Moving to Egypt from Turkmenistan

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What to Expect

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

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Who Else Is Making This Move?

What the data shows about people moving from Turkmenistan to Egypt.

Living there in 2020
47 ↑ 52% vs 2015

people born in Turkmenistan live in Egypt · UN DESA

Who's moving to Egypt?

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

Foreign-born population · UN DESA (2020)

Key Indicator Comparison

The numbers behind daily life in Egypt compared to Turkmenistan.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2017

per 100,000 people per year

TM
1.1
EG
1.3
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

TM
8.0
EG
9.4

Turkmenistan performs better than Egypt across all safety metrics.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2023

annual government + private spending per person

TM
$1,264
EG
$905
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

affects wait times and access to care

TM
21.4
EG
6.8

Turkmenistan generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Egypt leads in healthcare spending per person.

What about the environment?

Air pollution deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2019

deaths attributable to air pollution per 100k people

TM
87.0
EG
105.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

TM
10.9t
EG
2.5t

Turkmenistan generally does better on environment, though Egypt leads in co₂ emissions per capita.

Will I have good infrastructure?

Broadband per 100 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work

TM
5.9
EG
10.8
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

TM
135.2%
EG
141.2%

Turkmenistan generally does better on infrastructure, though Egypt leads in broadband per 100 people.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2023

percentage of the labour force without work

TM
4.1%
EG
7.3%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

TM
$14,700
EG
$17,000

Turkmenistan generally does better on employment & economy, though Egypt 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
EG
74.5 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

TM
37.6
EG
17.7

Turkmenistan generally does better on family life, though Egypt 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

Cairo Rain: 1.0 in/yr (25 mm)
82° / 62°F

Avg. annual high / low

Months Ashgabat Cairo
Jan–Mar 51°/34°F (11°/1°C) 70°/51°F (21°/11°C)
Apr–Jun 86°/61°F (30°/16°C) 89°/65°F (32°/18°C)
Jul–Sep 96°/68°F (35°/20°C) 94°/73°F (34°/23°C)
Oct–Dec 62°/40°F (17°/5°C) 77°/59°F (25°/15°C)
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Month Ashgabat Cairo
Jan 45°/29°F (7.4°/-1.6°C) 66°/49°F (19.0°/9.7°C)
Feb 49°/32°F (9.6°/-0.2°C) 69°/51°F (20.3°/10.3°C)
Mar 60°/41°F (15.6°/4.9°C) 74°/54°F (23.4°/12.3°C)
Apr 75°/52°F (24.1°/11.1°C) 83°/60°F (28.2°/15.4°C)
May 86°/61°F (30.0°/16.2°C) 89°/65°F (31.9°/18.4°C)
Jun 96°/69°F (35.7°/20.7°C) 94°/71°F (34.6°/21.4°C)
Jul 101°/74°F (38.2°/23.1°C) 95°/73°F (34.8°/22.9°C)
Aug 98°/69°F (36.6°/20.5°C) 94°/74°F (34.5°/23.3°C)
Sep 89°/60°F (31.5°/15.4°C) 92°/71°F (33.1°/21.7°C)
Oct 74°/48°F (23.2°/9.1°C) 85°/66°F (29.7°/19.0°C)
Nov 62°/40°F (16.6°/4.6°C) 76°/58°F (24.7°/14.6°C)
Dec 50°/33°F (9.8°/0.7°C) 69°/52°F (20.4°/11.0°C)

Data: The Egyptian Meteorological Authority (EMA) The Egyptian Meteorological Authority (EMA)

Visitor Visa Requirements

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

Turkmenistan passport

Turkmenistan passport holder visiting Egypt

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

Egypt passport holder visiting Turkmenistan

Visa Required
Egypt 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 Egypt?

Connectivity is usually fine (Egypt: 10.8 fixed broadband per 100). What actually decides it is legal: does Egypt offer a digital nomad visa, will your employer permit overseas work, and where are you tax-resident?

Is Egypt safe for expats?

Turkmenistan performs better than Egypt across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Egypt is 1.3 per 100,000 people, compared to 1.1 in Turkmenistan.

How is healthcare in Egypt compared to Turkmenistan?

Turkmenistan generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Egypt leads in healthcare spending per person. There are 6.8 doctors per 10,000 people in Egypt, compared to 21.4 in Turkmenistan. Egypt scores 70 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Turkmenistan: 75).

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

The average high temperature in Cairo is 82°F, compared to 74°F in Ashgabat. Cairo receives around 1.0 in of rainfall per year, while Ashgabat gets 8.9 in.

What language do they speak in Egypt?

The official language in Egypt is Arabic. In Turkmenistan, the official languages are Russian and Turkmen.

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At a Glance

TM EG
Population 5,636,011 107,770,524
Currency Turkmenistani Manat (TMT) Egyptian Pound (EGP)
Languages Russian, Turkmen Arabic
Driving side Right Right
Calling code +993 +20
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 122