Moving to Iran from Turkmenistan
What to Expect
Considering a move from Turkmenistan to Iran? Here's how the two compare on cost, climate, safety, and more.
If you moved from Turkmenistan to Iran, and you’d need to navigate life in Persian (Farsi).
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Who Else Is Making This Move?
What the data shows about people moving from Turkmenistan to Iran.
Who's moving to Iran?
Top countries of origin for Iran's foreign-born residents.
- 2,710,601
- 54,445
- 12,575
- 4,788
-
5.1,954
Turkmenistan
- 989
Key Indicator Comparison
The numbers behind daily life in Iran compared to Turkmenistan.
Is it safe?
per 100,000 people per year
per 100,000 people per year
Turkmenistan performs better than Iran across all safety metrics.
How's the healthcare?
annual government + private spending per person
affects wait times and access to care
WHO index from 0–100 measuring essential service access
share of adults with obesity
per 100,000 people — a proxy for mental health support
Turkmenistan generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Iran leads in healthcare spending per person.
What about the environment?
deaths attributable to air pollution per 100k people
tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year
Iran performs significantly better than Turkmenistan across all environment metrics.
Will I have good infrastructure?
fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work
higher means greater strain on freshwater supply
annual consumption — reflects grid capacity
share of households with internet
Iran performs significantly better than Turkmenistan across all infrastructure metrics.
What are the job prospects?
percentage of the labour force without work
a broad measure of economic output per person
share of people below the poverty line
Turkmenistan generally does better on employment & economy, though Iran leads in gdp per capita.
Is it good for families?
average years of life at birth
deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better
government spending on education as % of GDP
percentage of adults who can read and write
Iran 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.
Avg. annual high / low
Avg. annual high / low
| Months | Ashgabat | Tehran |
|---|---|---|
| Jan–Mar | 51°/34°F (11°/1°C) | 52°/35°F (11°/2°C) |
| Apr–Jun | 86°/61°F (30°/16°C) | 82°/61°F (28°/16°C) |
| Jul–Sep | 96°/68°F (35°/20°C) | 94°/72°F (35°/22°C) |
| Oct–Dec | 62°/40°F (17°/5°C) | 62°/44°F (17°/7°C) |
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| Month | Ashgabat | Tehran |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 45°/29°F (7.4°/-1.6°C) | 45°/30°F (7.2°/-1.1°C) |
| Feb | 49°/32°F (9.6°/-0.2°C) | 50°/33°F (9.9°/0.7°C) |
| Mar | 60°/41°F (15.6°/4.9°C) | 60°/41°F (15.4°/5.2°C) |
| Apr | 75°/52°F (24.1°/11.1°C) | 71°/52°F (21.9°/10.9°C) |
| May | 86°/61°F (30.0°/16.2°C) | 82°/61°F (28.0°/16.1°C) |
| Jun | 96°/69°F (35.7°/20.7°C) | 93°/70°F (34.1°/20.9°C) |
| Jul | 101°/74°F (38.2°/23.1°C) | 98°/75°F (36.8°/24.0°C) |
| Aug | 98°/69°F (36.6°/20.5°C) | 96°/73°F (35.4°/23.0°C) |
| Sep | 89°/60°F (31.5°/15.4°C) | 89°/67°F (31.5°/19.2°C) |
| Oct | 74°/48°F (23.2°/9.1°C) | 75°/55°F (24.0°/12.9°C) |
| Nov | 62°/40°F (16.6°/4.6°C) | 62°/44°F (16.5°/6.7°C) |
| Dec | 50°/33°F (9.8°/0.7°C) | 50°/34°F (9.8°/1.3°C) |
Data:
Visitor Visa Requirements
Short-stay tourist visa rules between Turkmenistan and Iran. To live, work, or study long-term in Iran, you'll need a separate residence or work visa — check Iran's immigration authority.
Turkmenistan passport holder visiting Iran
Visa on Arrival
Iran passport holder visiting Turkmenistan
Visa RequiredData: Henley Passport Index. Check with the destination country's embassy for the most current requirements.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I work remotely from Iran?
Connectivity is usually fine (Iran: 12.3 fixed broadband per 100). What actually decides it is legal: does Iran offer a digital nomad visa, will your employer permit overseas work, and where are you tax-resident?
Is Iran safe for expats?
Turkmenistan performs better than Iran across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Iran is 2.4 per 100,000 people, compared to 1.1 in Turkmenistan.
How is healthcare in Iran compared to Turkmenistan?
Turkmenistan generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Iran leads in healthcare spending per person. There are 15.1 doctors per 10,000 people in Iran, compared to 21.4 in Turkmenistan. Iran scores 74 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Turkmenistan: 75).
What's the weather like in Iran compared to Turkmenistan?
The average high temperature in Tehran is 72°F, compared to 74°F in Ashgabat. Tehran receives around 9.1 in of rainfall per year, while Ashgabat gets 8.9 in.
What language do they speak in Iran?
The official language in Iran is Persian (Farsi). In Turkmenistan, the official languages are Russian and Turkmen.
