Moving to Armenia from Turkmenistan
What to Expect
Everything you need to know before relocating from Turkmenistan to Armenia — costs, safety, healthcare, and practical first steps.
If you moved from Turkmenistan to Armenia, and you’d need to navigate life in Armenian. Expect a noticeable climate shift — Yerevan averages 65°F vs 74°F in Ashgabat, making it significantly cooler.
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Who Else Is Making This Move?
How many people actually move from Turkmenistan to Armenia, based on official data.
Key Indicator Comparison
Key indicators for anyone considering a move from Turkmenistan to Armenia.
Is it safe?
per 100,000 people per year
per 100,000 people per year
Turkmenistan performs better than Armenia across all safety metrics.
How's the healthcare?
annual government + private spending per person
affects wait times and access to care
WHO index from 0–100 measuring essential service access
share of adults with obesity
per 100,000 people — a proxy for mental health support
Turkmenistan generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Armenia leads in doctors per 10,000 people.
What about the environment?
deaths attributable to air pollution per 100k people
tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year
Armenia performs significantly better than Turkmenistan across all environment metrics.
Will I have good infrastructure?
fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work
higher means greater strain on freshwater supply
annual consumption — reflects grid capacity
share of households with internet
Armenia generally does better on infrastructure, though Turkmenistan leads in electricity per capita.
What are the job prospects?
percentage of the labour force without work
a broad measure of economic output per person
share of people below the poverty line
Turkmenistan generally does better on employment & economy, though Armenia leads in gdp per capita.
Is it good for families?
average years of life at birth
deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better
government spending on education as % of GDP
percentage of adults who can read and write
Armenia generally does better on family life, though Turkmenistan leads in education spending.
Data: The World Factbook, United Nations SDG Indicators, World Bank
What's the Climate Like?
Monthly averages — select a city to compare.
Avg. annual high / low
Avg. annual high / low
| Months | Ashgabat | Yerevan |
|---|---|---|
| Jan–Mar | 51°/34°F (11°/1°C) | 42°/24°F (5°/-5°C) |
| Apr–Jun | 86°/61°F (30°/16°C) | 75°/50°F (24°/10°C) |
| Jul–Sep | 96°/68°F (35°/20°C) | 88°/60°F (31°/15°C) |
| Oct–Dec | 62°/40°F (17°/5°C) | 54°/35°F (12°/1°C) |
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| Month | Ashgabat | Yerevan |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 45°/29°F (7.4°/-1.6°C) | 34°/18°F (1.0°/-8.0°C) |
| Feb | 49°/32°F (9.6°/-0.2°C) | 39°/21°F (4.0°/-6.0°C) |
| Mar | 60°/41°F (15.6°/4.9°C) | 52°/32°F (11.0°/0.0°C) |
| Apr | 75°/52°F (24.1°/11.1°C) | 66°/43°F (19.0°/6.0°C) |
| May | 86°/61°F (30.0°/16.2°C) | 75°/50°F (24.0°/10.0°C) |
| Jun | 96°/69°F (35.7°/20.7°C) | 84°/57°F (29.0°/14.0°C) |
| Jul | 101°/74°F (38.2°/23.1°C) | 91°/63°F (33.0°/17.0°C) |
| Aug | 98°/69°F (36.6°/20.5°C) | 90°/63°F (32.0°/17.0°C) |
| Sep | 89°/60°F (31.5°/15.4°C) | 82°/54°F (28.0°/12.0°C) |
| Oct | 74°/48°F (23.2°/9.1°C) | 70°/45°F (21.0°/7.0°C) |
| Nov | 62°/40°F (16.6°/4.6°C) | 54°/34°F (12.0°/1.0°C) |
| Dec | 50°/33°F (9.8°/0.7°C) | 39°/25°F (4.0°/-4.0°C) |
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Visitor Visa Requirements
Short-stay tourist visa rules between Turkmenistan and Armenia. To live, work, or study long-term in Armenia, you'll need a separate residence or work visa — check Armenia's immigration authority.
Turkmenistan passport holder visiting Armenia
Visa Online (e-Visa)
Armenia passport holder visiting Turkmenistan
Visa RequiredData: Henley Passport Index. Check with the destination country's embassy for the most current requirements.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I work remotely from Armenia?
Internet is rarely the blocker — Armenia has 18.4 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 Armenia safe for expats?
Turkmenistan performs better than Armenia across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Armenia is 2.2 per 100,000 people, compared to 1.1 in Turkmenistan.
How is healthcare in Armenia compared to Turkmenistan?
Turkmenistan generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Armenia leads in doctors per 10,000 people. There are 31.2 doctors per 10,000 people in Armenia, compared to 21.4 in Turkmenistan. Armenia scores 68 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Turkmenistan: 75).
What's the weather like in Armenia compared to Turkmenistan?
The average high temperature in Yerevan is 65°F, compared to 74°F in Ashgabat. Yerevan receives around 10.9 in of rainfall per year, while Ashgabat gets 8.9 in.
What language do they speak in Armenia?
The official language in Armenia is Armenian. In Turkmenistan, the official languages are Russian and Turkmen.
