Herat vs Ashgabat — Digital Nomad Comparison 2026

At a glance

At a glance
	AF Herat	TM Ashgabat
Country	Afghanistan	Turkmenistan
Nomad score	3.0 / 10	3.1 / 10
Cost of living	$964 / mo	$4,803 / mo
Internet speed	Data unavailable	Data unavailable
Weather now	31° / 16°C	32° / 23°C
Air quality (AQI)	55 Moderate	59 Moderate
Community votes	0 0	0 0

Climate averages

Yearly averages of monthly climate data

Climate averages
	AF Herat	TM Ashgabat
Average high	24.7°C	23.9°C
Average low	12.4°C	14.2°C
Precipitation	23 mm / mo	14 mm / mo
Sunshine	328 h / mo	289 h / mo
Humidity	34%	46%
Rain days	2.9 / mo	2.9 / mo
Wind speed	23.4 km/h	12 km/h

AF Herat · average high by month

J 10 F 14 M 20 A 27 M 31 J 35 J 37 A 34 S 32 O 26 N 18 D 13

TM Ashgabat · average high by month

J 9 F 12 M 17 A 26 M 30 J 37 J 39 A 37 S 31 O 23 N 17 D 10

Air quality

Air quality
	AF Herat	TM Ashgabat
US AQI	55	59
PM2.5	7.5 µg/m³	12.5 µg/m³
PM10	17.1 µg/m³	23.3 µg/m³
Ozone	119 µg/m³	75 µg/m³
UV index	6.2	4.5

Business & Economy

Scores out of 10

Business & Economy
	AF Herat	TM Ashgabat
Blockchain & Crypto Adoption	2.5	0.9
Local Payment Services	2.2	2.1
Startup Scene	1.9	1.2

Climate & Environment

Scores out of 10

Climate & Environment
	AF Herat	TM Ashgabat
Air Conditioning	4.4	7.6
Green Spaces	3.2	5.2
Natural Disaster Risk	4.8	5.3
Noise Pollution	4.5	5.9
Seasonal Variety	5.8	5.4
Weather	4.8	3.6

Connectivity

Scores out of 10

Connectivity
	AF Herat	TM Ashgabat
Mobile Network Coverage	3.6	4.9
Power Grid Reliability	2.7	6.0
Public WiFi Availability	1.3	2.2
VPN Reliability	2.1	2.5

Cost & Affordability

Scores out of 10

Cost & Affordability
	AF Herat	TM Ashgabat
Accommodation Cost	8.9	3.9
Cost of Living	8.9	4.4
Currency Stability	1.7	2.0
Entertainment Cost	7.3	3.4
Food & Groceries	8.7	4.3
Gym Membership Cost	7.8	4.4
Transportation Cost	8.2	5.6

Culture & Entertainment

Scores out of 10

Culture & Entertainment
	AF Herat	TM Ashgabat
Culture	5.3	5.5
Indoors Fun	1.9	3.0
Language Learning Opportunities	2.8	2.2
Local Experiences & Tours	3.2	4.1
Nightlife	1.0	1.6
Outdoors & Nature	4.4	4.9

Digital Nomad Community

Scores out of 10

Digital Nomad Community
	AF Herat	TM Ashgabat
Nomad Events & Meetups	0.3	0.4
Nomad Friendly	0.6	0.9
Online Community Presence	0.3	0.7

Digital Nomad Essentials

Scores out of 10

Digital Nomad Essentials
	AF Herat	TM Ashgabat
Cafes with WiFi	1.2	2.1
Coworking Spaces Availability	0.5	0.8
Digital Nomad Friendly Cafes	0.5	1.1
Digital Nomad Popularity	0.3	0.6
Internet Speed	2.2	3.5
Local SIM Card Availability	3.5	3.0

Food & Fitness

Scores out of 10

Food & Fitness
	AF Herat	TM Ashgabat
Fitness Facilities	2.2	3.1
Food Scene	3.3	3.7
Healthy Food Options	2.7	2.9
Yoga Studios	0.9	1.3

Healthcare

Scores out of 10

Healthcare
	AF Herat	TM Ashgabat
Healthcare	1.7	3.1
Healthcare Affordability	5.5	5.9
Healthcare Quality	1.8	3.3

Legal & Administrative

Scores out of 10

Legal & Administrative
	AF Herat	TM Ashgabat
Ease of Business Registration	0.5	1.3
Ease of Opening Bank Account	0.6	1.2
Freedom of Speech	0.3	0.5
Political Stability	0.6	4.4
Tax Friendliness	1.2	3.2
Visa Ease	0.9	1.1

Quality of Life

Scores out of 10

Quality of Life
	AF Herat	TM Ashgabat
Air Quality	2.6	3.9
Cleanliness	2.2	6.8
Environmental Quality	2.5	3.3
Family Friendly	1.3	3.7
Language Barrier	2.0	2.3
Work-Life Balance	1.4	2.7

Safety & Tolerance

Scores out of 10

Safety & Tolerance
	AF Herat	TM Ashgabat
Female Friendly	0.4	4.2
Racial Tolerance	1.3	3.2
Safety	1.1	5.8

Transportation

Scores out of 10

Transportation
	AF Herat	TM Ashgabat
Airport Connectivity	2.7	3.5
Cycling	1.6	3.1
Intercity Travel Options	2.4	3.1
Public Transit	2.0	4.9
Ride-sharing Services	0.7	2.1
Scooter/Bike Rental Availability	0.7	1.2
Walkability	3.5	4.7

Work Environment

Scores out of 10

Work Environment
	AF Herat	TM Ashgabat
Coworking Quality	0.7	1.0
Freelance Ecosystem	1.1	0.9
Networking Opportunities	1.3	1.2
Remote Job Opportunities	1.4	1.2
Time Zone Favorability	5.3	5.1

Clothing

Local prices in US dollars

Clothing
	AF Herat	TM Ashgabat
Jeans	$31 per pair	$186 per pair
Summer Dress	$24 per dress	$143 per dress
Running Shoes	$63 per pair	$343 per pair

Dining Out

Local prices in US dollars

Dining Out
	AF Herat	TM Ashgabat
Dining Out	$9.40 per month	$86 per month

Entertainment

Local prices in US dollars

Entertainment
	AF Herat	TM Ashgabat
Cinema Ticket	$3.92 per ticket	$11 per ticket

Food & Dining

Local prices in US dollars

Food & Dining
	AF Herat	TM Ashgabat
Coffee	$0.94 per cup	$13 per cup
Beer	$2.35 per pint	$8.57 per pint
Meal (Inexpensive)	$2.35 per meal	$17 per meal
Meal (Mid-range, 2 people)	$19 per meal	$100 per meal
Fast Food Combo	$3.92 per meal	$24 per meal
Apples	$1.88 per kg	$5.14 per kg
Bread	$0.47 per loaf	$0.71 per loaf
Water (1.5L bottle)	$0.39 per bottle	$1.86 per bottle
Milk	$1.10 per liter	$4.57 per liter
Rice	$1.25 per kg	$6.29 per kg
Chicken Fillets	$5.49 per kg	$21 per kg
Beef	$7.84 per kg	$27 per kg
Wine (Mid-range)	$9.40 per bottle	$31 per bottle

Groceries

Local prices in US dollars

Groceries
	AF Herat	TM Ashgabat
Groceries	$47 per month	$514 per month

Health Insurance

Local prices in US dollars

Health Insurance
	AF Herat	TM Ashgabat
Health Insurance	$7.84 per month	$8.57 per month

Healthcare

Local prices in US dollars

Healthcare
	AF Herat	TM Ashgabat
Doctor Visit (GP)	$13 per visit	$43 per visit
Pharmacy (basic meds)	$4.70 per purchase	$13 per purchase

Housing

Local prices in US dollars

Housing
	AF Herat	TM Ashgabat
Housing	$55 per month	$429 per month
Apartment (1 bedroom)	$133 per month	$800 per month
Airbnb (1 month)	$392 per month	$1,286 per month
Coworking Space	$55 per month	$343 per month
Coliving Space	$188 per month	$514 per month

Internet & Mobile

Local prices in US dollars

Internet & Mobile
	AF Herat	TM Ashgabat
Internet & Mobile	$13 per month	$63 per month

Leisure Activities

Local prices in US dollars

Leisure Activities
	AF Herat	TM Ashgabat
Leisure Activities	$3.13 per month	$43 per month

Personal Care

Local prices in US dollars

Personal Care
	AF Herat	TM Ashgabat
Haircut	$3.13 per visit	$21 per visit
Laundry	$2.35 per kg	$10 per kg

Services

Local prices in US dollars

Services
	AF Herat	TM Ashgabat
Mobile Plan	$7.84 per month	$11 per month
Internet (60 Mbps+)	$39 per month	$100 per month
SIM Card (Tourist, prepaid)	$4.70 one-time	$34 one-time
Gym Membership	$24 per month	$129 per month
Tennis Court (Weekend)	$13 per hour	$51 per hour

Transportation

Local prices in US dollars

Transportation
	AF Herat	TM Ashgabat
Transportation	$4.70 per month	$11 per month
Taxi Start	$0.78 per trip	$4.29 per trip
Taxi per km	$0.47 per km	$1.43 per km
Monthly Transport Pass	$24 per month	$7.14 per month
Ride-hailing (5km)	$3.13 per trip	$10 per trip
Gasoline	$0.86 per liter	$0.43 per liter
Scooter Rental	$13 per month	$17 per month

Utilities

Local prices in US dollars

Utilities
	AF Herat	TM Ashgabat
Utilities	$7.84 per month	$7.14 per month