Moving to Turkmenistan from Russia
What to Expect
Everything you need to know before relocating from Russia to Turkmenistan — costs, safety, healthcare, and practical first steps.
If you moved from Russia to Turkmenistan. Expect a noticeable climate shift — Ashgabat averages 74°F vs 48°F in Moscow, making it significantly warmer.
Planning this move? Get up to 5 free, no-obligation quotes from vetted international movers. Get free quotes ↓Get free moving quotes to Turkmenistan
We've teamed up with a vetted network of international movers to help MyLifeElsewhere readers plan their move with confidence. Tell us about your move and get up to 5 free, no-obligation quotes in under 2 minutes.
- ✅ Up to 5 quotes from screened movers
- ✅ Licensed and insured providers only
- ✅ 100% free — you choose who contacts you
Who Else Is Making This Move?
How many people actually move from Russia to Turkmenistan, based on official data.
Who's moving to Turkmenistan?
Top countries of origin for Turkmenistan's foreign-born residents.
-
1.74,600
Russia
- 67,003
- 19,994
- 7,952
- 7,596
- 7,058
Key Indicator Comparison
Key indicators for anyone considering a move from Russia to Turkmenistan.
Is it safe?
per 100,000 people per year
per 100,000 people per year
Turkmenistan performs significantly better than Russia 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
share of adults with obesity
per 100,000 people — a proxy for mental health support
Turkmenistan generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Russia leads in doctors per 10,000 people.
What about the environment?
deaths attributable to air pollution per 100k people
tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year
Russia generally does better on environment, though Turkmenistan leads in co₂ emissions per capita.
Will I have good infrastructure?
fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work
higher means greater strain on freshwater supply
annual consumption — reflects grid capacity
share of households with internet
Russia 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
Russia generally does better on employment & economy, though Turkmenistan leads in poverty rate.
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
percentage of adults who can read and write
Russia 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 | Moscow | Ashgabat |
|---|---|---|
| Jan–Mar | 27°/15°F (-3°/-10°C) | 51°/34°F (11°/1°C) |
| Apr–Jun | 62°/45°F (17°/7°C) | 86°/61°F (30°/16°C) |
| Jul–Sep | 68°/52°F (20°/11°C) | 96°/68°F (35°/20°C) |
| Oct–Dec | 36°/26°F (2°/-3°C) | 62°/40°F (17°/5°C) |
View all months
| Month | Moscow | Ashgabat |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 21°/10°F (-6.3°/-12.3°C) | 45°/29°F (7.4°/-1.6°C) |
| Feb | 24°/12°F (-4.2°/-11.1°C) | 49°/32°F (9.6°/-0.2°C) |
| Mar | 35°/22°F (1.5°/-5.6°C) | 60°/41°F (15.6°/4.9°C) |
| Apr | 51°/35°F (10.4°/1.7°C) | 75°/52°F (24.1°/11.1°C) |
| May | 65°/46°F (18.4°/7.6°C) | 86°/61°F (30.0°/16.2°C) |
| Jun | 71°/53°F (21.7°/11.5°C) | 96°/69°F (35.7°/20.7°C) |
| Jul | 74°/56°F (23.1°/13.5°C) | 101°/74°F (38.2°/23.1°C) |
| Aug | 71°/54°F (21.5°/12.0°C) | 98°/69°F (36.6°/20.5°C) |
| Sep | 60°/45°F (15.4°/7.1°C) | 89°/60°F (31.5°/15.4°C) |
| Oct | 47°/36°F (8.2°/2.1°C) | 74°/48°F (23.2°/9.1°C) |
| Nov | 34°/26°F (1.1°/-3.3°C) | 62°/40°F (16.6°/4.6°C) |
| Dec | 26°/17°F (-3.5°/-8.6°C) | 50°/33°F (9.8°/0.7°C) |
Data:
Russian Federal Service for Hydrometeorology and Environmental Monitoring
Visitor Visa Requirements
Short-stay tourist visa rules between Russia 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.
Russia passport holder visiting Turkmenistan
Visa Required
Turkmenistan passport holder visiting Russia
Visa Online (e-Visa)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 Russia across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Turkmenistan is 1.1 per 100,000 people, compared to 6.8 in Russia.
How is healthcare in Turkmenistan compared to Russia?
Turkmenistan generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Russia leads in doctors per 10,000 people. There are 21.4 doctors per 10,000 people in Turkmenistan, compared to 38.3 in Russia. Turkmenistan scores 75 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Russia: 79).
What's the weather like in Turkmenistan compared to Russia?
The average high temperature in Ashgabat is 74°F, compared to 48°F in Moscow. Ashgabat receives around 8.9 in of rainfall per year, while Moscow gets 27.2 in.
What language do they speak in Turkmenistan?
The official languages in Turkmenistan are Russian and Turkmen. In Russia, the official language is Russian.
