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Dasoguz, Turkmenistan 🇹🇲
#1849
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Nomad Score:
42%
💰 Cost & Affordability
💸 Cost of Living
81%
Weight: 150
Generally low cost of living compared to global standards, with affordable local goods and services.
🏠 Accommodation Cost
78%
Weight: 80
Housing is inexpensive, but options are limited and quality varies.
🍎 Food & Groceries
85%
Weight: 40
Local markets offer fresh produce at low prices; imported goods are more expensive.
🚌 Transportation Cost
90%
Weight: 20
Public transport and taxis are very affordable.
🎟️ Entertainment Cost
60%
Weight: 15
Limited entertainment options; costs are low but choices are scarce.
🏋️ Gym Membership Cost
55%
Weight: 10
Gyms exist but are few and can be basic; prices are moderate.
💱 Currency Stability
32%
Weight: 30
Turkmen manat is subject to government controls and occasional volatility.
💻 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
No formal coworking spaces; digital nomad infrastructure is almost non-existent.
☕ Cafes with WiFi
25%
Weight: 30
Few cafes offer WiFi; connection quality is poor and inconsistent.
💻☕ Digital Nomad Friendly Cafes
10%
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 work culture with limited flexibility; lifestyle is slow-paced.
🌳 Environmental Quality
60%
Weight: 15
Generally dry and arid environment; low pollution but limited greenery.
🧼 Cleanliness
65%
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
60%
Weight: 15
Air quality is generally acceptable but can worsen due to dust and occasional pollution.
👨👩👧👦 Family Friendly
50%
Weight: 25
Basic family amenities exist but limited international schooling options.
🏥 Healthcare
🏥 Healthcare Quality
30%
Weight: 20
Healthcare facilities are basic with limited modern equipment.
💉 Healthcare Affordability
70%
Weight: 25
Healthcare is inexpensive but quality is low.
🏥 Healthcare
35%
Weight: 20
Limited access to quality healthcare; expats often travel abroad for serious treatment.
🌿 Climate & Environment
☀️ Weather
75%
Weight: 80
Hot summers and cold winters; mostly dry with plenty of sunshine.
🌪️ Natural Disaster Risk
80%
Weight: 10
Low risk of natural disasters such as earthquakes or floods.
🏞️ Green Spaces
30%
Weight: 10
Few parks or green areas within the city.
❄️ Air Conditioning
50%
Weight: 15
Air conditioning is not widespread; many buildings lack modern cooling systems.
🍂 Seasonal Variety
60%
Weight: 10
Distinct seasons with hot summers and cold winters, but limited rainfall.
🔊 Noise Pollution
65%
Weight: 10
Moderate noise levels; city is relatively quiet compared to larger urban centers.
🎭 Culture & Entertainment
🎭 Culture
65%
Weight: 20
Rich Turkmen culture with traditional crafts and festivals, but limited international cultural exposure.
🌃 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
25%
Weight: 10
Few formal language schools; limited resources for learning Turkmen or Russian.
🧭 Local Experiences & Tours
40%
Weight: 10
Some cultural tours available but tourism infrastructure is underdeveloped.
🎳 Indoors Fun
30%
Weight: 10
Few indoor entertainment venues such as cinemas or malls.
🍎 Food & Fitness
🍽️ Food Scene
55%
Weight: 25
Traditional Turkmen cuisine dominates; limited international food options.
🧠 Yoga Studios
10%
Weight: 10
Yoga studios are virtually non-existent.
🏋️ Fitness Facilities
30%
Weight: 15
Basic gyms available but limited variety of fitness options.
🥗 Healthy Food Options
40%
Weight: 15
Fresh produce is available but processed healthy foods are rare.
💼 Work Environment
🕰️ Time Zone Favorability
60%
Weight: 20
UTC+5, suitable for Asia and some European time zones but less ideal for Americas.
🤝 Networking Opportunities
15%
Weight: 25
Very limited professional networking events or communities.
💻 Remote Job Opportunities
20%
Weight: 20
Local job market is limited; remote work depends on personal initiative.
🆓 Freelance Ecosystem
10%
Weight: 20
No established freelance community or platforms locally.
🏢 Coworking Quality
5%
Weight: 30
No dedicated coworking spaces; work environments are improvised.
📈 Business & Economy
🚀 Startup Scene
10%
Weight: 15
Minimal startup ecosystem or support infrastructure.
💳 Local Payment Services
30%
Weight: 10
Limited digital payment options; cash remains dominant.
🔗 Blockchain & Crypto Adoption
10%
Weight: 15
Very low adoption and regulatory clarity on cryptocurrencies.
🚆 Transportation
✈️ Airport Connectivity
40%
Weight: 30
Small international airport with limited flight options.
🚇 Public Transit
50%
Weight: 20
Basic bus services available but infrequent and limited coverage.
🚶 Walkability
40%
Weight: 20
City center is somewhat walkable but infrastructure is lacking.
🚗 Ride-sharing Services
20%
Weight: 15
No major ride-sharing apps; taxis are available but unregulated.
🚲 Cycling
15%
Weight: 10
No dedicated cycling infrastructure; not a common mode of transport.
🚄 Intercity Travel Options
35%
Weight: 15
Limited train and bus connections; travel can be slow and inconvenient.
🛵 Scooter/Bike Rental Availability
5%
Weight: 10
No scooter or bike rental services.
📡 Connectivity
📱 Mobile Network Coverage
60%
Weight: 20
Mobile coverage is generally good but data speeds are slow.
🔒 VPN Reliability
20%
Weight: 20
VPN use is restricted and often unreliable due to government controls.
⚡ Power Grid Reliability
50%
Weight: 15
Occasional outages occur; power supply is generally stable but aging infrastructure.
📶 Public WiFi Availability
15%
Weight: 10
Public WiFi is rare and often unreliable.
⚖️ Legal & Administrative
🛂 Visa Ease
20%
Weight: 40
Strict visa policies; difficult for long-term stays or multiple entries.
📊 Tax Friendliness
40%
Weight: 30
Tax system is opaque; limited incentives for foreigners.
🗣️ Freedom of Speech
10%
Weight: 15
Highly restricted freedom of speech and press.
🏛️ Political Stability
60%
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 regulations and documentation requirements.
📄 Ease of Business Registration
25%
Weight: 10
Bureaucratic and slow process with many hurdles for foreigners.
📄✈️ 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 to digital nomads.
🤝 Nomad Events & Meetups
5%
Weight: 25
No known digital nomad events or meetups.
🌐👥 Online Community Presence
10%
Weight: 20
Very limited online presence or community for nomads in the city.
🛡️ Safety & Tolerance
🛡️ Safety
70%
Weight: 100
Generally safe with low crime rates, but authoritarian policing.
♀️ Female Friendly
30%
Weight: 50
Conservative society with some restrictions on women's freedoms.
✊ Racial Tolerance
40%
Weight: 50
Moderate tolerance; limited diversity and some social conservatism.