Dasoguz, Turkmenistan 🇹🇲
#1849
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Nomad Score:
43%
💰 Cost & Affordability
💸 Cost of Living
87%
Weight: 150
Generally low cost of living due to Turkmenistan's overall affordability, especially outside major cities.
🏠 Accommodation Cost
85%
Weight: 80
Affordable housing options, though quality and availability can be limited in Dasoguz.
🍎 Food & Groceries
89%
Weight: 40
Local markets offer inexpensive fresh produce and staples; imported goods are pricier.
🚌 Transportation Cost
90%
Weight: 20
Public transport and taxis are very cheap, but limited in frequency and coverage.
🎟️ Entertainment Cost
62%
Weight: 15
Limited entertainment venues; costs are low but options are scarce.
🏋️ Gym Membership Cost
51%
Weight: 10
Few gyms available; membership prices are moderate but facilities are basic.
💱 Currency Stability
34%
Weight: 30
Turkmen manat has experienced volatility and strict currency controls.
💻 Digital Nomad Essentials
🚀 Internet Speed
32%
Weight: 100
Slow and unreliable internet with frequent outages; limited broadband infrastructure.
👥 Coworking Spaces Availability
10%
Weight: 40
No formal coworking spaces in Dasoguz; remote work infrastructure is minimal.
☕ Cafes with WiFi
25%
Weight: 30
Few cafes offer WiFi, and connection quality is poor.
💻☕ Digital Nomad Friendly Cafes
10%
Weight: 30
Almost no cafes catering specifically to digital nomads.
🌟 Digital Nomad Popularity
5%
Weight: 100
Very low awareness and presence of digital nomads.
🌟 Quality of Life
⚖️ Work-Life Balance
60%
Weight: 30
Traditional lifestyle with slower pace, but limited leisure options.
🌳 Environmental Quality
70%
Weight: 15
Generally clean environment with low pollution, but some industrial impact nearby.
🧼 Cleanliness
65%
Weight: 10
Public spaces are moderately clean but infrastructure maintenance is inconsistent.
🗨️ Language Barrier
20%
Weight: 30
Turkmen and Russian are dominant; English is rarely spoken.
💨 Air Quality
68%
Weight: 15
Air quality is generally acceptable, with occasional dust storms.
🏥 Healthcare
🏥 Healthcare Quality
30%
Weight: 20
Basic healthcare available but lacks modern facilities and specialists.
💉 Healthcare Affordability
80%
Weight: 25
Healthcare costs are low, but quality is a concern.
🏥 Healthcare
35%
Weight: 20
Limited healthcare infrastructure; serious cases require travel to larger cities.
🌿 Climate & Environment
☀️ Weather
75%
Weight: 80
Hot summers and cold winters; generally dry with lots of sunshine.
🌪️ Natural Disaster Risk
85%
Weight: 10
Low risk of natural disasters like earthquakes or floods.
🏞️ Green Spaces
40%
Weight: 10
Few parks and green areas within the city.
❄️ Air Conditioning
50%
Weight: 15
Limited air conditioning in public and residential buildings.
🍂 Seasonal Variety
65%
Weight: 10
Distinct seasons with hot summers and cold winters.
🎭 Culture & Entertainment
🎭 Culture
60%
Weight: 20
Rich Turkmen cultural heritage but limited cultural events for foreigners.
🌃 Nightlife
20%
Weight: 15
Very limited nightlife options.
🏞️ Outdoors & Nature
55%
Weight: 15
Nearby natural landscapes but limited organized outdoor activities.
🗣️ Language Learning Opportunities
30%
Weight: 10
Few formal language schools; limited English learning resources.
🧭 Local Experiences & Tours
40%
Weight: 10
Some local cultural experiences available but not well developed for tourists.
🎳 Indoors Fun
35%
Weight: 10
Few indoor entertainment venues like cinemas or malls.
🍎 Food & Fitness
🍽️ Food Scene
65%
Weight: 25
Traditional Turkmen cuisine available; limited international options.
🧠 Yoga Studios
10%
Weight: 10
No dedicated yoga studios.
🏋️ Fitness Facilities
40%
Weight: 15
Basic gyms and sports facilities exist but are limited.
🥗 Healthy Food Options
60%
Weight: 15
Fresh produce is available, but processed healthy options are rare.
💼 Work Environment
🕰️ Time Zone Favorability
60%
Weight: 20
UTC+5, moderate overlap with Europe and Asia working hours.
🤝 Networking Opportunities
15%
Weight: 25
Very limited professional networking for digital nomads.
💻 Remote Job Opportunities
20%
Weight: 20
Local remote job market is minimal.
🆓 Freelance Ecosystem
10%
Weight: 20
No established freelance community.
🏢 Coworking Quality
5%
Weight: 30
No coworking spaces available.
📈 Business & Economy
🚀 Startup Scene
10%
Weight: 15
Almost no startup ecosystem.
💳 Local Payment Services
30%
Weight: 10
Limited digital payment options; cash is dominant.
🔗 Blockchain & Crypto Adoption
10%
Weight: 15
Very low adoption and regulatory support.
🚆 Transportation
✈️ Airport Connectivity
30%
Weight: 30
Dasoguz has a small airport with limited flights; major hubs are far.
🚇 Public Transit
40%
Weight: 20
Limited bus services; no metro or tram.
🚶 Walkability
55%
Weight: 20
City center is walkable but infrastructure is basic.
🚗 Ride-sharing Services
10%
Weight: 15
No popular ride-sharing apps like Uber or Bolt.
🚲 Cycling
20%
Weight: 10
Limited cycling infrastructure and safety.
🚄 Intercity Travel Options
45%
Weight: 15
Buses and shared taxis available but infrequent and slow.
🛵 Scooter/Bike Rental Availability
5%
Weight: 10
No scooter or bike rental services.
📡 Connectivity
📱 Mobile Network Coverage
60%
Weight: 20
Coverage is decent but data speeds are slow.
🔒 VPN Reliability
40%
Weight: 20
VPNs work but can be slow or intermittently blocked.
⚡ Power Grid Reliability
50%
Weight: 15
Occasional outages but generally stable power supply.
📶 Public WiFi Availability
20%
Weight: 10
Public WiFi is rare and unreliable.
⚖️ Legal & Administrative
🛂 Visa Ease
20%
Weight: 40
Strict visa policies; difficult for long-term stays.
📊 Tax Friendliness
30%
Weight: 30
Complex tax system 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 regime.
🏦 Ease of Opening Bank Account
20%
Weight: 15
Difficult for foreigners due to strict regulations.
📄 Ease of Business Registration
25%
Weight: 10
Bureaucratic and slow process.
📄✈️ Digital Nomad Visa Availability
0%
Weight: 35
No digital nomad visa program.
🌍 Digital Nomad Community
🌍 Nomad Friendly
10%
Weight: 50
Overall not friendly or prepared for digital nomads.
🤝 Nomad Events & Meetups
0%
Weight: 25
No known nomad events or meetups.
🌐👥 Online Community Presence
10%
Weight: 20
Very limited online presence or community for nomads.
🛡️ Safety & Tolerance
🛡️ Safety
70%
Weight: 100
Generally safe with low crime rates.
♀️ Female Friendly
30%
Weight: 50
Conservative culture; women may face social restrictions.
✊ Racial Tolerance
40%
Weight: 50
Limited diversity; some social conservatism but generally peaceful.