Moving to Turkmenistan from Nicaragua

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from Nicaragua 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 Nicaragua.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

NI
11.0
TM
1.1
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

NI
13.6
TM
8.0

Turkmenistan performs significantly better than Nicaragua across all safety metrics.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2023

annual government + private spending per person

NI
$689
TM
$1,264
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

affects wait times and access to care

NI
6.6
TM
21.4

Turkmenistan generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Nicaragua 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

NI
38.0
TM
87.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

NI
0.8t
TM
10.9t

Nicaragua 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

NI
4.9
TM
5.9
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

NI
2.2%
TM
135.2%

Nicaragua generally does better on infrastructure, though Turkmenistan leads in broadband per 100 people.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2023

percentage of the labour force without work

NI
4.8%
TM
4.1%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

NI
$7,300
TM
$14,700

Turkmenistan performs significantly better than Nicaragua across all employment & economy metrics.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

NI
74.8 yrs
TM
71.8 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

NI
19.1
TM
37.6

Nicaragua 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.

Managua Rain: 78.3 in/yr (1989 mm)
None° / None°F

Avg. annual high / low

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

Avg. annual high / low

Months Managua Ashgabat
Jan–Mar 51°/34°F (11°/1°C)
Apr–Jun 86°/61°F (30°/16°C)
Jul–Sep 96°/68°F (35°/20°C)
Oct–Dec 62°/40°F (17°/5°C)
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Month Managua Ashgabat
Jan 45°/29°F (7.4°/-1.6°C)
Feb 49°/32°F (9.6°/-0.2°C)
Mar 60°/41°F (15.6°/4.9°C)
Apr 75°/52°F (24.1°/11.1°C)
May 86°/61°F (30.0°/16.2°C)
Jun 96°/69°F (35.7°/20.7°C)
Jul 101°/74°F (38.2°/23.1°C)
Aug 98°/69°F (36.6°/20.5°C)
Sep 89°/60°F (31.5°/15.4°C)
Oct 74°/48°F (23.2°/9.1°C)
Nov 62°/40°F (16.6°/4.6°C)
Dec 50°/33°F (9.8°/0.7°C)

Data:

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Nicaragua 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.

Nicaragua passport

Nicaragua passport holder visiting Turkmenistan

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

Turkmenistan passport holder visiting Nicaragua

Visa Online (e-Visa)
Turkmenistan passport holders need to apply for an e-Visa before travelling to Nicaragua.

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 Nicaragua across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Turkmenistan is 1.1 per 100,000 people, compared to 11.0 in Nicaragua.

How is healthcare in Turkmenistan compared to Nicaragua?

Turkmenistan generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Nicaragua leads in healthcare spending per person. There are 21.4 doctors per 10,000 people in Turkmenistan, compared to 6.6 in Nicaragua. Turkmenistan scores 75 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Nicaragua: 70).

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

The average high temperature in Ashgabat is 74°F, compared to None°F in Managua. Ashgabat receives around 8.9 in of rainfall per year, while Managua gets 78.3 in.

What language do they speak in Turkmenistan?

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

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At a Glance

NI TM
Population 6,301,880 5,636,011
Currency Nicaraguan Córdoba (NIO) Turkmenistani Manat (TMT)
Languages Spanish Russian, Turkmen
Driving side Right Right
Calling code +505 +993
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 118