Moving to Hong Kong from Turkmenistan

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from Turkmenistan to Hong Kong, and you’d need to navigate life in Chinese and English. You’ll also switch from driving on the right to the left.

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Key Indicator Comparison

Key indicators for anyone considering a move from Turkmenistan to Hong Kong.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

per 100,000 people per year

TM
1.1
HK
0.4

Hong Kong performs significantly better than Turkmenistan across all safety metrics.

What about the environment?

CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

TM
10.9t
HK
4.6t

Hong Kong 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
HK
39.8
Electricity per capita World Bank, 2022

annual consumption — reflects grid capacity

TM
2,829 kWh
HK
6,375 kWh

Hong Kong 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%
HK
3.9%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

TM
$14,700
HK
$64,400

Hong Kong 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
HK
83.6 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

TM
37.6
HK
2.5

Hong Kong performs significantly better than Turkmenistan across all family life metrics.

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

Hong Kong Rain: 95.7 in/yr (2431 mm)
79° / 71°F

Avg. annual high / low

Months Ashgabat Hong Kong
Jan–Mar 51°/34°F (11°/1°C) 68°/61°F (20°/16°C)
Apr–Jun 86°/61°F (30°/16°C) 83°/75°F (28°/24°C)
Jul–Sep 96°/68°F (35°/20°C) 88°/80°F (31°/27°C)
Oct–Dec 62°/40°F (17°/5°C) 76°/68°F (24°/20°C)
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Month Ashgabat Hong Kong
Jan 45°/29°F (7.4°/-1.6°C) 66°/58°F (18.7°/14.6°C)
Feb 49°/32°F (9.6°/-0.2°C) 67°/60°F (19.4°/15.3°C)
Mar 60°/41°F (15.6°/4.9°C) 71°/64°F (21.9°/17.6°C)
Apr 75°/52°F (24.1°/11.1°C) 78°/70°F (25.6°/21.1°C)
May 86°/61°F (30.0°/16.2°C) 84°/76°F (28.8°/24.5°C)
Jun 96°/69°F (35.7°/20.7°C) 87°/80°F (30.7°/26.5°C)
Jul 101°/74°F (38.2°/23.1°C) 89°/80°F (31.6°/26.9°C)
Aug 98°/69°F (36.6°/20.5°C) 88°/80°F (31.3°/26.7°C)
Sep 89°/60°F (31.5°/15.4°C) 87°/79°F (30.5°/26.1°C)
Oct 74°/48°F (23.2°/9.1°C) 83°/75°F (28.1°/23.9°C)
Nov 62°/40°F (16.6°/4.6°C) 76°/69°F (24.5°/20.3°C)
Dec 50°/33°F (9.8°/0.7°C) 69°/61°F (20.4°/16.2°C)

Data: Hong Kong Observatory Hong Kong Observatory

Visitor Visa Requirements

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

Turkmenistan passport

Turkmenistan passport holder visiting Hong Kong

Visa Required
Turkmenistan passport holders need a visa to enter Hong Kong.
Hong Kong passport

Hong Kong passport holder visiting Turkmenistan

Visa Required
Hong Kong 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 Hong Kong?

Internet is rarely the blocker — Hong Kong has 39.8 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 Hong Kong safe for expats?

Hong Kong performs significantly better than Turkmenistan across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Hong Kong is 0.4 per 100,000 people, compared to 1.1 in Turkmenistan.

What's the weather like in Hong Kong compared to Turkmenistan?

The average high temperature in Hong Kong is 79°F, compared to 74°F in Ashgabat. Hong Kong receives around 95.7 in of rainfall per year, while Ashgabat gets 8.9 in.

What language do they speak in Hong Kong?

The official languages in Hong Kong are Chinese and English. In Turkmenistan, the official languages are Russian and Turkmen.

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At a Glance

TM HK
Population 5,636,011 7,276,588
Currency Turkmenistani Manat (TMT) Hong Kong Dollar (HK$)
Languages Russian, Turkmen Chinese, English
Driving side Right Left
Calling code +993 +852
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 999