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Dashoguz, Turkmenistan 🇹🇲
#2020
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Nomad Score:
44%
💰 Cost & Affordability
💸 Cost of Living
81%
Weight: 150
Generally low cost of living compared to global standards, with affordable daily expenses.
🏠 Accommodation Cost
79%
Weight: 80
Housing is inexpensive, though quality and availability of modern apartments can be limited.
🍎 Food & Groceries
85%
Weight: 40
Local markets offer fresh produce at low prices; imported goods are more expensive.
🚌 Transportation Cost
87%
Weight: 20
Public transport and taxis are very affordable, but options are limited.
🎟️ Entertainment Cost
62%
Weight: 15
Limited entertainment venues; prices are low but options are scarce.
🏋️ Gym Membership Cost
54%
Weight: 10
Few gyms available; membership costs are moderate but facilities may be basic.
💱 Currency Stability
41%
Weight: 30
Turkmen manat has experienced volatility and limited convertibility, affecting financial stability.
💻 Digital Nomad Essentials
🚀 Internet Speed
37%
Weight: 100
Internet is slow and unreliable with frequent outages; limited broadband infrastructure.
👥 Coworking Spaces Availability
12%
Weight: 40
Virtually no dedicated coworking spaces available in Dashoguz.
☕ Cafes with WiFi
25%
Weight: 30
Few cafes offer WiFi; connection quality is poor and inconsistent.
💻☕ Digital Nomad Friendly Cafes
10%
Weight: 30
Almost no cafes cater specifically to digital nomads or remote workers.
🌟 Digital Nomad Popularity
5%
Weight: 100
Dashoguz is not known or frequented by digital nomads.
📱 Local SIM Card Availability
75%
Weight: 25
SIM cards are easy to obtain for foreigners with valid ID.
🌟 Quality of Life
⚖️ Work-Life Balance
60%
Weight: 30
Slower pace of life but limited leisure options may affect balance.
🌳 Environmental Quality
53%
Weight: 15
Some issues with pollution and desertification, but generally low industrial pollution.
🧼 Cleanliness
50%
Weight: 10
Public areas are moderately clean but infrastructure maintenance is inconsistent.
🗨️ Language Barrier
21%
Weight: 30
Turkmen and Russian are dominant; English is rarely spoken, posing communication challenges.
💨 Air Quality
47%
Weight: 15
Air quality can be poor due to dust and occasional pollution.
👨👩👧👦 Family Friendly
50%
Weight: 25
Basic family amenities available but limited entertainment and education options.
🏥 Healthcare
🏥 Healthcare Quality
38%
Weight: 20
Healthcare facilities are basic with limited modern equipment and specialists.
💉 Healthcare Affordability
70%
Weight: 25
Healthcare is affordable but quality is low.
🏥 Healthcare
39%
Weight: 20
Overall healthcare system is underdeveloped and not suitable for serious medical needs.
🌿 Climate & Environment
☀️ Weather
74%
Weight: 80
Hot and dry climate with long sunny periods; winters are cold but short.
🌪️ Natural Disaster Risk
80%
Weight: 10
Low risk of natural disasters such as earthquakes or floods.
🏞️ Green Spaces
32%
Weight: 10
Limited parks and green areas due to arid environment.
❄️ Air Conditioning
65%
Weight: 15
Air conditioning is available but not widespread in all buildings.
🍂 Seasonal Variety
40%
Weight: 10
Distinct seasons but mostly dry and extreme temperatures.
🔊 Noise Pollution
60%
Weight: 10
Generally low noise pollution outside city center.
🎭 Culture & Entertainment
🎭 Culture
68%
Weight: 20
Rich Turkmen cultural heritage with traditional music, crafts, and festivals.
🌃 Nightlife
20%
Weight: 15
Very limited nightlife options; mostly quiet evenings.
🏞️ Outdoors & Nature
55%
Weight: 15
Desert landscapes and nearby natural sites offer some outdoor activities.
🗣️ Language Learning Opportunities
30%
Weight: 10
Few formal language schools; limited opportunities to learn English locally.
🧭 Local Experiences & Tours
45%
Weight: 10
Some cultural tours available but infrastructure for tourists is minimal.
🎳 Indoors Fun
38%
Weight: 10
Few indoor entertainment venues such as cinemas or malls.
🍎 Food & Fitness
🍽️ Food Scene
60%
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
35%
Weight: 15
Limited gyms and fitness centers with basic equipment.
🥗 Healthy Food Options
50%
Weight: 15
Fresh produce is available but processed healthy foods are rare.
💼 Work Environment
🕰️ Time Zone Favorability
67%
Weight: 20
UTC+5 time zone is moderately convenient for Asia-Europe remote work overlap.
🤝 Networking Opportunities
15%
Weight: 25
Very limited professional or expat networking events.
💻 Remote Job Opportunities
20%
Weight: 20
Local remote job market is minimal; most opportunities come from abroad.
🆓 Freelance Ecosystem
10%
Weight: 20
No established freelance community or platforms locally.
🏢 Coworking Quality
5%
Weight: 30
No formal coworking spaces; informal setups lack amenities.
📈 Business & Economy
🚀 Startup Scene
10%
Weight: 15
Startup ecosystem is virtually non-existent.
💳 Local Payment Services
32%
Weight: 10
Limited digital payment options; cash remains dominant.
🔗 Blockchain & Crypto Adoption
10%
Weight: 15
Very low adoption and regulatory support for crypto technologies.
🚆 Transportation
✈️ Airport Connectivity
28%
Weight: 30
Dashoguz Airport offers limited domestic and regional flights.
🚇 Public Transit
40%
Weight: 20
Basic bus services available but infrequent and limited coverage.
🚶 Walkability
50%
Weight: 20
City center is walkable but infrastructure is basic.
🚗 Ride-sharing Services
15%
Weight: 15
No major ride-sharing apps operate; taxis are main option.
🚲 Cycling
20%
Weight: 10
Limited cycling infrastructure and safety concerns.
🚄 Intercity Travel Options
45%
Weight: 15
Some bus and train connections but limited frequency and comfort.
🛵 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
40%
Weight: 20
VPNs work but may be slow or occasionally blocked.
⚡ Power Grid Reliability
55%
Weight: 15
Occasional power outages occur; infrastructure is aging.
📶 Public WiFi Availability
20%
Weight: 10
Public WiFi is rare and unreliable.
⚖️ Legal & Administrative
🛂 Visa Ease
30%
Weight: 40
Strict visa policies with limited tourist or business visa options.
📊 Tax Friendliness
50%
Weight: 30
Moderate tax rates but complex bureaucracy.
🗣️ Freedom of Speech
10%
Weight: 15
Highly restricted freedom of speech and media.
🏛️ Political Stability
60%
Weight: 20
Stable government but authoritarian regime limits freedoms.
🏦 Ease of Opening Bank Account
20%
Weight: 15
Difficult for foreigners due to strict regulations and documentation.
📄 Ease of Business Registration
30%
Weight: 10
Bureaucratic and slow process for starting a business.
📄✈️ Digital Nomad Visa Availability
0%
Weight: 35
No digital nomad visa or remote work permits available.
🌍 Digital Nomad Community
🌍 Nomad Friendly
10%
Weight: 50
Not considered nomad friendly due to infrastructure and policy limitations.
🤝 Nomad Events & Meetups
0%
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
70%
Weight: 100
Generally safe with low crime rates, but limited emergency services.
♀️ Female Friendly
30%
Weight: 50
Conservative culture may pose challenges for female travelers.
✊ Racial Tolerance
50%
Weight: 50
Moderate tolerance but limited diversity and exposure to foreigners.