Turkmenabat, Turkmenistan 🇹🇲
#1846
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Nomad Score:
44%
💰 Cost & Affordability
💸 Cost of Living
87%
Weight: 150
Generally low cost of living compared to global standards, with affordable daily expenses.
🏠 Accommodation Cost
79%
Weight: 80
Rental prices are relatively low, though quality and availability of modern apartments can be limited.
🍎 Food & Groceries
85%
Weight: 40
Local markets offer inexpensive fresh produce; imported goods are pricier but still affordable.
🚌 Transportation Cost
90%
Weight: 20
Public transport and taxis are very cheap, making commuting affordable.
🎟️ Entertainment Cost
52%
Weight: 15
Limited variety of entertainment options; prices are low but choices are scarce.
🏋️ Gym Membership Cost
60%
Weight: 10
Gyms exist but are fewer and less modern; membership fees are affordable.
💱 Currency Stability
43%
Weight: 30
Turkmen manat has experienced volatility and limited convertibility, complicating financial planning.
💻 Digital Nomad Essentials
🚀 Internet Speed
31%
Weight: 100
Internet infrastructure is underdeveloped; speeds are slow and unreliable compared to global standards.
👥 Coworking Spaces Availability
10%
Weight: 40
Virtually no formal coworking spaces available in Turkmenabat.
☕ Cafes with WiFi
25%
Weight: 30
Few cafes offer WiFi; connectivity is often slow and unstable.
💻☕ Digital Nomad Friendly Cafes
10%
Weight: 30
Lack of cafes catering specifically to digital nomads or remote workers.
🌟 Digital Nomad Popularity
5%
Weight: 100
Very low presence of digital nomads; city is not recognized as a nomad destination.
🌟 Quality of Life
⚖️ Work-Life Balance
50%
Weight: 30
Traditional work culture with limited flexibility; lifestyle can be restrictive for nomads.
🌳 Environmental Quality
62%
Weight: 15
Generally clean environment but industrial pollution in some areas affects air quality.
🧼 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 proficiency is very low, posing communication challenges.
💨 Air Quality
50%
Weight: 15
Air quality fluctuates; some pollution from industry and vehicles but not severe.
🏥 Healthcare
🏥 Healthcare Quality
35%
Weight: 20
Healthcare facilities are basic; advanced medical care requires travel to larger cities.
💉 Healthcare Affordability
78%
Weight: 25
Medical services are inexpensive but quality is limited.
🏥 Healthcare
37%
Weight: 20
Overall healthcare system is underdeveloped with limited resources and specialists.
🌿 Climate & Environment
☀️ Weather
76%
Weight: 80
Hot summers and mild winters; generally sunny but can be very dry and arid.
🌪️ Natural Disaster Risk
85%
Weight: 10
Low risk of natural disasters such as earthquakes or floods.
🏞️ Green Spaces
40%
Weight: 10
Limited parks and green areas within the city.
❄️ Air Conditioning
55%
Weight: 15
Air conditioning is not widespread; many buildings lack modern climate control.
🍂 Seasonal Variety
45%
Weight: 10
Distinct seasons but mostly dry and hot summers with mild winters; limited seasonal diversity.
🎭 Culture & Entertainment
🎭 Culture
68%
Weight: 20
Rich Turkmen cultural heritage with traditional music and crafts, but limited exposure to international influences.
🌃 Nightlife
20%
Weight: 15
Very limited nightlife options; few bars or clubs.
🏞️ Outdoors & Nature
55%
Weight: 15
Nearby natural landscapes exist but urban outdoor activities are limited.
🗣️ Language Learning Opportunities
30%
Weight: 10
Few formal language schools for foreigners; limited English teaching resources.
🧭 Local Experiences & Tours
50%
Weight: 10
Some cultural tours available but tourism infrastructure is minimal.
🎳 Indoors Fun
35%
Weight: 10
Few indoor entertainment venues such as cinemas or malls.
🍎 Food & Fitness
🍽️ Food Scene
65%
Weight: 25
Traditional Turkmen cuisine is accessible; limited international dining options.
🧠 Yoga Studios
10%
Weight: 10
No known dedicated yoga studios.
🏋️ Fitness Facilities
40%
Weight: 15
Basic gyms available but limited variety of fitness options.
🥗 Healthy Food Options
55%
Weight: 15
Fresh produce is available; processed healthy food options are scarce.
💼 Work Environment
🕰️ Time Zone Favorability
60%
Weight: 20
UTC+5 time zone is moderately favorable for communication with Asia and Europe.
🤝 Networking Opportunities
15%
Weight: 25
Very limited professional networking events or communities for digital nomads.
💻 Remote Job Opportunities
20%
Weight: 20
Local job market is not geared towards remote or digital work.
🆓 Freelance Ecosystem
10%
Weight: 20
No established freelance community or platforms locally.
🏢 Coworking Quality
5%
Weight: 30
No formal coworking spaces; makeshift options are poor quality.
📈 Business & Economy
🚀 Startup Scene
10%
Weight: 15
Minimal startup activity 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 support for blockchain or cryptocurrencies.
🚆 Transportation
✈️ Airport Connectivity
40%
Weight: 30
Turkmenabat Airport offers limited domestic and regional flights; international connectivity is poor.
🚇 Public Transit
50%
Weight: 20
Basic bus services exist but are infrequent and not tourist-friendly.
🚶 Walkability
55%
Weight: 20
City center is moderately walkable but infrastructure is not pedestrian-optimized.
🚗 Ride-sharing Services
20%
Weight: 15
No major ride-sharing platforms; taxis are available but unregulated.
🚲 Cycling
25%
Weight: 10
Limited cycling infrastructure; not a common mode of transport.
🚄 Intercity Travel Options
40%
Weight: 15
Some bus and train connections but limited frequency and comfort.
🛵 Scooter/Bike Rental Availability
5%
Weight: 10
No known scooter or bike rental services.
📡 Connectivity
📱 Mobile Network Coverage
60%
Weight: 20
Mobile coverage is generally available but data speeds are slow.
🔒 VPN Reliability
40%
Weight: 20
VPNs work but can be unstable due to government restrictions.
⚡ Power Grid Reliability
55%
Weight: 15
Occasional power outages occur; infrastructure is aging.
📶 Public WiFi Availability
20%
Weight: 10
Public WiFi is rare and often unreliable.
⚖️ Legal & Administrative
🛂 Visa Ease
30%
Weight: 40
Strict visa policies with limited tourist visa options; bureaucratic processes.
📊 Tax Friendliness
40%
Weight: 30
Tax system is complex and not transparent 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
30%
Weight: 10
Cumbersome and bureaucratic process for starting a business.
📄✈️ 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 nomad events or meetups.
🌐👥 Online Community Presence
10%
Weight: 20
Very limited online presence or community for nomads in Turkmenabat.
🛡️ Safety & Tolerance
🛡️ Safety
70%
Weight: 100
Generally safe with low crime rates, but surveillance and restrictions exist.
♀️ Female Friendly
30%
Weight: 50
Conservative culture with limited gender equality; women may face social restrictions.
✊ Racial Tolerance
50%
Weight: 50
Moderate tolerance; limited diversity but generally peaceful coexistence.