Moving to Turkmenistan from Tunisia

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from Tunisia to Turkmenistan, and you’d need to navigate life in Russian and Turkmen.

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Key Indicator Comparison

The numbers behind daily life in Turkmenistan compared to Tunisia.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2020

per 100,000 people per year

TN
4.6
TM
1.1
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

TN
16.3
TM
8.0

Turkmenistan performs significantly better than Tunisia across all safety metrics.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2023

annual government + private spending per person

TN
$1,112
TM
$1,264
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

affects wait times and access to care

TN
12.9
TM
21.4

Turkmenistan generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Tunisia 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

TN
55.0
TM
87.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

TN
2.6t
TM
10.9t

Tunisia 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

TN
13.7
TM
5.9
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

TN
98.1%
TM
135.2%

Tunisia generally does better on infrastructure, though Turkmenistan leads in electricity per capita.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2023

percentage of the labour force without work

TN
15.1%
TM
4.1%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

TN
$12,300
TM
$14,700

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

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

TN
76.8 yrs
TM
71.8 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

TN
11.9
TM
37.6

Tunisia 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.

Tunis Rain: 18.3 in/yr (466 mm)
74° / 56°F

Avg. annual high / low

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

Avg. annual high / low

Months Tunis Ashgabat
Jan–Mar 62°/46°F (17°/8°C) 51°/34°F (11°/1°C)
Apr–Jun 77°/57°F (25°/14°C) 86°/61°F (30°/16°C)
Jul–Sep 89°/68°F (32°/20°C) 96°/68°F (35°/20°C)
Oct–Dec 69°/53°F (21°/12°C) 62°/40°F (17°/5°C)
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Month Tunis Ashgabat
Jan 60°/45°F (15.7°/7.2°C) 45°/29°F (7.4°/-1.6°C)
Feb 62°/45°F (16.5°/7.4°C) 49°/32°F (9.6°/-0.2°C)
Mar 65°/47°F (18.1°/8.3°C) 60°/41°F (15.6°/4.9°C)
Apr 69°/51°F (20.7°/10.4°C) 75°/52°F (24.1°/11.1°C)
May 77°/57°F (24.9°/13.7°C) 86°/61°F (30.0°/16.2°C)
Jun 84°/63°F (29.0°/17.3°C) 96°/69°F (35.7°/20.7°C)
Jul 91°/68°F (32.6°/20.0°C) 101°/74°F (38.2°/23.1°C)
Aug 91°/69°F (32.7°/20.8°C) 98°/69°F (36.6°/20.5°C)
Sep 85°/66°F (29.7°/19.0°C) 89°/60°F (31.5°/15.4°C)
Oct 77°/60°F (25.2°/15.5°C) 74°/48°F (23.2°/9.1°C)
Nov 69°/52°F (20.5°/11.3°C) 62°/40°F (16.6°/4.6°C)
Dec 62°/47°F (16.7°/8.2°C) 50°/33°F (9.8°/0.7°C)

Data:

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Tunisia 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.

Tunisia passport

Tunisia passport holder visiting Turkmenistan

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

Turkmenistan passport holder visiting Tunisia

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

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 Tunisia across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Turkmenistan is 1.1 per 100,000 people, compared to 4.6 in Tunisia.

How is healthcare in Turkmenistan compared to Tunisia?

Turkmenistan generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Tunisia leads in healthcare spending per person. There are 21.4 doctors per 10,000 people in Turkmenistan, compared to 12.9 in Tunisia. Turkmenistan scores 75 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Tunisia: 67).

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

The average high temperature in Ashgabat is 74°F, compared to 74°F in Tunis. Ashgabat receives around 8.9 in of rainfall per year, while Tunis gets 18.3 in.

What language do they speak in Turkmenistan?

The official languages in Turkmenistan are Russian and Turkmen. In Tunisia, the official language is Arabic.

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At a Glance

TN TM
Population 11,896,972 5,636,011
Currency Tunisian Dinar (TND) Turkmenistani Manat (TMT)
Languages Arabic Russian, Turkmen
Driving side Right Right
Calling code +216 +993
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 197