Moving to Turkmenistan from Cote d'Ivoire

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What to Expect

Everything you need to know before relocating from Cote d'Ivoire to Turkmenistan — costs, safety, healthcare, and practical first steps.

If you moved from Cote d'Ivoire to Turkmenistan, and you’d need to navigate life in Russian and Turkmen. Expect a noticeable climate shift — Ashgabat averages 74°F vs 94°F in Yamoussoukro, making it significantly cooler.

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Key Indicator Comparison

Key indicators for anyone considering a move from Cote d'Ivoire to Turkmenistan.

Is it safe?

Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

CI
20.6
TM
8.0

Turkmenistan performs significantly better than Cote d'Ivoire across all safety metrics.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2023

annual government + private spending per person

CI
$249
TM
$1,264
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

affects wait times and access to care

CI
1.8
TM
21.4

Turkmenistan generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Cote d'Ivoire leads in healthcare spending per person.

What about the environment?

Air pollution deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2019

deaths attributable to air pollution per 100k people

CI
86.0
TM
87.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

CI
0.6t
TM
10.9t

Cote d'Ivoire 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

CI
1.4
TM
5.9
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

CI
5.1%
TM
135.2%

Cote d'Ivoire 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

CI
2.4%
TM
4.1%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

CI
$7,000
TM
$14,700

Turkmenistan generally does better on employment & economy, though Cote d'Ivoire leads in unemployment rate.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

CI
62.3 yrs
TM
71.8 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

CI
55.7
TM
37.6

Turkmenistan generally does better on family life, though Cote d'Ivoire leads in education spending.

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

What's the Climate Like?

Monthly averages — select a city to compare.

Yamoussoukro Rain: 65.0 in/yr (1652 mm)
94° / 67°F

Avg. annual high / low

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

Avg. annual high / low

Months Yamoussoukro Ashgabat
Jan–Mar 99°/63°F (37°/17°C) 51°/34°F (11°/1°C)
Apr–Jun 94°/69°F (35°/20°C) 86°/61°F (30°/16°C)
Jul–Sep 90°/67°F (32°/19°C) 96°/68°F (35°/20°C)
Oct–Dec 94°/67°F (34°/20°C) 62°/40°F (17°/5°C)
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Month Yamoussoukro Ashgabat
Jan 98°/59°F (36.7°/15.1°C) 45°/29°F (7.4°/-1.6°C)
Feb 100°/65°F (38.0°/18.5°C) 49°/32°F (9.6°/-0.2°C)
Mar 99°/65°F (37.4°/18.2°C) 60°/41°F (15.6°/4.9°C)
Apr 96°/68°F (35.7°/19.8°C) 75°/52°F (24.1°/11.1°C)
May 94°/70°F (34.7°/20.9°C) 86°/61°F (30.0°/16.2°C)
Jun 92°/69°F (33.5°/20.8°C) 96°/69°F (35.7°/20.7°C)
Jul 90°/67°F (32.0°/19.5°C) 101°/74°F (38.2°/23.1°C)
Aug 88°/66°F (31.0°/19.0°C) 98°/69°F (36.6°/20.5°C)
Sep 91°/67°F (33.0°/19.5°C) 89°/60°F (31.5°/15.4°C)
Oct 94°/69°F (34.2°/20.5°C) 74°/48°F (23.2°/9.1°C)
Nov 94°/70°F (34.7°/21.2°C) 62°/40°F (16.6°/4.6°C)
Dec 94°/63°F (34.5°/17.2°C) 50°/33°F (9.8°/0.7°C)

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Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Cote d'Ivoire 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.

Cote d'Ivoire passport

Cote d'Ivoire passport holder visiting Turkmenistan

Visa Required
Cote d'Ivoire passport holders need a visa to enter Turkmenistan.
Turkmenistan passport

Turkmenistan passport holder visiting Cote d'Ivoire

Visa Online (e-Visa)
Turkmenistan passport holders need to apply for an e-Visa before travelling to Cote d'Ivoire.

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?

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?

Turkmenistan performs significantly better than Cote d'Ivoire across all safety metrics.

How is healthcare in Turkmenistan compared to Cote d'Ivoire?

Turkmenistan generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Cote d'Ivoire leads in healthcare spending per person. There are 21.4 doctors per 10,000 people in Turkmenistan, compared to 1.8 in Cote d'Ivoire. Turkmenistan scores 75 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Cote d'Ivoire: 43).

What's the weather like in Turkmenistan compared to Cote d'Ivoire?

The average high temperature in Ashgabat is 74°F, compared to 94°F in Yamoussoukro. Ashgabat receives around 8.9 in of rainfall per year, while Yamoussoukro gets 65.0 in.

What language do they speak in Turkmenistan?

The official languages in Turkmenistan are Russian and Turkmen. In Cote d'Ivoire, the official language is French.

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At a Glance

CI TM
Population 28,713,423 5,636,011
Currency CFA Franc BCEAO (F CFA) Turkmenistani Manat (TMT)
Languages French Russian, Turkmen
Driving side Right Right
Calling code +225 +993
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 110