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About Balkanabat

Balkanabat, Turkmenistan is a quiet desert city with a strong local feel and limited tourist buzz. 🏜️ For digital nomads, it’s best suited for short, low-key stays rather than remote-work-heavy living: expect basic infrastructure, fewer coworking options, and modest café culture. Good for those seeking calm, off-the-grid vibes. 💻✨

Through the year

Best in May (74) · now 65
0° 10° 20° 30° 40° Jan: 13 mm Feb: 19 mm Mar: 26 mm Apr: 26 mm May: 10 mm Jun: 4 mm Jul: 6 mm Aug: 2 mm Sep: 11 mm Oct: 12 mm Nov: 12 mm Dec: 13 mm Jan: 10°C / 2°C Feb: 12°C / 3°C Mar: 17°C / 8°C Apr: 27°C / 16°C May: 31°C / 20°C Jun: 36°C / 26°C Jul: 38°C / 28°C Aug: 38°C / 28°C Sep: 31°C / 22°C Oct: 23°C / 15°C Nov: 17°C / 9°C Dec: 11°C / 4°C Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec

Average high and low, °C Rainfall, mm

Key scores

Cost of Living 8.1
Digital Nomad Popularity 0.3
Internet Speed 3.5
Safety 5.1
Accommodation Cost 8.0
Weather 4.7
Nomad Friendly 1.7
Female Friendly 4.1
Updated 3 weeks ago

Quick costs

Quick costs in Balkanabat
ItemCost
Apartment (1 bedroom) $142.88 per month
Coworking Space $71.44 per month
Coffee $2.29 per cup
Beer $1.71 per pint
Meal (Inexpensive) $4.29 per meal
Monthly Transport Pass $17.15 per month
Mobile Plan $8.57 per month
Internet (60 Mbps+) $22.86 per month

Other cities in Turkmenistan

Other cities in Turkmenistan
# City Cost / mo Score Compare
1 Turkmenabat $1,052 3.6 Compare
2 Turkmenbashi $3,642 3.3 Compare
3 Ashgabat $4,803 3.1 Compare
4 Dashoguz $1,729 3.1 Compare

Nearby destinations

Nearby destinations
# City Country Cost / mo Score Compare
1 Turkmenbashi TM Turkmenistan $3,642 3.3 Compare
2 Sari IR Iran $384 4.7 Compare
3 Gorgan IR Iran $647 4.7 Compare
4 Ashgabat TM Turkmenistan $4,803 3.1 Compare

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