Side-by-side city decision # Fethiye vs Ashgabat. A direct comparison of monthly costs, connectivity, safety, quality of life and remote-work fit. Share comparison Copy link FethiyeTurkey6 VS AshgabatTurkmenistan0 $840Fethiye monthly budget $1,320Ashgabat monthly budget 35 MbpsFethiye internet 5 MbpsAshgabat internet Decision summary Fethiye Fethiye leads on more of the six headline signals. Cost Best budget Fethiye Speed Fastest internet Fethiye Vibe Best nomad vibe Fethiye Safety Highest safety Fethiye Air Cleanest air Fethiye Walk Most walkable Fethiye Quick read ## Two cities at a glance The headline numbers before you examine the full comparison. [Fethiye](https://jobicy.com/cost-of-living/turkey/fethiye.md) Turkey 6/6 Budget$840 Internet35 Mbps Vibe8/10 [Ashgabat](https://jobicy.com/cost-of-living/turkmenistan/ashgabat.md) Turkmenistan 0/6 Budget$1,320 Internet5 Mbps Vibe2/10 Full comparison ## Compare what matters Green marks the stronger numeric result. Text-only categories are presented without a winner. Differences only ### Monthly budget and costs 7 signals Total estimated budget $840 $1,320 1-bed center rent $400 $800 Coworking desk $120 $300 Local meal $6 $10 Cappuccino $2.5 $5 Gym membership $35 $50 Transport budget $40 $20 ### Work and infrastructure 2 signals Internet speed 35 Mbps 5 Mbps Nomad vibe 8/10 2/10 ### Quality of life 5 signals Safety index 85/100 80/100 Air quality 75/100 60/100 Walkability 7/10 3/10 Female safety 7/10 5/10 LGBTQ+ friendly 5/10 1/10 ### Culture and climate 4 signals Healthcare quality Good Poor English proficiency Average Basic Climate type Mediterranean Semi-arid continental Best time to visit Apr - Oct Mar - May Beyond the numbers ## What each city asks you to trade Costs and scores help narrow the choice. These practical strengths and limitations finish the picture. [Fethiye](https://jobicy.com/cost-of-living/turkey/fethiye.md) Turkey → ### Strengths * Stunning natural beauty with turquoise coast and mountains * Low cost of living compared to European alternatives * Rich history and authentic Turkish culture * Strong expat community and social events * Excellent hiking and water sports opportunities * Relaxed pace of life perfect for remote work ### Trade-offs * Very hot summers with limited air conditioning in some rentals * Limited nightlife outside tourist season * Public transport can be unreliable outside main routes * Language barrier for deeper integration * High season crowds and tourist prices in summer * Healthcare facilities decent but not top-tier specialty care ### Common visa routes * e-Visa (90 days) * Tourist visa extension * Residence permit (short/long term) [Ashgabat](https://jobicy.com/cost-of-living/turkmenistan/ashgabat.md) Turkmenistan → ### Strengths * Very low crime rate * Unique architecture and marble buildings * Inexpensive public transport * Rich cultural heritage * Low air pollution compared to regional capitals * Limited crowds and tourism ### Trade-offs * Extremely restricted internet and censorship * Almost no coworking spaces * High rent relative to local income * Language barrier with Turkmen/Russian * Repressive government surveillance * Limited variety of imported goods ### Common visa routes * Tourist visa (letter of invitation required) * Transit visa (max 5 days) * Business visa Reading the result ## Use this as a planning benchmark The headline score compares six directional signals. It does not weight personal priorities, visa eligibility, household size or individual lifestyle choices. Costs are monthly estimates, not guaranteed prices. Higher is better for quality scores and connectivity. Lower is better for budgets and individual expenses.