Moving to Turkmenistan from Bosnia and Herzegovina
What to Expect
Everything you need to know before relocating from Bosnia and Herzegovina to Turkmenistan — costs, safety, healthcare, and practical first steps.
If you moved from Bosnia and Herzegovina to Turkmenistan, and you’d need to navigate life in Russian and Turkmen. Expect a noticeable climate shift — Ashgabat averages 74°F vs 62°F in Sarajevo, making it significantly warmer.
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Key Indicator Comparison
Key indicators for anyone considering a move from Bosnia and Herzegovina to Turkmenistan.
Is it safe?
per 100,000 people per year
per 100,000 people per year
Bosnia and Herzegovina generally does better on safety, though Turkmenistan leads in road traffic deaths.
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
per 100,000 people — a proxy for mental health support
Turkmenistan generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Bosnia and Herzegovina 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
Bosnia and Herzegovina performs better than Turkmenistan across all environment metrics.
Will I have good infrastructure?
fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work
higher means greater strain on freshwater supply
annual consumption — reflects grid capacity
Bosnia and Herzegovina performs better than Turkmenistan across all infrastructure metrics.
What are the job prospects?
percentage of the labour force without work
a broad measure of economic output per person
Bosnia and Herzegovina generally does better on employment & economy, though Turkmenistan leads in unemployment rate.
Is it good for families?
average years of life at birth
deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better
percentage of adults who can read and write
Bosnia and Herzegovina 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.
Avg. annual high / low
Avg. annual high / low
| Months | Sarajevo | Ashgabat |
|---|---|---|
| Jan–Mar | 45°/30°F (7°/-1°C) | 51°/34°F (11°/1°C) |
| Apr–Jun | 70°/48°F (21°/9°C) | 86°/61°F (30°/16°C) |
| Jul–Sep | 79°/56°F (26°/13°C) | 96°/68°F (35°/20°C) |
| Oct–Dec | 51°/37°F (11°/3°C) | 62°/40°F (17°/5°C) |
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| Month | Sarajevo | Ashgabat |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 39°/27°F (4.1°/-2.9°C) | 45°/29°F (7.4°/-1.6°C) |
| Feb | 44°/29°F (6.6°/-1.9°C) | 49°/32°F (9.6°/-0.2°C) |
| Mar | 53°/35°F (11.5°/1.4°C) | 60°/41°F (15.6°/4.9°C) |
| Apr | 62°/41°F (16.5°/5.1°C) | 75°/52°F (24.1°/11.1°C) |
| May | 71°/48°F (21.4°/9.0°C) | 86°/61°F (30.0°/16.2°C) |
| Jun | 78°/55°F (25.4°/12.6°C) | 96°/69°F (35.7°/20.7°C) |
| Jul | 82°/58°F (27.8°/14.2°C) | 101°/74°F (38.2°/23.1°C) |
| Aug | 83°/58°F (28.3°/14.3°C) | 98°/69°F (36.6°/20.5°C) |
| Sep | 72°/51°F (22.5°/10.4°C) | 89°/60°F (31.5°/15.4°C) |
| Oct | 63°/44°F (17.3°/6.5°C) | 74°/48°F (23.2°/9.1°C) |
| Nov | 51°/37°F (10.6°/2.8°C) | 62°/40°F (16.6°/4.6°C) |
| Dec | 40°/29°F (4.3°/-1.7°C) | 50°/33°F (9.8°/0.7°C) |
Data:
Federal Hydrometeorological Service of the Federation of Bosnia and Herzegovina
Visitor Visa Requirements
Short-stay tourist visa rules between Bosnia and Herzegovina 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.
Bosnia and Herzegovina passport holder visiting Turkmenistan
Visa Required
Turkmenistan passport holder visiting Bosnia and Herzegovina
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?
Internet is rarely the blocker — Turkmenistan has 5.9 fixed broadband subscriptions per 100 people. The real questions are legal: digital nomad visa eligibility, your employer's overseas-work policy, and tax residency in both countries.
Is Turkmenistan safe for expats?
Bosnia and Herzegovina generally does better on safety, though Turkmenistan leads in road traffic deaths. The homicide rate in Turkmenistan is 1.1 per 100,000 people, compared to 1.1 in Bosnia and Herzegovina.
How is healthcare in Turkmenistan compared to Bosnia and Herzegovina?
Turkmenistan generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Bosnia and Herzegovina leads in doctors per 10,000 people. There are 21.4 doctors per 10,000 people in Turkmenistan, compared to 23.2 in Bosnia and Herzegovina. Turkmenistan scores 75 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Bosnia and Herzegovina: 66).
What's the weather like in Turkmenistan compared to Bosnia and Herzegovina?
The average high temperature in Ashgabat is 74°F, compared to 62°F in Sarajevo. Ashgabat receives around 8.9 in of rainfall per year, while Sarajevo gets 37.4 in.
What language do they speak in Turkmenistan?
The official languages in Turkmenistan are Russian and Turkmen. In Bosnia and Herzegovina, the official languages are Bosnian, Croatian and Serbian.
