Moving to Israel from Turkmenistan

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from Turkmenistan to Israel, and you’d need to navigate life in Arabic and Hebrew.

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Who Else Is Making This Move?

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

Moved in 2023
5

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

Who's moving to Israel?

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

Foreign-born population · UN DESA (2020)

Key Indicator Comparison

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

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

per 100,000 people per year

TM
1.1
IL
1.6
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

TM
8.0
IL
4.2

Turkmenistan generally does better on safety, though Israel leads in road traffic deaths.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2023

annual government + private spending per person

TM
$1,264
IL
$4,033
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

affects wait times and access to care

TM
21.4
IL
37.1

Israel generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Turkmenistan 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
IL
15.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

TM
10.9t
IL
5.8t

Israel 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
IL
29.4
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

TM
135.2%
IL
132.0%

Israel 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%
IL
3.4%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

TM
$14,700
IL
$48,300

Israel 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
IL
83.3 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

TM
37.6
IL
3.6

Israel 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

Jerusalem Rain: 21.1 in/yr (537 mm)
72° / 57°F

Avg. annual high / low

Months Ashgabat Jerusalem
Jan–Mar 51°/34°F (11°/1°C) 58°/46°F (15°/8°C)
Apr–Jun 86°/61°F (30°/16°C) 78°/60°F (25°/15°C)
Jul–Sep 96°/68°F (35°/20°C) 85°/67°F (29°/20°C)
Oct–Dec 62°/40°F (17°/5°C) 68°/55°F (20°/13°C)
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Month Ashgabat Jerusalem
Jan 45°/29°F (7.4°/-1.6°C) 55°/44°F (12.8°/6.9°C)
Feb 49°/32°F (9.6°/-0.2°C) 57°/45°F (13.8°/7.1°C)
Mar 60°/41°F (15.6°/4.9°C) 63°/49°F (17.0°/9.2°C)
Apr 75°/52°F (24.1°/11.1°C) 71°/54°F (21.5°/12.1°C)
May 86°/61°F (30.0°/16.2°C) 79°/61°F (25.9°/16.0°C)
Jun 96°/69°F (35.7°/20.7°C) 83°/65°F (28.4°/18.2°C)
Jul 101°/74°F (38.2°/23.1°C) 86°/68°F (30.0°/20.2°C)
Aug 98°/69°F (36.6°/20.5°C) 86°/68°F (29.9°/20.0°C)
Sep 89°/60°F (31.5°/15.4°C) 83°/66°F (28.4°/18.7°C)
Oct 74°/48°F (23.2°/9.1°C) 78°/62°F (25.3°/16.8°C)
Nov 62°/40°F (16.6°/4.6°C) 68°/55°F (19.9°/12.8°C)
Dec 50°/33°F (9.8°/0.7°C) 59°/48°F (15.2°/9.0°C)

Data: Israel Meteorological Service Israel Meteorological Service

Visitor Visa Requirements

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

Turkmenistan passport

Turkmenistan passport holder visiting Israel

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

Israel passport holder visiting Turkmenistan

Visa Required
Israel 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 Israel?

Internet is rarely the blocker — Israel has 29.4 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 Israel safe for expats?

Turkmenistan generally does better on safety, though Israel leads in road traffic deaths. The homicide rate in Israel is 1.6 per 100,000 people, compared to 1.1 in Turkmenistan.

How is healthcare in Israel compared to Turkmenistan?

Israel generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Turkmenistan leads in healthcare spending per person. There are 37.1 doctors per 10,000 people in Israel, compared to 21.4 in Turkmenistan. Israel scores 85 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Turkmenistan: 75).

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

The average high temperature in Jerusalem is 72°F, compared to 74°F in Ashgabat. Jerusalem receives around 21.1 in of rainfall per year, while Ashgabat gets 8.9 in.

What language do they speak in Israel?

The official languages in Israel are Arabic and Hebrew. In Turkmenistan, the official languages are Russian and Turkmen.

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At a Glance

TM IL
Population 5,636,011 8,914,885
Currency Turkmenistani Manat (TMT) Israeli New Sheqel (₪)
Languages Russian, Turkmen Arabic, Hebrew
Driving side Right Right
Calling code +993 +972
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 100