Moving to Turkmenistan from Afghanistan
What to Expect
Considering a move from Afghanistan to Turkmenistan? Here's how the two compare on cost, climate, safety, and more.
If you moved from Afghanistan to Turkmenistan.
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Who Else Is Making This Move?
What the data shows about people moving from Afghanistan to Turkmenistan.
Who's moving to Turkmenistan?
Top countries of origin for Turkmenistan's foreign-born residents.
- 74,600
- 67,003
- 19,994
- 7,952
- 7,596
- 7,058
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Afghanistan
Key Indicator Comparison
The numbers behind daily life in Turkmenistan compared to Afghanistan.
Is it safe?
per 100,000 people per year
per 100,000 people per year
Turkmenistan performs significantly better than Afghanistan across all safety metrics.
How's the healthcare?
annual government + private spending per person
affects wait times and access to care
WHO index from 0–100 measuring essential service access
share of adults with obesity
per 100,000 people — a proxy for mental health support
Afghanistan generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Turkmenistan leads in doctors per 10,000 people.
What about the environment?
deaths attributable to air pollution per 100k people
tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year
Afghanistan generally does better on environment, though Turkmenistan leads in air pollution deaths.
Will I have good infrastructure?
fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work
higher means greater strain on freshwater supply
share of households with internet
Turkmenistan generally does better on infrastructure, though Afghanistan leads in water stress level.
What are the job prospects?
percentage of the labour force without work
a broad measure of economic output per person
share of people below the poverty line
Turkmenistan performs significantly better than Afghanistan across all employment & economy metrics.
Is it good for families?
average years of life at birth
deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better
government spending on education as % of GDP
percentage of adults who can read and write
Turkmenistan performs significantly better than Afghanistan across all family life metrics.
Data: The World Factbook, United Nations SDG Indicators, World Bank
What's the Climate Like?
Monthly averages — select a city to compare.
Avg. annual high / low
Avg. annual high / low
| Months | Kabul | Ashgabat |
|---|---|---|
| Jan–Mar | 45°/25°F (8°/-4°C) | 51°/34°F (11°/1°C) |
| Apr–Jun | 76°/48°F (25°/9°C) | 86°/61°F (30°/16°C) |
| Jul–Sep | 88°/56°F (31°/13°C) | 96°/68°F (35°/20°C) |
| Oct–Dec | 59°/31°F (15°/-1°C) | 62°/40°F (17°/5°C) |
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| Month | Kabul | Ashgabat |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 40°/19°F (4.5°/-7.1°C) | 45°/29°F (7.4°/-1.6°C) |
| Feb | 42°/22°F (5.5°/-5.7°C) | 49°/32°F (9.6°/-0.2°C) |
| Mar | 54°/33°F (12.5°/0.7°C) | 60°/41°F (15.6°/4.9°C) |
| Apr | 67°/43°F (19.2°/6.0°C) | 75°/52°F (24.1°/11.1°C) |
| May | 76°/48°F (24.4°/8.8°C) | 86°/61°F (30.0°/16.2°C) |
| Jun | 86°/54°F (30.2°/12.4°C) | 96°/69°F (35.7°/20.7°C) |
| Jul | 90°/60°F (32.1°/15.3°C) | 101°/74°F (38.2°/23.1°C) |
| Aug | 90°/58°F (32.0°/14.3°C) | 98°/69°F (36.6°/20.5°C) |
| Sep | 83°/49°F (28.5°/9.4°C) | 89°/60°F (31.5°/15.4°C) |
| Oct | 72°/39°F (22.4°/3.9°C) | 74°/48°F (23.2°/9.1°C) |
| Nov | 59°/30°F (15.0°/-1.2°C) | 62°/40°F (16.6°/4.6°C) |
| Dec | 47°/24°F (8.3°/-4.7°C) | 50°/33°F (9.8°/0.7°C) |
Data:
Visitor Visa Requirements
Short-stay tourist visa rules between Afghanistan and Turkmenistan. To live, work, or study long-term in Turkmenistan, you'll need a separate residence or work visa — check Turkmenistan's immigration authority.
Afghanistan passport holder visiting Turkmenistan
Visa Required
Turkmenistan passport holder visiting Afghanistan
Visa RequiredData: Henley Passport Index. Check with the destination country's embassy for the most current requirements.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I work remotely from Turkmenistan?
Connectivity is usually fine (Turkmenistan: 5.9 fixed broadband per 100). What actually decides it is legal: does Turkmenistan offer a digital nomad visa, will your employer permit overseas work, and where are you tax-resident?
Is Turkmenistan safe for expats?
Turkmenistan performs significantly better than Afghanistan across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Turkmenistan is 1.1 per 100,000 people, compared to 4.0 in Afghanistan.
How is healthcare in Turkmenistan compared to Afghanistan?
Afghanistan generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Turkmenistan leads in doctors per 10,000 people. There are 21.4 doctors per 10,000 people in Turkmenistan, compared to 2.5 in Afghanistan. Turkmenistan scores 75 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Afghanistan: 41).
What's the weather like in Turkmenistan compared to Afghanistan?
The average high temperature in Ashgabat is 74°F, compared to 67°F in Kabul. Ashgabat receives around 8.9 in of rainfall per year, while Kabul gets 12.3 in.
What language do they speak in Turkmenistan?
The official languages in Turkmenistan are Russian and Turkmen. In Afghanistan, the official languages are Dari, Pashto and Turkmen.
