Moving to Bahrain from Turkmenistan

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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?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

TM
1.1
BH
0.1
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

TM
8.0
BH
8.1

Turkmenistan generally does better on safety, though Bahrain leads in homicide rate.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2023

annual government + private spending per person

TM
$1,264
BH
$2,555
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

affects wait times and access to care

TM
21.4
BH
8.4

Turkmenistan generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Bahrain 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
BH
68.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

TM
10.9t
BH
23.9t

Turkmenistan generally does better on environment, though Bahrain leads in air pollution deaths.

Will I have good infrastructure?

Broadband per 100 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work

TM
5.9
BH
18.7
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

TM
135.2%
BH
133.7%

Bahrain 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

TM
4.1%
BH
1.2%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

TM
$14,700
BH
$57,600

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

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

TM
71.8 yrs
BH
79.9 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

TM
37.6
BH
10.2

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.

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

Avg. annual high / low

Manama Rain: 2.8 in/yr (71 mm)
86° / 73°F

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)

Data: Bahrain Meteorological Services Bahrain Meteorological Services

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

Turkmenistan passport holder visiting Bahrain

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

Bahrain passport holder visiting Turkmenistan

Visa Required
Bahrain 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 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.

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At a Glance

TM BH
Population 5,636,011 1,540,558
Currency Turkmenistani Manat (TMT) Bahraini Dinar (BHD)
Languages Russian, Turkmen Arabic
Driving side Right Right
Calling code +993 +973
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 999