Moving to Turkmenistan from Sudan

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What to Expect

Everything you need to know before relocating from Sudan to Turkmenistan — costs, safety, healthcare, and practical first steps.

If you moved from Sudan to Turkmenistan, and you’d need to navigate life in Russian and Turkmen. Expect a noticeable climate shift — Ashgabat averages 74°F vs 99°F in Khartoum, making it significantly cooler.

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Key Indicator Comparison

Key indicators for anyone considering a move from Sudan to Turkmenistan.

Is it safe?

Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

SD
19.6
TM
8.0

Turkmenistan performs significantly better than Sudan across all safety metrics.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2023

annual government + private spending per person

SD
$28
TM
$1,264
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

affects wait times and access to care

SD
2.6
TM
21.4

Sudan generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Turkmenistan leads in doctors per 10,000 people.

What about the environment?

Air pollution deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2019

deaths attributable to air pollution per 100k people

SD
70.0
TM
87.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

SD
0.4t
TM
10.9t

Sudan 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

SD
0.1
TM
5.9
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

SD
118.7%
TM
135.2%

Sudan 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

SD
11.4%
TM
4.1%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

SD
$2,800
TM
$14,700

Turkmenistan performs significantly better than Sudan across all employment & economy metrics.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

SD
67.1 yrs
TM
71.8 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

SD
42.3
TM
37.6

Turkmenistan performs significantly better than Sudan 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.

Khartoum Rain: 4.8 in/yr (121 mm)
99° / 73°F

Avg. annual high / low

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

Avg. annual high / low

Months Khartoum Ashgabat
Jan–Mar 92°/64°F (33°/18°C) 51°/34°F (11°/1°C)
Apr–Jun 106°/79°F (41°/26°C) 86°/61°F (30°/16°C)
Jul–Sep 101°/79°F (38°/26°C) 96°/68°F (35°/20°C)
Oct–Dec 96°/71°F (35°/21°C) 62°/40°F (17°/5°C)
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Month Khartoum Ashgabat
Jan 87°/60°F (30.7°/15.6°C) 45°/29°F (7.4°/-1.6°C)
Feb 91°/62°F (32.6°/16.8°C) 49°/32°F (9.6°/-0.2°C)
Mar 98°/69°F (36.5°/20.3°C) 60°/41°F (15.6°/4.9°C)
Apr 105°/75°F (40.4°/24.1°C) 75°/52°F (24.1°/11.1°C)
May 107°/81°F (41.9°/27.3°C) 86°/61°F (30.0°/16.2°C)
Jun 106°/82°F (41.3°/27.6°C) 96°/69°F (35.7°/20.7°C)
Jul 101°/79°F (38.5°/26.2°C) 101°/74°F (38.2°/23.1°C)
Aug 100°/78°F (37.6°/25.6°C) 98°/69°F (36.6°/20.5°C)
Sep 102°/79°F (38.7°/26.3°C) 89°/60°F (31.5°/15.4°C)
Oct 103°/79°F (39.3°/25.9°C) 74°/48°F (23.2°/9.1°C)
Nov 95°/70°F (35.2°/21.0°C) 62°/40°F (16.6°/4.6°C)
Dec 89°/63°F (31.7°/17.0°C) 50°/33°F (9.8°/0.7°C)

Data: Sudan Meteorological Authority Sudan Meteorological Authority

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Sudan 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.

Sudan passport

Sudan passport holder visiting Turkmenistan

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

Turkmenistan passport holder visiting Sudan

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

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 Sudan across all safety metrics.

How is healthcare in Turkmenistan compared to Sudan?

Sudan generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Turkmenistan leads in doctors per 10,000 people. There are 21.4 doctors per 10,000 people in Turkmenistan, compared to 2.6 in Sudan. Turkmenistan scores 75 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Sudan: 44).

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

The average high temperature in Ashgabat is 74°F, compared to 99°F in Khartoum. Ashgabat receives around 8.9 in of rainfall per year, while Khartoum gets 4.8 in.

What language do they speak in Turkmenistan?

The official languages in Turkmenistan are Russian and Turkmen. In Sudan, the official languages are Arabic and English.

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At a Glance

SD TM
Population 47,958,856 5,636,011
Currency Sudanese Pound (SDG) Turkmenistani Manat (TMT)
Languages Arabic, English Russian, Turkmen
Driving side Right Right
Calling code +249 +993
Time zones 1 1