Moving to Turkmenistan from New Zealand
What to Expect
Everything you need to know before relocating from New Zealand to Turkmenistan — costs, safety, healthcare, and practical first steps.
If you moved from New Zealand to Turkmenistan, and you’d need to navigate life in Russian and Turkmen. You’ll also switch from driving on the left to the right. Expect a noticeable climate shift — Ashgabat averages 74°F vs 62°F in Wellington, making it significantly warmer.
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Key Indicator Comparison
Key indicators for anyone considering a move from New Zealand to Turkmenistan.
Is it safe?
per 100,000 people per year
per 100,000 people per year
New Zealand performs better than Turkmenistan across all safety metrics.
How's the healthcare?
annual government + private spending per person
affects wait times and access to care
WHO index from 0–100 measuring essential service access
per 100,000 people — a proxy for mental health support
New Zealand generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Turkmenistan leads in healthcare spending per person.
What about the environment?
deaths attributable to air pollution per 100k people
tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year
New Zealand performs better than Turkmenistan across all environment metrics.
Will I have good infrastructure?
fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work
higher means greater strain on freshwater supply
annual consumption — reflects grid capacity
New Zealand 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
New Zealand performs better than Turkmenistan across all employment & economy metrics.
Is it good for families?
average years of life at birth
deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better
government spending on education as % of GDP
New Zealand 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.
Avg. annual high / low
Avg. annual high / low
| Months | Wellington | Ashgabat |
|---|---|---|
| Jan–Mar | 69°/58°F (21°/14°C) | 51°/34°F (11°/1°C) |
| Apr–Jun | 59°/49°F (15°/10°C) | 86°/61°F (30°/16°C) |
| Jul–Sep | 56°/46°F (13°/8°C) | 96°/68°F (35°/20°C) |
| Oct–Dec | 64°/53°F (18°/12°C) | 62°/40°F (17°/5°C) |
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| Month | Wellington | Ashgabat |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 70°/58°F (21.2°/14.7°C) | 45°/29°F (7.4°/-1.6°C) |
| Feb | 70°/59°F (21.3°/14.8°C) | 49°/32°F (9.6°/-0.2°C) |
| Mar | 68°/56°F (19.8°/13.5°C) | 60°/41°F (15.6°/4.9°C) |
| Apr | 63°/53°F (17.4°/11.5°C) | 75°/52°F (24.1°/11.1°C) |
| May | 59°/49°F (15.2°/9.7°C) | 86°/61°F (30.0°/16.2°C) |
| Jun | 56°/46°F (13.1°/7.9°C) | 96°/69°F (35.7°/20.7°C) |
| Jul | 54°/44°F (12.3°/6.9°C) | 101°/74°F (38.2°/23.1°C) |
| Aug | 55°/45°F (12.9°/7.4°C) | 98°/69°F (36.6°/20.5°C) |
| Sep | 58°/48°F (14.5°/8.8°C) | 89°/60°F (31.5°/15.4°C) |
| Oct | 60°/50°F (15.8°/10.0°C) | 74°/48°F (23.2°/9.1°C) |
| Nov | 64°/53°F (17.5°/11.4°C) | 62°/40°F (16.6°/4.6°C) |
| Dec | 67°/56°F (19.6°/13.5°C) | 50°/33°F (9.8°/0.7°C) |
New Zealand National Meteorological ServiceVisitor Visa Requirements
Short-stay tourist visa rules between New Zealand 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.
New Zealand passport holder visiting Turkmenistan
Visa Required
Turkmenistan passport holder visiting New Zealand
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?
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?
New Zealand performs better than Turkmenistan across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Turkmenistan is 1.1 per 100,000 people, compared to 1.1 in New Zealand.
How is healthcare in Turkmenistan compared to New Zealand?
New Zealand 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 35.7 in New Zealand. Turkmenistan scores 75 on the WHO universal health coverage index (New Zealand: 85).
What's the weather like in Turkmenistan compared to New Zealand?
The average high temperature in Ashgabat is 74°F, compared to 62°F in Wellington. Ashgabat receives around 8.9 in of rainfall per year, while Wellington gets 37.7 in.
What language do they speak in Turkmenistan?
The official languages in Turkmenistan are Russian and Turkmen. In New Zealand, the official languages are English, Māori and New Zealand Sign Language.
