Moving to Hungary from Turkmenistan

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from Turkmenistan to Hungary, and you’d need to navigate life in Hungarian. Expect a noticeable climate shift — Budapest averages 60°F vs 74°F in Ashgabat, making it significantly cooler.

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Who Else Is Making This Move?

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

Moved in 2023
37 ↑ 95% vs 2022

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

Who's moving to Hungary?

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

Foreign-born population · UN DESA (2020)

Key Indicator Comparison

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

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

per 100,000 people per year

TM
1.1
HU
1.0
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

TM
8.0
HU
7.4

Hungary performs significantly better than Turkmenistan across all safety metrics.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2023

annual government + private spending per person

TM
$1,264
HU
$2,875
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

affects wait times and access to care

TM
21.4
HU
33.0

Turkmenistan generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Hungary 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
HU
42.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

TM
10.9t
HU
4.5t

Hungary 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
HU
35.5
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

TM
135.2%
HU
8.1%

Hungary 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%
HU
4.1%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

TM
$14,700
HU
$40,600

Turkmenistan generally does better on employment & economy, though Hungary 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
HU
77.2 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

TM
37.6
HU
4.6

Hungary 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

Budapest Rain: 21.0 in/yr (534 mm)
60° / 44°F

Avg. annual high / low

Months Ashgabat Budapest
Jan–Mar 51°/34°F (11°/1°C) 43°/31°F (6°/-1°C)
Apr–Jun 86°/61°F (30°/16°C) 71°/52°F (22°/11°C)
Jul–Sep 96°/68°F (35°/20°C) 78°/59°F (26°/15°C)
Oct–Dec 62°/40°F (17°/5°C) 49°/37°F (9°/3°C)
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Month Ashgabat Budapest
Jan 45°/29°F (7.4°/-1.6°C) 37°/27°F (2.6°/-3.0°C)
Feb 49°/32°F (9.6°/-0.2°C) 41°/29°F (5.1°/-1.8°C)
Mar 60°/41°F (15.6°/4.9°C) 51°/36°F (10.6°/2.0°C)
Apr 75°/52°F (24.1°/11.1°C) 63°/44°F (17.1°/6.8°C)
May 86°/61°F (30.0°/16.2°C) 72°/53°F (22.4°/11.5°C)
Jun 96°/69°F (35.7°/20.7°C) 78°/58°F (25.3°/14.4°C)
Jul 101°/74°F (38.2°/23.1°C) 82°/62°F (27.9°/16.4°C)
Aug 98°/69°F (36.6°/20.5°C) 81°/61°F (27.4°/16.0°C)
Sep 89°/60°F (31.5°/15.4°C) 72°/53°F (22.1°/11.8°C)
Oct 74°/48°F (23.2°/9.1°C) 61°/45°F (16.1°/7.0°C)
Nov 62°/40°F (16.6°/4.6°C) 47°/36°F (8.5°/2.3°C)
Dec 50°/33°F (9.8°/0.7°C) 38°/29°F (3.2°/-1.7°C)

Data: Hungarian Meteorological Service Hungarian Meteorological Service

Visitor Visa Requirements

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

Turkmenistan passport

Turkmenistan passport holder visiting Hungary

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

Hungary passport holder visiting Turkmenistan

Visa Required
Hungary 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 Hungary?

Internet is rarely the blocker — Hungary has 35.5 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 Hungary safe for expats?

Hungary performs significantly better than Turkmenistan across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Hungary is 1.0 per 100,000 people, compared to 1.1 in Turkmenistan.

How is healthcare in Hungary compared to Turkmenistan?

Turkmenistan generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Hungary leads in doctors per 10,000 people. There are 33.0 doctors per 10,000 people in Hungary, compared to 21.4 in Turkmenistan. Hungary scores 79 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Turkmenistan: 75).

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

The average high temperature in Budapest is 60°F, compared to 74°F in Ashgabat. Budapest receives around 21.0 in of rainfall per year, while Ashgabat gets 8.9 in.

What language do they speak in Hungary?

The official language in Hungary is Hungarian. In Turkmenistan, the official languages are Russian and Turkmen.

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At a Glance

TM HU
Population 5,636,011 9,699,577
Currency Turkmenistani Manat (TMT) Hungarian Forint (HUF)
Languages Russian, Turkmen Hungarian
Driving side Right Right
Calling code +993 +36
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 112