Dashoguz, Turkmenistan 🇹🇲
#2020
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Nomad Score:
42%
💰 Cost & Affordability
💸 Cost of Living
81%
Weight: 150
Generally low cost of living compared to global standards, especially for food and transportation.
🏠 Accommodation Cost
79%
Weight: 80
Affordable housing options, though quality and availability can vary.
🍎 Food & Groceries
85%
Weight: 40
Local markets offer inexpensive fresh produce; imported goods are pricier.
🚌 Transportation Cost
90%
Weight: 20
Public transport and taxis are very affordable.
🎟️ Entertainment Cost
60%
Weight: 15
Limited entertainment venues; costs are low but options are scarce.
🏋️ Gym Membership Cost
55%
Weight: 10
Few gyms available; membership prices are moderate but facilities may be basic.
💱 Currency Stability
32%
Weight: 30
Turkmen manat has experienced volatility and limited convertibility.
💻 Digital Nomad Essentials
🚀 Internet Speed
38%
Weight: 100
Internet is slow and unreliable with frequent outages.
👥 Coworking Spaces Availability
10%
Weight: 40
Virtually no dedicated coworking spaces in Dashoguz.
☕ Cafes with WiFi
25%
Weight: 30
Few cafes offer WiFi; connectivity is often poor.
💻☕ Digital Nomad Friendly Cafes
10%
Weight: 30
Lack of cafes catering to digital nomads.
🌟 Digital Nomad Popularity
5%
Weight: 100
Almost no digital nomad presence or community.
📱 Local SIM Card Availability
70%
Weight: 25
SIM cards are available but require registration and ID.
🌟 Quality of Life
⚖️ Work-Life Balance
60%
Weight: 30
Traditional lifestyle with limited work flexibility.
🌳 Environmental Quality
50%
Weight: 15
Moderate environmental conditions; some industrial pollution.
🧼 Cleanliness
45%
Weight: 10
City cleanliness is below average with litter in public areas.
🗨️ Language Barrier
20%
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 local industry.
👨👩👧👦 Family Friendly
50%
Weight: 25
Basic family amenities exist but limited international schooling options.
🏥 Healthcare
🏥 Healthcare Quality
30%
Weight: 20
Healthcare facilities are basic and often lack modern equipment.
💉 Healthcare Affordability
70%
Weight: 25
Healthcare is affordable but quality is limited.
🏥 Healthcare
30%
Weight: 20
Limited access to quality medical care and specialists.
🌿 Climate & Environment
☀️ Weather
78%
Weight: 80
Hot summers and cold winters; generally dry with plenty of sunshine.
🌪️ Natural Disaster Risk
85%
Weight: 10
Low risk of natural disasters such as earthquakes or floods.
🏞️ Green Spaces
35%
Weight: 10
Few parks or green areas within the city.
❄️ Air Conditioning
40%
Weight: 15
Limited air conditioning in public places and accommodations.
🍂 Seasonal Variety
65%
Weight: 10
Distinct seasons with hot summers and cold winters.
🔊 Noise Pollution
55%
Weight: 10
Moderate noise levels; not overly noisy but some traffic noise present.
🎭 Culture & Entertainment
🎭 Culture
60%
Weight: 20
Rich Turkmen culture but limited exposure to international influences.
🌃 Nightlife
20%
Weight: 15
Very limited nightlife options; mostly quiet evenings.
🏞️ Outdoors & Nature
50%
Weight: 15
Nearby desert and steppe landscapes but limited recreational infrastructure.
🗣️ Language Learning Opportunities
30%
Weight: 10
Few formal language schools; limited English learning resources.
🧭 Local Experiences & Tours
40%
Weight: 10
Some cultural tours available but not widely developed for tourists.
🎳 Indoors Fun
30%
Weight: 10
Limited indoor entertainment options such as cinemas or malls.
🍎 Food & Fitness
🍽️ Food Scene
65%
Weight: 25
Traditional Turkmen cuisine is available; international options are scarce.
🧠 Yoga Studios
10%
Weight: 10
No known yoga studios or wellness centers.
🏋️ Fitness Facilities
30%
Weight: 15
Few gyms and fitness centers with basic equipment.
🥗 Healthy Food Options
55%
Weight: 15
Fresh produce available but limited organic or health-focused stores.
💼 Work Environment
🕰️ Time Zone Favorability
60%
Weight: 20
UTC+5 time zone suitable for Asia and some European overlap.
🤝 Networking Opportunities
15%
Weight: 25
Very limited professional networking events or communities.
💻 Remote Job Opportunities
20%
Weight: 20
Local job market for remote work is minimal.
🆓 Freelance Ecosystem
10%
Weight: 20
No established freelance community or platforms locally.
🏢 Coworking Quality
5%
Weight: 30
No coworking spaces to assess quality.
📈 Business & Economy
🚀 Startup Scene
10%
Weight: 15
Very limited startup activity or support infrastructure.
💳 Local Payment Services
30%
Weight: 10
Limited digital payment options; cash remains dominant.
🔗 Blockchain & Crypto Adoption
10%
Weight: 15
Minimal adoption or regulation of blockchain and cryptocurrencies.
🚆 Transportation
✈️ Airport Connectivity
35%
Weight: 30
Dashoguz Airport has limited international flights; connectivity is poor.
🚇 Public Transit
50%
Weight: 20
Basic bus services available but infrequent and limited coverage.
🚶 Walkability
40%
Weight: 20
City is small but sidewalks and pedestrian infrastructure are limited.
🚗 Ride-sharing Services
10%
Weight: 15
No popular ride-sharing apps operating in the city.
🚲 Cycling
20%
Weight: 10
Few cycling lanes or infrastructure; not a common mode of transport.
🚄 Intercity Travel Options
40%
Weight: 15
Limited bus and train connections to other cities.
🛵 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
20%
Weight: 20
VPN usage is restricted and unreliable due to government controls.
⚡ Power Grid Reliability
50%
Weight: 15
Occasional power outages occur, but generally stable.
📶 Public WiFi Availability
20%
Weight: 10
Public WiFi is rare and often unreliable.
⚖️ Legal & Administrative
🛂 Visa Ease
10%
Weight: 40
Strict visa policies and difficult entry procedures for most foreigners.
📊 Tax Friendliness
40%
Weight: 30
Tax system is complex and not particularly favorable for foreigners.
🗣️ Freedom of Speech
10%
Weight: 15
Highly restricted freedom of speech and media.
🏛️ Political Stability
40%
Weight: 20
Stable government but authoritarian regime with limited political freedoms.
🏦 Ease of Opening Bank Account
20%
Weight: 15
Difficult for foreigners due to strict documentation and regulations.
📄 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 environment is not supportive or welcoming for digital nomads.
🤝 Nomad Events & Meetups
5%
Weight: 25
No known digital nomad events or meetups.
🌐👥 Online Community Presence
10%
Weight: 20
Minimal online presence or community for digital nomads.
🛡️ Safety & Tolerance
🛡️ Safety
65%
Weight: 100
Generally safe with low crime rates, but limited emergency services.
♀️ Female Friendly
30%
Weight: 50
Conservative culture with some restrictions on women’s freedoms.
✊ Racial Tolerance
50%
Weight: 50
Moderate tolerance but limited diversity.