Moving to El Salvador from Turkmenistan

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from Turkmenistan to El Salvador, and you’d need to navigate life in Spanish. Expect a noticeable climate shift — San Salvador averages 87°F vs 74°F in Ashgabat, making it significantly warmer.

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Key Indicator Comparison

Key indicators for anyone considering a move from Turkmenistan to El Salvador.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

per 100,000 people per year

TM
1.1
SV
7.8
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

TM
8.0
SV
21.5

Turkmenistan performs better than El Salvador across all safety metrics.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2023

annual government + private spending per person

TM
$1,264
SV
$1,176
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

affects wait times and access to care

TM
21.4
SV
15.5

Turkmenistan generally does better on health & wellbeing, though El Salvador 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
SV
31.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

TM
10.9t
SV
1.5t

El Salvador 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
SV
10.6
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

TM
135.2%
SV
13.2%

El Salvador 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%
SV
2.8%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

TM
$14,700
SV
$11,300

Turkmenistan generally does better on employment & economy, though El Salvador leads in unemployment rate.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

TM
71.8 yrs
SV
75.4 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

TM
37.6
SV
12.1

El Salvador 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

San Salvador Rain: 70.0 in/yr (1777 mm)
87° / 66°F

Avg. annual high / low

Months Ashgabat San Salvador
Jan–Mar 51°/34°F (11°/1°C) 89°/64°F (32°/18°C)
Apr–Jun 86°/61°F (30°/16°C) 88°/68°F (31°/20°C)
Jul–Sep 96°/68°F (35°/20°C) 86°/67°F (30°/20°C)
Oct–Dec 62°/40°F (17°/5°C) 86°/65°F (30°/18°C)
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Month Ashgabat San Salvador
Jan 45°/29°F (7.4°/-1.6°C) 87°/62°F (30.8°/16.9°C)
Feb 49°/32°F (9.6°/-0.2°C) 90°/64°F (32.0°/17.6°C)
Mar 60°/41°F (15.6°/4.9°C) 91°/65°F (32.7°/18.4°C)
Apr 75°/52°F (24.1°/11.1°C) 91°/68°F (32.7°/19.8°C)
May 86°/61°F (30.0°/16.2°C) 88°/69°F (31.1°/20.4°C)
Jun 96°/69°F (35.7°/20.7°C) 86°/68°F (30.1°/20.1°C)
Jul 101°/74°F (38.2°/23.1°C) 87°/67°F (30.3°/19.5°C)
Aug 98°/69°F (36.6°/20.5°C) 87°/67°F (30.4°/19.7°C)
Sep 89°/60°F (31.5°/15.4°C) 85°/67°F (29.5°/19.6°C)
Oct 74°/48°F (23.2°/9.1°C) 85°/67°F (29.5°/19.4°C)
Nov 62°/40°F (16.6°/4.6°C) 86°/65°F (29.9°/18.4°C)
Dec 50°/33°F (9.8°/0.7°C) 86°/63°F (30.1°/17.4°C)

Data: Gerencia de Meteorología Gerencia de Meteorología

Visitor Visa Requirements

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

Turkmenistan passport

Turkmenistan passport holder visiting El Salvador

Visa Required
Turkmenistan passport holders need a visa to enter El Salvador.
El Salvador passport

El Salvador passport holder visiting Turkmenistan

Visa Required
El Salvador 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 El Salvador?

Internet is rarely the blocker — El Salvador has 10.6 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 El Salvador safe for expats?

Turkmenistan performs better than El Salvador across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in El Salvador is 7.8 per 100,000 people, compared to 1.1 in Turkmenistan.

How is healthcare in El Salvador compared to Turkmenistan?

Turkmenistan generally does better on health & wellbeing, though El Salvador leads in healthcare spending per person. There are 15.5 doctors per 10,000 people in El Salvador, compared to 21.4 in Turkmenistan. El Salvador scores 78 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Turkmenistan: 75).

What's the weather like in El Salvador compared to Turkmenistan?

The average high temperature in San Salvador is 87°F, compared to 74°F in Ashgabat. San Salvador receives around 70.0 in of rainfall per year, while Ashgabat gets 8.9 in.

What language do they speak in El Salvador?

The official language in El Salvador is Spanish. In Turkmenistan, the official languages are Russian and Turkmen.

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At a Glance

TM SV
Population 5,636,011 6,568,745
Currency Turkmenistani Manat (TMT) Salvadoran Colón (SVC)
Languages Russian, Turkmen Spanish
Driving side Right Right
Calling code +993 +503
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 911