Moving to Georgia from Turkmenistan

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from Turkmenistan to Georgia, and you’d need to navigate life in Georgian.

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Who Else Is Making This Move?

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

Living there in 2020
203 ↑ 3% vs 2015

people born in Turkmenistan live in Georgia · UN DESA

Who's moving to Georgia?

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

Foreign-born population · UN DESA (2020)

Key Indicator Comparison

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

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2019

per 100,000 people per year

TM
1.1
GE
2.0
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

TM
8.0
GE
12.7

Turkmenistan performs better than Georgia across all safety metrics.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2023

annual government + private spending per person

TM
$1,264
GE
$1,679
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

affects wait times and access to care

TM
21.4
GE
56.1

Turkmenistan generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Georgia 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
GE
69.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

TM
10.9t
GE
3.6t

Georgia 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
GE
28.7
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

TM
135.2%
GE
5.2%

Georgia 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%
GE
11.6%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

TM
$14,700
GE
$22,200

Turkmenistan generally does better on employment & economy, though Georgia 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
GE
77.5 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

TM
37.6
GE
14.8

Georgia 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

Tbilisi Rain: 19.5 in/yr (496 mm)
None° / None°F

Avg. annual high / low

Months Ashgabat Tbilisi
Jan–Mar 51°/34°F (11°/1°C)
Apr–Jun 86°/61°F (30°/16°C)
Jul–Sep 96°/68°F (35°/20°C)
Oct–Dec 62°/40°F (17°/5°C)
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Month Ashgabat Tbilisi
Jan 45°/29°F (7.4°/-1.6°C)
Feb 49°/32°F (9.6°/-0.2°C)
Mar 60°/41°F (15.6°/4.9°C)
Apr 75°/52°F (24.1°/11.1°C)
May 86°/61°F (30.0°/16.2°C)
Jun 96°/69°F (35.7°/20.7°C)
Jul 101°/74°F (38.2°/23.1°C)
Aug 98°/69°F (36.6°/20.5°C)
Sep 89°/60°F (31.5°/15.4°C)
Oct 74°/48°F (23.2°/9.1°C)
Nov 62°/40°F (16.6°/4.6°C)
Dec 50°/33°F (9.8°/0.7°C)

Data:

Visitor Visa Requirements

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

Turkmenistan passport

Turkmenistan passport holder visiting Georgia

Visa Free
Turkmenistan passport holders can enter Georgia without a visa.
Georgia passport

Georgia passport holder visiting Turkmenistan

Visa Required
Georgia 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 Georgia?

Internet is rarely the blocker — Georgia has 28.7 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 Georgia safe for expats?

Turkmenistan performs better than Georgia across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Georgia is 2.0 per 100,000 people, compared to 1.1 in Turkmenistan.

How is healthcare in Georgia compared to Turkmenistan?

Turkmenistan generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Georgia leads in doctors per 10,000 people. There are 56.1 doctors per 10,000 people in Georgia, compared to 21.4 in Turkmenistan. Georgia scores 68 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Turkmenistan: 75).

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

The average high temperature in Tbilisi is None°F, compared to 74°F in Ashgabat. Tbilisi receives around 19.5 in of rainfall per year, while Ashgabat gets 8.9 in.

What language do they speak in Georgia?

The official language in Georgia is Georgian. In Turkmenistan, the official languages are Russian and Turkmen.

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At a Glance

TM GE
Population 5,636,011 4,935,518
Currency Turkmenistani Manat (TMT) Georgian Lari (GEL)
Languages Russian, Turkmen Georgian
Driving side Right Right
Calling code +993 +995
Time zones 1 1