Moving to Turkmenistan from Paraguay

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from Paraguay to Turkmenistan, and you’d need to navigate life in Russian and Turkmen. Expect a noticeable climate shift — Ashgabat averages 74°F vs 83°F in Asuncion, making it significantly cooler.

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Key Indicator Comparison

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

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

per 100,000 people per year

PY
7.0
TM
1.1
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

PY
21.0
TM
8.0

Turkmenistan performs significantly better than Paraguay across all safety metrics.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2023

annual government + private spending per person

PY
$1,469
TM
$1,264
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

affects wait times and access to care

PY
38.8
TM
21.4

Turkmenistan generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Paraguay 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

PY
25.0
TM
87.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

PY
1.2t
TM
10.9t

Paraguay 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

PY
10.9
TM
5.9
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

PY
1.8%
TM
135.2%

Paraguay 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

PY
5.8%
TM
4.1%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

PY
$15,700
TM
$14,700

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

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

PY
78.4 yrs
TM
71.8 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

PY
23.2
TM
37.6

Paraguay 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.

Asuncion Rain: 55.2 in/yr (1401 mm)
83° / 65°F

Avg. annual high / low

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

Avg. annual high / low

Months Asuncion Ashgabat
Jan–Mar 91°/72°F (33°/22°C) 51°/34°F (11°/1°C)
Apr–Jun 78°/61°F (26°/16°C) 86°/61°F (30°/16°C)
Jul–Sep 77°/58°F (25°/14°C) 96°/68°F (35°/20°C)
Oct–Dec 87°/68°F (31°/20°C) 62°/40°F (17°/5°C)
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Month Asuncion Ashgabat
Jan 92°/73°F (33.5°/22.8°C) 45°/29°F (7.4°/-1.6°C)
Feb 91°/72°F (32.6°/22.3°C) 49°/32°F (9.6°/-0.2°C)
Mar 89°/70°F (31.6°/21.3°C) 60°/41°F (15.6°/4.9°C)
Apr 83°/65°F (28.4°/18.6°C) 75°/52°F (24.1°/11.1°C)
May 77°/60°F (25.0°/15.7°C) 86°/61°F (30.0°/16.2°C)
Jun 74°/57°F (23.1°/13.8°C) 96°/69°F (35.7°/20.7°C)
Jul 74°/56°F (23.2°/13.1°C) 101°/74°F (38.2°/23.1°C)
Aug 77°/58°F (24.8°/14.3°C) 98°/69°F (36.6°/20.5°C)
Sep 80°/61°F (26.4°/15.9°C) 89°/60°F (31.5°/15.4°C)
Oct 85°/65°F (29.2°/18.6°C) 74°/48°F (23.2°/9.1°C)
Nov 87°/68°F (30.7°/20.1°C) 62°/40°F (16.6°/4.6°C)
Dec 90°/71°F (32.3°/21.8°C) 50°/33°F (9.8°/0.7°C)

Data: Dirección de Meteorología e Hidrología (DMH) Dirección de Meteorología e Hidrología (DMH)

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Paraguay 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.

Paraguay passport

Paraguay passport holder visiting Turkmenistan

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

Turkmenistan passport holder visiting Paraguay

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

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 Paraguay across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Turkmenistan is 1.1 per 100,000 people, compared to 7.0 in Paraguay.

How is healthcare in Turkmenistan compared to Paraguay?

Turkmenistan generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Paraguay leads in doctors per 10,000 people. There are 21.4 doctors per 10,000 people in Turkmenistan, compared to 38.8 in Paraguay. Turkmenistan scores 75 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Paraguay: 72).

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

The average high temperature in Ashgabat is 74°F, compared to 83°F in Asuncion. Ashgabat receives around 8.9 in of rainfall per year, while Asuncion gets 55.2 in.

What language do they speak in Turkmenistan?

The official languages in Turkmenistan are Russian and Turkmen. In Paraguay, the official languages are Guaraní and Spanish.

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At a Glance

PY TM
Population 7,356,409 5,636,011
Currency Paraguayan Guarani (PYG) Turkmenistani Manat (TMT)
Languages Guaraní, Spanish Russian, Turkmen
Driving side Right Right
Calling code +595 +993
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 911