Balkanabat vs Gorgan
TM
Turkmenistan
IR
IranBalkanabat, Turkmenistan compared with Gorgan, Iran: cost of living, scores, climate and more.
At a glance
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TM
Balkanabat
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IR
Gorgan
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|---|---|---|
| Country | Turkmenistan | Iran |
| Nomad score | 3.5 / 10 | 4.7 / 10 |
| Cost of living | $2,286 / mo | $647 / mo |
| Internet speed | Data unavailable | Data unavailable |
| Weather now | 31° / 21°C | 29° / 19°C |
| Air quality (AQI) | 47 Good | 50 Good |
| Community votes | 0 0 | 0 0 |
Climate averages
Yearly averages of monthly climate data
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TM
Balkanabat
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IR
Gorgan
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|---|---|---|
| Average high | 24.2°C | 23.1°C |
| Average low | 15.1°C | 13.4°C |
| Precipitation | 13 mm / mo | 46 mm / mo |
| Sunshine | 300 h / mo | 274 h / mo |
| Humidity | 43% | 66% |
| Rain days | 2.5 / mo | 6.2 / mo |
| Wind speed | 23.1 km/h | 13 km/h |
TM
Balkanabat · average high by month
J 10
F 12
M 17
A 27
M 31
J 36
J 38
A 38
S 31
O 23
N 17
D 11
IR
Gorgan · average high by month
J 12
F 13
M 16
A 23
M 26
J 32
J 33
A 34
S 30
O 24
N 20
D 14
Air quality
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TM
Balkanabat
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IR
Gorgan
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|---|---|---|
| US AQI | 47 | 50 |
| PM2.5 | 7.3 µg/m³ | 11.7 µg/m³ |
| PM10 | 29.3 µg/m³ | 21 µg/m³ |
| Ozone | 67 µg/m³ | 46 µg/m³ |
| UV index | 3.8 | 0 |
Business & Economy
Scores out of 10
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TM
Balkanabat
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IR
Gorgan
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|---|---|---|
| Blockchain & Crypto Adoption | 0.5 | 2.4 |
| Local Payment Services | 1.8 | 2.8 |
| Startup Scene | 1.2 | 1.8 |
Climate & Environment
Scores out of 10
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TM
Balkanabat
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IR
Gorgan
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|---|---|---|
| Air Conditioning | 6.8 | 6.0 |
| Green Spaces | 2.5 | 6.7 |
| Natural Disaster Risk | 6.6 | 4.5 |
| Noise Pollution | 6.6 | 5.2 |
| Seasonal Variety | 3.6 | 6.3 |
| Weather | 4.7 | 5.8 |
Connectivity
Scores out of 10
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TM
Balkanabat
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IR
Gorgan
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|---|---|---|
| Mobile Network Coverage | 3.6 | 7.2 |
| Power Grid Reliability | 5.3 | 6.3 |
| Public WiFi Availability | 1.3 | 2.9 |
| VPN Reliability | 1.5 | 3.5 |
Cost & Affordability
Scores out of 10
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TM
Balkanabat
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IR
Gorgan
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|---|---|---|
| Accommodation Cost | 8.0 | 8.2 |
| Cost of Living | 8.1 | 8.5 |
| Currency Stability | 2.0 | 1.7 |
| Entertainment Cost | 6.4 | 7.8 |
| Food & Groceries | 8.2 | 8.4 |
| Gym Membership Cost | 7.1 | 7.6 |
| Transportation Cost | 8.2 | 8.4 |
Culture & Entertainment
Scores out of 10
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TM
Balkanabat
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IR
Gorgan
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|---|---|---|
| Culture | 2.8 | 6.9 |
| Indoors Fun | 1.8 | 3.5 |
| Language Learning Opportunities | 1.8 | 4.3 |
| Local Experiences & Tours | 2.4 | 6.3 |
| Nightlife | 1.1 | 1.8 |
| Outdoors & Nature | 5.1 | 8.4 |
Digital Nomad Community
Scores out of 10
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TM
Balkanabat
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IR
Gorgan
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|---|---|---|
| Nomad Events & Meetups | 0.4 | 0.8 |
| Nomad Friendly | 1.7 | 1.9 |
| Online Community Presence | 0.4 | 0.7 |
Digital Nomad Essentials
Scores out of 10
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TM
Balkanabat
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IR
Gorgan
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|---|---|---|
| Cafes with WiFi | 1.1 | 4.3 |
| Coworking Spaces Availability | 0.2 | 2.2 |
| Digital Nomad Friendly Cafes | 0.4 | 2.8 |
| Digital Nomad Popularity | 0.3 | 1.3 |
| Internet Speed | 3.5 | 5.4 |
| Local SIM Card Availability | 3.1 | 7.0 |
Food & Fitness
Scores out of 10
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TM
Balkanabat
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IR
Gorgan
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|---|---|---|
| Fitness Facilities | 2.5 | 4.6 |
| Food Scene | 2.8 | 6.1 |
| Healthy Food Options | 2.7 | 5.0 |
| Yoga Studios | 0.9 | 2.6 |
Healthcare
Scores out of 10
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TM
Balkanabat
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IR
Gorgan
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|---|---|---|
| Healthcare | 2.9 | 5.4 |
| Healthcare Affordability | 6.3 | 8.4 |
| Healthcare Quality | 2.7 | 4.4 |
Legal & Administrative
Scores out of 10
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TM
Balkanabat
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IR
Gorgan
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|---|---|---|
| Digital Nomad Visa Availability | 0.1 | 0.1 |
| Ease of Business Registration | 1.2 | 1.9 |
| Ease of Opening Bank Account | 1.2 | 1.1 |
| Freedom of Speech | 0.7 | 1.4 |
| Political Stability | 4.5 | 3.7 |
| Tax Friendliness | 4.0 | 4.1 |
| Visa Ease | 1.2 | 2.8 |
Quality of Life
Scores out of 10
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TM
Balkanabat
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IR
Gorgan
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|---|---|---|
| Air Quality | 3.5 | 4.8 |
| Cleanliness | 4.7 | 4.6 |
| Environmental Quality | 3.8 | 6.1 |
| Family Friendly | 2.7 | 5.7 |
| Language Barrier | 2.1 | 2.5 |
| Work-Life Balance | 2.8 | 6.0 |
Safety & Tolerance
Scores out of 10
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TM
Balkanabat
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IR
Gorgan
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|---|---|---|
| Female Friendly | 4.1 | 3.2 |
| Racial Tolerance | 3.9 | 4.5 |
| Safety | 5.1 | 5.8 |
Transportation
Scores out of 10
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TM
Balkanabat
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IR
Gorgan
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|---|---|---|
| Airport Connectivity | 2.1 | 4.0 |
| Cycling | 2.3 | 3.7 |
| Intercity Travel Options | 2.8 | 5.4 |
| Public Transit | 2.2 | 3.9 |
| Ride-sharing Services | 1.3 | 4.7 |
| Scooter/Bike Rental Availability | 0.9 | 1.7 |
| Walkability | 4.1 | 5.3 |
Work Environment
Scores out of 10
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TM
Balkanabat
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IR
Gorgan
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|---|---|---|
| Coworking Quality | 0.6 | 1.5 |
| Freelance Ecosystem | 1.1 | 2.3 |
| Networking Opportunities | 1.1 | 2.2 |
| Remote Job Opportunities | 1.4 | 2.1 |
| Time Zone Favorability | 5.6 | 6.0 |
Clothing
Local prices in US dollars
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TM
Balkanabat
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IR
Gorgan
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|---|---|---|
| Jeans | $43 per pair | $15 per pair |
| Summer Dress | $23 per dress | $11 per dress |
| Running Shoes | $71 per pair | $28 per pair |
Dining Out
Local prices in US dollars
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TM
Balkanabat
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IR
Gorgan
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|---|---|---|
| Dining Out | $29 per month | $12 per month |
Entertainment
Local prices in US dollars
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TM
Balkanabat
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IR
Gorgan
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|---|---|---|
| Cinema Ticket | $4.29 per ticket | $0.81 per ticket |
Food & Dining
Local prices in US dollars
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TM
Balkanabat
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IR
Gorgan
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| Coffee | $2.29 per cup | $0.77 per cup |
| Beer | $1.71 per pint | $0.32 per pint |
| Meal (Inexpensive) | $4.29 per meal | $1.78 per meal |
| Meal (Mid-range, 2 people) | $23 per meal | $9.70 per meal |
| Fast Food Combo | $5.72 per meal | $3.07 per meal |
| Apples | $1.43 per kg | $0.53 per kg |
| Bread | $0.57 per loaf | $0.04 per loaf |
| Water (1.5L bottle) | $0.57 per bottle | $0.12 per bottle |
| Milk | $1.14 per liter | $0.34 per liter |
| Rice | $1.00 per kg | $1.05 per kg |
| Chicken Fillets | $5.14 per kg | $1.94 per kg |
| Beef | $8.57 per kg | $5.26 per kg |
| Wine (Mid-range) | $10 per bottle | $0.28 per bottle |
Groceries
Local prices in US dollars
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TM
Balkanabat
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IR
Gorgan
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|---|---|---|
| Groceries | $171 per month | $61 per month |
Health Insurance
Local prices in US dollars
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TM
Balkanabat
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IR
Gorgan
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|---|---|---|
| Health Insurance | $0.00 per month | $6.87 per month |
Healthcare
Local prices in US dollars
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TM
Balkanabat
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IR
Gorgan
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|---|---|---|
| Doctor Visit (GP) | $14 per visit | $2.26 per visit |
| Pharmacy (basic meds) | $4.29 per purchase | $0.89 per purchase |
Housing
Local prices in US dollars
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TM
Balkanabat
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IR
Gorgan
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|---|---|---|
| Housing | $229 per month | $69 per month |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) | $143 per month | $121 per month |
| Airbnb (1 month) | $343 per month | $283 per month |
| Coworking Space | $71 per month | $36 per month |
| Coliving Space | $229 per month | $89 per month |
Internet & Mobile
Local prices in US dollars
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TM
Balkanabat
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IR
Gorgan
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|---|---|---|
| Internet & Mobile | $43 per month | $2.43 per month |
Leisure Activities
Local prices in US dollars
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TM
Balkanabat
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IR
Gorgan
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|---|---|---|
| Leisure Activities | $14 per month | $9.70 per month |
Personal Care
Local prices in US dollars
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TM
Balkanabat
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IR
Gorgan
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|---|---|---|
| Haircut | $7.14 per visit | $2.02 per visit |
| Laundry | $4.29 per kg | $0.28 per kg |
Services
Local prices in US dollars
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TM
Balkanabat
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IR
Gorgan
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|---|---|---|
| Mobile Plan | $8.57 per month | $2.02 per month |
| Internet (60 Mbps+) | $23 per month | $6.47 per month |
| SIM Card (Tourist, prepaid) | $5.72 one-time | $0.97 one-time |
| Gym Membership | $29 per month | $9.70 per month |
| Tennis Court (Weekend) | $7.14 per hour | $3.64 per hour |
Transportation
Local prices in US dollars
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TM
Balkanabat
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IR
Gorgan
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|---|---|---|
| Transportation | $14 per month | $7.28 per month |
| Taxi Start | $1.43 per trip | $0.24 per trip |
| Taxi per km | $0.57 per km | $0.15 per km |
| Monthly Transport Pass | $17 per month | $6.87 per month |
| Ride-hailing (5km) | $3.43 per trip | $0.61 per trip |
| Gasoline | $0.43 per liter | $0.02 per liter |
| Scooter Rental | $11 per month | $1.62 per month |
Utilities
Local prices in US dollars
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TM
Balkanabat
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IR
Gorgan
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|---|---|---|
| Utilities | $29 per month | $3.64 per month |