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Turkmenabat, Turkmenistan 🇹🇲
#1846
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Nomad Score:
44%
💰 Cost & Affordability
💸 Cost of Living
81%
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, but quality and availability of modern apartments can be limited.
🍎 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, though options are limited.
🎟️ Entertainment Cost
62%
Weight: 15
Limited entertainment venues; 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, posing challenges.
💻 Digital Nomad Essentials
🚀 Internet Speed
37%
Weight: 100
Internet is slow and unreliable with frequent outages; limited fiber infrastructure.
👥 Coworking Spaces Availability
15%
Weight: 40
Very few if any dedicated coworking spaces; digital nomad infrastructure is minimal.
☕ Cafes with WiFi
20%
Weight: 30
Few cafes offer WiFi; connection quality is poor and inconsistent.
💻☕ Digital Nomad Friendly Cafes
12%
Weight: 30
Almost no cafes cater specifically to digital nomads or remote workers.
🌟 Digital Nomad Popularity
5%
Weight: 100
Very low presence of digital nomads; city is not known as a nomad destination.
📱 Local SIM Card Availability
70%
Weight: 25
SIM cards are available for foreigners but require registration and paperwork.
🌟 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 clean environment but industrial pollution affects some areas.
🧼 Cleanliness
65%
Weight: 10
Public spaces are moderately clean though infrastructure maintenance varies.
🗨️ Language Barrier
20%
Weight: 30
Turkmen and Russian are dominant; English is rarely spoken, posing communication challenges.
💨 Air Quality
50%
Weight: 15
Air quality fluctuates; some pollution from industry and traffic but generally acceptable.
👨👩👧👦 Family Friendly
50%
Weight: 25
Basic family amenities exist but limited international schools or activities.
🏥 Healthcare
🏥 Healthcare Quality
35%
Weight: 20
Healthcare facilities are basic; advanced medical care requires travel to larger cities.
💉 Healthcare Affordability
80%
Weight: 25
Healthcare costs are low but quality is limited.
🏥 Healthcare
35%
Weight: 20
Limited access to high-quality healthcare services; expats often seek treatment abroad.
🌿 Climate & Environment
☀️ Weather
78%
Weight: 80
Hot summers and mild winters; dry continental climate 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 and green areas; urban greenery is limited.
❄️ Air Conditioning
55%
Weight: 15
Air conditioning is not widespread in older buildings but more common in newer constructions.
🍂 Seasonal Variety
60%
Weight: 10
Distinct seasons with hot summers and cold winters, but limited spring and autumn transition.
🔊 Noise Pollution
60%
Weight: 10
Moderate noise levels; quieter than larger urban centers.
🎭 Culture & Entertainment
🎭 Culture
65%
Weight: 20
Rich Turkmen cultural heritage with traditional music, crafts, and festivals.
🌃 Nightlife
20%
Weight: 15
Very limited nightlife options; few bars or clubs.
🏞️ Outdoors & Nature
50%
Weight: 15
Nearby natural landscapes exist but outdoor activities are not well developed.
🗣️ Language Learning Opportunities
30%
Weight: 10
Few formal language schools; limited resources for learning Turkmen or Russian.
🧭 Local Experiences & Tours
45%
Weight: 10
Some local cultural tours available but tourism infrastructure is underdeveloped.
🎳 Indoors Fun
30%
Weight: 10
Limited indoor entertainment options such as cinemas or malls.
🍎 Food & Fitness
🍽️ Food Scene
55%
Weight: 25
Traditional Turkmen cuisine dominates; few international dining options.
🧠 Yoga Studios
10%
Weight: 10
Yoga and wellness studios are virtually nonexistent.
🏋️ Fitness Facilities
40%
Weight: 15
Basic gyms available but lack modern equipment and variety.
🥗 Healthy Food Options
50%
Weight: 15
Fresh produce is available but processed healthy food options are limited.
💼 Work Environment
🕰️ Time Zone Favorability
65%
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 remote job market is minimal; most opportunities come from abroad.
🆓 Freelance Ecosystem
10%
Weight: 20
Freelance infrastructure and community are almost nonexistent.
🏢 Coworking Quality
10%
Weight: 30
No established coworking spaces; lack of professional work environments.
📈 Business & Economy
🚀 Startup Scene
15%
Weight: 15
Startup ecosystem is very nascent with limited support or funding.
💳 Local Payment Services
30%
Weight: 10
Limited digital payment options; cash remains dominant.
🔗 Blockchain & Crypto Adoption
10%
Weight: 15
Minimal adoption or regulation of blockchain and cryptocurrencies.
🚆 Transportation
✈️ Airport Connectivity
35%
Weight: 30
Turkmenabat Airport offers limited domestic and regional flights.
🚇 Public Transit
40%
Weight: 20
Basic bus services available but infrequent and not well integrated.
🚶 Walkability
50%
Weight: 20
City center is moderately walkable but infrastructure is basic.
🚗 Ride-sharing Services
20%
Weight: 15
No major ride-sharing apps; 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 to other cities but limited frequency.
🛵 Scooter/Bike Rental Availability
10%
Weight: 10
No scooter or bike rental services available.
📡 Connectivity
📱 Mobile Network Coverage
60%
Weight: 20
Mobile coverage is generally good but data speeds are slow.
🔒 VPN Reliability
30%
Weight: 20
VPN use is restricted and often unreliable due to government controls.
⚡ Power Grid Reliability
50%
Weight: 15
Power outages occur occasionally; infrastructure is aging.
📶 Public WiFi Availability
20%
Weight: 10
Public WiFi is scarce and often unreliable.
⚖️ Legal & Administrative
🛂 Visa Ease
25%
Weight: 40
Strict visa policies with limited options for long-term stays.
📊 Tax Friendliness
40%
Weight: 30
Tax rates are moderate but complex bureaucracy can be challenging.
🗣️ Freedom of Speech
10%
Weight: 15
Highly restricted freedom of speech and press.
🏛️ Political Stability
50%
Weight: 20
Stable government but authoritarian regime with limited political freedoms.
🏦 Ease of Opening Bank Account
20%
Weight: 15
Difficult for foreigners to open bank accounts due to strict regulations.
📄 Ease of Business Registration
30%
Weight: 10
Bureaucratic and slow process for business registration.
📄✈️ 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 the city.
🛡️ Safety & Tolerance
🛡️ Safety
70%
Weight: 100
Generally safe with low crime rates, though authoritarian control is strong.
♀️ Female Friendly
30%
Weight: 50
Conservative society with some restrictions on women's freedoms.
✊ Racial Tolerance
50%
Weight: 50
Moderate tolerance but limited diversity and exposure to foreigners.