Moving to Turkmenistan from Kyrgyzstan
What to Expect
A comprehensive look at what changes when you move from Kyrgyzstan to Turkmenistan — from daily expenses to quality of life.
If you moved from Kyrgyzstan to Turkmenistan. Expect a noticeable climate shift — Ashgabat averages 74°F vs 90°F in Bishkek, making it significantly cooler.
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Key Indicator Comparison
How Kyrgyzstan and Turkmenistan stack up on safety, healthcare, jobs, and infrastructure.
Is it safe?
per 100,000 people per year
Turkmenistan performs significantly better than Kyrgyzstan 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
Kyrgyzstan generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Turkmenistan leads in health coverage index.
What about the environment?
deaths attributable to air pollution per 100k people
tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year
Kyrgyzstan generally does better on environment, though Turkmenistan leads in air pollution deaths.
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
Kyrgyzstan generally does better on infrastructure, though Turkmenistan leads in electricity per capita.
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 Kyrgyzstan 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
Kyrgyzstan 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 | Bishkek | Ashgabat |
|---|---|---|
| Jan–Mar | 73°/-9°F (23°/-22°C) | 51°/34°F (11°/1°C) |
| Apr–Jun | 98°/28°F (36°/-2°C) | 86°/61°F (30°/16°C) |
| Jul–Sep | 105°/40°F (40°/5°C) | 96°/68°F (35°/20°C) |
| Oct–Dec | 83°/-5°F (28°/-21°C) | 62°/40°F (17°/5°C) |
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| Month | Bishkek | Ashgabat |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 67°/-13°F (19.2°/-25.0°C) | 45°/29°F (7.4°/-1.6°C) |
| Feb | 68°/-10°F (20.2°/-23.2°C) | 49°/32°F (9.6°/-0.2°C) |
| Mar | 85°/-3°F (29.4°/-19.2°C) | 60°/41°F (15.6°/4.9°C) |
| Apr | 91°/18°F (33.0°/-7.5°C) | 75°/52°F (24.1°/11.1°C) |
| May | 96°/25°F (35.6°/-4.0°C) | 86°/61°F (30.0°/16.2°C) |
| Jun | 106°/40°F (40.9°/4.2°C) | 96°/69°F (35.7°/20.7°C) |
| Jul | 109°/50°F (42.8°/9.9°C) | 101°/74°F (38.2°/23.1°C) |
| Aug | 105°/39°F (40.5°/3.8°C) | 98°/69°F (36.6°/20.5°C) |
| Sep | 100°/32°F (37.9°/0.1°C) | 89°/60°F (31.5°/15.4°C) |
| Oct | 94°/12°F (34.2°/-11.2°C) | 74°/48°F (23.2°/9.1°C) |
| Nov | 82°/-10°F (27.9°/-23.3°C) | 62°/40°F (16.6°/4.6°C) |
| Dec | 72°/-17°F (22.1°/-27.1°C) | 50°/33°F (9.8°/0.7°C) |
Data:
Kyrgyzhydromet
Visitor Visa Requirements
Short-stay tourist visa rules between Kyrgyzstan 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.
Kyrgyzstan passport holder visiting Turkmenistan
Visa Required
Turkmenistan passport holder visiting Kyrgyzstan
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?
With 5.9 fixed broadband subscriptions per 100 people, Turkmenistan can support video calls in major cities. The hard part is paperwork — visa category, employer policy on overseas staff, and tax residency in Kyrgyzstan and Turkmenistan.
Is Turkmenistan safe for expats?
Turkmenistan performs significantly better than Kyrgyzstan across all safety metrics.
How is healthcare in Turkmenistan compared to Kyrgyzstan?
Kyrgyzstan generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Turkmenistan leads in health coverage index. There are 21.4 doctors per 10,000 people in Turkmenistan, compared to 21.5 in Kyrgyzstan. Turkmenistan scores 75 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Kyrgyzstan: 69).
What's the weather like in Turkmenistan compared to Kyrgyzstan?
The average high temperature in Ashgabat is 74°F, compared to 90°F in Bishkek. Ashgabat receives around 8.9 in of rainfall per year, while Bishkek gets 17.8 in.
What language do they speak in Turkmenistan?
The official languages in Turkmenistan are Russian and Turkmen. In Kyrgyzstan, the official languages are Kyrgyz and Russian.
