Moving to Turkmenistan from Comoros

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from Comoros to Turkmenistan, and you’d need to navigate life in Russian and Turkmen. Expect a noticeable climate shift — Ashgabat averages 74°F vs 85°F in Moroni, making it significantly cooler.

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Key Indicator Comparison

The numbers behind daily life in Turkmenistan compared to Comoros.

Is it safe?

Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

KM
29.0
TM
8.0

Turkmenistan performs significantly better than Comoros across all safety metrics.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2023

annual government + private spending per person

KM
$250
TM
$1,264
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

affects wait times and access to care

KM
4.4
TM
21.4

Comoros generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Turkmenistan 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

KM
46.0
TM
87.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

KM
0.5t
TM
10.9t

Comoros 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

KM
0.2
TM
5.9
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

KM
0.8%
TM
135.2%

Comoros generally does better on infrastructure, though Turkmenistan leads in broadband per 100 people.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2023

percentage of the labour force without work

KM
5.8%
TM
4.1%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

KM
$3,500
TM
$14,700

Turkmenistan performs significantly better than Comoros across all employment & economy metrics.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

KM
67.2 yrs
TM
71.8 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

KM
57.1
TM
37.6

Turkmenistan performs significantly better than Comoros 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.

Moroni Rain: 106.3 in/yr (2700 mm)
85° / 70°F

Avg. annual high / low

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

Avg. annual high / low

Months Moroni Ashgabat
Jan–Mar 87°/74°F (31°/23°C) 51°/34°F (11°/1°C)
Apr–Jun 85°/70°F (29°/21°C) 86°/61°F (30°/16°C)
Jul–Sep 82°/66°F (28°/19°C) 96°/68°F (35°/20°C)
Oct–Dec 86°/71°F (30°/22°C) 62°/40°F (17°/5°C)
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Month Moroni Ashgabat
Jan 87°/74°F (30.4°/23.4°C) 45°/29°F (7.4°/-1.6°C)
Feb 87°/74°F (30.4°/23.3°C) 49°/32°F (9.6°/-0.2°C)
Mar 87°/73°F (30.8°/23.0°C) 60°/41°F (15.6°/4.9°C)
Apr 87°/73°F (30.4°/22.6°C) 75°/52°F (24.1°/11.1°C)
May 85°/70°F (29.5°/21.2°C) 86°/61°F (30.0°/16.2°C)
Jun 83°/67°F (28.4°/19.6°C) 96°/69°F (35.7°/20.7°C)
Jul 82°/66°F (27.7°/18.8°C) 101°/74°F (38.2°/23.1°C)
Aug 82°/65°F (27.7°/18.4°C) 98°/69°F (36.6°/20.5°C)
Sep 83°/66°F (28.1°/19.0°C) 89°/60°F (31.5°/15.4°C)
Oct 84°/69°F (29.1°/20.3°C) 74°/48°F (23.2°/9.1°C)
Nov 87°/71°F (30.3°/21.6°C) 62°/40°F (16.6°/4.6°C)
Dec 87°/73°F (30.8°/22.6°C) 50°/33°F (9.8°/0.7°C)

Data: Direction de la Météorologie Nationale Direction de la Météorologie Nationale

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Comoros 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.

Comoros passport

Comoros passport holder visiting Turkmenistan

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

Turkmenistan passport holder visiting Comoros

Visa on Arrival
Turkmenistan passport holders can obtain a visa on arrival in Comoros.

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 Comoros across all safety metrics.

How is healthcare in Turkmenistan compared to Comoros?

Comoros 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 4.4 in Comoros. Turkmenistan scores 75 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Comoros: 48).

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

The average high temperature in Ashgabat is 74°F, compared to 85°F in Moroni. Ashgabat receives around 8.9 in of rainfall per year, while Moroni gets 106.3 in.

What language do they speak in Turkmenistan?

The official languages in Turkmenistan are Russian and Turkmen. In Comoros, the official languages are Arabic, Comorian and French.

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At a Glance

KM TM
Population 876,437 5,636,011
Currency Comorian Franc (KMF) Turkmenistani Manat (TMT)
Languages Arabic, Comorian, French Russian, Turkmen
Driving side Right Right
Calling code +269 +993
Time zones 1 1