Turkmenabat, Turkmenistan 🇹🇲
#1846
39.073383, 63.583156
Nomad Score:
42%
💰 Cost & Affordability
💸 Cost of Living
62%
Weight: 150
Generally affordable compared to many other cities, but prices can vary significantly.
🏠 Accommodation Cost
55%
Weight: 80
Moderate accommodation prices, with options ranging from budget to mid-range.
🍎 Food & Groceries
60%
Weight: 40
Local food is inexpensive, but imported goods can be pricey.
🚌 Transportation Cost
50%
Weight: 20
Public transport is limited, and taxi fares can add up.
🎟️ Entertainment Cost
45%
Weight: 15
Limited entertainment options, with higher prices for activities.
🏋️ Gym Membership Cost
40%
Weight: 10
Few gyms available, and membership fees can be relatively high.
💱 Currency Stability
65%
Weight: 30
The currency is stable but subject to government control.
💻 Digital Nomad Essentials
🚀 Internet Speed
42%
Weight: 100
Internet speeds are generally slow and can be unreliable.
👥 Coworking Spaces Availability
25%
Weight: 40
Very few coworking spaces available, limiting options for remote work.
☕ Cafes with WiFi
30%
Weight: 30
Limited cafes offer WiFi, and those that do may have slow connections.
💻☕ Digital Nomad Friendly Cafes
20%
Weight: 30
Few cafes cater specifically to digital nomads.
🌟 Digital Nomad Popularity
15%
Weight: 100
Not a popular destination for digital nomads, leading to a lack of community.
🌟 Quality of Life
⚖️ Work-Life Balance
55%
Weight: 30
Work-life balance can be decent, but cultural expectations may vary.
🌳 Environmental Quality
60%
Weight: 15
Generally good environmental quality, but urban pollution can be an issue.
🧼 Cleanliness
55%
Weight: 10
Cleanliness varies, with some areas well-maintained and others less so.
🗨️ Language Barrier
30%
Weight: 30
Limited English proficiency can make communication challenging.
💨 Air Quality
50%
Weight: 15
Air quality is moderate, with occasional pollution spikes.
🏥 Healthcare
🏥 Healthcare Quality
50%
Weight: 20
Healthcare quality is average, with some facilities lacking modern equipment.
💉 Healthcare Affordability
65%
Weight: 25
Healthcare services are generally affordable for locals.
🏥 Healthcare
50%
Weight: 20
Basic healthcare services are available, but specialized care may be lacking.
🌿 Climate & Environment
☀️ Weather
75%
Weight: 80
Hot summers and mild winters, with plenty of sunny days.
🌪️ Natural Disaster Risk
60%
Weight: 10
Moderate risk of natural disasters, but not frequent.
🏞️ Green Spaces
40%
Weight: 10
Limited green spaces available for recreation.
❄️ Air Conditioning
65%
Weight: 15
Air conditioning is common in urban areas, especially during summer.
🍂 Seasonal Variety
50%
Weight: 10
Limited seasonal variety, with hot summers and mild winters.
🎭 Culture & Entertainment
🎭 Culture
45%
Weight: 20
Cultural experiences are limited, with few events or festivals.
🌃 Nightlife
30%
Weight: 15
Nightlife options are sparse, with few bars or clubs.
🏞️ Outdoors & Nature
55%
Weight: 15
Some natural attractions nearby, but limited outdoor activities.
🗣️ Language Learning Opportunities
20%
Weight: 10
Few opportunities for language learning, especially for English.
🧭 Local Experiences & Tours
35%
Weight: 10
Limited local tours and experiences available.
🎳 Indoors Fun
30%
Weight: 10
Few indoor entertainment options, such as cinemas or museums.
🍎 Food & Fitness
🍽️ Food Scene
50%
Weight: 25
Local cuisine is decent, but variety is limited.
🧠 Yoga Studios
20%
Weight: 10
Very few yoga studios available.
🏋️ Fitness Facilities
30%
Weight: 15
Limited fitness facilities, with few options for classes.
🥗 Healthy Food Options
40%
Weight: 15
Some healthy food options available, but not widely accessible.
💼 Work Environment
🕰️ Time Zone Favorability
50%
Weight: 20
Time zone is moderately favorable for global business.
🤝 Networking Opportunities
20%
Weight: 25
Limited networking opportunities for professionals.
💻 Remote Job Opportunities
25%
Weight: 20
Few remote job opportunities available locally.
🆓 Freelance Ecosystem
15%
Weight: 20
Minimal freelance ecosystem, making it hard to find work.
🏢 Coworking Quality
10%
Weight: 30
Coworking spaces, where available, are of low quality.
📈 Business & Economy
🚀 Startup Scene
15%
Weight: 15
Very limited startup scene with few resources.
💳 Local Payment Services
40%
Weight: 10
Basic payment services available, but not widely used.
🔗 Blockchain & Crypto Adoption
20%
Weight: 15
Very low adoption of blockchain and cryptocurrency.
🚆 Transportation
✈️ Airport Connectivity
45%
Weight: 30
Airport connectivity is limited, with few international flights.
🚇 Public Transit
30%
Weight: 20
Public transit options are limited and not very reliable.
🚶 Walkability
50%
Weight: 20
Some areas are walkable, but overall infrastructure is lacking.
🚗 Ride-sharing Services
20%
Weight: 15
No major ride-sharing services available.
🚲 Cycling
30%
Weight: 10
Limited cycling infrastructure and safety concerns.
🚄 Intercity Travel Options
40%
Weight: 15
Basic intercity travel options available, but not frequent.
🛵 Scooter/Bike Rental Availability
20%
Weight: 10
Very few options for scooter or bike rentals.
📡 Connectivity
📱 Mobile Network Coverage
50%
Weight: 20
Mobile network coverage is average, but can be spotty.
🔒 VPN Reliability
40%
Weight: 20
VPN services can be unreliable due to government restrictions.
⚡ Power Grid Reliability
50%
Weight: 15
Power grid reliability is average, with occasional outages.
📶 Public WiFi Availability
20%
Weight: 10
Public WiFi is scarce and often unreliable.
⚖️ Legal & Administrative
🛂 Visa Ease
40%
Weight: 40
Visa processes can be bureaucratic and time-consuming.
📊 Tax Friendliness
50%
Weight: 30
Tax policies are average, with some benefits for residents.
🗣️ Freedom of Speech
20%
Weight: 15
Limited freedom of speech, with government oversight.
🏛️ Political Stability
40%
Weight: 20
Political stability is moderate, but can be unpredictable.
🏦 Ease of Opening Bank Account
30%
Weight: 15
Opening a bank account can be a lengthy and complicated process.
📄 Ease of Business Registration
20%
Weight: 10
Business registration is bureaucratic and challenging.
📄✈️ Digital Nomad Visa Availability
10%
Weight: 35
No specific digital nomad visa available.
🌍 Digital Nomad Community
🌍 Nomad Friendly
15%
Weight: 50
Overall, the city is not very nomad-friendly.
🤝 Nomad Events & Meetups
10%
Weight: 25
Very few events or meetups for digital nomads.
🌐👥 Online Community Presence
15%
Weight: 20
Limited online community presence for nomads.
🛡️ Safety & Tolerance
🛡️ Safety
60%
Weight: 100
Generally safe, but caution is advised due to political climate.
♀️ Female Friendly
50%
Weight: 50
Moderately female-friendly, but cultural norms may vary.
✊ Racial Tolerance
40%
Weight: 50
Racial tolerance is average, with some societal issues.