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Balkanabat, Turkmenistan 🇹🇲
#1848
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Nomad Score:
41%
💰 Cost & Affordability
💸 Cost of Living
71%
Weight: 150
Generally low cost of living compared to global standards, with affordable daily expenses.
🏠 Accommodation Cost
68%
Weight: 80
Housing is inexpensive but options are limited and quality varies.
🍎 Food & Groceries
75%
Weight: 40
Local food and groceries are affordable, though imported goods can be pricey.
🚌 Transportation Cost
80%
Weight: 20
Public transportation and taxis are very cheap.
🎟️ Entertainment Cost
52%
Weight: 15
Limited entertainment options; costs are low but choices are few.
🏋️ Gym Membership Cost
43%
Weight: 10
Few gyms available; membership prices are moderate but facilities are basic.
💱 Currency Stability
37%
Weight: 30
Turkmenistan manat has experienced volatility and limited convertibility.
💻 Digital Nomad Essentials
🚀 Internet Speed
31%
Weight: 100
Internet is slow and unreliable with frequent outages.
👥 Coworking Spaces Availability
10%
Weight: 40
No known coworking spaces in Balkanabat.
☕ Cafes with WiFi
20%
Weight: 30
Few cafes offer WiFi, and connection quality is poor.
💻☕ Digital Nomad Friendly Cafes
10%
Weight: 30
No cafes specifically catering to digital nomads.
🌟 Digital Nomad Popularity
5%
Weight: 100
Very low presence of digital nomads.
📱 Local SIM Card Availability
70%
Weight: 25
SIM cards are available but require registration.
🌟 Quality of Life
⚖️ Work-Life Balance
50%
Weight: 30
Traditional lifestyle with limited work flexibility.
🌳 Environmental Quality
60%
Weight: 15
Generally dry and arid environment with low pollution.
🧼 Cleanliness
55%
Weight: 10
City is moderately clean but infrastructure is aging.
🗨️ Language Barrier
25%
Weight: 30
Turkmen and Russian are dominant; English is rarely spoken.
💨 Air Quality
62%
Weight: 15
Air quality is generally acceptable due to low industrial activity.
👨👩👧👦 Family Friendly
50%
Weight: 25
Basic amenities for families but limited entertainment options.
🏥 Healthcare
🏥 Healthcare Quality
30%
Weight: 20
Healthcare facilities are basic and lack modern equipment.
💉 Healthcare Affordability
70%
Weight: 25
Healthcare is inexpensive but quality is low.
🏥 Healthcare
35%
Weight: 20
Limited access to quality medical care and specialists.
🌿 Climate & Environment
☀️ Weather
78%
Weight: 80
Hot summers and mild winters; mostly sunny and dry.
🌪️ Natural Disaster Risk
85%
Weight: 10
Low risk of natural disasters such as earthquakes or floods.
🏞️ Green Spaces
30%
Weight: 10
Few parks or green areas within the city.
❄️ Air Conditioning
40%
Weight: 15
Limited availability of air conditioning in public places.
🍂 Seasonal Variety
45%
Weight: 10
Distinct seasons but mostly dry and hot summers.
🔊 Noise Pollution
60%
Weight: 10
Generally low noise levels outside city center.
🎭 Culture & Entertainment
🎭 Culture
65%
Weight: 20
Rich Turkmen cultural heritage with traditional festivals.
🌃 Nightlife
20%
Weight: 15
Very limited nightlife options.
🏞️ Outdoors & Nature
50%
Weight: 15
Surrounding desert landscapes offer some outdoor activities.
🗣️ Language Learning Opportunities
20%
Weight: 10
Few formal language schools; limited English learning resources.
🧭 Local Experiences & Tours
40%
Weight: 10
Some cultural tours available but not widely developed.
🎳 Indoors Fun
30%
Weight: 10
Limited indoor entertainment such as cinemas or malls.
🍎 Food & Fitness
🍽️ Food Scene
55%
Weight: 25
Traditional Turkmen cuisine dominates; few international options.
🧠 Yoga Studios
10%
Weight: 10
No known yoga studios in the city.
🏋️ Fitness Facilities
35%
Weight: 15
Basic gyms available but limited variety.
🥗 Healthy Food Options
40%
Weight: 15
Fresh produce is available but processed healthy options are rare.
💼 Work Environment
🕰️ Time Zone Favorability
60%
Weight: 20
UTC+5, moderately favorable for Europe and Asia remote work.
🤝 Networking Opportunities
15%
Weight: 25
Very limited professional networking for digital nomads.
💻 Remote Job Opportunities
20%
Weight: 20
Local remote job market is minimal.
🆓 Freelance Ecosystem
10%
Weight: 20
No established freelance community.
🏢 Coworking Quality
5%
Weight: 30
No coworking spaces to assess quality.
📈 Business & Economy
🚀 Startup Scene
10%
Weight: 15
Very limited startup activity.
💳 Local Payment Services
30%
Weight: 10
Cash is dominant; electronic payment options are limited.
🔗 Blockchain & Crypto Adoption
10%
Weight: 15
Minimal adoption and regulatory clarity.
🚆 Transportation
✈️ Airport Connectivity
35%
Weight: 30
Small regional airport with limited international flights.
🚇 Public Transit
40%
Weight: 20
Basic bus services available but infrequent.
🚶 Walkability
50%
Weight: 20
City center is walkable but infrastructure is basic.
🚗 Ride-sharing Services
10%
Weight: 15
No major ride-sharing apps operate here.
🚲 Cycling
20%
Weight: 10
Limited cycling infrastructure and safety concerns.
🚄 Intercity Travel Options
40%
Weight: 15
Bus and train services exist but are infrequent and slow.
🛵 Scooter/Bike Rental Availability
5%
Weight: 10
No scooter or bike rental services available.
📡 Connectivity
📱 Mobile Network Coverage
60%
Weight: 20
Mobile coverage is generally good but data speeds are slow.
🔒 VPN Reliability
30%
Weight: 20
VPNs work but can be slow and sometimes blocked.
⚡ Power Grid Reliability
50%
Weight: 15
Occasional power outages reported.
📶 Public WiFi Availability
20%
Weight: 10
Public WiFi is rare and unreliable.
⚖️ Legal & Administrative
🛂 Visa Ease
30%
Weight: 40
Visa process is bureaucratic and restrictive for many nationalities.
📊 Tax Friendliness
40%
Weight: 30
Tax rates are moderate but regulations are opaque.
🗣️ Freedom of Speech
10%
Weight: 15
Highly restricted freedom of speech and press.
🏛️ Political Stability
60%
Weight: 20
Stable but authoritarian government.
🏦 Ease of Opening Bank Account
20%
Weight: 15
Difficult for foreigners due to strict regulations.
📄 Ease of Business Registration
30%
Weight: 10
Cumbersome and slow process for foreigners.
📄✈️ Digital Nomad Visa Availability
0%
Weight: 35
No digital nomad visa program available.
🌍 Digital Nomad Community
🌍 Nomad Friendly
10%
Weight: 50
Not considered a nomad-friendly destination.
🤝 Nomad Events & Meetups
5%
Weight: 25
No known nomad events or meetups.
🌐👥 Online Community Presence
10%
Weight: 20
Minimal online presence or community for nomads.
🛡️ Safety & Tolerance
🛡️ Safety
70%
Weight: 100
Generally safe with low crime rates.
♀️ Female Friendly
30%
Weight: 50
Conservative culture may pose challenges for female travelers.
✊ Racial Tolerance
40%
Weight: 50
Limited diversity; tolerance levels vary.