Turkmenbashi, Turkmenistan 🇹🇲
#419
40.005316, 52.992883
Nomad Score:
43%
💰 Cost & Affordability
💸 Cost of Living
62%
Weight: 150
Generally affordable compared to many other countries, but prices can vary significantly.
🏠 Accommodation Cost
55%
Weight: 80
Moderate prices for rentals, but limited options can drive costs up in desirable areas.
🍎 Food & Groceries
60%
Weight: 40
Local food is inexpensive, but imported goods can be pricey.
🚌 Transportation Cost
58%
Weight: 20
Public transport is available but not extensive; taxis are relatively affordable.
🎟️ Entertainment Cost
45%
Weight: 15
Limited entertainment options, with higher costs for activities and nightlife.
🏋️ Gym Membership Cost
40%
Weight: 10
Few gyms available, and membership fees can be high relative to local incomes.
💱 Currency Stability
65%
Weight: 30
The currency has shown some stability, but fluctuations can occur.
💻 Digital Nomad Essentials
🚀 Internet Speed
42%
Weight: 100
Internet access is available but often slow and unreliable.
👥 Coworking Spaces Availability
28%
Weight: 40
Very few coworking spaces exist, limiting options for remote work.
☕ Cafes with WiFi
35%
Weight: 30
Limited cafes offer WiFi, and the quality can be inconsistent.
💻☕ Digital Nomad Friendly Cafes
20%
Weight: 30
Few cafes cater specifically to digital nomads, making it hard to find suitable workspaces.
🌟 Digital Nomad Popularity
15%
Weight: 100
Turkmenbashi is not a popular destination for digital nomads.
🌟 Quality of Life
⚖️ Work-Life Balance
50%
Weight: 30
Work-life balance can be decent, but cultural expectations may vary.
🌳 Environmental Quality
60%
Weight: 15
Generally clean, but industrial areas can affect air quality.
🧼 Cleanliness
65%
Weight: 10
City is relatively clean, but maintenance can be inconsistent.
🗨️ Language Barrier
40%
Weight: 30
Limited English proficiency can make communication challenging.
💨 Air Quality
55%
Weight: 15
Air quality is acceptable, but can deteriorate in certain areas.
🏥 Healthcare
🏥 Healthcare Quality
50%
Weight: 20
Healthcare services are available but may not meet international standards.
💉 Healthcare Affordability
65%
Weight: 25
Healthcare is generally affordable, but quality varies.
🏥 Healthcare
50%
Weight: 20
Basic healthcare services are available, but advanced care may require travel.
🌿 Climate & Environment
☀️ Weather
75%
Weight: 80
Mild climate with warm summers and cooler winters, generally pleasant.
🌪️ Natural Disaster Risk
60%
Weight: 10
Moderate risk of natural disasters, including earthquakes.
🏞️ Green Spaces
40%
Weight: 10
Limited parks and green areas available for recreation.
❄️ Air Conditioning
65%
Weight: 15
Air conditioning is common in buildings, especially during summer.
🍂 Seasonal Variety
50%
Weight: 10
Limited seasonal variety; winters can be cold, but summers are warm.
🎭 Culture & Entertainment
🎭 Culture
40%
Weight: 20
Cultural activities are limited, with few events or festivals.
🌃 Nightlife
30%
Weight: 15
Nightlife options are scarce, with few bars or clubs.
🏞️ Outdoors & Nature
60%
Weight: 15
Access to natural landscapes, but limited organized outdoor activities.
🗣️ Language Learning Opportunities
25%
Weight: 10
Few opportunities for language learning, especially for English.
🧭 Local Experiences & Tours
35%
Weight: 10
Limited local experiences and tours available for visitors.
🎳 Indoors Fun
30%
Weight: 10
Few indoor entertainment options, such as cinemas or museums.
🍎 Food & Fitness
🍽️ Food Scene
55%
Weight: 25
Local cuisine is decent, but variety is limited.
🧠 Yoga Studios
20%
Weight: 10
Very few yoga studios available, limiting fitness options.
🏋️ Fitness Facilities
30%
Weight: 15
Limited fitness facilities available for residents.
🥗 Healthy Food Options
45%
Weight: 15
Some healthy food options exist, but variety is limited.
💼 Work Environment
🕰️ Time Zone Favorability
50%
Weight: 20
Time zone is manageable for remote work, but not ideal for all.
🤝 Networking Opportunities
20%
Weight: 25
Very few networking opportunities for remote workers.
💻 Remote Job Opportunities
25%
Weight: 20
Limited remote job opportunities available in the local market.
🆓 Freelance Ecosystem
20%
Weight: 20
Minimal freelance ecosystem; few platforms and opportunities.
🏢 Coworking Quality
15%
Weight: 30
Coworking spaces, where available, are of low quality.
📈 Business & Economy
🚀 Startup Scene
10%
Weight: 15
Non-existent startup scene; very few entrepreneurial activities.
💳 Local Payment Services
40%
Weight: 10
Limited payment services available; cash is often preferred.
🔗 Blockchain & Crypto Adoption
15%
Weight: 15
Very low adoption of blockchain and cryptocurrency.
🚆 Transportation
✈️ Airport Connectivity
50%
Weight: 30
Airport connectivity is decent, but limited international flights.
🚇 Public Transit
40%
Weight: 20
Public transit options are limited and not very reliable.
🚶 Walkability
55%
Weight: 20
Some areas are walkable, but infrastructure can be lacking.
🚗 Ride-sharing Services
20%
Weight: 15
No ride-sharing services available; taxis are the main option.
🚲 Cycling
30%
Weight: 10
Limited cycling infrastructure; not a popular mode of transport.
🚄 Intercity Travel Options
40%
Weight: 15
Intercity travel options exist but can be limited and inconvenient.
🛵 Scooter/Bike Rental Availability
20%
Weight: 10
Very few options for scooter or bike rentals.
📡 Connectivity
📱 Mobile Network Coverage
40%
Weight: 20
Mobile network coverage is available but can be spotty.
🔒 VPN Reliability
50%
Weight: 20
VPNs work, but some restrictions may apply.
⚡ Power Grid Reliability
55%
Weight: 15
Power outages can occur but are not frequent.
📶 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 slow.
📊 Tax Friendliness
50%
Weight: 30
Tax system is straightforward but can be burdensome for foreigners.
🗣️ Freedom of Speech
20%
Weight: 15
Limited freedom of speech; government control is significant.
🏛️ Political Stability
45%
Weight: 20
Political stability exists, but with a lack of democratic processes.
🏦 Ease of Opening Bank Account
30%
Weight: 15
Opening a bank account can be complicated for foreigners.
📄 Ease of Business Registration
25%
Weight: 10
Business registration processes are 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 friendly towards nomads.
🤝 Nomad Events & Meetups
10%
Weight: 25
Very few events or meetups for digital nomads.
🌐👥 Online Community Presence
10%
Weight: 20
Minimal online community presence for digital nomads.
🛡️ Safety & Tolerance
🛡️ Safety
60%
Weight: 100
Generally safe, but caution is advised due to political climate.
♀️ Female Friendly
50%
Weight: 50
Women can navigate the city safely, but cultural norms may vary.
✊ Racial Tolerance
40%
Weight: 50
Racial tolerance is limited; some ethnic groups may face challenges.