Moving to Turkmenistan from Luxembourg

moving to

What to Expect

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

If you moved from Luxembourg to Turkmenistan, and you’d need to navigate life in Russian and Turkmen. Expect a noticeable climate shift — Ashgabat averages 74°F vs 56°F in Luxembourg, making it significantly warmer.

Get free moving quotes to Turkmenistan

We've teamed up with a vetted network of international movers to help MyLifeElsewhere readers plan their move with confidence. Tell us about your move and get up to 5 free, no-obligation quotes in under 2 minutes.

  • ✅ Up to 5 quotes from screened movers
  • ✅ Licensed and insured providers only
  • ✅ 100% free — you choose who contacts you

Key Indicator Comparison

The numbers behind daily life in Turkmenistan compared to Luxembourg.

Is it safe?

Homicide rateUnited Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

per 100,000 people per year

LU
1.5
TM
1.1
Road traffic deathsUnited Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

LU
3.9
TM
8.0

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

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per personWorld Bank, 2024

annual government + private spending per person

LU
$8,808
TM
$1,264
Doctors per 10,000 peopleUnited Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

affects wait times and access to care

LU
29.9
TM
21.4

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

What about the environment?

Air pollution deathsUnited Nations SDG Indicators, 2019

deaths attributable to air pollution per 100k people

LU
13.0
TM
87.0
CO₂ emissions per capitaWorld Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

LU
10.6t
TM
10.9t

Luxembourg performs better than Turkmenistan across all environment metrics.

Will I have good infrastructure?

Broadband per 100 peopleUnited Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work

LU
38.7
TM
5.9
Water stress levelUnited Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

LU
4.0%
TM
135.2%

Luxembourg performs better than Turkmenistan across all infrastructure metrics.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rateThe World Factbook, 2023

percentage of the labour force without work

LU
5.2%
TM
4.1%
GDP per capitaThe World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

LU
$132,400
TM
$14,700

Turkmenistan generally does better on employment & economy, though Luxembourg leads in gdp per capita.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancyThe World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

LU
83.0 yrs
TM
71.8 yrs
Infant mortalityThe World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

LU
3.2
TM
37.6

Luxembourg 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.

LuxembourgRain: 35.3 in/yr (897 mm)
56°/42°F

Avg. annual high / low

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

Avg. annual high / low

MonthsLuxembourgAshgabat
Jan–Mar42°/31°F (6°/0°C)51°/34°F (11°/1°C)
Apr–Jun63°/46°F (17°/8°C)86°/61°F (30°/16°C)
Jul–Sep71°/54°F (21°/12°C)96°/68°F (35°/20°C)
Oct–Dec47°/37°F (8°/3°C)62°/40°F (17°/5°C)
View all months
MonthLuxembourgAshgabat
Jan38°/29°F (3.1°/-1.6°C)45°/29°F (7.4°/-1.6°C)
Feb40°/30°F (4.7°/-1.3°C)49°/32°F (9.6°/-0.2°C)
Mar48°/35°F (9.1°/1.6°C)60°/41°F (15.6°/4.9°C)
Apr56°/40°F (13.3°/4.4°C)75°/52°F (24.1°/11.1°C)
May64°/47°F (17.8°/8.4°C)86°/61°F (30.0°/16.2°C)
Jun69°/52°F (20.7°/11.1°C)96°/69°F (35.7°/20.7°C)
Jul74°/56°F (23.2°/13.3°C)101°/74°F (38.2°/23.1°C)
Aug73°/55°F (22.8°/13.0°C)98°/69°F (36.6°/20.5°C)
Sep65°/50°F (18.4°/10.0°C)89°/60°F (31.5°/15.4°C)
Oct56°/43°F (13.1°/6.3°C)74°/48°F (23.2°/9.1°C)
Nov45°/36°F (7.3°/2.2°C)62°/40°F (16.6°/4.6°C)
Dec39°/31°F (3.9°/-0.5°C)50°/33°F (9.8°/0.7°C)

Data: Air Navigation Administration (ANA), Meteolux Air Navigation Administration (ANA), Meteolux

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Luxembourg 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.

Luxembourg passport

Luxembourg passport holder visiting Turkmenistan

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

Turkmenistan passport holder visiting Luxembourg

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

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?

Luxembourg 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 1.5 in Luxembourg.

How is healthcare in Turkmenistan compared to Luxembourg?

Turkmenistan generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Luxembourg leads in doctors per 10,000 people. There are 21.4 doctors per 10,000 people in Turkmenistan, compared to 29.9 in Luxembourg. Turkmenistan scores 75 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Luxembourg: 83).

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

The average high temperature in Ashgabat is 74°F, compared to 56°F in Luxembourg. Ashgabat receives around 8.9 in of rainfall per year, while Luxembourg gets 35.3 in.

What language do they speak in Turkmenistan?

The official languages in Turkmenistan are Russian and Turkmen. In Luxembourg, the official languages are French, German and Luxembourgish.

Share this

At a Glance

LU TM
Population650,3645,636,011
CurrencyEuro (€)Turkmenistani Manat (TMT)
LanguagesFrench, German, LuxembourgishRussian, Turkmen
Driving sideRightRight
Calling code+352+993
Time zones11
Emergency number112