Dashoguz, Turkmenistan 🇹🇲
#2020
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Nomad Score:
40%
💰 Cost & Affordability
💸 Cost of Living
71%
Weight: 150
Generally low cost of living compared to global standards, especially for food and transportation.
🏠 Accommodation Cost
68%
Weight: 80
Affordable housing options, though 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 very affordable.
🎟️ Entertainment Cost
50%
Weight: 15
Limited entertainment venues; costs are low but options are scarce.
🏋️ Gym Membership Cost
42%
Weight: 10
Few gyms available; membership prices are moderate but facilities may be basic.
💱 Currency Stability
35%
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; limited broadband infrastructure.
👥 Coworking Spaces Availability
10%
Weight: 40
Virtually no formal coworking spaces available.
☕ Cafes with WiFi
25%
Weight: 30
Few cafes offer WiFi, and connection quality is poor.
💻☕ Digital Nomad Friendly Cafes
12%
Weight: 30
Very limited options catering to digital nomads.
🌟 Digital Nomad Popularity
5%
Weight: 100
Not a known destination for digital nomads.
🌟 Quality of Life
⚖️ Work-Life Balance
50%
Weight: 30
Traditional work culture with limited flexibility.
🌳 Environmental Quality
40%
Weight: 15
Some pollution concerns; desert environment with dust and occasional poor air quality.
🧼 Cleanliness
55%
Weight: 10
City is moderately clean but infrastructure maintenance is inconsistent.
🗨️ Language Barrier
20%
Weight: 30
Turkmen and Russian are dominant; English is rarely spoken.
💨 Air Quality
35%
Weight: 15
Air quality can be poor due to dust storms and industrial pollution.
🏥 Healthcare
🏥 Healthcare Quality
30%
Weight: 20
Healthcare facilities are basic with limited modern equipment.
💉 Healthcare Affordability
70%
Weight: 25
Healthcare services are inexpensive but quality is low.
🏥 Healthcare
30%
Weight: 20
Limited access to quality medical care; serious conditions require travel abroad.
🌿 Climate & Environment
☀️ Weather
78%
Weight: 80
Hot desert climate with very dry summers and mild winters; mostly sunny.
🌪️ Natural Disaster Risk
85%
Weight: 10
Low risk of natural disasters such as earthquakes or floods.
🏞️ Green Spaces
25%
Weight: 10
Few parks or green areas due to arid environment.
❄️ Air Conditioning
60%
Weight: 15
Air conditioning is common in newer buildings but not universal.
🍂 Seasonal Variety
30%
Weight: 10
Limited seasonal variation; mostly hot summers and mild winters.
🎭 Culture & Entertainment
🎭 Culture
60%
Weight: 20
Rich Turkmen cultural heritage but limited exposure to international influences.
🌃 Nightlife
20%
Weight: 15
Very limited nightlife options; mostly quiet evenings.
🏞️ Outdoors & Nature
50%
Weight: 15
Desert landscapes offer unique experiences but limited greenery or water-based activities.
🗣️ Language Learning Opportunities
30%
Weight: 10
Few formal language schools; immersion possible but challenging.
🧭 Local Experiences & Tours
45%
Weight: 10
Some cultural tours available but infrastructure for tourists is minimal.
🎳 Indoors Fun
30%
Weight: 10
Limited indoor entertainment options such as cinemas or malls.
🍎 Food & Fitness
🍽️ Food Scene
55%
Weight: 25
Traditional Turkmen cuisine dominates; few international options.
🧠 Yoga Studios
10%
Weight: 10
Yoga studios are virtually nonexistent.
🏋️ Fitness Facilities
35%
Weight: 15
Basic gyms available but limited variety of fitness classes.
🥗 Healthy Food Options
40%
Weight: 15
Fresh produce available but processed healthy options are rare.
💼 Work Environment
🕰️ Time Zone Favorability
60%
Weight: 20
UTC+5 time zone is moderately favorable for Europe and Asia connections.
🤝 Networking Opportunities
15%
Weight: 25
Very limited professional networking events or communities.
💻 Remote Job Opportunities
20%
Weight: 20
Local economy not focused on remote work; few opportunities.
🆓 Freelance Ecosystem
10%
Weight: 20
Minimal freelance community or infrastructure.
🏢 Coworking Quality
5%
Weight: 30
No established coworking spaces.
📈 Business & Economy
🚀 Startup Scene
10%
Weight: 15
Startup ecosystem is undeveloped.
💳 Local Payment Services
30%
Weight: 10
Limited digital payment options; cash is dominant.
🔗 Blockchain & Crypto Adoption
10%
Weight: 15
Very low adoption and regulatory clarity.
🚆 Transportation
✈️ Airport Connectivity
35%
Weight: 30
Small international airport with limited flight options.
🚇 Public Transit
40%
Weight: 20
Basic bus services available but no metro or extensive network.
🚶 Walkability
50%
Weight: 20
City center is walkable but infrastructure outside is limited.
🚗 Ride-sharing Services
15%
Weight: 15
Ride-sharing apps are not widely available.
🚲 Cycling
20%
Weight: 10
Cycling infrastructure is minimal and not common.
🚄 Intercity Travel Options
40%
Weight: 15
Limited train and bus connections to other cities.
🛵 Scooter/Bike Rental Availability
5%
Weight: 10
No scooter or bike rental services.
📡 Connectivity
📱 Mobile Network Coverage
60%
Weight: 20
Mobile coverage is decent in urban areas but rural coverage is spotty.
🔒 VPN Reliability
40%
Weight: 20
VPNs work but government restrictions can cause occasional issues.
⚡ Power Grid Reliability
50%
Weight: 15
Power outages occur but generally stable in the city.
📶 Public WiFi Availability
20%
Weight: 10
Public WiFi is rare and often unreliable.
⚖️ Legal & Administrative
🛂 Visa Ease
30%
Weight: 40
Visa process is bureaucratic and restrictive for many nationalities.
📊 Tax Friendliness
40%
Weight: 30
Tax system is complex with limited incentives for foreigners.
🗣️ Freedom of Speech
10%
Weight: 15
Highly restricted freedom of speech and press.
🏛️ Political Stability
50%
Weight: 20
Stable government but authoritarian with limited political 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 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
Not considered friendly or supportive 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 nomads.
🛡️ Safety & Tolerance
🛡️ Safety
65%
Weight: 100
Generally safe with low crime rates but limited emergency services.
♀️ Female Friendly
30%
Weight: 50
Conservative culture; women may face social restrictions.
✊ Racial Tolerance
40%
Weight: 50
Moderate tolerance but limited diversity and occasional xenophobia.