Osh, Kyrgyzstan 🇰🇬
#674
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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
89%
Weight: 80
Rental prices are low, with options for budget apartments and guesthouses.
🍎 Food & Groceries
85%
Weight: 40
Local markets and grocery stores offer inexpensive fresh produce and staples.
🚌 Transportation Cost
91%
Weight: 20
Public transport and shared taxis are very cheap and widely used.
🎟️ Entertainment Cost
78%
Weight: 15
Affordable local entertainment options, though limited variety compared to larger cities.
🏋️ Gym Membership Cost
72%
Weight: 10
Gyms are available at reasonable prices but fewer high-end facilities.
💱 Currency Stability
54%
Weight: 30
Kyrgyz som experiences moderate fluctuations; some inflation concerns.
💻 Digital Nomad Essentials
🚀 Internet Speed
63%
Weight: 100
Average speeds around 20-30 Mbps; stable but not high-end.
👥 Coworking Spaces Availability
31%
Weight: 40
Very limited coworking spaces; mostly small local offices or cafes.
☕ Cafes with WiFi
67%
Weight: 30
Several cafes offer WiFi but connection quality varies.
💻☕ Digital Nomad Friendly Cafes
45%
Weight: 30
Few cafes actively cater to digital nomads; limited plug points and workspace.
🌟 Digital Nomad Popularity
28%
Weight: 100
Not a well-known digital nomad destination; very few nomads present.
🌟 Quality of Life
⚖️ Work-Life Balance
79%
Weight: 30
Relaxed lifestyle with low stress and good balance between work and leisure.
🌳 Environmental Quality
65%
Weight: 15
Moderate pollution levels; some industrial areas affect air quality.
🧼 Cleanliness
52%
Weight: 10
City cleanliness is average; some areas have litter and infrastructure issues.
🗨️ Language Barrier
37%
Weight: 30
Russian and Kyrgyz are main languages; English is not widely spoken.
💨 Air Quality
58%
Weight: 15
Air quality fluctuates; better in outskirts but city center can be polluted.
🏥 Healthcare
🏥 Healthcare Quality
41%
Weight: 20
Basic healthcare available; limited advanced medical facilities.
💉 Healthcare Affordability
84%
Weight: 25
Medical services are inexpensive compared to Western standards.
🏥 Healthcare
45%
Weight: 20
Healthcare infrastructure is basic; serious conditions require travel to larger cities.
🌿 Climate & Environment
☀️ Weather
69%
Weight: 80
Continental climate with hot summers and cold winters; spring and autumn are pleasant.
🌪️ Natural Disaster Risk
73%
Weight: 10
Low risk of major natural disasters; occasional earthquakes possible.
🏞️ Green Spaces
56%
Weight: 10
Some parks and green areas but limited compared to larger cities.
❄️ Air Conditioning
42%
Weight: 15
Air conditioning is not widespread; many buildings rely on natural ventilation.
🍂 Seasonal Variety
78%
Weight: 10
Distinct seasons with warm summers and snowy winters.
🎭 Culture & Entertainment
🎭 Culture
74%
Weight: 20
Rich local culture with traditional festivals and historical sites.
🌃 Nightlife
39%
Weight: 15
Limited nightlife options; mostly small bars and cafes.
🏞️ Outdoors & Nature
81%
Weight: 15
Close to mountains and natural parks; good for hiking and outdoor activities.
🗣️ Language Learning Opportunities
50%
Weight: 10
Few formal language schools; informal opportunities to learn Russian and Kyrgyz.
🧭 Local Experiences & Tours
67%
Weight: 10
Several cultural tours and local experiences available, though less commercialized.
🎳 Indoors Fun
43%
Weight: 10
Limited indoor entertainment options like cinemas or malls.
🍎 Food & Fitness
🍽️ Food Scene
68%
Weight: 25
Traditional Kyrgyz cuisine dominates; few international options.
🧠 Yoga Studios
21%
Weight: 10
Very few or no dedicated yoga studios.
🏋️ Fitness Facilities
50%
Weight: 15
Basic gyms available but limited variety of fitness classes.
🥗 Healthy Food Options
60%
Weight: 15
Fresh produce is available; limited organic or specialty health food stores.
💼 Work Environment
🕰️ Time Zone Favorability
64%
Weight: 20
UTC+6 timezone is moderately convenient for Asia and Europe but less so for Americas.
🤝 Networking Opportunities
32%
Weight: 25
Few professional or digital nomad networking events.
💻 Remote Job Opportunities
27%
Weight: 20
Local remote job market is very limited.
🆓 Freelance Ecosystem
30%
Weight: 20
Freelance community is small and informal.
🏢 Coworking Quality
29%
Weight: 30
Coworking spaces are scarce and basic in amenities.
📈 Business & Economy
🚀 Startup Scene
31%
Weight: 15
Emerging startup scene but very small and early stage.
💳 Local Payment Services
55%
Weight: 10
Basic banking and payment services available; limited international options.
🔗 Blockchain & Crypto Adoption
40%
Weight: 15
Low adoption and awareness of blockchain and crypto technologies.
🚆 Transportation
✈️ Airport Connectivity
48%
Weight: 30
Osh Airport has limited international flights; mostly regional connections.
🚇 Public Transit
69%
Weight: 20
Public minibuses and shared taxis are common and affordable.
🚶 Walkability
57%
Weight: 20
City center is moderately walkable but infrastructure varies.
🚗 Ride-sharing Services
43%
Weight: 15
Limited availability of ride-sharing apps; mostly local taxi services.
🚲 Cycling
35%
Weight: 10
Cycling infrastructure is minimal and roads are not very bike-friendly.
🚄 Intercity Travel Options
62%
Weight: 15
Bus and shared taxi services connect Osh to other cities; limited train options.
🛵 Scooter/Bike Rental Availability
20%
Weight: 10
Very limited or no scooter/bike rental services.
📡 Connectivity
📱 Mobile Network Coverage
71%
Weight: 20
Good mobile coverage throughout the city and surrounding areas.
🔒 VPN Reliability
68%
Weight: 20
VPN services generally work well with no major restrictions.
⚡ Power Grid Reliability
60%
Weight: 15
Occasional power outages but generally stable electricity supply.
📶 Public WiFi Availability
47%
Weight: 10
Public WiFi is limited mostly to cafes and some public buildings.
⚖️ Legal & Administrative
🛂 Visa Ease
75%
Weight: 40
Visa-free or visa-on-arrival access for many nationalities; straightforward process.
📊 Tax Friendliness
53%
Weight: 30
Moderate tax rates; no special digital nomad tax incentives.
🗣️ Freedom of Speech
50%
Weight: 15
Some restrictions exist; moderate freedom of expression.
🏛️ Political Stability
58%
Weight: 20
Relatively stable but occasional political unrest occurs.
🏦 Ease of Opening Bank Account
44%
Weight: 15
Banking procedures can be bureaucratic and require local documentation.
📄 Ease of Business Registration
51%
Weight: 10
Business registration is possible but involves paperwork and some delays.
📄✈️ Digital Nomad Visa Availability
0%
Weight: 35
No specific digital nomad visa program currently available.
🌍 Digital Nomad Community
🌍 Nomad Friendly
36%
Weight: 50
Limited infrastructure and community support for digital nomads.
🤝 Nomad Events & Meetups
15%
Weight: 25
Very few or no digital nomad events or meetups.
🌐👥 Online Community Presence
24%
Weight: 20
Minimal online presence or forums dedicated to Osh digital nomads.
🛡️ Safety & Tolerance
🛡️ Safety
67%
Weight: 100
Generally safe for travelers; petty crime exists but violent crime is rare.
♀️ Female Friendly
50%
Weight: 50
Moderate female safety; cultural norms may require caution.
✊ Racial Tolerance
60%
Weight: 50
Relatively tolerant society but some ethnic tensions exist in the region.