Ashgabat, Turkmenistan 🇹🇲
#418
37.940464, 58.382348
Nomad Score:
44%
💰 Cost & Affordability
💸 Cost of Living
52%
Weight: 150
Moderate cost of living, with some expenses being higher due to limited market competition.
🏠 Accommodation Cost
48%
Weight: 80
Accommodation can be expensive relative to local incomes, especially in central areas.
🍎 Food & Groceries
55%
Weight: 40
Local food is affordable, but imported goods can be pricey due to limited availability.
🚌 Transportation Cost
60%
Weight: 20
Public transport is inexpensive, but options are limited and not always reliable.
🎟️ Entertainment Cost
40%
Weight: 15
Limited entertainment options can make costs higher for activities and outings.
🏋️ Gym Membership Cost
50%
Weight: 10
Gym memberships are available but can be costly compared to local wages.
💱 Currency Stability
45%
Weight: 30
The Turkmen manat has shown volatility, affecting purchasing power.
💻 Digital Nomad Essentials
🚀 Internet Speed
58%
Weight: 100
Internet speed is average, with some areas experiencing slower connections.
👥 Coworking Spaces Availability
30%
Weight: 40
Very few coworking spaces available, limiting options for remote work.
☕ Cafes with WiFi
45%
Weight: 30
Some cafes offer WiFi, but reliability and speed can vary significantly.
💻☕ Digital Nomad Friendly Cafes
35%
Weight: 30
Limited options for cafes that cater specifically to digital nomads.
🌟 Digital Nomad Popularity
20%
Weight: 100
Ashgabat is not a popular destination for digital nomads, leading to a lack of community.
🌟 Quality of Life
⚖️ Work-Life Balance
50%
Weight: 30
Work-life balance can be decent, but cultural expectations may vary.
🌳 Environmental Quality
65%
Weight: 15
Generally good environmental quality, though urban areas can be affected by pollution.
🧼 Cleanliness
70%
Weight: 10
The city is relatively clean, with efforts made to maintain public spaces.
🗨️ Language Barrier
40%
Weight: 30
Limited English proficiency can create challenges for communication.
💨 Air Quality
60%
Weight: 15
Air quality is generally acceptable, but can worsen during dust storms.
🏥 Healthcare
🏥 Healthcare Quality
55%
Weight: 20
Healthcare quality is variable, with some facilities lacking modern equipment.
💉 Healthcare Affordability
60%
Weight: 25
Healthcare is relatively affordable, but quality may not always meet expectations.
🏥 Healthcare
50%
Weight: 20
Basic healthcare services are available, but specialized care may be lacking.
🌿 Climate & Environment
☀️ Weather
75%
Weight: 80
Hot summers and mild winters make for generally pleasant weather.
🌪️ Natural Disaster Risk
60%
Weight: 10
Moderate risk of natural disasters, primarily related to dust storms.
🏞️ Green Spaces
40%
Weight: 10
Limited green spaces in the city, with few parks available for relaxation.
❄️ Air Conditioning
80%
Weight: 15
Air conditioning is common in buildings, making hot summers manageable.
🍂 Seasonal Variety
50%
Weight: 10
Limited seasonal variety, with hot summers and mild winters dominating.
🎭 Culture & Entertainment
🎭 Culture
45%
Weight: 20
Cultural experiences are limited, with few events and activities for visitors.
🌃 Nightlife
30%
Weight: 15
Nightlife options are very limited, with few bars and clubs available.
🏞️ Outdoors & Nature
55%
Weight: 15
Some opportunities for outdoor activities, but not extensive.
🗣️ Language Learning Opportunities
30%
Weight: 10
Limited opportunities for language learning, with few resources available.
🧭 Local Experiences & Tours
40%
Weight: 10
Few local experiences and tours available, limiting cultural immersion.
🎳 Indoors Fun
35%
Weight: 10
Limited indoor entertainment options, with few attractions.
🍎 Food & Fitness
🍽️ Food Scene
50%
Weight: 25
Food scene is basic, with traditional cuisine but limited variety.
🧠 Yoga Studios
25%
Weight: 10
Very few yoga studios available, limiting fitness options.
🏋️ Fitness Facilities
40%
Weight: 15
Limited fitness facilities, with few options for diverse workouts.
🥗 Healthy Food Options
45%
Weight: 15
Some healthy food options available, but variety is limited.
💼 Work Environment
🕰️ Time Zone Favorability
50%
Weight: 20
Time zone is reasonable for working with Europe and Asia, but not ideal for the Americas.
🤝 Networking Opportunities
20%
Weight: 25
Very few networking opportunities for digital nomads or remote workers.
💻 Remote Job Opportunities
30%
Weight: 20
Limited remote job opportunities in the local market.
🆓 Freelance Ecosystem
20%
Weight: 20
Weak freelance ecosystem with few resources or support for freelancers.
🏢 Coworking Quality
20%
Weight: 30
Coworking spaces, where available, lack quality and amenities.
📈 Business & Economy
🚀 Startup Scene
25%
Weight: 15
Very limited startup scene, with few resources for entrepreneurs.
💳 Local Payment Services
40%
Weight: 10
Limited local payment services available, affecting transactions.
🔗 Blockchain & Crypto Adoption
10%
Weight: 15
Minimal adoption of blockchain and crypto technologies.
🚆 Transportation
✈️ Airport Connectivity
50%
Weight: 30
Airport connectivity is moderate, with limited international flights.
🚇 Public Transit
50%
Weight: 20
Public transit exists but is not extensive or highly reliable.
🚶 Walkability
55%
Weight: 20
Some areas are walkable, but overall walkability is average.
🚗 Ride-sharing Services
20%
Weight: 15
No ride-sharing services available, limiting transportation options.
🚲 Cycling
30%
Weight: 10
Cycling infrastructure is lacking, making it unsafe for cyclists.
🚄 Intercity Travel Options
40%
Weight: 15
Limited intercity travel options, primarily reliant on buses.
🛵 Scooter/Bike Rental Availability
20%
Weight: 10
Very few options for scooter or bike rentals in the city.
📡 Connectivity
📱 Mobile Network Coverage
50%
Weight: 20
Mobile network coverage is average, with some areas experiencing issues.
🔒 VPN Reliability
40%
Weight: 20
VPNs can be unreliable, affecting access to online services.
⚡ Power Grid Reliability
60%
Weight: 15
Power grid is generally reliable, but outages can occur.
📶 Public WiFi Availability
30%
Weight: 10
Public WiFi is limited and often unreliable.
⚖️ Legal & Administrative
🛂 Visa Ease
40%
Weight: 40
Visa processes can be cumbersome and time-consuming.
📊 Tax Friendliness
50%
Weight: 30
Tax system is straightforward, but rates can be high for expatriates.
🗣️ Freedom of Speech
20%
Weight: 15
Limited freedom of speech, with strict government controls.
🏛️ Political Stability
40%
Weight: 20
Political stability is moderate, but government policies can be unpredictable.
🏦 Ease of Opening Bank Account
30%
Weight: 15
Opening a bank account can be complicated for foreigners.
📄 Ease of Business Registration
35%
Weight: 10
Business registration processes are bureaucratic and slow.
📄✈️ Digital Nomad Visa Availability
10%
Weight: 35
No specific digital nomad visa available.
🌍 Digital Nomad Community
🌍 Nomad Friendly
20%
Weight: 50
Overall, the city is not very friendly towards digital nomads.
🤝 Nomad Events & Meetups
10%
Weight: 25
Very few events or meetups for digital nomads.
🌐👥 Online Community Presence
15%
Weight: 20
Minimal online community presence for digital nomads.
🛡️ Safety & Tolerance
🛡️ Safety
60%
Weight: 100
Generally safe, but caution is advised due to political sensitivities.
♀️ Female Friendly
50%
Weight: 50
Generally female-friendly, but cultural norms may vary.
✊ Racial Tolerance
40%
Weight: 50
Racial tolerance is moderate, with some societal issues present.