Moving to Turkmenistan from Saint Lucia

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from Saint Lucia 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.

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Key Indicator Comparison

The numbers behind daily life in Turkmenistan compared to Saint Lucia.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

per 100,000 people per year

LC
36.7
TM
1.1
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

LC
8.9
TM
8.0

Turkmenistan performs significantly better than Saint Lucia across all safety metrics.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2023

annual government + private spending per person

LC
$1,228
TM
$1,264
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

affects wait times and access to care

LC
6.5
TM
21.4

Turkmenistan generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Saint Lucia 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

LC
20.0
TM
87.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

LC
1.7t
TM
10.9t

Saint Lucia 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

LC
10.8
TM
5.9
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

LC
14.3%
TM
135.2%

Saint Lucia 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

LC
11.1%
TM
4.1%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

LC
$22,700
TM
$14,700

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

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

LC
79.0 yrs
TM
71.8 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

LC
12.0
TM
37.6

Saint Lucia 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.

Castries Rain: 0.0 in/yr (0 mm)
None° / None°F

Avg. annual high / low

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

Avg. annual high / low

Months Castries 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 Castries 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: Saint Lucia Meteorological Services Saint Lucia Meteorological Services

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Saint Lucia 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.

Saint Lucia passport

Saint Lucia passport holder visiting Turkmenistan

Visa Required
Saint Lucia passport holders need a visa to enter Turkmenistan.
Turkmenistan passport

Turkmenistan passport holder visiting Saint Lucia

Visa Required
Turkmenistan passport holders need a visa to enter Saint Lucia.

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 Saint Lucia across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Turkmenistan is 1.1 per 100,000 people, compared to 36.7 in Saint Lucia.

How is healthcare in Turkmenistan compared to Saint Lucia?

Turkmenistan generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Saint Lucia leads in healthcare spending per person. There are 21.4 doctors per 10,000 people in Turkmenistan, compared to 6.5 in Saint Lucia. Turkmenistan scores 75 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Saint Lucia: 77).

What's the weather like in Turkmenistan compared to Saint Lucia?

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

What language do they speak in Turkmenistan?

The official languages in Turkmenistan are Russian and Turkmen. In Saint Lucia, the official language is English.

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At a Glance

LC TM
Population 167,122 5,636,011
Currency East Caribbean Dollar (EC$) Turkmenistani Manat (TMT)
Languages English Russian, Turkmen
Driving side Left Right
Calling code +1758 +993
Time zones 1 1