Moving to Azerbaijan from Turkmenistan
What to Expect
Considering a move from Turkmenistan to Azerbaijan? Here's how the two compare on cost, climate, safety, and more.
If you moved from Turkmenistan to Azerbaijan, and you’d need to navigate life in Azerbaijani. Expect a noticeable climate shift — Baku averages 65°F vs 74°F in Ashgabat, making it significantly cooler.
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Who Else Is Making This Move?
What the data shows about people moving from Turkmenistan to Azerbaijan.
Who's moving to Azerbaijan?
Top countries of origin for Azerbaijan's foreign-born residents.
- 141,756
- 48,815
- 27,452
- 16,254
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Turkmenistan
Key Indicator Comparison
The numbers behind daily life in Azerbaijan compared to Turkmenistan.
Is it safe?
per 100,000 people per year
per 100,000 people per year
Turkmenistan performs better than Azerbaijan 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
Azerbaijan generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Turkmenistan leads in health coverage index.
What about the environment?
deaths attributable to air pollution per 100k people
tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year
Turkmenistan generally does better on environment, though Azerbaijan leads in co₂ emissions per capita.
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
Azerbaijan 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 Azerbaijan 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
Azerbaijan performs significantly 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.
Avg. annual high / low
Avg. annual high / low
| Months | Ashgabat | Baku |
|---|---|---|
| Jan–Mar | 51°/34°F (11°/1°C) | 46°/37°F (8°/3°C) |
| Apr–Jun | 86°/61°F (30°/16°C) | 72°/58°F (22°/15°C) |
| Jul–Sep | 96°/68°F (35°/20°C) | 83°/71°F (29°/22°C) |
| Oct–Dec | 62°/40°F (17°/5°C) | 57°/48°F (14°/9°C) |
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| Month | Ashgabat | Baku |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 45°/29°F (7.4°/-1.6°C) | 44°/36°F (6.6°/2.1°C) |
| Feb | 49°/32°F (9.6°/-0.2°C) | 43°/36°F (6.3°/2.0°C) |
| Mar | 60°/41°F (15.6°/4.9°C) | 50°/40°F (9.8°/4.2°C) |
| Apr | 75°/52°F (24.1°/11.1°C) | 62°/49°F (16.4°/9.4°C) |
| May | 86°/61°F (30.0°/16.2°C) | 72°/59°F (22.1°/14.9°C) |
| Jun | 96°/69°F (35.7°/20.7°C) | 81°/67°F (27.3°/19.7°C) |
| Jul | 101°/74°F (38.2°/23.1°C) | 87°/72°F (30.6°/22.2°C) |
| Aug | 98°/69°F (36.6°/20.5°C) | 85°/73°F (29.7°/22.9°C) |
| Sep | 89°/60°F (31.5°/15.4°C) | 78°/67°F (25.6°/19.4°C) |
| Oct | 74°/48°F (23.2°/9.1°C) | 67°/56°F (19.6°/13.6°C) |
| Nov | 62°/40°F (16.6°/4.6°C) | 56°/48°F (13.5°/8.8°C) |
| Dec | 50°/33°F (9.8°/0.7°C) | 49°/41°F (9.7°/4.8°C) |
National Hydrometeorological DepartmentVisitor Visa Requirements
Short-stay tourist visa rules between Turkmenistan and Azerbaijan. To live, work, or study long-term in Azerbaijan, you'll need a separate residence or work visa — check Azerbaijan's immigration authority.
Turkmenistan passport holder visiting Azerbaijan
Visa Online (e-Visa)
Azerbaijan 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 Azerbaijan?
Connectivity is usually fine (Azerbaijan: 20.2 fixed broadband per 100). What actually decides it is legal: does Azerbaijan offer a digital nomad visa, will your employer permit overseas work, and where are you tax-resident?
Is Azerbaijan safe for expats?
Turkmenistan performs better than Azerbaijan across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Azerbaijan is 2.4 per 100,000 people, compared to 1.1 in Turkmenistan.
How is healthcare in Azerbaijan compared to Turkmenistan?
Azerbaijan generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Turkmenistan leads in health coverage index. There are 30.9 doctors per 10,000 people in Azerbaijan, compared to 21.4 in Turkmenistan. Azerbaijan scores 66 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Turkmenistan: 75).
What's the weather like in Azerbaijan compared to Turkmenistan?
The average high temperature in Baku is 65°F, compared to 74°F in Ashgabat. Baku receives around 8.3 in of rainfall per year, while Ashgabat gets 8.9 in.
What language do they speak in Azerbaijan?
The official language in Azerbaijan is Azerbaijani. In Turkmenistan, the official languages are Russian and Turkmen.
