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 food and services.
🏠 Accommodation Cost
78%
Weight: 80
Rental prices are relatively low, but quality and availability of modern apartments can be limited.
🍎 Food & Groceries
79%
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, making local travel affordable.
🎟️ Entertainment Cost
62%
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 low.
💱 Currency Stability
43%
Weight: 30
Turkmen manat has experienced volatility and limited convertibility, posing challenges for foreigners.
💻 Digital Nomad Essentials
🚀 Internet Speed
37%
Weight: 100
Internet is slow and unreliable with frequent outages; limited broadband infrastructure.
👥 Coworking Spaces Availability
15%
Weight: 40
Very few or no dedicated coworking spaces available in the city.
☕ Cafes with WiFi
20%
Weight: 30
Few cafes offer WiFi; connection quality is generally poor.
💻☕ 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 can be restrictive for foreigners.
🌳 Environmental Quality
60%
Weight: 15
Generally clean environment but industrial pollution affects some areas.
🧼 Cleanliness
65%
Weight: 10
Public spaces are moderately clean; waste management is improving.
🗨️ Language Barrier
21%
Weight: 30
Turkmen and Russian are dominant; English is rarely spoken, creating communication challenges.
💨 Air Quality
52%
Weight: 15
Air quality varies; some pollution from industry and traffic but generally acceptable.
👨👩👧👦 Family Friendly
50%
Weight: 25
Basic family amenities exist but limited international schooling and activities.
🏥 Healthcare
🏥 Healthcare Quality
38%
Weight: 20
Healthcare facilities are basic; advanced medical care requires travel to larger cities or abroad.
💉 Healthcare Affordability
70%
Weight: 25
Healthcare services are inexpensive but quality is limited.
🏥 Healthcare
40%
Weight: 20
Overall healthcare infrastructure is underdeveloped for expats and nomads.
🌿 Climate & Environment
☀️ Weather
79%
Weight: 80
Hot summers and mild winters; dry continental climate with plenty of sunshine.
🌪️ Natural Disaster Risk
80%
Weight: 10
Low risk of natural disasters such as earthquakes or floods.
🏞️ Green Spaces
45%
Weight: 10
Limited parks and green areas within the city.
❄️ Air Conditioning
60%
Weight: 15
Air conditioning is available in newer buildings but not widespread.
🍂 Seasonal Variety
55%
Weight: 10
Distinct seasons but mostly dry and hot summers with cold winters.
🔊 Noise Pollution
60%
Weight: 10
Moderate noise levels; not heavily polluted by traffic or industry.
🎭 Culture & Entertainment
🎭 Culture
68%
Weight: 20
Rich Turkmen cultural heritage with traditional music and crafts.
🌃 Nightlife
20%
Weight: 15
Very limited nightlife options; few bars or clubs.
🏞️ 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; informal opportunities exist mainly for Turkmen and Russian.
🧭 Local Experiences & Tours
50%
Weight: 10
Some cultural tours available but tourism infrastructure is minimal.
🎳 Indoors Fun
35%
Weight: 10
Limited indoor entertainment such as cinemas or malls.
🍎 Food & Fitness
🍽️ Food Scene
65%
Weight: 25
Traditional Turkmen cuisine is prominent; few international dining options.
🧠 Yoga Studios
10%
Weight: 10
Yoga studios are virtually nonexistent.
🏋️ Fitness Facilities
40%
Weight: 15
Basic gyms available but limited variety of fitness classes.
🥗 Healthy Food Options
55%
Weight: 15
Fresh produce is available; processed healthy options are limited.
💼 Work Environment
🕰️ Time Zone Favorability
65%
Weight: 20
UTC+5 time zone is moderately convenient for Asia and Europe-based remote work.
🤝 Networking Opportunities
20%
Weight: 25
Few professional or expat networking events.
💻 Remote Job Opportunities
15%
Weight: 20
Local remote job market is minimal; most jobs are traditional.
🆓 Freelance Ecosystem
10%
Weight: 20
Freelance community is almost nonexistent locally.
🏢 Coworking Quality
10%
Weight: 30
No established coworking spaces to assess quality.
📈 Business & Economy
🚀 Startup Scene
15%
Weight: 15
Startup ecosystem is very limited and underdeveloped.
💳 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 for crypto.
🚆 Transportation
✈️ Airport Connectivity
40%
Weight: 30
Turkmenabat Airport offers limited domestic and regional flights.
🚇 Public Transit
55%
Weight: 20
Basic bus services available but no metro or advanced transit.
🚶 Walkability
50%
Weight: 20
City center is somewhat 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 and safety concerns.
🚄 Intercity Travel Options
45%
Weight: 15
Some bus and train connections but limited frequency and comfort.
🛵 Scooter/Bike Rental Availability
10%
Weight: 10
No scooter or bike rental services available.
📡 Connectivity
📱 Mobile Network Coverage
60%
Weight: 20
Mobile coverage is decent in urban areas but data speeds are slow.
🔒 VPN Reliability
35%
Weight: 20
VPNs work but government restrictions can cause interruptions.
⚡ Power Grid Reliability
50%
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
25%
Weight: 40
Strict visa policies and limited tourist visa options for many nationalities.
📊 Tax Friendliness
40%
Weight: 30
Tax system is complex and not particularly favorable for foreigners.
🗣️ Freedom of Speech
10%
Weight: 15
Highly restricted freedom of speech and media.
🏛️ 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 regulations and documentation requirements.
📄 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-specific events or meetups.
🌐👥 Online Community Presence
15%
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, but surveillance and restrictions are high.
♀️ Female Friendly
30%
Weight: 50
Conservative society with limited freedoms and safety concerns for women.
✊ Racial Tolerance
50%
Weight: 50
Moderate tolerance; some ethnic minorities face discrimination.