Moving to Brazil from Turkmenistan

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What to Expect

Everything you need to know before relocating from Turkmenistan to Brazil — costs, safety, healthcare, and practical first steps.

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Who Else Is Making This Move?

How many people actually move from Turkmenistan to Brazil, based on official data.

Living there in 2020
27 ↑ 8% vs 2015

people born in Turkmenistan live in Brazil · UN DESA

Who's moving to Brazil?

Top countries of origin for Brazil's foreign-born residents.

Foreign-born population · UN DESA (2020)

Key Indicator Comparison

Key indicators for anyone considering a move from Turkmenistan to Brazil.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

per 100,000 people per year

TM
1.1
BR
20.6
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

TM
8.0
BR
15.7

Turkmenistan performs better than Brazil across all safety metrics.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2023

annual government + private spending per person

TM
$1,264
BR
$2,070
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

affects wait times and access to care

TM
21.4
BR
21.4

Turkmenistan generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Brazil 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
BR
23.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

TM
10.9t
BR
2.3t

Brazil 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
BR
21.0
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

TM
135.2%
BR
1.5%

Brazil 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%
BR
8.0%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

TM
$14,700
BR
$18,600

Turkmenistan generally does better on employment & economy, though Brazil 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
BR
75.9 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

TM
37.6
BR
13.3

Brazil generally does better on family life, though Turkmenistan leads in literacy rate.

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

Brasilia Rain: 61.1 in/yr (1552 mm)
80° / 61°F

Avg. annual high / low

Months Ashgabat Brasilia
Jan–Mar 51°/34°F (11°/1°C) 80°/63°F (27°/17°C)
Apr–Jun 86°/61°F (30°/16°C) 78°/59°F (26°/15°C)
Jul–Sep 96°/68°F (35°/20°C) 80°/58°F (27°/14°C)
Oct–Dec 62°/40°F (17°/5°C) 80°/64°F (27°/17°C)
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Month Ashgabat Brasilia
Jan 45°/29°F (7.4°/-1.6°C) 80°/63°F (26.9°/17.4°C)
Feb 49°/32°F (9.6°/-0.2°C) 80°/63°F (26.7°/17.4°C)
Mar 60°/41°F (15.6°/4.9°C) 81°/64°F (27.1°/17.5°C)
Apr 75°/52°F (24.1°/11.1°C) 80°/62°F (26.6°/16.8°C)
May 86°/61°F (30.0°/16.2°C) 78°/59°F (25.7°/15.0°C)
Jun 96°/69°F (35.7°/20.7°C) 77°/56°F (25.2°/13.3°C)
Jul 101°/74°F (38.2°/23.1°C) 77°/55°F (25.1°/12.9°C)
Aug 98°/69°F (36.6°/20.5°C) 81°/58°F (27.3°/14.6°C)
Sep 89°/60°F (31.5°/15.4°C) 83°/61°F (28.3°/16.0°C)
Oct 74°/48°F (23.2°/9.1°C) 82°/63°F (27.5°/17.4°C)
Nov 62°/40°F (16.6°/4.6°C) 80°/64°F (26.6°/17.5°C)
Dec 50°/33°F (9.8°/0.7°C) 79°/64°F (26.2°/17.5°C)

Data: Instituto Nacional de Meteorologia Instituto Nacional de Meteorologia

Visitor Visa Requirements

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

Turkmenistan passport

Turkmenistan passport holder visiting Brazil

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

Brazil passport holder visiting Turkmenistan

Visa Required
Brazil 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 Brazil?

Internet is rarely the blocker — Brazil has 21.0 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 Brazil safe for expats?

Turkmenistan performs better than Brazil across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Brazil is 20.6 per 100,000 people, compared to 1.1 in Turkmenistan.

How is healthcare in Brazil compared to Turkmenistan?

Turkmenistan generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Brazil leads in health coverage index. There are 21.4 doctors per 10,000 people in Brazil, compared to 21.4 in Turkmenistan. Brazil scores 80 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Turkmenistan: 75).

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

The average high temperature in Brasilia is 80°F, compared to 74°F in Ashgabat. Brasilia receives around 61.1 in of rainfall per year, while Ashgabat gets 8.9 in.

What language do they speak in Brazil?

The official language in Brazil is Portuguese. In Turkmenistan, the official languages are Russian and Turkmen.

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At a Glance

TM BR
Population 5,636,011 217,240,060
Currency Turkmenistani Manat (TMT) Brazilian Real (R$)
Languages Russian, Turkmen Portuguese
Driving side Right Right
Calling code +993 +55
Time zones 1 4
Emergency number 190