---
title: "Turkmenistan for digital nomads: 2 cities compared (2026)"
url: https://nostos.navoy.io/countries/turkmenistan
description: "Best of 2 cities in Turkmenistan for remote workers: Ashgabat, 38/100. Turkmenistan has no digital-nomad visa."
dataset: 2026.11.2 (2026-11-09)
license: CC BY 4.0
---

# Turkmenistan for digital nomads: 2 cities compared (2026)

Turkmenistan has 2 cities in the dataset. Ashgabat scores highest under balanced weights at 38/100. Turkmenistan has no digital-nomad visa.

## Cities in Turkmenistan, ranked

| # | City | Score | Cost/mo (USD) | Download (Mbps) | Known for | Page |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 1 | Ashgabat | 38 | — | 1.7 | White marble buildings; Kopet Dag mountains | https://nostos.navoy.io/cities/ashgabat |
| 2 | Mary (Turkmenistan) | 34 | — | 1.6 | Ancient Merv (UNESCO); Karakum Desert oasis | https://nostos.navoy.io/cities/mary-turkmenistan |
## National figures shared by every city

| Figure | Value | Source |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Homicide rate | 3.4 per 100,000 | Estimates of rates of homicides per 100 000 population, 2021 |
| Political stability | 70th percentile | Worldwide Governance Indicators — Political Stability and Absence of Violence (score 0–100), 2025 |
| Health coverage index | 81/100 | UHC service coverage index, 2023 |
| Life expectancy | 69.3 years | Life expectancy at birth (years), both sexes, 2023 |
| Human Development Index | 0.764 | Human Development Index (HDR 2025, HDI 2023), 2023 |
## Visas and entry

| Passport | Entry rule |
| --- | --- |
| US | visa required |
| EU (Germany) | visa required |
| UK | visa required |
Source: Passport Index dataset (visa requirements, 199 passports × 199 destinations), 2026-02. No long-stay guide for Turkmenistan yet.

## Compare

- https://nostos.navoy.io/compare/ashgabat-vs-mary-turkmenistan

## FAQ

### Is Turkmenistan good for digital nomads?

Ashgabat scores 38/100 under balanced weights, which ranks it 1,445 of 1,501 cities in the dataset. Turkmenistan's 2 cities average 36.2/100. Strongest factors in Ashgabat: healthcare and safety; weakest: visa ease.

### What is the cheapest city in Turkmenistan for a remote worker?

There is no open cost-of-living figure for Turkmenistan yet, so its cities are scored on the other factors.

### Does Turkmenistan have a digital nomad visa?

Not according to the sources the dataset uses. Short visits follow the entry rules for your passport.

### How long can a US, EU or UK citizen stay in Turkmenistan without a visa?

US passport: visa required. EU passport (Germany as reference): visa required. UK passport: visa required. Source: Passport Index dataset (visa requirements, 199 passports × 199 destinations), 2026-02.

### Which city in Turkmenistan has the fastest internet?

Ashgabat, with a measured median download of 1.7 Mbps (M-Lab, 2024). Measured speeds run below advertised plans everywhere; 40 Mbps measured is already good.

### How safe is Turkmenistan?

Turkmenistan records 3.4 homicides per 100,000 people (Estimates of rates of homicides per 100 000 population, 2021) and sits at the 70th percentile for political stability (World Bank WGI, 2025). These are national figures; city pages note local caveats.

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