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Turkmenabat, Turkmenistan 🇹🇲
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Nomad Score:
44%
💰 Cost & Affordability
💸 Cost of Living
81%
Weight: 150
Generally low cost of living compared to global standards, especially for food and transportation.
🏠 Accommodation Cost
79%
Weight: 80
Affordable housing options, though quality varies; limited availability of modern apartments.
🍎 Food & Groceries
85%
Weight: 40
Local markets offer fresh produce at low prices; imported goods are more expensive.
🚌 Transportation Cost
92%
Weight: 20
Public transport and taxis are very inexpensive.
🎟️ Entertainment Cost
60%
Weight: 15
Limited entertainment options; prices are low but choices are few.
🏋️ Gym Membership Cost
65%
Weight: 10
Gyms are affordable but facilities may be basic.
💱 Currency Stability
43%
Weight: 30
Turkmen manat has experienced volatility and limited convertibility.
💻 Digital Nomad Essentials
🚀 Internet Speed
37%
Weight: 100
Internet is slow and unreliable with frequent outages; limited broadband infrastructure.
👥 Coworking Spaces Availability
12%
Weight: 40
Very few to no dedicated coworking spaces available.
☕ Cafes with WiFi
25%
Weight: 30
Few cafes offer WiFi; connectivity is often weak or unstable.
💻☕ Digital Nomad Friendly Cafes
10%
Weight: 30
Almost no cafes cater specifically to digital nomads.
🌟 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 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 clean environment but industrial pollution exists.
🧼 Cleanliness
68%
Weight: 10
City is moderately clean; public spaces are maintained but some littering occurs.
🗨️ Language Barrier
30%
Weight: 30
Turkmen and Russian are dominant; English is rarely spoken.
💨 Air Quality
55%
Weight: 15
Air quality is moderate; occasional dust and pollution from industry.
👨👩👧👦 Family Friendly
50%
Weight: 25
Basic amenities for families but limited entertainment and schooling options.
🏥 Healthcare
🏥 Healthcare Quality
40%
Weight: 20
Healthcare facilities are basic; advanced medical care requires travel to larger cities.
💉 Healthcare Affordability
75%
Weight: 25
Healthcare costs are low but quality is limited.
🏥 Healthcare
42%
Weight: 20
Basic healthcare available; limited emergency and specialist services.
🌿 Climate & Environment
☀️ Weather
78%
Weight: 80
Hot summers and mild winters; generally sunny but can be very hot in peak summer.
🌪️ 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 present in newer buildings but not widespread.
🍂 Seasonal Variety
50%
Weight: 10
Distinct seasons but mostly dry and hot summers with mild winters.
🔊 Noise Pollution
65%
Weight: 10
Moderate noise levels; quieter than larger cities.
🎭 Culture & Entertainment
🎭 Culture
65%
Weight: 20
Rich Turkmen cultural heritage with traditional music and crafts.
🌃 Nightlife
20%
Weight: 15
Very limited nightlife options; mostly quiet after dark.
🏞️ Outdoors & Nature
55%
Weight: 15
Nearby desert landscapes and some natural attractions but limited outdoor activities.
🗣️ Language Learning Opportunities
30%
Weight: 10
Few formal language schools; limited English learning resources.
🧭 Local Experiences & Tours
50%
Weight: 10
Some cultural tours available but not widely developed for tourists.
🎳 Indoors Fun
35%
Weight: 10
Few indoor entertainment venues such as cinemas or malls.
🍎 Food & Fitness
🍽️ Food Scene
68%
Weight: 25
Traditional Turkmen cuisine is available; limited international options.
🧠 Yoga Studios
10%
Weight: 10
Yoga and wellness studios are virtually non-existent.
🏋️ Fitness Facilities
50%
Weight: 15
Basic gyms available but no specialized fitness centers.
🥗 Healthy Food Options
55%
Weight: 15
Fresh produce is available but processed healthy options are limited.
💼 Work Environment
🕰️ Time Zone Favorability
60%
Weight: 20
UTC+5 time zone is moderately favorable for working with Asia and Europe.
🤝 Networking Opportunities
20%
Weight: 25
Limited professional networking events or communities.
💻 Remote Job Opportunities
15%
Weight: 20
Local remote job market is very small.
🆓 Freelance Ecosystem
10%
Weight: 20
Freelance infrastructure and community are minimal.
🏢 Coworking Quality
10%
Weight: 30
No established coworking spaces with quality amenities.
📈 Business & Economy
🚀 Startup Scene
15%
Weight: 15
Startup ecosystem is underdeveloped and lacks support.
💳 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
Turkmenabat Airport has limited international flights; mostly domestic and regional.
🚇 Public Transit
50%
Weight: 20
Basic bus services available; no metro or tram systems.
🚶 Walkability
55%
Weight: 20
City center is somewhat walkable but infrastructure is limited.
🚗 Ride-sharing Services
20%
Weight: 15
Ride-sharing apps are not widely available; taxis are common.
🚲 Cycling
25%
Weight: 10
Limited cycling infrastructure and safety concerns.
🚄 Intercity Travel Options
45%
Weight: 15
Rail and bus connections exist but are infrequent and slow.
🛵 Scooter/Bike Rental Availability
5%
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
65%
Weight: 15
Power outages are infrequent but occasional.
📶 Public WiFi Availability
20%
Weight: 10
Public WiFi is scarce and often unreliable.
⚖️ Legal & Administrative
🛂 Visa Ease
25%
Weight: 40
Visa process is strict and bureaucratic for most foreigners.
📊 Tax Friendliness
40%
Weight: 30
Tax system is complex with limited incentives for foreigners.
🗣️ Freedom of Speech
10%
Weight: 15
Very limited 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 due to strict requirements and bureaucracy.
📄 Ease of Business Registration
30%
Weight: 10
Business registration is possible but involves complex procedures.
📄✈️ 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.
🛡️ Safety & Tolerance
🛡️ Safety
70%
Weight: 100
Generally safe with low crime rates.
♀️ Female Friendly
30%
Weight: 50
Conservative culture with some restrictions on women's freedoms.
✊ Racial Tolerance
40%
Weight: 50
Moderate tolerance but limited diversity.