Moving to Czech Republic from Turkmenistan

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from Turkmenistan to Czech Republic, and you’d need to navigate life in Czech and Slovak. Expect a noticeable climate shift — Prague averages 57°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 Czech Republic.

Moved in 2020
6 ↓ 14% vs 2019

people moved from Turkmenistan to Czech Republic · OECD (latest data available)

Who's moving to Czech Republic?

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

Foreign-born population · UN DESA (2020)

Key Indicator Comparison

The numbers behind daily life in Czech Republic compared to Turkmenistan.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

per 100,000 people per year

TM
1.1
CZ
0.8
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

TM
8.0
CZ
5.2

Czech Republic performs significantly better than Turkmenistan across all safety metrics.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2024

annual government + private spending per person

TM
$1,264
CZ
$4,674
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

affects wait times and access to care

TM
21.4
CZ
42.5

Turkmenistan generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Czech Republic leads in doctors per 10,000 people.

What about the environment?

Air pollution deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2019

deaths attributable to air pollution per 100k people

TM
87.0
CZ
33.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

TM
10.9t
CZ
7.1t

Czech Republic 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
CZ
38.4
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

TM
135.2%
CZ
20.5%

Czech Republic 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%
CZ
2.6%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

TM
$14,700
CZ
$47,700

Czech Republic generally does better on employment & economy, though Turkmenistan leads in poverty rate.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

TM
71.8 yrs
CZ
79.7 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

TM
37.6
CZ
2.4

Czech Republic 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

Prague Rain: 17.1 in/yr (435 mm)
57° / 43°F

Avg. annual high / low

Months Ashgabat Prague
Jan–Mar 51°/34°F (11°/1°C) 42°/31°F (5°/-1°C)
Apr–Jun 86°/61°F (30°/16°C) 67°/48°F (19°/9°C)
Jul–Sep 96°/68°F (35°/20°C) 74°/56°F (23°/13°C)
Oct–Dec 62°/40°F (17°/5°C) 47°/37°F (8°/2°C)
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Month Ashgabat Prague
Jan 45°/29°F (7.4°/-1.6°C) 37°/28°F (2.6°/-2.4°C)
Feb 49°/32°F (9.6°/-0.2°C) 40°/29°F (4.4°/-1.8°C)
Mar 60°/41°F (15.6°/4.9°C) 48°/35°F (9.1°/1.5°C)
Apr 75°/52°F (24.1°/11.1°C) 59°/41°F (15.1°/5.1°C)
May 86°/61°F (30.0°/16.2°C) 69°/49°F (20.3°/9.7°C)
Jun 96°/69°F (35.7°/20.7°C) 73°/55°F (22.8°/12.7°C)
Jul 101°/74°F (38.2°/23.1°C) 78°/58°F (25.3°/14.5°C)
Aug 98°/69°F (36.6°/20.5°C) 77°/58°F (25.1°/14.2°C)
Sep 89°/60°F (31.5°/15.4°C) 68°/51°F (19.9°/10.5°C)
Oct 74°/48°F (23.2°/9.1°C) 58°/44°F (14.2°/6.4°C)
Nov 62°/40°F (16.6°/4.6°C) 45°/36°F (7.2°/2.1°C)
Dec 50°/33°F (9.8°/0.7°C) 38°/30°F (3.4°/-1.1°C)

Data: Czech Hydrometeorological Institute Czech Hydrometeorological Institute

Visitor Visa Requirements

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

Turkmenistan passport

Turkmenistan passport holder visiting Czech Republic

Visa Required
Turkmenistan passport holders need a visa to enter Czech Republic.
Czech Republic passport

Czech Republic passport holder visiting Turkmenistan

Visa Required
Czech Republic 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 Czech Republic?

Connectivity is usually fine (Czech Republic: 38.4 fixed broadband per 100). What actually decides it is legal: does Czech Republic offer a digital nomad visa, will your employer permit overseas work, and where are you tax-resident?

Is Czech Republic safe for expats?

Czech Republic performs significantly better than Turkmenistan across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Czech Republic is 0.8 per 100,000 people, compared to 1.1 in Turkmenistan.

How is healthcare in Czech Republic compared to Turkmenistan?

Turkmenistan generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Czech Republic leads in doctors per 10,000 people. There are 42.5 doctors per 10,000 people in Czech Republic, compared to 21.4 in Turkmenistan. Czech Republic scores 84 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Turkmenistan: 75).

What's the weather like in Czech Republic compared to Turkmenistan?

The average high temperature in Prague is 57°F, compared to 74°F in Ashgabat. Prague receives around 17.1 in of rainfall per year, while Ashgabat gets 8.9 in.

What language do they speak in Czech Republic?

The official languages in Czech Republic are Czech and Slovak. In Turkmenistan, the official languages are Russian and Turkmen.

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At a Glance

TM CZ
Population 5,636,011 10,705,384
Currency Turkmenistani Manat (TMT) Czech Republic Koruna (CZK)
Languages Russian, Turkmen Czech, Slovak
Driving side Right Right
Calling code +993 +420
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 112