Moving to Bahamas from Turkmenistan

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from Turkmenistan to Bahamas, and you’d need to navigate life in English. You’ll also switch from driving on the right to the left. Expect a noticeable climate shift — Nassau averages 84°F vs 74°F in Ashgabat, making it significantly warmer.

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Key Indicator Comparison

The numbers behind daily life in Bahamas compared to Turkmenistan.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

per 100,000 people per year

TM
1.1
BS
31.2
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

TM
8.0
BS
16.2

Turkmenistan performs better than Bahamas across all safety metrics.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2023

annual government + private spending per person

TM
$1,264
BS
$2,316
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

affects wait times and access to care

TM
21.4
BS
18.5

Turkmenistan generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Bahamas leads in health coverage index.

What about the environment?

Air pollution deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2019

deaths attributable to air pollution per 100k people

TM
87.0
BS
10.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

TM
10.9t
BS
3.6t

Bahamas performs significantly 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

TM
5.9
BS
20.5
Internet access The World Factbook, 2022

share of households with internet

TM
25.3%
BS
94.0%

Bahamas performs significantly better than Turkmenistan across all infrastructure metrics.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2023

percentage of the labour force without work

TM
4.1%
BS
9.2%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

TM
$14,700
BS
$32,000

Turkmenistan generally does better on employment & economy, though Bahamas leads in gdp per capita.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

TM
71.8 yrs
BS
76.1 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

TM
37.6
BS
12.8

Bahamas 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.

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

Avg. annual high / low

Nassau Rain: 55.0 in/yr (1396 mm)
84° / 69°F

Avg. annual high / low

Months Ashgabat Nassau
Jan–Mar 51°/34°F (11°/1°C) 79°/63°F (26°/17°C)
Apr–Jun 86°/61°F (30°/16°C) 85°/70°F (30°/21°C)
Jul–Sep 96°/68°F (35°/20°C) 90°/75°F (32°/24°C)
Oct–Dec 62°/40°F (17°/5°C) 83°/69°F (28°/20°C)
View all months
Month Ashgabat Nassau
Jan 45°/29°F (7.4°/-1.6°C) 78°/63°F (25.6°/17.1°C)
Feb 49°/32°F (9.6°/-0.2°C) 78°/63°F (25.7°/17.3°C)
Mar 60°/41°F (15.6°/4.9°C) 80°/64°F (26.7°/17.9°C)
Apr 75°/52°F (24.1°/11.1°C) 82°/67°F (27.9°/19.3°C)
May 86°/61°F (30.0°/16.2°C) 85°/70°F (29.6°/21.1°C)
Jun 96°/69°F (35.7°/20.7°C) 88°/73°F (31.1°/23.0°C)
Jul 101°/74°F (38.2°/23.1°C) 90°/75°F (32.0°/23.7°C)
Aug 98°/69°F (36.6°/20.5°C) 90°/75°F (32.1°/23.8°C)
Sep 89°/60°F (31.5°/15.4°C) 89°/74°F (31.5°/23.5°C)
Oct 74°/48°F (23.2°/9.1°C) 86°/72°F (30.0°/22.3°C)
Nov 62°/40°F (16.6°/4.6°C) 82°/69°F (28.0°/20.5°C)
Dec 50°/33°F (9.8°/0.7°C) 80°/65°F (26.4°/18.4°C)

Data:

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Turkmenistan and Bahamas. To live, work, or study long-term in Bahamas, you'll need a separate residence or work visa — check Bahamas's immigration authority.

Turkmenistan passport

Turkmenistan passport holder visiting Bahamas

Visa Online (e-Visa)
Turkmenistan passport holders need to apply for an e-Visa before travelling to Bahamas.
Bahamas passport

Bahamas passport holder visiting Turkmenistan

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

Data: Henley Passport Index. Check with the destination country's embassy for the most current requirements.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I work remotely from Bahamas?

Connectivity is usually fine (Bahamas: 20.5 fixed broadband per 100). What actually decides it is legal: does Bahamas offer a digital nomad visa, will your employer permit overseas work, and where are you tax-resident?

Is Bahamas safe for expats?

Turkmenistan performs better than Bahamas across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Bahamas is 31.2 per 100,000 people, compared to 1.1 in Turkmenistan.

How is healthcare in Bahamas compared to Turkmenistan?

Turkmenistan generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Bahamas leads in health coverage index. There are 18.5 doctors per 10,000 people in Bahamas, compared to 21.4 in Turkmenistan. Bahamas scores 77 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Turkmenistan: 75).

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

The average high temperature in Nassau is 84°F, compared to 74°F in Ashgabat. Nassau receives around 55.0 in of rainfall per year, while Ashgabat gets 8.9 in.

What language do they speak in Bahamas?

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

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At a Glance

TM BS
Population 5,636,011 355,608
Currency Turkmenistani Manat (TMT) Bahamian Dollar (BSD)
Languages Russian, Turkmen English
Driving side Right Left
Calling code +993 +1242
Time zones 1 1