Moving to Turkmenistan from Seychelles

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from Seychelles 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. Expect a noticeable climate shift — Ashgabat averages 74°F vs 86°F in Victoria, making it significantly cooler.

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Key Indicator Comparison

The numbers behind daily life in Turkmenistan compared to Seychelles.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

per 100,000 people per year

SC
9.3
TM
1.1
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

SC
6.6
TM
8.0

Seychelles generally does better on safety, though Turkmenistan leads in homicide rate.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2023

annual government + private spending per person

SC
$1,402
TM
$1,264
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

affects wait times and access to care

SC
38.2
TM
21.4

Seychelles generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Turkmenistan 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

SC
43.0
TM
87.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

SC
7.2t
TM
10.9t

Seychelles 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

SC
35.0
TM
5.9
Internet access The World Factbook, 2022

share of households with internet

SC
82.0%
TM
25.3%

Seychelles 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

SC
3.0%
TM
4.1%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

SC
$29,500
TM
$14,700

Seychelles generally does better on employment & economy, though Turkmenistan leads in poverty rate.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

SC
76.1 yrs
TM
71.8 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

SC
10.6
TM
37.6

Seychelles 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.

Victoria Rain: 93.2 in/yr (2367 mm)
86° / 77°F

Avg. annual high / low

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

Avg. annual high / low

Months Victoria Ashgabat
Jan–Mar 87°/77°F (31°/25°C) 51°/34°F (11°/1°C)
Apr–Jun 87°/78°F (30°/25°C) 86°/61°F (30°/16°C)
Jul–Sep 84°/76°F (29°/24°C) 96°/68°F (35°/20°C)
Oct–Dec 87°/76°F (30°/24°C) 62°/40°F (17°/5°C)
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Month Victoria Ashgabat
Jan 86°/76°F (30.0°/24.5°C) 45°/29°F (7.4°/-1.6°C)
Feb 87°/77°F (30.6°/25.2°C) 49°/32°F (9.6°/-0.2°C)
Mar 88°/78°F (31.2°/25.3°C) 60°/41°F (15.6°/4.9°C)
Apr 89°/78°F (31.6°/25.4°C) 75°/52°F (24.1°/11.1°C)
May 87°/78°F (30.7°/25.6°C) 86°/61°F (30.0°/16.2°C)
Jun 85°/77°F (29.2°/24.8°C) 96°/69°F (35.7°/20.7°C)
Jul 83°/76°F (28.5°/24.2°C) 101°/74°F (38.2°/23.1°C)
Aug 83°/76°F (28.6°/24.2°C) 98°/69°F (36.6°/20.5°C)
Sep 85°/76°F (29.2°/24.6°C) 89°/60°F (31.5°/15.4°C)
Oct 86°/76°F (30.0°/24.7°C) 74°/48°F (23.2°/9.1°C)
Nov 87°/76°F (30.3°/24.4°C) 62°/40°F (16.6°/4.6°C)
Dec 87°/76°F (30.3°/24.4°C) 50°/33°F (9.8°/0.7°C)

Data: Seychelles Meteorological Authority Seychelles Meteorological Authority

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Seychelles 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.

Seychelles passport

Seychelles passport holder visiting Turkmenistan

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

Turkmenistan passport holder visiting Seychelles

Electronic Travel Authorisation
Turkmenistan passport holders need an electronic travel authorisation (ETA) to enter Seychelles.

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?

Seychelles generally does better on safety, though Turkmenistan leads in homicide rate. The homicide rate in Turkmenistan is 1.1 per 100,000 people, compared to 9.3 in Seychelles.

How is healthcare in Turkmenistan compared to Seychelles?

Seychelles generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Turkmenistan leads in healthcare spending per person. There are 21.4 doctors per 10,000 people in Turkmenistan, compared to 38.2 in Seychelles. Turkmenistan scores 75 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Seychelles: 75).

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

The average high temperature in Ashgabat is 74°F, compared to 86°F in Victoria. Ashgabat receives around 8.9 in of rainfall per year, while Victoria gets 93.2 in.

What language do they speak in Turkmenistan?

The official languages in Turkmenistan are Russian and Turkmen. In Seychelles, the official languages are English, French and Seychellois Creole.

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At a Glance

SC TM
Population 97,017 5,636,011
Currency Seychellois Rupee (SCR) Turkmenistani Manat (TMT)
Languages English, French, Seychellois Creole Russian, Turkmen
Driving side Left Right
Calling code +248 +993
Time zones 1 1