Moving to Turkmenistan from Mexico

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What to Expect

Everything you need to know before relocating from Mexico to Turkmenistan — costs, safety, healthcare, and practical first steps.

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

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Key Indicator Comparison

Key indicators for anyone considering a move from Mexico to Turkmenistan.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

per 100,000 people per year

MX
26.1
TM
1.1
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

MX
12.0
TM
8.0

Turkmenistan performs significantly better than Mexico across all safety metrics.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2023

annual government + private spending per person

MX
$1,368
TM
$1,264
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

affects wait times and access to care

MX
25.6
TM
21.4

Mexico generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Turkmenistan leads in healthcare spending per person.

What about the environment?

Air pollution deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2019

deaths attributable to air pollution per 100k people

MX
30.0
TM
87.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

MX
3.6t
TM
10.9t

Mexico 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

MX
20.5
TM
5.9
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

MX
45.0%
TM
135.2%

Mexico generally does better on infrastructure, though Turkmenistan leads in electricity per capita.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2023

percentage of the labour force without work

MX
2.8%
TM
4.1%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

MX
$22,400
TM
$14,700

Mexico generally does better on employment & economy, though Turkmenistan leads in poverty rate.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

MX
72.3 yrs
TM
71.8 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

MX
11.9
TM
37.6

Mexico 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.

Mexico City Rain: 32.1 in/yr (816 mm)
74° / 49°F

Avg. annual high / low

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

Avg. annual high / low

Months Mexico City Ashgabat
Jan–Mar 74°/45°F (23°/7°C) 51°/34°F (11°/1°C)
Apr–Jun 79°/53°F (26°/12°C) 86°/61°F (30°/16°C)
Jul–Sep 73°/53°F (23°/12°C) 96°/68°F (35°/20°C)
Oct–Dec 71°/47°F (22°/8°C) 62°/40°F (17°/5°C)
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Month Mexico City Ashgabat
Jan 70°/42°F (21.2°/5.8°C) 45°/29°F (7.4°/-1.6°C)
Feb 73°/45°F (22.9°/7.1°C) 49°/32°F (9.6°/-0.2°C)
Mar 78°/49°F (25.7°/9.2°C) 60°/41°F (15.6°/4.9°C)
Apr 80°/51°F (26.6°/10.8°C) 75°/52°F (24.1°/11.1°C)
May 80°/53°F (26.5°/11.7°C) 86°/61°F (30.0°/16.2°C)
Jun 76°/54°F (24.6°/12.2°C) 96°/69°F (35.7°/20.7°C)
Jul 73°/53°F (23.0°/11.5°C) 101°/74°F (38.2°/23.1°C)
Aug 74°/53°F (23.3°/11.6°C) 98°/69°F (36.6°/20.5°C)
Sep 72°/53°F (22.3°/11.5°C) 89°/60°F (31.5°/15.4°C)
Oct 72°/50°F (22.2°/9.8°C) 74°/48°F (23.2°/9.1°C)
Nov 71°/46°F (21.8°/7.9°C) 62°/40°F (16.6°/4.6°C)
Dec 69°/44°F (20.8°/6.6°C) 50°/33°F (9.8°/0.7°C)

Data: Coordinación General del Servicio Meteorológico Nacional Coordinación General del Servicio Meteorológico Nacional

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Mexico 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.

Mexico passport

Mexico passport holder visiting Turkmenistan

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

Turkmenistan passport holder visiting Mexico

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

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 Mexico across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Turkmenistan is 1.1 per 100,000 people, compared to 26.1 in Mexico.

How is healthcare in Turkmenistan compared to Mexico?

Mexico generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Turkmenistan leads in healthcare spending per person. There are 21.4 doctors per 10,000 people in Turkmenistan, compared to 25.6 in Mexico. Turkmenistan scores 75 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Mexico: 75).

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

The average high temperature in Ashgabat is 74°F, compared to 74°F in Mexico City. Ashgabat receives around 8.9 in of rainfall per year, while Mexico City gets 32.1 in.

What language do they speak in Turkmenistan?

The official languages in Turkmenistan are Russian and Turkmen. In Mexico, the official language is Spanish.

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At a Glance

MX TM
Population 129,150,971 5,636,011
Currency Mexican Peso (MX$) Turkmenistani Manat (TMT)
Languages Spanish Russian, Turkmen
Driving side Right Right
Calling code +52 +993
Time zones 3 1
Emergency number 911