Moving to Turkmenistan from Minnesota
What to Expect
Everything you need to know before relocating from Minnesota to Turkmenistan — costs, safety, healthcare, and practical first steps.
If you moved from Minnesota 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 Saint Paul, making it significantly warmer.
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Key Indicator Comparison
Key indicators for anyone considering a move from Minnesota to Turkmenistan.
How's the healthcare?
share of adults with obesity
Turkmenistan performs significantly better than Minnesota across all health & wellbeing metrics.
Will I have good infrastructure?
share of households with internet
Minnesota performs better than Turkmenistan across all infrastructure metrics.
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 Minnesota leads in gdp per capita.
Is it good for families?
average years of life at birth
Minnesota performs better than Turkmenistan across all family life metrics.
Data: Bureau of Economic Analysis, Bureau of Labor Statistics, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (PLACES), OECD Regional Demography, US Census Bureau (American Community Survey)
What's the Climate Like?
Monthly averages — select a city to compare.
Avg. annual high / low
Avg. annual high / low
| Months | Saint Paul | Ashgabat |
|---|---|---|
| Jan–Mar | 32°/16°F (0°/-9°C) | 51°/34°F (11°/1°C) |
| Apr–Jun | 69°/50°F (21°/10°C) | 86°/61°F (30°/16°C) |
| Jul–Sep | 79°/60°F (26°/16°C) | 96°/68°F (35°/20°C) |
| Oct–Dec | 43°/27°F (6°/-3°C) | 62°/40°F (17°/5°C) |
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| Month | Saint Paul | Ashgabat |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 25°/9°F (-4.1°/-12.6°C) | 45°/29°F (7.4°/-1.6°C) |
| Feb | 30°/14°F (-1.3°/-9.9°C) | 49°/32°F (9.6°/-0.2°C) |
| Mar | 42°/26°F (5.5°/-3.6°C) | 60°/41°F (15.6°/4.9°C) |
| Apr | 58°/39°F (14.7°/3.9°C) | 75°/52°F (24.1°/11.1°C) |
| May | 70°/50°F (21.2°/10.0°C) | 86°/61°F (30.0°/16.2°C) |
| Jun | 79°/60°F (26.0°/15.4°C) | 96°/69°F (35.7°/20.7°C) |
| Jul | 83°/65°F (28.5°/18.1°C) | 101°/74°F (38.2°/23.1°C) |
| Aug | 81°/62°F (27.1°/16.8°C) | 98°/69°F (36.6°/20.5°C) |
| Sep | 72°/53°F (22.2°/11.7°C) | 89°/60°F (31.5°/15.4°C) |
| Oct | 59°/40°F (14.8°/4.7°C) | 74°/48°F (23.2°/9.1°C) |
| Nov | 42°/28°F (5.6°/-2.4°C) | 62°/40°F (16.6°/4.6°C) |
| Dec | 28°/14°F (-2.5°/-10.1°C) | 50°/33°F (9.8°/0.7°C) |
Data:
National Weather Service
Visitor Visa Requirements
Short-stay tourist visa rules between United States 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.
United States passport holder visiting Turkmenistan
Visa Required
Turkmenistan passport holder visiting United States
Visa RequiredData: Henley Passport Index. Check with the destination country's embassy for the most current requirements.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I work remotely from Turkmenistan?
Usually fine from major cities in Turkmenistan. The harder questions are legal — digital nomad visa eligibility, your employer's overseas-work policy, and tax residency in both countries.
How is healthcare in Turkmenistan compared to Minnesota?
Turkmenistan performs significantly better than Minnesota across all health & wellbeing metrics.
What's the weather like in Turkmenistan compared to Minnesota?
The average high temperature in Ashgabat is 74°F, compared to 56°F in Saint Paul. Ashgabat receives around 8.9 in of rainfall per year, while Saint Paul gets 28.5 in.
What language do they speak in Turkmenistan?
The official languages in Turkmenistan are Russian and Turkmen. In Minnesota, the official language is English.
