Moving to Turkmenistan from Montenegro

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from Montenegro 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 Montenegro.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

per 100,000 people per year

ME
2.5
TM
1.1
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

ME
9.1
TM
8.0

Turkmenistan performs significantly better than Montenegro across all safety metrics.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2023

annual government + private spending per person

ME
$2,908
TM
$1,264
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

affects wait times and access to care

ME
27.5
TM
21.4

Turkmenistan generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Montenegro 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

ME
60.0
TM
87.0

Montenegro 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

ME
31.3
TM
5.9
Electricity per capita World Bank, 2023

annual consumption — reflects grid capacity

ME
4,564 kWh
TM
2,829 kWh

Montenegro performs better than Turkmenistan across all infrastructure metrics.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2023

percentage of the labour force without work

ME
15.2%
TM
4.1%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

ME
$27,800
TM
$14,700

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

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

ME
77.8 yrs
TM
71.8 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

ME
3.2
TM
37.6

Montenegro 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.

Podgorica Rain: 65.4 in/yr (1661 mm)
69° / 51°F

Avg. annual high / low

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

Avg. annual high / low

Months Podgorica Ashgabat
Jan–Mar 53°/38°F (12°/3°C) 51°/34°F (11°/1°C)
Apr–Jun 75°/56°F (24°/13°C) 86°/61°F (30°/16°C)
Jul–Sep 86°/66°F (30°/19°C) 96°/68°F (35°/20°C)
Oct–Dec 61°/45°F (16°/7°C) 62°/40°F (17°/5°C)
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Month Podgorica Ashgabat
Jan 49°/35°F (9.5°/1.4°C) 45°/29°F (7.4°/-1.6°C)
Feb 52°/38°F (11.3°/3.1°C) 49°/32°F (9.6°/-0.2°C)
Mar 59°/42°F (15.1°/5.8°C) 60°/41°F (15.6°/4.9°C)
Apr 66°/48°F (19.1°/9.1°C) 75°/52°F (24.1°/11.1°C)
May 76°/56°F (24.3°/13.5°C) 86°/61°F (30.0°/16.2°C)
Jun 83°/63°F (28.2°/17.3°C) 96°/69°F (35.7°/20.7°C)
Jul 89°/69°F (31.8°/20.3°C) 101°/74°F (38.2°/23.1°C)
Aug 89°/68°F (31.7°/20.2°C) 98°/69°F (36.6°/20.5°C)
Sep 81°/62°F (27.3°/16.5°C) 89°/60°F (31.5°/15.4°C)
Oct 71°/53°F (21.7°/11.6°C) 74°/48°F (23.2°/9.1°C)
Nov 60°/44°F (15.4°/6.8°C) 62°/40°F (16.6°/4.6°C)
Dec 52°/37°F (11.1°/2.9°C) 50°/33°F (9.8°/0.7°C)

Data: Institute of Hydrometeorology and Seismology Institute of Hydrometeorology and Seismology

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Montenegro 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.

Montenegro passport

Montenegro passport holder visiting Turkmenistan

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

Turkmenistan passport holder visiting Montenegro

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

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 Montenegro across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Turkmenistan is 1.1 per 100,000 people, compared to 2.5 in Montenegro.

How is healthcare in Turkmenistan compared to Montenegro?

Turkmenistan generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Montenegro leads in doctors per 10,000 people. There are 21.4 doctors per 10,000 people in Turkmenistan, compared to 27.5 in Montenegro. Turkmenistan scores 75 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Montenegro: 72).

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

The average high temperature in Ashgabat is 74°F, compared to 69°F in Podgorica. Ashgabat receives around 8.9 in of rainfall per year, while Podgorica gets 65.4 in.

What language do they speak in Turkmenistan?

The official languages in Turkmenistan are Russian and Turkmen. In Montenegro, the official language is Montenegrin.

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At a Glance

ME TM
Population 604,966 5,636,011
Currency Euro (€) Turkmenistani Manat (TMT)
Languages Montenegrin Russian, Turkmen
Driving side Right Right
Calling code +382 +993
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 112