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 World Bank, 2023

per 100,000 people per year

LC
39.0
TM
1.0
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 World Bank, 2023

affects wait times and access to care

LC
42.3
TM
19.3

Saint Lucia generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Turkmenistan leads in adult obesity rate.

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 World Bank, 2022

fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work

LC
13.6
TM
5.2
Water stress level World Bank, 2022

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 World Bank, 2025

percentage of the labour force without work

LC
9.4%
TM
4.3%
GDP per capita World Bank, 2025

a broad measure of economic output per person

LC
$14,746
TM
$6,540

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

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy World Bank, 2024

average years of life at birth

LC
72.8 yrs
TM
70.2 yrs
Infant mortality World Bank, 2024

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

LC
15.8
TM
30.4

Saint Lucia generally does better on family life, though Turkmenistan leads in education spending.

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: 5.2 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 1.0 per 100,000 people, compared to 39.0 in Saint Lucia.

How is healthcare in Turkmenistan compared to Saint Lucia?

Saint Lucia generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Turkmenistan leads in adult obesity rate. There are 19.3 doctors per 10,000 people in Turkmenistan, compared to 42.3 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 180,149 7,618,847
Currency East Caribbean Dollar (EC$) Turkmenistani Manat (TMT)
Languages English Russian, Turkmen
Driving side Left Right
Calling code +1758 +993
Time zones 1 1