Moving to Turkmenistan from Laos
What to Expect
A comprehensive look at what changes when you move from Laos to Turkmenistan — from daily expenses to quality of life.
If you moved from Laos to Turkmenistan, and you’d need to navigate life in Russian and Turkmen. Expect a noticeable climate shift — Ashgabat averages 74°F vs 88°F in Vientiane, making it significantly cooler.
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Key Indicator Comparison
How Laos and Turkmenistan stack up on safety, healthcare, jobs, and infrastructure.
Is it safe?
per 100,000 people per year
Turkmenistan performs significantly better than Laos 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
Laos generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Turkmenistan 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
Laos performs better than Turkmenistan across all environment metrics.
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
Laos generally does better on infrastructure, though Turkmenistan leads in broadband per 100 people.
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 Laos 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
Turkmenistan performs significantly better than Laos 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 | Vientiane | Ashgabat |
|---|---|---|
| Jan–Mar | 87°/66°F (31°/19°C) | 51°/34°F (11°/1°C) |
| Apr–Jun | 91°/76°F (33°/24°C) | 86°/61°F (30°/16°C) |
| Jul–Sep | 88°/76°F (31°/24°C) | 96°/68°F (35°/20°C) |
| Oct–Dec | 85°/67°F (30°/20°C) | 62°/40°F (17°/5°C) |
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| Month | Vientiane | Ashgabat |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 83°/62°F (28.4°/16.4°C) | 45°/29°F (7.4°/-1.6°C) |
| Feb | 87°/65°F (30.3°/18.5°C) | 49°/32°F (9.6°/-0.2°C) |
| Mar | 91°/71°F (33.0°/21.5°C) | 60°/41°F (15.6°/4.9°C) |
| Apr | 94°/75°F (34.3°/23.8°C) | 75°/52°F (24.1°/11.1°C) |
| May | 91°/76°F (33.0°/24.6°C) | 86°/61°F (30.0°/16.2°C) |
| Jun | 89°/77°F (31.9°/24.9°C) | 96°/69°F (35.7°/20.7°C) |
| Jul | 88°/76°F (31.3°/24.7°C) | 101°/74°F (38.2°/23.1°C) |
| Aug | 87°/76°F (30.8°/24.6°C) | 98°/69°F (36.6°/20.5°C) |
| Sep | 88°/75°F (30.9°/24.1°C) | 89°/60°F (31.5°/15.4°C) |
| Oct | 87°/73°F (30.8°/22.9°C) | 74°/48°F (23.2°/9.1°C) |
| Nov | 86°/67°F (29.8°/19.3°C) | 62°/40°F (16.6°/4.6°C) |
| Dec | 83°/62°F (28.1°/16.7°C) | 50°/33°F (9.8°/0.7°C) |
Data:
Department of Meteorology and Hydrology (DMH), Lao PDR
Visitor Visa Requirements
Short-stay tourist visa rules between Laos 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.
Laos passport holder visiting Turkmenistan
Visa Required
Turkmenistan passport holder visiting Laos
Visa on ArrivalData: 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 Laos and Turkmenistan.
Is Turkmenistan safe for expats?
Turkmenistan performs significantly better than Laos across all safety metrics.
How is healthcare in Turkmenistan compared to Laos?
Laos 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 3.3 in Laos. Turkmenistan scores 75 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Laos: 52).
What's the weather like in Turkmenistan compared to Laos?
The average high temperature in Ashgabat is 74°F, compared to 88°F in Vientiane. Ashgabat receives around 8.9 in of rainfall per year, while Vientiane gets 65.4 in.
What language do they speak in Turkmenistan?
The official languages in Turkmenistan are Russian and Turkmen. In Laos, the official language is Lao.
