Moving to Bahrain from Turkmenistan
What to Expect
Considering a move from Turkmenistan to Bahrain? Here's how the two countries compare on cost, climate, safety, and more.
If you moved from Turkmenistan to Bahrain, and you’d need to navigate life in Arabic. Expect a noticeable climate shift — Manama averages 86°F vs 74°F in Ashgabat, making it significantly warmer.
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Key Indicator Comparison
The numbers behind daily life in Bahrain compared to Turkmenistan.
Is it safe?
per 100,000 people per year
per 100,000 people per year
Turkmenistan generally does better on safety, though Bahrain leads in homicide rate.
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
per 100,000 people — a proxy for mental health support
Turkmenistan generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Bahrain 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 Bahrain leads in air pollution deaths.
Will I have good infrastructure?
fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work
higher means greater strain on freshwater supply
annual consumption — reflects grid capacity
Bahrain 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
Bahrain performs significantly better than Turkmenistan across all employment & economy metrics.
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
Turkmenistan generally does better on family life, though Bahrain leads in life expectancy.
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 | Manama |
|---|---|---|
| Jan–Mar | 51°/34°F (11°/1°C) | 71°/60°F (22°/16°C) |
| Apr–Jun | 86°/61°F (30°/16°C) | 92°/78°F (33°/25°C) |
| Jul–Sep | 96°/68°F (35°/20°C) | 99°/86°F (37°/30°C) |
| Oct–Dec | 62°/40°F (17°/5°C) | 82°/70°F (28°/21°C) |
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| Month | Ashgabat | Manama |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 45°/29°F (7.4°/-1.6°C) | 68°/57°F (20.0°/14.1°C) |
| Feb | 49°/32°F (9.6°/-0.2°C) | 70°/59°F (21.2°/14.9°C) |
| Mar | 60°/41°F (15.6°/4.9°C) | 76°/64°F (24.7°/17.8°C) |
| Apr | 75°/52°F (24.1°/11.1°C) | 85°/71°F (29.2°/21.5°C) |
| May | 86°/61°F (30.0°/16.2°C) | 93°/79°F (34.1°/26.0°C) |
| Jun | 96°/69°F (35.7°/20.7°C) | 98°/84°F (36.4°/28.8°C) |
| Jul | 101°/74°F (38.2°/23.1°C) | 100°/87°F (37.9°/30.4°C) |
| Aug | 98°/69°F (36.6°/20.5°C) | 100°/87°F (38.0°/30.5°C) |
| Sep | 89°/60°F (31.5°/15.4°C) | 98°/83°F (36.5°/28.6°C) |
| Oct | 74°/48°F (23.2°/9.1°C) | 92°/78°F (33.1°/25.5°C) |
| Nov | 62°/40°F (16.6°/4.6°C) | 82°/70°F (27.8°/21.2°C) |
| Dec | 50°/33°F (9.8°/0.7°C) | 72°/61°F (22.3°/16.2°C) |
Visitor Visa Requirements
Short-stay tourist visa rules between Turkmenistan and Bahrain. To live, work, or study long-term in Bahrain, you'll need a separate residence or work visa — check Bahrain's immigration authority.
Turkmenistan passport holder visiting Bahrain
Visa Online (e-Visa)
Bahrain 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 Bahrain?
Connectivity is usually fine (Bahrain: 18.7 fixed broadband per 100). What actually decides it is legal: does Bahrain offer a digital nomad visa, will your employer permit overseas work, and where are you tax-resident?
Is Bahrain safe for expats?
Turkmenistan generally does better on safety, though Bahrain leads in homicide rate. The homicide rate in Bahrain is 0.1 per 100,000 people, compared to 1.1 in Turkmenistan.
How is healthcare in Bahrain compared to Turkmenistan?
Turkmenistan generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Bahrain leads in health coverage index. There are 8.4 doctors per 10,000 people in Bahrain, compared to 21.4 in Turkmenistan. Bahrain scores 76 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Turkmenistan: 75).
What's the weather like in Bahrain compared to Turkmenistan?
The average high temperature in Manama is 86°F, compared to 74°F in Ashgabat. Manama receives around 2.8 in of rainfall per year, while Ashgabat gets 8.9 in.
What language do they speak in Bahrain?
The official language in Bahrain is Arabic. In Turkmenistan, the official languages are Russian and Turkmen.
Bahrain Meteorological Services