Moving to Turkmenistan from Liberia

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What to Expect

Considering a move from Liberia to Turkmenistan? Here's how the two compare on cost, climate, safety, and more.

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

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Key Indicator Comparison

The numbers behind daily life in Turkmenistan compared to Liberia.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2015

per 100,000 people per year

LR
3.1
TM
1.1
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

LR
15.3
TM
8.0

Turkmenistan performs significantly better than Liberia across all safety metrics.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2023

annual government + private spending per person

LR
$233
TM
$1,264
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

affects wait times and access to care

LR
1.8
TM
21.4

Liberia generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Turkmenistan leads in doctors per 10,000 people.

What about the environment?

Air pollution deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2019

deaths attributable to air pollution per 100k people

LR
60.0
TM
87.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

LR
0.2t
TM
10.9t

Liberia 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

LR
0.3
TM
5.9
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

LR
0.3%
TM
135.2%

Liberia 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

LR
2.9%
TM
4.1%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

LR
$1,600
TM
$14,700

Turkmenistan generally does better on employment & economy, though Liberia leads in unemployment rate.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

LR
65.5 yrs
TM
71.8 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

LR
44.6
TM
37.6

Turkmenistan performs significantly better than Liberia across all family life metrics.

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

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Liberia 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.

Liberia passport

Liberia passport holder visiting Turkmenistan

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

Turkmenistan passport holder visiting Liberia

Visa Online (e-Visa)
Turkmenistan passport holders need to apply for an e-Visa before travelling to Liberia.

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?

Connectivity is usually fine (Turkmenistan: 5.9 fixed broadband per 100). What actually decides it is legal: does Turkmenistan offer a digital nomad visa, will your employer permit overseas work, and where are you tax-resident?

Is Turkmenistan safe for expats?

Turkmenistan performs significantly better than Liberia across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Turkmenistan is 1.1 per 100,000 people, compared to 3.1 in Liberia.

How is healthcare in Turkmenistan compared to Liberia?

Liberia 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 1.8 in Liberia. Turkmenistan scores 75 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Liberia: 45).

What language do they speak in Turkmenistan?

The official languages in Turkmenistan are Russian and Turkmen. In Liberia, the official language is English.

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At a Glance

LR TM
Population 5,358,483 5,636,011
Currency Liberian Dollar (LRD) Turkmenistani Manat (TMT)
Languages English Russian, Turkmen
Driving side Right Right
Calling code +231 +993
Time zones 1 1