Ashgabat, Turkmenistan 🇹🇲
#418
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Nomad Score:
42%
💰 Cost & Affordability
💸 Cost of Living
71%
Weight: 150
Generally affordable compared to Western cities, though imported goods can be pricey.
🏠 Accommodation Cost
63%
Weight: 80
Rental prices are moderate but limited options for short-term furnished apartments.
🍎 Food & Groceries
75%
Weight: 40
Local markets offer inexpensive fresh produce; imported items are costly.
🚌 Transportation Cost
80%
Weight: 20
Public transport and taxis are very affordable within the city.
🎟️ Entertainment Cost
52%
Weight: 15
Limited entertainment venues; prices are low but options are scarce.
🏋️ Gym Membership Cost
50%
Weight: 10
Gyms exist but are limited and moderately priced.
💱 Currency Stability
34%
Weight: 30
Turkmen manat has experienced volatility and limited convertibility.
💻 Digital Nomad Essentials
🚀 Internet Speed
41%
Weight: 100
Internet is available but speeds are slow and unreliable compared to global standards.
👥 Coworking Spaces Availability
15%
Weight: 40
Very few, if any, formal coworking spaces exist.
☕ Cafes with WiFi
30%
Weight: 30
Some cafes offer WiFi but connectivity is often unstable.
💻☕ Digital Nomad Friendly Cafes
20%
Weight: 30
Limited number of cafes catering to remote workers.
🌟 Digital Nomad Popularity
5%
Weight: 100
Virtually unknown among digital nomads.
🌟 Quality of Life
⚖️ Work-Life Balance
60%
Weight: 30
Generally relaxed lifestyle but limited leisure options.
🌳 Environmental Quality
55%
Weight: 15
Clean city but industrial pollution affects some areas.
🧼 Cleanliness
70%
Weight: 10
City is known for its cleanliness and well-maintained public spaces.
🗨️ Language Barrier
23%
Weight: 30
Turkmen and Russian are dominant; English is rarely spoken.
💨 Air Quality
40%
Weight: 15
Air quality can be poor due to dust and industrial emissions.
🏥 Healthcare
🏥 Healthcare Quality
35%
Weight: 20
Basic healthcare available but lacks advanced facilities.
💉 Healthcare Affordability
70%
Weight: 25
Healthcare costs are low but quality is limited.
🏥 Healthcare
38%
Weight: 20
Limited access to international-standard medical care.
🌿 Climate & Environment
☀️ Weather
78%
Weight: 80
Hot, dry desert climate with abundant sunshine and mild winters.
🌪️ Natural Disaster Risk
85%
Weight: 10
Low risk of natural disasters such as earthquakes or floods.
🏞️ Green Spaces
42%
Weight: 10
Some parks exist but overall greenery is limited due to desert environment.
❄️ Air Conditioning
70%
Weight: 15
Most modern buildings have air conditioning due to hot climate.
🍂 Seasonal Variety
30%
Weight: 10
Harsh summers and mild winters with little seasonal variation.
🎭 Culture & Entertainment
🎭 Culture
65%
Weight: 20
Rich Turkmen culture with unique architecture and traditions.
🌃 Nightlife
20%
Weight: 15
Very limited nightlife options; city is generally quiet after dark.
🏞️ Outdoors & Nature
50%
Weight: 15
Desert landscapes nearby but limited outdoor recreational infrastructure.
🗣️ Language Learning Opportunities
30%
Weight: 10
Few formal language schools; limited English learning resources.
🧭 Local Experiences & Tours
55%
Weight: 10
Some cultural tours available but tourism infrastructure is underdeveloped.
🎳 Indoors Fun
35%
Weight: 10
Limited indoor entertainment such as cinemas or malls.
🍎 Food & Fitness
🍽️ Food Scene
58%
Weight: 25
Traditional Turkmen cuisine is available; international options are scarce.
🧠 Yoga Studios
10%
Weight: 10
Yoga and wellness studios are virtually nonexistent.
🏋️ Fitness Facilities
40%
Weight: 15
Basic gyms available but no specialized fitness centers.
🥗 Healthy Food Options
50%
Weight: 15
Fresh produce is available but processed healthy foods are limited.
💼 Work Environment
🕰️ Time Zone Favorability
50%
Weight: 20
UTC+5, moderately convenient for Asia and Europe but less so for Americas.
🤝 Networking Opportunities
20%
Weight: 25
Few professional networking events or communities for expats.
💻 Remote Job Opportunities
15%
Weight: 20
Local job market for remote work is minimal.
🆓 Freelance Ecosystem
10%
Weight: 20
Freelance community is almost nonexistent.
🏢 Coworking Quality
10%
Weight: 30
No established coworking spaces with professional amenities.
📈 Business & Economy
🚀 Startup Scene
15%
Weight: 15
Very limited startup ecosystem and support.
💳 Local Payment Services
30%
Weight: 10
Cash is dominant; digital payment options are limited.
🔗 Blockchain & Crypto Adoption
10%
Weight: 15
Minimal adoption and regulatory clarity.
🚆 Transportation
✈️ Airport Connectivity
40%
Weight: 30
Ashgabat International Airport has limited international flights.
🚇 Public Transit
55%
Weight: 20
Basic bus services available but no metro or extensive network.
🚶 Walkability
60%
Weight: 20
City center is walkable but distances can be large.
🚗 Ride-sharing Services
20%
Weight: 15
No major ride-sharing apps; taxis are common.
🚲 Cycling
25%
Weight: 10
Limited cycling infrastructure and hot climate discourages cycling.
🚄 Intercity Travel Options
40%
Weight: 15
Some bus and train connections but limited frequency.
🛵 Scooter/Bike Rental Availability
10%
Weight: 10
No established scooter or bike rental services.
📡 Connectivity
📱 Mobile Network Coverage
60%
Weight: 20
Good coverage in urban areas with 4G available.
🔒 VPN Reliability
30%
Weight: 20
Internet censorship exists; VPNs work but can be unstable.
⚡ Power Grid Reliability
65%
Weight: 15
Generally stable power supply with occasional outages.
📶 Public WiFi Availability
30%
Weight: 10
Public WiFi is rare and often unreliable.
⚖️ Legal & Administrative
🛂 Visa Ease
20%
Weight: 40
Visa process is strict and bureaucratic for most nationalities.
📊 Tax Friendliness
40%
Weight: 30
Tax system is complex with limited incentives for foreigners.
🗣️ Freedom of Speech
10%
Weight: 15
Highly restricted with government censorship.
🏛️ Political Stability
50%
Weight: 20
Stable government but authoritarian regime.
🏦 Ease of Opening Bank Account
20%
Weight: 15
Difficult for foreigners due to strict regulations.
📄 Ease of Business Registration
25%
Weight: 10
Bureaucratic and slow process for foreign entrepreneurs.
📄✈️ Digital Nomad Visa Availability
0%
Weight: 35
No digital nomad visa or similar programs.
🌍 Digital Nomad Community
🌍 Nomad Friendly
10%
Weight: 50
Not considered a nomad-friendly destination.
🤝 Nomad Events & Meetups
5%
Weight: 25
No known digital nomad events or meetups.
🌐👥 Online Community Presence
10%
Weight: 20
Very limited online presence or forums for nomads in Ashgabat.
🛡️ Safety & Tolerance
🛡️ Safety
70%
Weight: 100
Generally safe with low crime rates.
♀️ Female Friendly
30%
Weight: 50
Conservative society with some restrictions on women.
✊ Racial Tolerance
40%
Weight: 50
Relatively homogeneous society; limited exposure to diversity.