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Ashgabat, Turkmenistan 🇹🇲
#418
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Nomad Score:
42%
💰 Cost & Affordability
💸 Cost of Living
71%
Weight: 150
Generally affordable compared to Western standards, though imported goods can be pricey.
🏠 Accommodation Cost
64%
Weight: 80
Rental prices are moderate but limited options for short-term furnished apartments.
🍎 Food & Groceries
78%
Weight: 40
Local markets offer fresh produce at low prices; imported items are expensive.
🚌 Transportation Cost
80%
Weight: 20
Public transport is very cheap; taxis are affordable but limited in availability.
🎟️ Entertainment Cost
52%
Weight: 15
Limited nightlife and entertainment options; prices are moderate when available.
🏋️ Gym Membership Cost
45%
Weight: 10
Gyms exist but are few and can be expensive relative to local income levels.
💱 Currency Stability
31%
Weight: 30
Turkmen manat is subject to government controls and occasional volatility.
💻 Digital Nomad Essentials
🚀 Internet Speed
38%
Weight: 100
Internet is slow and heavily censored; limited broadband infrastructure.
👥 Coworking Spaces Availability
12%
Weight: 40
Virtually no dedicated coworking spaces available.
☕ Cafes with WiFi
25%
Weight: 30
Few cafes offer WiFi, and connection quality is poor.
💻☕ Digital Nomad Friendly Cafes
10%
Weight: 30
Almost no cafes cater to digital nomads or remote workers.
🌟 Digital Nomad Popularity
5%
Weight: 100
Very low presence of digital nomads due to visa restrictions and infrastructure.
📱 Local SIM Card Availability
70%
Weight: 25
SIM cards are available but require registration and ID.
🌟 Quality of Life
⚖️ Work-Life Balance
50%
Weight: 30
Cultural emphasis on work and family; limited leisure options.
🌳 Environmental Quality
60%
Weight: 15
Generally clean city but air pollution can spike due to desert dust.
🧼 Cleanliness
70%
Weight: 10
City is known for its cleanliness and well-maintained public spaces.
🗨️ Language Barrier
20%
Weight: 30
Turkmen and Russian are dominant; English is rarely spoken.
💨 Air Quality
40%
Weight: 15
Air quality fluctuates; desert dust and occasional pollution affect it.
👨👩👧👦 Family Friendly
50%
Weight: 25
Safe environment but limited family-oriented activities and services.
🏥 Healthcare
🏥 Healthcare Quality
35%
Weight: 20
Basic healthcare available but lacks advanced medical facilities.
💉 Healthcare Affordability
75%
Weight: 25
Healthcare costs are low but quality is limited.
🏥 Healthcare
37%
Weight: 20
Limited access to international-standard healthcare services.
🌿 Climate & Environment
☀️ Weather
86%
Weight: 80
Hot, dry desert climate with abundant sunshine and low rainfall.
🌪️ Natural Disaster Risk
80%
Weight: 10
Low risk of natural disasters such as earthquakes or floods.
🏞️ Green Spaces
42%
Weight: 10
Some parks exist but overall green space is limited due to desert environment.
❄️ Air Conditioning
75%
Weight: 15
Most modern buildings have air conditioning due to hot climate.
🍂 Seasonal Variety
30%
Weight: 10
Minimal seasonal variation; very hot summers and mild winters.
🔊 Noise Pollution
65%
Weight: 10
Generally low noise levels due to limited traffic and nightlife.
🎭 Culture & Entertainment
🎭 Culture
68%
Weight: 20
Rich Turkmen culture with unique architecture and traditions.
🌃 Nightlife
20%
Weight: 15
Very limited nightlife options; mostly quiet after dark.
🏞️ Outdoors & Nature
55%
Weight: 15
Desert landscapes nearby offer unique outdoor experiences.
🗣️ Language Learning Opportunities
30%
Weight: 10
Few formal language schools; limited English learning resources.
🧭 Local Experiences & Tours
50%
Weight: 10
Some cultural tours available but tourism infrastructure is limited.
🎳 Indoors Fun
35%
Weight: 10
Few indoor entertainment venues like cinemas or malls.
🍎 Food & Fitness
🍽️ Food Scene
60%
Weight: 25
Traditional Central Asian cuisine dominates; few international options.
🧠 Yoga Studios
10%
Weight: 10
Yoga studios are virtually non-existent.
🏋️ Fitness Facilities
30%
Weight: 15
Limited gyms and fitness centers available.
🥗 Healthy Food Options
50%
Weight: 15
Fresh produce is available but processed healthy options are rare.
💼 Work Environment
🕰️ Time Zone Favorability
65%
Weight: 20
UTC+5, convenient for Asia and parts of Europe but less so for Americas.
🤝 Networking Opportunities
15%
Weight: 25
Very limited professional networking events or communities.
💻 Remote Job Opportunities
20%
Weight: 20
Local job market is small; few remote job opportunities locally.
🆓 Freelance Ecosystem
10%
Weight: 20
Freelance community is almost non-existent.
🏢 Coworking Quality
10%
Weight: 30
No established coworking spaces to evaluate.
📈 Business & Economy
🚀 Startup Scene
15%
Weight: 15
Startup ecosystem is very nascent and limited.
💳 Local Payment Services
30%
Weight: 10
Limited digital payment options; cash is dominant.
🔗 Blockchain & Crypto Adoption
10%
Weight: 15
Very low adoption and regulatory support for crypto.
🚆 Transportation
✈️ Airport Connectivity
40%
Weight: 30
International airport with limited direct flights; mostly regional connections.
🚇 Public Transit
55%
Weight: 20
Basic bus system available but limited coverage and schedules.
🚶 Walkability
50%
Weight: 20
City center is walkable but distances can be large and infrastructure basic.
🚗 Ride-sharing Services
20%
Weight: 15
No major ride-sharing apps; taxis are main option.
🚲 Cycling
25%
Weight: 10
Limited cycling infrastructure and hot climate reduce cycling appeal.
🚄 Intercity Travel Options
40%
Weight: 15
Some bus and train options but limited frequency and comfort.
🛵 Scooter/Bike Rental Availability
10%
Weight: 10
No scooter or bike rental services available.
📡 Connectivity
📱 Mobile Network Coverage
60%
Weight: 20
Good mobile coverage in city; 4G available but speeds vary.
🔒 VPN Reliability
20%
Weight: 20
VPN use is restricted and often unreliable due to government censorship.
⚡ Power Grid Reliability
70%
Weight: 15
Generally stable electricity supply with occasional outages.
📶 Public WiFi Availability
20%
Weight: 10
Public WiFi is rare and often unreliable.
⚖️ Legal & Administrative
🛂 Visa Ease
10%
Weight: 40
Very strict visa policies; difficult for long-term stays.
📊 Tax Friendliness
40%
Weight: 30
Tax system is complex and not transparent for foreigners.
🗣️ Freedom of Speech
10%
Weight: 15
Highly restricted freedom of speech and press.
🏛️ Political Stability
50%
Weight: 20
Stable authoritarian regime but with limited political freedoms.
🏦 Ease of Opening Bank Account
20%
Weight: 15
Difficult for foreigners due to strict regulations and documentation.
📄 Ease of Business Registration
25%
Weight: 10
Bureaucratic and slow process for business registration.
📄✈️ Digital Nomad Visa Availability
0%
Weight: 35
No digital nomad visa or similar programs available.
🌍 Digital Nomad Community
🌍 Nomad Friendly
10%
Weight: 50
Overall not friendly to digital nomads due to infrastructure and policies.
🤝 Nomad Events & Meetups
5%
Weight: 25
No known digital nomad events or meetups.
🌐👥 Online Community Presence
10%
Weight: 20
Very limited online presence or community for nomads in Ashgabat.
🛡️ Safety & Tolerance
🛡️ Safety
75%
Weight: 100
Generally safe with low crime rates, but surveillance is high.
♀️ Female Friendly
30%
Weight: 50
Conservative culture; women should exercise caution and respect local norms.
✊ Racial Tolerance
40%
Weight: 50
Relatively homogeneous society; limited exposure to diversity.