Moving to Turkmenistan from China
What to Expect
Considering a move from China to Turkmenistan? Here's how the two countries compare on cost, climate, safety, and more.
If you moved from China to Turkmenistan, and you’d need to navigate life in Russian and Turkmen. Expect a noticeable climate shift — Ashgabat averages 74°F vs 64°F in Beijing, making it significantly warmer.
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Key Indicator Comparison
The numbers behind daily life in Turkmenistan compared to China.
Is it safe?
per 100,000 people per year
per 100,000 people per year
China 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
China generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Turkmenistan leads in healthcare spending per person.
What about the environment?
deaths attributable to air pollution per 100k people
tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year
China 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
China 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
China 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
government spending on education as % of GDP
percentage of adults who can read and write
China 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 | Beijing | Ashgabat |
|---|---|---|
| Jan–Mar | 42°/22°F (6°/-6°C) | 51°/34°F (11°/1°C) |
| Apr–Jun | 78°/55°F (26°/13°C) | 86°/61°F (30°/16°C) |
| Jul–Sep | 83°/66°F (29°/19°C) | 96°/68°F (35°/20°C) |
| Oct–Dec | 51°/32°F (11°/0°C) | 62°/40°F (17°/5°C) |
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| Month | Beijing | Ashgabat |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 35°/15°F (1.6°/-9.4°C) | 45°/29°F (7.4°/-1.6°C) |
| Feb | 39°/20°F (4.0°/-6.9°C) | 49°/32°F (9.6°/-0.2°C) |
| Mar | 52°/31°F (11.3°/-0.6°C) | 60°/41°F (15.6°/4.9°C) |
| Apr | 68°/45°F (19.9°/7.2°C) | 75°/52°F (24.1°/11.1°C) |
| May | 80°/56°F (26.4°/13.2°C) | 86°/61°F (30.0°/16.2°C) |
| Jun | 87°/65°F (30.3°/18.2°C) | 96°/69°F (35.7°/20.7°C) |
| Jul | 87°/71°F (30.8°/21.6°C) | 101°/74°F (38.2°/23.1°C) |
| Aug | 85°/69°F (29.5°/20.4°C) | 98°/69°F (36.6°/20.5°C) |
| Sep | 78°/58°F (25.8°/14.2°C) | 89°/60°F (31.5°/15.4°C) |
| Oct | 66°/45°F (19.0°/7.3°C) | 74°/48°F (23.2°/9.1°C) |
| Nov | 50°/31°F (10.1°/-0.4°C) | 62°/40°F (16.6°/4.6°C) |
| Dec | 38°/20°F (3.3°/-6.9°C) | 50°/33°F (9.8°/0.7°C) |
China Meteorological AdministrationVisitor Visa Requirements
Short-stay tourist visa rules between China 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.
China passport holder visiting Turkmenistan
Visa Required
Turkmenistan passport holder visiting China
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?
China 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 0.5 in China.
How is healthcare in Turkmenistan compared to China?
China generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Turkmenistan leads in healthcare spending per person. There are 21.4 doctors per 10,000 people in Turkmenistan, compared to 25.2 in China. Turkmenistan scores 75 on the WHO universal health coverage index (China: 81).
What's the weather like in Turkmenistan compared to China?
The average high temperature in Ashgabat is 74°F, compared to 64°F in Beijing. Ashgabat receives around 8.9 in of rainfall per year, while Beijing gets 22.8 in.
What language do they speak in Turkmenistan?
The official languages in Turkmenistan are Russian and Turkmen. In China, the official language is Chinese.
