Dashoguz, Turkmenistan 🇹🇲
#2020
41.83358, 59.959007
Nomad Score:
40%
💰 Cost & Affordability
💸 Cost of Living
65%
Weight: 150
Overall cost of living is moderate, with some expenses being lower than in many Western cities.
🏠 Accommodation Cost
52%
Weight: 80
Affordable housing options are available, but quality can vary significantly.
🍎 Food & Groceries
60%
Weight: 40
Local food is inexpensive, but imported goods can be pricey.
🚌 Transportation Cost
55%
Weight: 20
Public transport is limited, but taxi fares are reasonable.
🎟️ Entertainment Cost
40%
Weight: 15
Limited entertainment options available, with higher costs for activities.
🏋️ Gym Membership Cost
35%
Weight: 10
Few gyms available, and memberships can be expensive relative to local wages.
💱 Currency Stability
45%
Weight: 30
Currency is relatively stable, but inflation can affect purchasing power.
💻 Digital Nomad Essentials
🚀 Internet Speed
38%
Weight: 100
Internet speeds are generally slow and unreliable, with frequent outages.
👥 Coworking Spaces Availability
20%
Weight: 40
Very few coworking spaces exist, limiting options for remote work.
☕ Cafes with WiFi
30%
Weight: 30
Limited cafes offer WiFi, and connectivity can be unreliable.
💻☕ Digital Nomad Friendly Cafes
25%
Weight: 30
Few cafes cater specifically to digital nomads, with limited amenities.
🌟 Digital Nomad Popularity
10%
Weight: 100
Not a popular destination for digital nomads, with minimal community presence.
🌟 Quality of Life
⚖️ Work-Life Balance
50%
Weight: 30
Work-life balance can vary, but local culture generally values family time.
🌳 Environmental Quality
45%
Weight: 15
Some areas are clean, but pollution can be an issue in urban settings.
🧼 Cleanliness
50%
Weight: 10
Public spaces are maintained, but litter can be common in some neighborhoods.
🗨️ Language Barrier
30%
Weight: 30
Limited English proficiency can make communication challenging.
💨 Air Quality
40%
Weight: 15
Air quality can be poor due to industrial pollution and dust.
🏥 Healthcare
🏥 Healthcare Quality
55%
Weight: 20
Healthcare services are available but may not meet international standards.
💉 Healthcare Affordability
60%
Weight: 25
Healthcare is generally affordable, but quality varies.
🏥 Healthcare
50%
Weight: 20
Basic healthcare services are available, but specialized care may be lacking.
🌿 Climate & Environment
☀️ Weather
65%
Weight: 80
Hot summers and mild winters, with plenty of sunny days.
🌪️ Natural Disaster Risk
60%
Weight: 10
Low risk of natural disasters, though some areas may experience dust storms.
🏞️ Green Spaces
40%
Weight: 10
Limited parks and green spaces available for recreation.
❄️ Air Conditioning
65%
Weight: 15
Air conditioning is common in buildings, especially during summer.
🍂 Seasonal Variety
40%
Weight: 10
Limited seasonal variety; mostly hot and dry.
🎭 Culture & Entertainment
🎭 Culture
50%
Weight: 20
Rich cultural heritage, but limited exposure to international influences.
🌃 Nightlife
30%
Weight: 15
Limited nightlife options, primarily focused on local customs.
🏞️ Outdoors & Nature
55%
Weight: 15
Some opportunities for outdoor activities, but not well-developed.
🗣️ Language Learning Opportunities
20%
Weight: 10
Few resources available for learning local languages.
🧭 Local Experiences & Tours
40%
Weight: 10
Limited local tours and experiences available for visitors.
🎳 Indoors Fun
30%
Weight: 10
Few indoor entertainment options, primarily focused on local culture.
🍎 Food & Fitness
🍽️ Food Scene
55%
Weight: 25
Local cuisine is flavorful, but variety is limited.
🧠 Yoga Studios
20%
Weight: 10
Very few yoga studios available, limiting options for fitness enthusiasts.
🏋️ Fitness Facilities
30%
Weight: 15
Limited fitness facilities, with few options for diverse workouts.
🥗 Healthy Food Options
40%
Weight: 15
Some healthy food options available, but not widely accessible.
💼 Work Environment
🕰️ Time Zone Favorability
50%
Weight: 20
Time zone is moderately favorable for remote work with some regions.
🤝 Networking Opportunities
20%
Weight: 25
Limited networking opportunities for digital nomads.
💻 Remote Job Opportunities
30%
Weight: 20
Few remote job opportunities available locally.
🆓 Freelance Ecosystem
20%
Weight: 20
Minimal freelance ecosystem, with limited platforms and resources.
🏢 Coworking Quality
10%
Weight: 30
Coworking spaces, where available, are of low quality.
📈 Business & Economy
🚀 Startup Scene
15%
Weight: 15
Very limited startup scene, with few resources for entrepreneurs.
💳 Local Payment Services
40%
Weight: 10
Basic payment services available, but not widely used.
🔗 Blockchain & Crypto Adoption
10%
Weight: 15
Minimal adoption of blockchain and crypto technologies.
🚆 Transportation
✈️ Airport Connectivity
40%
Weight: 30
Limited international flights, making travel less convenient.
🚇 Public Transit
35%
Weight: 20
Public transit options are limited and not very reliable.
🚶 Walkability
50%
Weight: 20
Some areas are walkable, but infrastructure can be lacking.
🚗 Ride-sharing Services
20%
Weight: 15
Few ride-sharing services available, primarily relying on taxis.
🚲 Cycling
25%
Weight: 10
Limited cycling infrastructure, making it unsafe for cyclists.
🚄 Intercity Travel Options
40%
Weight: 15
Basic intercity travel options available, but not frequent.
🛵 Scooter/Bike Rental Availability
20%
Weight: 10
Very few options for scooter or bike rentals.
📡 Connectivity
📱 Mobile Network Coverage
40%
Weight: 20
Mobile coverage is available but can be spotty in rural areas.
🔒 VPN Reliability
50%
Weight: 20
VPNs generally work, but some restrictions may apply.
⚡ Power Grid Reliability
40%
Weight: 15
Power outages can occur, affecting reliability.
📶 Public WiFi Availability
20%
Weight: 10
Public WiFi is rare and often unreliable.
⚖️ Legal & Administrative
🛂 Visa Ease
40%
Weight: 40
Visa processes can be bureaucratic and time-consuming.
📊 Tax Friendliness
50%
Weight: 30
Tax rates are moderate, but compliance can be complex.
🗣️ Freedom of Speech
20%
Weight: 15
Limited freedom of speech and expression in the country.
🏛️ Political Stability
40%
Weight: 20
Political situation is stable but can be unpredictable.
🏦 Ease of Opening Bank Account
30%
Weight: 15
Opening a bank account can be complicated for foreigners.
📄 Ease of Business Registration
25%
Weight: 10
Business registration processes are cumbersome and bureaucratic.
📄✈️ Digital Nomad Visa Availability
10%
Weight: 35
No specific digital nomad visa available.
🌍 Digital Nomad Community
🌍 Nomad Friendly
15%
Weight: 50
Overall, the city is not friendly towards digital nomads.
🤝 Nomad Events & Meetups
10%
Weight: 25
Very few events or meetups for digital nomads.
🌐👥 Online Community Presence
10%
Weight: 20
Minimal online community presence for digital nomads.
🛡️ Safety & Tolerance
🛡️ Safety
60%
Weight: 100
Generally safe, but caution is advised in certain areas.
♀️ Female Friendly
50%
Weight: 50
Women can navigate the city safely, but cultural norms may vary.
✊ Racial Tolerance
40%
Weight: 50
Cultural homogeneity may lead to limited racial tolerance.