Moving to Turkmenistan from Argentina

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What to Expect

Considering a move from Argentina to Turkmenistan? Here's how the two compare on cost, climate, safety, and more.

If you moved from Argentina to Turkmenistan, and you’d need to navigate life in Russian and Turkmen.

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Key Indicator Comparison

The numbers behind daily life in Turkmenistan compared to Argentina.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

per 100,000 people per year

AR
4.3
TM
1.1
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

AR
8.8
TM
8.0

Turkmenistan performs significantly better than Argentina across all safety metrics.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2023

annual government + private spending per person

AR
$3,089
TM
$1,264
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

affects wait times and access to care

AR
40.8
TM
21.4

Turkmenistan generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Argentina leads in doctors per 10,000 people.

What about the environment?

Air pollution deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2019

deaths attributable to air pollution per 100k people

AR
29.0
TM
87.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

AR
4.0t
TM
10.9t

Argentina performs better than Turkmenistan across all environment metrics.

Will I have good infrastructure?

Broadband per 100 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work

AR
24.6
TM
5.9
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

AR
10.5%
TM
135.2%

Argentina generally does better on infrastructure, though Turkmenistan leads in electricity per capita.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2023

percentage of the labour force without work

AR
6.2%
TM
4.1%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

AR
$26,500
TM
$14,700

Turkmenistan generally does better on employment & economy, though Argentina leads in gdp per capita.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

AR
78.3 yrs
TM
71.8 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

AR
9.3
TM
37.6

Argentina generally does better on family life, though Turkmenistan leads in literacy rate.

Data: The World Factbook, United Nations SDG Indicators, World Bank

What's the Climate Like?

Monthly averages — select a city to compare.

Buenos Aires Rain: 48.7 in/yr (1237 mm)
73° / 56°F

Avg. annual high / low

Ashgabat Rain: 8.9 in/yr (227 mm)
74° / 51°F

Avg. annual high / low

Months Buenos Aires Ashgabat
Jan–Mar 83°/66°F (29°/19°C) 51°/34°F (11°/1°C)
Apr–Jun 67°/52°F (19°/11°C) 86°/61°F (30°/16°C)
Jul–Sep 64°/48°F (17°/9°C) 96°/68°F (35°/20°C)
Oct–Dec 78°/61°F (26°/16°C) 62°/40°F (17°/5°C)
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Month Buenos Aires Ashgabat
Jan 86°/68°F (30.1°/20.1°C) 45°/29°F (7.4°/-1.6°C)
Feb 84°/67°F (28.7°/19.2°C) 49°/32°F (9.6°/-0.2°C)
Mar 80°/64°F (26.8°/17.7°C) 60°/41°F (15.6°/4.9°C)
Apr 73°/57°F (22.9°/13.8°C) 75°/52°F (24.1°/11.1°C)
May 67°/51°F (19.3°/10.7°C) 86°/61°F (30.0°/16.2°C)
Jun 61°/47°F (16.0°/8.1°C) 96°/69°F (35.7°/20.7°C)
Jul 60°/45°F (15.3°/7.4°C) 101°/74°F (38.2°/23.1°C)
Aug 64°/48°F (17.7°/8.8°C) 98°/69°F (36.6°/20.5°C)
Sep 67°/51°F (19.3°/10.3°C) 89°/60°F (31.5°/15.4°C)
Oct 73°/56°F (22.7°/13.3°C) 74°/48°F (23.2°/9.1°C)
Nov 78°/61°F (25.6°/15.9°C) 62°/40°F (16.6°/4.6°C)
Dec 83°/65°F (28.5°/18.4°C) 50°/33°F (9.8°/0.7°C)

Data: Servicio Meteorológico Nacional Servicio Meteorológico Nacional

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Argentina 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.

Argentina passport

Argentina passport holder visiting Turkmenistan

Visa Required
Argentina passport holders need a visa to enter Turkmenistan.
Turkmenistan passport

Turkmenistan passport holder visiting Argentina

Visa Required
Turkmenistan passport holders need a visa to enter Argentina.

Data: 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 Argentina across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Turkmenistan is 1.1 per 100,000 people, compared to 4.3 in Argentina.

How is healthcare in Turkmenistan compared to Argentina?

Turkmenistan generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Argentina leads in doctors per 10,000 people. There are 21.4 doctors per 10,000 people in Turkmenistan, compared to 40.8 in Argentina. Turkmenistan scores 75 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Argentina: 79).

What's the weather like in Turkmenistan compared to Argentina?

The average high temperature in Ashgabat is 74°F, compared to 73°F in Buenos Aires. Ashgabat receives around 8.9 in of rainfall per year, while Buenos Aires gets 48.7 in.

What language do they speak in Turkmenistan?

The official languages in Turkmenistan are Russian and Turkmen. In Argentina, the official languages are Guaraní and Spanish.

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At a Glance

AR TM
Population 46,245,668 5,636,011
Currency Argentine Peso (ARS) Turkmenistani Manat (TMT)
Languages Guaraní, Spanish Russian, Turkmen
Driving side Right Right
Calling code +54 +993
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 911