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Dasoguz, Turkmenistan 🇹🇲
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Nomad Score:
43%
💰 Cost & Affordability
💸 Cost of Living
81%
Weight: 150
Generally low cost of living due to Turkmenistan's overall affordability, especially outside the capital.
🏠 Accommodation Cost
79%
Weight: 80
Affordable housing options available, though quality and modern amenities may be limited.
🍎 Food & Groceries
83%
Weight: 40
Local markets offer inexpensive fresh produce; imported goods are pricier but still affordable.
🚌 Transportation Cost
85%
Weight: 20
Public transport and taxis are very cheap, but options are limited in Dasoguz.
🎟️ Entertainment Cost
60%
Weight: 15
Limited entertainment venues; costs are low but options are scarce.
🏋️ Gym Membership Cost
55%
Weight: 10
Few gyms available; membership fees are low but facilities may be basic.
💱 Currency Stability
42%
Weight: 30
Turkmen manat has experienced volatility and strict currency controls.
💻 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 in Dasoguz; remote work infrastructure is minimal.
☕ Cafes with WiFi
25%
Weight: 30
Few cafes offer WiFi; connectivity is often weak and inconsistent.
💻☕ Digital Nomad Friendly Cafes
10%
Weight: 30
Very limited options catering to digital nomads.
🌟 Digital Nomad Popularity
5%
Weight: 100
Dasoguz is virtually unknown among digital nomads.
📱 Local SIM Card Availability
70%
Weight: 25
SIM cards are available but require registration and paperwork.
🌟 Quality of Life
⚖️ Work-Life Balance
60%
Weight: 30
Quiet city with low stress but limited leisure activities.
🌳 Environmental Quality
70%
Weight: 15
Generally clean environment with low industrial pollution.
🧼 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
72%
Weight: 15
Good air quality due to low industrial activity and sparse population.
👨👩👧👦 Family Friendly
50%
Weight: 25
Basic amenities for families; limited international schools.
🏥 Healthcare
🏥 Healthcare Quality
30%
Weight: 20
Healthcare facilities are basic and lack modern equipment.
💉 Healthcare Affordability
75%
Weight: 25
Medical services are inexpensive but quality is low.
🏥 Healthcare
35%
Weight: 20
Limited access to specialized care; expatriates often travel to Ashgabat for treatment.
🌿 Climate & Environment
☀️ Weather
78%
Weight: 80
Hot summers and cold winters; generally dry with plenty of sunshine.
🌪️ Natural Disaster Risk
85%
Weight: 10
Low risk of natural disasters such as earthquakes or floods.
🏞️ Green Spaces
40%
Weight: 10
Few parks or green areas within the city.
❄️ Air Conditioning
45%
Weight: 15
Limited air conditioning in public places and accommodations.
🍂 Seasonal Variety
60%
Weight: 10
Distinct seasons with hot summers and cold winters.
🔊 Noise Pollution
75%
Weight: 10
Low noise levels due to small population and limited traffic.
🎭 Culture & Entertainment
🎭 Culture
65%
Weight: 20
Rich Turkmen culture but limited exposure to international influences.
🌃 Nightlife
20%
Weight: 15
Very limited nightlife options; mostly quiet evenings.
🏞️ Outdoors & Nature
55%
Weight: 15
Nearby desert and steppe landscapes offer some outdoor activities.
🗣️ Language Learning Opportunities
30%
Weight: 10
Few formal language schools; limited English learning resources.
🧭 Local Experiences & Tours
40%
Weight: 10
Some cultural tours available but limited tourism infrastructure.
🎳 Indoors Fun
35%
Weight: 10
Few indoor entertainment venues like cinemas or malls.
🍎 Food & Fitness
🍽️ Food Scene
55%
Weight: 25
Traditional Turkmen cuisine dominates; limited international options.
🧠 Yoga Studios
10%
Weight: 10
No known yoga studios or wellness centers.
🏋️ Fitness Facilities
40%
Weight: 15
Basic gyms available but limited variety of fitness options.
🥗 Healthy Food Options
50%
Weight: 15
Fresh produce is available but processed healthy foods are rare.
💼 Work Environment
🕰️ Time Zone Favorability
65%
Weight: 20
UTC+5; reasonable overlap with Europe and Asia for remote work.
🤝 Networking Opportunities
15%
Weight: 25
Very limited professional or expat networking events.
💻 Remote Job Opportunities
20%
Weight: 20
Local economy is not geared toward remote or digital jobs.
🆓 Freelance Ecosystem
10%
Weight: 20
Minimal freelance community or infrastructure.
🏢 Coworking Quality
5%
Weight: 30
No coworking spaces; no dedicated remote work facilities.
📈 Business & Economy
🚀 Startup Scene
10%
Weight: 15
Almost no startup activity or ecosystem.
💳 Local Payment Services
30%
Weight: 10
Limited digital payment options; cash remains dominant.
🔗 Blockchain & Crypto Adoption
10%
Weight: 15
Very low adoption and regulatory uncertainty.
🚆 Transportation
✈️ Airport Connectivity
35%
Weight: 30
Dasoguz has a small airport with limited domestic flights; international connections require travel to Ashgabat.
🚇 Public Transit
40%
Weight: 20
Limited bus services; no metro or tram systems.
🚶 Walkability
50%
Weight: 20
City is small and walkable but infrastructure is basic.
🚗 Ride-sharing Services
10%
Weight: 15
No major ride-sharing platforms operate here.
🚲 Cycling
20%
Weight: 10
Few cycling lanes or infrastructure; not common mode of transport.
🚄 Intercity Travel Options
40%
Weight: 15
Limited bus and train connections; travel can be slow and infrequent.
🛵 Scooter/Bike Rental Availability
5%
Weight: 10
No scooter or bike rental services.
📡 Connectivity
📱 Mobile Network Coverage
60%
Weight: 20
Basic 3G/4G coverage available but speeds and reliability vary.
🔒 VPN Reliability
30%
Weight: 20
VPN usage is restricted; some services may be blocked or slow.
⚡ Power Grid Reliability
50%
Weight: 15
Occasional outages reported; infrastructure is aging.
📶 Public WiFi Availability
20%
Weight: 10
Very limited public WiFi hotspots.
⚖️ Legal & Administrative
🛂 Visa Ease
10%
Weight: 40
Turkmenistan has strict visa policies and limited tourist visas.
📊 Tax Friendliness
40%
Weight: 30
Tax system is complex with limited transparency.
🗣️ Freedom of Speech
10%
Weight: 15
Highly restricted; government controls media and expression.
🏛️ 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 and documentation.
📄 Ease of Business Registration
25%
Weight: 10
Bureaucratic and slow process with many hurdles.
📄✈️ Digital Nomad Visa Availability
0%
Weight: 35
No digital nomad visa or similar programs.
🌍 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
Minimal online presence or community for nomads in Dasoguz.
🛡️ Safety & Tolerance
🛡️ Safety
70%
Weight: 100
Low crime rates; generally safe for foreigners.
♀️ Female Friendly
30%
Weight: 50
Conservative society; women may face cultural restrictions.
✊ Racial Tolerance
50%
Weight: 50
Generally tolerant but limited diversity.