Moving to Turkmenistan from Kazakhstan
What to Expect
Everything you need to know before relocating from Kazakhstan to Turkmenistan — costs, safety, healthcare, and practical first steps.
If you moved from Kazakhstan to Turkmenistan. Expect a noticeable climate shift — Ashgabat averages 74°F vs 46°F in Astana, making it significantly warmer.
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Who Else Is Making This Move?
How many people actually move from Kazakhstan to Turkmenistan, based on official data.
Who's moving to Turkmenistan?
Top countries of origin for Turkmenistan's foreign-born residents.
- 74,600
- 67,003
-
3.19,994
Kazakhstan
- 7,952
- 7,596
- 7,058
Key Indicator Comparison
Key indicators for anyone considering a move from Kazakhstan to Turkmenistan.
Is it safe?
per 100,000 people per year
per 100,000 people per year
Turkmenistan performs significantly better than Kazakhstan across all safety metrics.
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
share of adults with obesity
per 100,000 people — a proxy for mental health support
Turkmenistan generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Kazakhstan 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
Kazakhstan generally does better on environment, though Turkmenistan leads in co₂ emissions per capita.
Will I have good infrastructure?
fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work
higher means greater strain on freshwater supply
annual consumption — reflects grid capacity
share of households with internet
Kazakhstan 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
share of people below the poverty line
Turkmenistan generally does better on employment & economy, though Kazakhstan leads in gdp per capita.
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
Kazakhstan performs better than Turkmenistan 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.
Avg. annual high / low
Avg. annual high / low
| Months | Astana | Ashgabat |
|---|---|---|
| Jan–Mar | 15°/-4°F (-10°/-20°C) | 51°/34°F (11°/1°C) |
| Apr–Jun | 65°/41°F (18°/5°C) | 86°/61°F (30°/16°C) |
| Jul–Sep | 74°/50°F (23°/10°C) | 96°/68°F (35°/20°C) |
| Oct–Dec | 30°/13°F (-1°/-11°C) | 62°/40°F (17°/5°C) |
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| Month | Astana | Ashgabat |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 9°/-8°F (-12.6°/-22.0°C) | 45°/29°F (7.4°/-1.6°C) |
| Feb | 12°/-7°F (-11.3°/-21.8°C) | 49°/32°F (9.6°/-0.2°C) |
| Mar | 23°/4°F (-5.0°/-15.6°C) | 60°/41°F (15.6°/4.9°C) |
| Apr | 49°/28°F (9.3°/-2.4°C) | 75°/52°F (24.1°/11.1°C) |
| May | 67°/42°F (19.6°/5.8°C) | 86°/61°F (30.0°/16.2°C) |
| Jun | 78°/52°F (25.3°/11.2°C) | 96°/69°F (35.7°/20.7°C) |
| Jul | 81°/56°F (27.0°/13.4°C) | 101°/74°F (38.2°/23.1°C) |
| Aug | 76°/52°F (24.3°/10.9°C) | 98°/69°F (36.6°/20.5°C) |
| Sep | 65°/41°F (18.6°/5.1°C) | 89°/60°F (31.5°/15.4°C) |
| Oct | 47°/28°F (8.5°/-2.1°C) | 74°/48°F (23.2°/9.1°C) |
| Nov | 27°/12°F (-3.0°/-11.2°C) | 62°/40°F (16.6°/4.6°C) |
| Dec | 15°/-2°F (-9.7°/-18.9°C) | 50°/33°F (9.8°/0.7°C) |
Ministry of Energy of the Republic of KazakhstanVisitor Visa Requirements
Short-stay tourist visa rules between Kazakhstan 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.
Kazakhstan passport holder visiting Turkmenistan
Visa Required
Turkmenistan passport holder visiting Kazakhstan
Visa Online (e-Visa)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 Kazakhstan across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Turkmenistan is 1.1 per 100,000 people, compared to 2.6 in Kazakhstan.
How is healthcare in Turkmenistan compared to Kazakhstan?
Turkmenistan generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Kazakhstan leads in doctors per 10,000 people. There are 21.4 doctors per 10,000 people in Turkmenistan, compared to 40.3 in Kazakhstan. Turkmenistan scores 75 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Kazakhstan: 80).
What's the weather like in Turkmenistan compared to Kazakhstan?
The average high temperature in Ashgabat is 74°F, compared to 46°F in Astana. Ashgabat receives around 8.9 in of rainfall per year, while Astana gets 12.5 in.
What language do they speak in Turkmenistan?
The official languages in Turkmenistan are Russian and Turkmen. In Kazakhstan, the official languages are Kazakh and Russian.
