options for budget apartments and guesthouses.
🍎 Food & Groceries
89%
Weight: 40
Local markets and eateries offer inexpensive fresh produce and meals.
🚌 Transportation Cost
91%
Weight: 20
Public transport and taxis are very cheap and accessible.
🎟️ Entertainment Cost
78%
Weight: 15
Entertainment options are limited but affordable.
🏋️ Gym Membership Cost
72%
Weight: 10
Gyms are available but fewer in number; memberships are inexpensive.
💱 Currency Stability
54%
Weight: 30
Kyrgyzstani som experiences moderate fluctuations but generally stable.
💻 Digital Nomad Essentials
🚀 Internet Speed
63%
Weight: 100
Average internet speeds around 15-25 Mbps; stable but not high-speed.
👥 Coworking Spaces Availability
31%
Weight: 40
Very limited coworking spaces; mostly informal setups.
☕ Cafes with WiFi
57%
Weight: 30
Several cafes offer WiFi but connection quality varies.
💻☕ Digital Nomad Friendly Cafes
42%
Weight: 30
Few cafes cater specifically to digital nomads.
🌟 Digital Nomad Popularity
28%
Weight: 100
Not a well-known destination among digital nomads yet.
📱 Local SIM Card Availability
83%
Weight: 25
SIM cards are easy to obtain with affordable plans.
🌟 Quality of Life
⚖️ Work-Life Balance
75%
Weight: 30
Relaxed lifestyle with low stress and good time for leisure.
🌳 Environmental Quality
69%
Weight: 15
Moderate pollution levels; some areas cleaner than others.
🧼 Cleanliness
53%
Weight: 10
City cleanliness is average with occasional littering.
🗨️ Language Barrier
37%
Weight: 30
Russian and Kyrgyz are dominant; English is not widely spoken.
💨 Air Quality
61%
Weight: 15
Air quality is generally acceptable but can worsen in winter.
👨👩👧👦 Family Friendly
54%
Weight: 25
Basic amenities for families; limited international schools.
🏥 Healthcare
🏥 Healthcare Quality
45%
Weight: 20
Basic healthcare available but limited advanced medical services.
💉 Healthcare Affordability
80%
Weight: 25
Healthcare services are inexpensive compared to Western countries.
🏥 Healthcare
47%
Weight: 20
Healthcare infrastructure is basic; serious conditions require travel.
🌿 Climate & Environment
☀️ Weather
68%
Weight: 80
Continental climate with hot summers and cold winters; moderate sunshine.
🌪️ Natural Disaster Risk
70%
Weight: 10
Low risk of major natural disasters; occasional earthquakes possible.
🏞️ Green Spaces
55%
Weight: 10
Some parks and green areas but limited urban greenery.
❄️ Air Conditioning
40%
Weight: 15
Air conditioning is not common in many buildings.
🍂 Seasonal Variety
73%
Weight: 10
Distinct seasons with warm summers and cold winters.
🔊 Noise Pollution
56%
Weight: 10
Moderate noise levels; quieter than larger cities.
🎭 Culture & Entertainment
🎭 Culture
79%
Weight: 20
Rich cultural heritage with diverse ethnic influences.
🌃 Nightlife
34%
Weight: 15
Limited nightlife options; mostly small bars and cafes.
🏞️ Outdoors & Nature
86%
Weight: 15
Close proximity to mountains and natural landscapes for outdoor activities.
🗣️ Language Learning Opportunities
50%
Weight: 10
Some opportunities to learn Russian and Kyrgyz locally.
🧭 Local Experiences & Tours
67%
Weight: 10
Authentic cultural tours and local experiences available but not highly commercialized.
🎳 Indoors Fun
41%
Weight: 10
Limited indoor entertainment options such as cinemas or malls.
🍎 Food & Fitness
🍽️ Food Scene
78%
Weight: 25
Traditional Central Asian cuisine with fresh ingredients.
🧠 Yoga Studios
23%
Weight: 10
Very few yoga studios or wellness centers.
🏋️ Fitness Facilities
48%
Weight: 15
Basic gyms available but limited variety of fitness options.
🥗 Healthy Food Options
69%
Weight: 15
Fresh produce widely available; healthy eating possible.
💼 Work Environment
🕰️ Time Zone Favorability
62%
Weight: 20
UTC+6 timezone is moderately convenient for Asia and Europe.
🤝 Networking Opportunities
30%
Weight: 25
Few professional networking events for digital nomads or expats.
💻 Remote Job Opportunities
25%
Weight: 20
Local remote job market is very limited.
🆓 Freelance Ecosystem
27%
Weight: 20
Freelance community is small and informal.
🏢 Coworking Quality
30%
Weight: 30
Few coworking spaces with basic facilities.
📈 Business & Economy
🚀 Startup Scene
21%
Weight: 15
Minimal startup ecosystem presence.
💳 Local Payment Services
54%
Weight: 10
Basic local payment options available; limited international integration.
🔗 Blockchain & Crypto Adoption
32%
Weight: 15
Low adoption and awareness of blockchain and crypto technologies.
🚆 Transportation
✈️ Airport Connectivity
45%
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
39%
Weight: 15
Limited availability of ride-sharing apps; taxis dominate.
🚲 Cycling
27%
Weight: 10
Cycling infrastructure is minimal and not widely used.
🚄 Intercity Travel Options
63%
Weight: 15
Buses and shared taxis connect to other cities; limited train services.
🛵 Scooter/Bike Rental Availability
18%
Weight: 10
No formal scooter or bike rental services.
📡 Connectivity
📱 Mobile Network Coverage
71%
Weight: 20
Good mobile coverage throughout the city and surrounding areas.
🔒 VPN Reliability
65%
Weight: 20
VPN services generally work well without major restrictions.
⚡ Power Grid Reliability
60%
Weight: 15
Occasional power outages but generally stable electricity supply.
📶 Public WiFi Availability
43%
Weight: 10
Public WiFi is limited and often unreliable.
⚖️ Legal & Administrative
🛂 Visa Ease
76%
Weight: 40
Visa-free or visa-on-arrival for many nationalities; straightforward process.
📊 Tax Friendliness
52%
Weight: 30
Moderate tax rates; limited incentives for foreigners.
🗣️ Freedom of Speech
60%
Weight: 15
Generally free but some restrictions and government influence exist.
🏛️ Political Stability
55%
Weight: 20
Occasional political unrest but relatively stable overall.
🏦 Ease of Opening Bank Account
40%
Weight: 15
Bureaucratic and requires local documentation; challenging for foreigners.
📄 Ease of Business Registration
51%
Weight: 10
Process is possible but can be slow and bureaucratic.
📄✈️ Digital Nomad Visa Availability
0%
Weight: 35
No specific digital nomad visa program available.
🌍 Digital Nomad Community
🌍 Nomad Friendly
35%
Weight: 50
Limited infrastructure and community for digital nomads.
🤝 Nomad Events & Meetups
19%
Weight: 25
Very few or no regular nomad meetups or events.
🌐👥 Online Community Presence
24%
Weight: 20
Small online presence for nomads in Osh.
🛡️ Safety & Tolerance
🛡️ Safety
67%
Weight: 100
Generally safe for travelers with usual precautions.
♀️ Female Friendly
50%
Weight: 50
Moderate; cultural norms require some caution for solo female travelers.
✊ Racial Tolerance
62%
Weight: 50
Generally tolerant but some ethnic tensions exist.