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Turkmenbashi, Turkmenistan 🇹🇲
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Nomad Score:
40%
💰 Cost & Affordability
💸 Cost of Living
71%
Weight: 150
Generally low cost of living compared to global standards, though imported goods can be pricier.
🏠 Accommodation Cost
68%
Weight: 80
Affordable housing options available, but limited variety and quality in Turkmenbashi.
🍎 Food & Groceries
75%
Weight: 40
Local food and groceries are inexpensive, though international products are scarce and costly.
🚌 Transportation Cost
80%
Weight: 20
Public transport and taxis are very affordable, but options are limited.
🎟️ Entertainment Cost
42%
Weight: 15
Limited entertainment venues; costs are low but options are scarce.
🏋️ Gym Membership Cost
50%
Weight: 10
Few gyms available; membership prices are moderate but facilities are basic.
💱 Currency Stability
35%
Weight: 30
Turkmen manat has experienced volatility and limited convertibility.
💻 Digital Nomad Essentials
🚀 Internet Speed
38%
Weight: 100
Internet is slow and unreliable with frequent outages; limited broadband infrastructure.
👥 Coworking Spaces Availability
10%
Weight: 40
No formal coworking spaces; digital nomads must rely on cafes or hotels.
☕ Cafes with WiFi
25%
Weight: 30
Few cafes offer WiFi; connection quality is often poor.
💻☕ Digital Nomad Friendly Cafes
15%
Weight: 30
Very limited options; cafes are not tailored to remote work needs.
🌟 Digital Nomad Popularity
5%
Weight: 100
Almost no digital nomad presence or community.
📱 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; quiet city life supports balance.
🌳 Environmental Quality
40%
Weight: 15
Industrial pollution near port areas; some natural beauty but environmental regulations are lax.
🧼 Cleanliness
55%
Weight: 10
City is moderately clean but infrastructure maintenance is inconsistent.
🗨️ Language Barrier
20%
Weight: 30
Turkmen and Russian are dominant; English is rarely spoken, posing challenges.
💨 Air Quality
35%
Weight: 15
Air quality affected by industrial activity and dust; not ideal for sensitive individuals.
👨👩👧👦 Family Friendly
40%
Weight: 25
Limited family-oriented amenities and activities for expats.
🏥 Healthcare
🏥 Healthcare Quality
30%
Weight: 20
Healthcare facilities are basic with limited modern equipment and specialists.
💉 Healthcare Affordability
70%
Weight: 25
Healthcare costs are low but quality is a concern.
🏥 Healthcare
32%
Weight: 20
Overall healthcare system is underdeveloped; private options are scarce.
🌿 Climate & Environment
☀️ Weather
78%
Weight: 80
Hot, dry summers and mild winters; mostly 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
30%
Weight: 10
Limited parks and green areas within the city.
❄️ Air Conditioning
60%
Weight: 15
Some buildings have AC, but it is not widespread or always reliable.
🍂 Seasonal Variety
45%
Weight: 10
Distinct seasons but mostly dry and hot; limited seasonal diversity.
🔊 Noise Pollution
50%
Weight: 10
Moderate noise levels; quieter than major cities but some industrial noise near port.
🎭 Culture & Entertainment
🎭 Culture
55%
Weight: 20
Rich Turkmen culture with traditional influences but limited cultural events for foreigners.
🌃 Nightlife
20%
Weight: 15
Very limited nightlife options; mostly quiet evenings.
🏞️ Outdoors & Nature
50%
Weight: 15
Proximity to Caspian Sea offers some outdoor activities; natural landscapes are sparse.
🗣️ Language Learning Opportunities
20%
Weight: 10
Few formal language schools; immersion is primary method.
🧭 Local Experiences & Tours
40%
Weight: 10
Limited tourism infrastructure; some local tours available but not well developed.
🎳 Indoors Fun
30%
Weight: 10
Few indoor entertainment venues like cinemas or malls.
🍎 Food & Fitness
🍽️ Food Scene
55%
Weight: 25
Traditional Turkmen cuisine is available; international options are limited.
🧠 Yoga Studios
10%
Weight: 10
No dedicated yoga studios or wellness centers.
🏋️ Fitness Facilities
35%
Weight: 15
Basic gyms and fitness centers exist but are limited in number and quality.
🥗 Healthy Food Options
40%
Weight: 15
Fresh produce is available but processed healthy options are rare.
💼 Work Environment
🕰️ Time Zone Favorability
60%
Weight: 20
UTC+5, suitable for Asia and some European time overlaps but less so for Americas.
🤝 Networking Opportunities
10%
Weight: 25
Almost no professional networking events or communities for digital nomads.
💻 Remote Job Opportunities
20%
Weight: 20
Local remote job market is minimal; most work is traditional employment.
🆓 Freelance Ecosystem
15%
Weight: 20
Freelance culture is underdeveloped with few platforms or support.
🏢 Coworking Quality
5%
Weight: 30
No formal coworking spaces; makeshift setups lack amenities.
📈 Business & Economy
🚀 Startup Scene
10%
Weight: 15
Very limited startup activity or support infrastructure.
💳 Local Payment Services
30%
Weight: 10
Cash is dominant; digital payment services are limited and not widely accepted.
🔗 Blockchain & Crypto Adoption
10%
Weight: 15
Minimal adoption; regulatory environment is restrictive.
🚆 Transportation
✈️ Airport Connectivity
35%
Weight: 30
Turkmenbashi Airport has limited international flights; connectivity is poor.
🚇 Public Transit
40%
Weight: 20
Limited bus services; no metro or tram systems.
🚶 Walkability
50%
Weight: 20
City is small and walkable but sidewalks and pedestrian infrastructure are basic.
🚗 Ride-sharing Services
10%
Weight: 15
No major ride-sharing apps operate here; taxis are traditional and unregulated.
🚲 Cycling
20%
Weight: 10
Few cycling paths; cycling is uncommon and infrastructure is poor.
🚄 Intercity Travel Options
40%
Weight: 15
Limited bus and train connections; travel options are basic and infrequent.
🛵 Scooter/Bike Rental Availability
5%
Weight: 10
No scooter or bike rental services available.
📡 Connectivity
📱 Mobile Network Coverage
60%
Weight: 20
Mobile coverage is decent in urban areas but rural coverage is spotty.
🔒 VPN Reliability
40%
Weight: 20
VPNs work but can be slow or intermittently blocked.
⚡ Power Grid Reliability
55%
Weight: 15
Occasional outages occur; power supply is generally stable but infrastructure aging.
📶 Public WiFi Availability
20%
Weight: 10
Public WiFi is rare and often unreliable.
⚖️ Legal & Administrative
🛂 Visa Ease
20%
Weight: 40
Strict visa policies; difficult for long-term stays and limited tourist visas.
📊 Tax Friendliness
30%
Weight: 30
Complex tax system with limited incentives for foreigners.
🗣️ Freedom of Speech
10%
Weight: 15
Highly restricted; government controls media and expression.
🏛️ Political Stability
40%
Weight: 20
Stable government but authoritarian regime with limited political freedoms.
🏦 Ease of Opening Bank Account
20%
Weight: 15
Difficult for foreigners; strict documentation and limited services.
📄 Ease of Business Registration
25%
Weight: 10
Bureaucratic and slow process with many restrictions.
📄✈️ 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
Minimal online presence or community for digital nomads.
🛡️ Safety & Tolerance
🛡️ Safety
65%
Weight: 100
Generally safe with low crime rates, but surveillance and restrictions exist.
♀️ Female Friendly
30%
Weight: 50
Conservative society; women may face cultural restrictions and safety concerns.
✊ Racial Tolerance
40%
Weight: 50
Limited diversity; tolerance is moderate but foreigners may experience some challenges.