Moving to Turkmenistan from Solomon Islands

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What to Expect

A comprehensive look at what changes when you move from Solomon Islands to Turkmenistan — from daily expenses to quality of life.

If you moved from Solomon Islands 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 Honiara, making it significantly cooler.

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Key Indicator Comparison

How Solomon Islands and Turkmenistan stack up on safety, healthcare, jobs, and infrastructure.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2015

per 100,000 people per year

SB
3.7
TM
1.1
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

SB
11.2
TM
8.0

Turkmenistan performs significantly better than Solomon Islands across all safety metrics.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2023

annual government + private spending per person

SB
$153
TM
$1,264
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

affects wait times and access to care

SB
1.9
TM
21.4

Turkmenistan generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Solomon Islands 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

SB
57.0
TM
87.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

SB
0.4t
TM
10.9t

Solomon Islands 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

SB
0.1
TM
5.9
Internet access The World Factbook, 2022

share of households with internet

SB
36.0%
TM
25.3%

Solomon Islands generally does better on infrastructure, though Turkmenistan leads in broadband per 100 people.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2023

percentage of the labour force without work

SB
1.6%
TM
4.1%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

SB
$2,700
TM
$14,700

Turkmenistan generally does better on employment & economy, though Solomon Islands leads in unemployment rate.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

SB
76.7 yrs
TM
71.8 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

SB
20.0
TM
37.6

Solomon Islands 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.

Honiara Rain: 129.5 in/yr (3290 mm)
86° / 74°F

Avg. annual high / low

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

Avg. annual high / low

Months Honiara Ashgabat
Jan–Mar 87°/75°F (30°/24°C) 51°/34°F (11°/1°C)
Apr–Jun 86°/74°F (30°/23°C) 86°/61°F (30°/16°C)
Jul–Sep 85°/72°F (29°/22°C) 96°/68°F (35°/20°C)
Oct–Dec 87°/74°F (30°/23°C) 62°/40°F (17°/5°C)
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Month Honiara Ashgabat
Jan 87°/75°F (30.6°/23.8°C) 45°/29°F (7.4°/-1.6°C)
Feb 87°/75°F (30.4°/23.8°C) 49°/32°F (9.6°/-0.2°C)
Mar 87°/74°F (30.4°/23.6°C) 60°/41°F (15.6°/4.9°C)
Apr 87°/74°F (30.3°/23.5°C) 75°/52°F (24.1°/11.1°C)
May 86°/74°F (30.2°/23.2°C) 86°/61°F (30.0°/16.2°C)
Jun 86°/73°F (29.9°/22.9°C) 96°/69°F (35.7°/20.7°C)
Jul 85°/72°F (29.3°/22.5°C) 101°/74°F (38.2°/23.1°C)
Aug 85°/72°F (29.4°/22.3°C) 98°/69°F (36.6°/20.5°C)
Sep 85°/73°F (29.6°/22.6°C) 89°/60°F (31.5°/15.4°C)
Oct 86°/73°F (30.1°/22.8°C) 74°/48°F (23.2°/9.1°C)
Nov 87°/74°F (30.5°/23.2°C) 62°/40°F (16.6°/4.6°C)
Dec 87°/74°F (30.7°/23.6°C) 50°/33°F (9.8°/0.7°C)

Data: Solomon Islands Meteorological Service Solomon Islands Meteorological Service

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Solomon Islands 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.

Solomon Islands passport

Solomon Islands passport holder visiting Turkmenistan

Visa Required
Solomon Islands passport holders need a visa to enter Turkmenistan.
Turkmenistan passport

Turkmenistan passport holder visiting Solomon Islands

Visa Required
Turkmenistan passport holders need a visa to enter Solomon Islands.

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?

With 5.9 fixed broadband subscriptions per 100 people, Turkmenistan can support video calls in major cities. The hard part is paperwork — visa category, employer policy on overseas staff, and tax residency in Solomon Islands and Turkmenistan.

Is Turkmenistan safe for expats?

Turkmenistan performs significantly better than Solomon Islands across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Turkmenistan is 1.1 per 100,000 people, compared to 3.7 in Solomon Islands.

How is healthcare in Turkmenistan compared to Solomon Islands?

Turkmenistan generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Solomon Islands leads in healthcare spending per person. There are 21.4 doctors per 10,000 people in Turkmenistan, compared to 1.9 in Solomon Islands. Turkmenistan scores 75 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Solomon Islands: 47).

What's the weather like in Turkmenistan compared to Solomon Islands?

The average high temperature in Ashgabat is 74°F, compared to 86°F in Honiara. Ashgabat receives around 8.9 in of rainfall per year, while Honiara gets 129.5 in.

What language do they speak in Turkmenistan?

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

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At a Glance

SB TM
Population 702,694 5,636,011
Currency Solomon Islands Dollar (SBD) Turkmenistani Manat (TMT)
Languages English Russian, Turkmen
Driving side Left Right
Calling code +677 +993
Time zones 1 1