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Dashoguz, Turkmenistan 🇹🇲
#2020
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Nomad Score:
41%
💰 Cost & Affordability
💸 Cost of Living
71%
Weight: 150
Generally low cost of living compared to global standards, especially outside the capital.
🏠 Accommodation Cost
68%
Weight: 80
Affordable housing options available, but quality and availability can be limited.
🍎 Food & Groceries
75%
Weight: 40
Local markets offer inexpensive fresh produce; imported goods are pricier.
🚌 Transportation Cost
80%
Weight: 20
Public transport and taxis are inexpensive, though options are limited.
🎟️ Entertainment Cost
52%
Weight: 15
Limited entertainment venues; 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
Turkmen manat has experienced volatility and limited convertibility.
💻 Digital Nomad Essentials
🚀 Internet Speed
39%
Weight: 100
Internet is slow and unreliable with frequent outages; limited broadband infrastructure.
👥 Coworking Spaces Availability
10%
Weight: 40
No formal coworking spaces; digital nomad infrastructure is virtually non-existent.
☕ Cafes with WiFi
25%
Weight: 30
Few cafes offer WiFi; connectivity is often unstable.
💻☕ Digital Nomad Friendly Cafes
12%
Weight: 30
Very limited options 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
50%
Weight: 30
Traditional lifestyle with limited work flexibility; slower pace of life.
🌳 Environmental Quality
60%
Weight: 15
Generally dry and arid with low pollution but limited green spaces.
🧼 Cleanliness
55%
Weight: 10
City cleanliness is moderate; public areas can be littered.
🗨️ Language Barrier
20%
Weight: 30
Turkmen and Russian are dominant; English is rarely spoken.
💨 Air Quality
62%
Weight: 15
Generally good air quality due to low industrial activity.
👨👩👧👦 Family Friendly
50%
Weight: 25
Basic family amenities available but limited recreational options.
🏥 Healthcare
🏥 Healthcare Quality
30%
Weight: 20
Healthcare infrastructure is basic; limited access to advanced medical care.
💉 Healthcare Affordability
70%
Weight: 25
Healthcare costs are low but quality is also low.
🏥 Healthcare
35%
Weight: 20
Basic healthcare services available; serious conditions require travel abroad.
🌿 Climate & Environment
☀️ Weather
78%
Weight: 80
Hot summers and mild winters; mostly sunny and dry climate.
🌪️ Natural Disaster Risk
85%
Weight: 10
Low risk of natural disasters such as earthquakes or floods.
🏞️ Green Spaces
32%
Weight: 10
Limited parks and green areas within the city.
❄️ Air Conditioning
40%
Weight: 15
Air conditioning is not widespread; many buildings lack modern cooling.
🍂 Seasonal Variety
55%
Weight: 10
Distinct seasons but mostly dry; limited seasonal changes in vegetation.
🔊 Noise Pollution
60%
Weight: 10
Moderate noise levels; quieter than larger cities.
🎭 Culture & Entertainment
🎭 Culture
67%
Weight: 20
Rich Turkmen cultural heritage with traditional music and crafts.
🌃 Nightlife
20%
Weight: 15
Very limited nightlife options; mostly quiet evenings.
🏞️ Outdoors & Nature
50%
Weight: 15
Desert landscapes nearby; limited outdoor recreational infrastructure.
🗣️ Language Learning Opportunities
30%
Weight: 10
Few formal language schools; limited English learning resources.
🧭 Local Experiences & Tours
45%
Weight: 10
Some cultural tours available but tourism infrastructure is minimal.
🎳 Indoors Fun
35%
Weight: 10
Few indoor entertainment venues such as cinemas or malls.
🍎 Food & Fitness
🍽️ Food Scene
58%
Weight: 25
Traditional Turkmen cuisine dominates; few international options.
🧠 Yoga Studios
10%
Weight: 10
No known yoga studios or wellness centers.
🏋️ Fitness Facilities
30%
Weight: 15
Limited gyms and fitness centers with basic equipment.
🥗 Healthy Food Options
50%
Weight: 15
Fresh produce available but processed healthy options are rare.
💼 Work Environment
🕰️ Time Zone Favorability
60%
Weight: 20
UTC+5 time zone suitable for Asia and parts of Europe but less ideal for Americas.
🤝 Networking Opportunities
15%
Weight: 25
Very limited professional networking or expat communities.
💻 Remote Job Opportunities
20%
Weight: 20
Local job market not geared towards remote work; limited opportunities.
🆓 Freelance Ecosystem
10%
Weight: 20
Minimal freelance community or infrastructure.
🏢 Coworking Quality
5%
Weight: 30
No coworking spaces; no quality infrastructure for remote work.
📈 Business & Economy
🚀 Startup Scene
10%
Weight: 15
Very limited startup activity or support.
💳 Local Payment Services
30%
Weight: 10
Cash dominant economy; limited digital payment options.
🔗 Blockchain & Crypto Adoption
10%
Weight: 15
Very low awareness and adoption of blockchain or crypto.
🚆 Transportation
✈️ Airport Connectivity
35%
Weight: 30
Small international airport with limited flight options.
🚇 Public Transit
40%
Weight: 20
Basic bus services available but limited routes and schedules.
🚶 Walkability
50%
Weight: 20
City center is walkable but infrastructure is basic.
🚗 Ride-sharing Services
10%
Weight: 15
No major ride-sharing apps operating locally.
🚲 Cycling
20%
Weight: 10
Limited cycling infrastructure and culture.
🚄 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 decent in urban areas but slower 3G/4G speeds.
🔒 VPN Reliability
30%
Weight: 20
VPNs are often needed due to internet restrictions; reliability varies.
⚡ Power Grid Reliability
50%
Weight: 15
Occasional power outages; infrastructure improving but still inconsistent.
📶 Public WiFi Availability
20%
Weight: 10
Public WiFi is rare and often unreliable.
⚖️ Legal & Administrative
🛂 Visa Ease
25%
Weight: 40
Strict visa policies; limited visa-free access for many nationalities.
📊 Tax Friendliness
40%
Weight: 30
Tax rates are moderate but bureaucracy is complex.
🗣️ 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; strict documentation and limited services.
📄 Ease of Business Registration
30%
Weight: 10
Bureaucratic and slow process with many restrictions.
📄✈️ 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 not supportive or welcoming to 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 nomads in Dashoguz.
🛡️ Safety & Tolerance
🛡️ Safety
65%
Weight: 100
Low crime rates; city is generally safe for foreigners.
♀️ Female Friendly
30%
Weight: 50
Conservative culture; women may face social restrictions.
✊ Racial Tolerance
40%
Weight: 50
Generally tolerant but limited diversity and exposure to foreigners.