Moving to Turkmenistan from Israel

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What to Expect

Everything you need to know before relocating from Israel to Turkmenistan — costs, safety, healthcare, and practical first steps.

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

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Key Indicator Comparison

Key indicators for anyone considering a move from Israel to Turkmenistan.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

per 100,000 people per year

IL
1.6
TM
1.1
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

IL
4.2
TM
8.0

Israel generally does better on safety, though Turkmenistan leads in homicide rate.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2023

annual government + private spending per person

IL
$4,033
TM
$1,264
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

affects wait times and access to care

IL
37.1
TM
21.4

Israel generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Turkmenistan 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

IL
15.0
TM
87.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

IL
5.8t
TM
10.9t

Israel 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

IL
29.4
TM
5.9
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

IL
132.0%
TM
135.2%

Israel performs better than Turkmenistan across all infrastructure metrics.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2023

percentage of the labour force without work

IL
3.4%
TM
4.1%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

IL
$48,300
TM
$14,700

Israel generally does better on employment & economy, though Turkmenistan leads in poverty rate.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

IL
83.3 yrs
TM
71.8 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

IL
3.6
TM
37.6

Israel 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.

Jerusalem Rain: 21.1 in/yr (537 mm)
72° / 57°F

Avg. annual high / low

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

Avg. annual high / low

Months Jerusalem Ashgabat
Jan–Mar 58°/46°F (15°/8°C) 51°/34°F (11°/1°C)
Apr–Jun 78°/60°F (25°/15°C) 86°/61°F (30°/16°C)
Jul–Sep 85°/67°F (29°/20°C) 96°/68°F (35°/20°C)
Oct–Dec 68°/55°F (20°/13°C) 62°/40°F (17°/5°C)
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Month Jerusalem Ashgabat
Jan 55°/44°F (12.8°/6.9°C) 45°/29°F (7.4°/-1.6°C)
Feb 57°/45°F (13.8°/7.1°C) 49°/32°F (9.6°/-0.2°C)
Mar 63°/49°F (17.0°/9.2°C) 60°/41°F (15.6°/4.9°C)
Apr 71°/54°F (21.5°/12.1°C) 75°/52°F (24.1°/11.1°C)
May 79°/61°F (25.9°/16.0°C) 86°/61°F (30.0°/16.2°C)
Jun 83°/65°F (28.4°/18.2°C) 96°/69°F (35.7°/20.7°C)
Jul 86°/68°F (30.0°/20.2°C) 101°/74°F (38.2°/23.1°C)
Aug 86°/68°F (29.9°/20.0°C) 98°/69°F (36.6°/20.5°C)
Sep 83°/66°F (28.4°/18.7°C) 89°/60°F (31.5°/15.4°C)
Oct 78°/62°F (25.3°/16.8°C) 74°/48°F (23.2°/9.1°C)
Nov 68°/55°F (19.9°/12.8°C) 62°/40°F (16.6°/4.6°C)
Dec 59°/48°F (15.2°/9.0°C) 50°/33°F (9.8°/0.7°C)

Data: Israel Meteorological Service Israel Meteorological Service

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Israel 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.

Israel passport

Israel passport holder visiting Turkmenistan

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

Turkmenistan passport holder visiting Israel

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

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?

Israel generally does better on safety, though Turkmenistan leads in homicide rate. The homicide rate in Turkmenistan is 1.1 per 100,000 people, compared to 1.6 in Israel.

How is healthcare in Turkmenistan compared to Israel?

Israel 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 37.1 in Israel. Turkmenistan scores 75 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Israel: 85).

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

The average high temperature in Ashgabat is 74°F, compared to 72°F in Jerusalem. Ashgabat receives around 8.9 in of rainfall per year, while Jerusalem gets 21.1 in.

What language do they speak in Turkmenistan?

The official languages in Turkmenistan are Russian and Turkmen. In Israel, the official languages are Arabic and Hebrew.

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At a Glance

IL TM
Population 8,914,885 5,636,011
Currency Israeli New Sheqel (₪) Turkmenistani Manat (TMT)
Languages Arabic, Hebrew Russian, Turkmen
Driving side Right Right
Calling code +972 +993
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 100