Moving to Lithuania from Turkmenistan
What to Expect
Everything you need to know before relocating from Turkmenistan to Lithuania — costs, safety, healthcare, and practical first steps.
If you moved from Turkmenistan to Lithuania, and you’d need to navigate life in Lithuanian. Expect a noticeable climate shift — Vilnius averages 51°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 Lithuania, based on official data.
people moved from Turkmenistan to Lithuania · OECD (latest data available)
Who's moving to Lithuania?
Top countries of origin for Lithuania's foreign-born residents.
- 51,718
- 33,813
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Turkmenistan
Key Indicator Comparison
Key indicators for anyone considering a move from Turkmenistan to Lithuania.
Is it safe?
per 100,000 people per year
per 100,000 people per year
Turkmenistan generally does better on safety, though Lithuania leads in road traffic deaths.
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 Lithuania leads in doctors per 10,000 people.
What about the environment?
deaths attributable to air pollution per 100k people
tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year
Lithuania 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
Lithuania 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 Lithuania 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
Lithuania 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.
Avg. annual high / low
Avg. annual high / low
| Months | Ashgabat | Vilnius |
|---|---|---|
| Jan–Mar | 51°/34°F (11°/1°C) | 33°/22°F (0°/-5°C) |
| Apr–Jun | 86°/61°F (30°/16°C) | 63°/44°F (17°/7°C) |
| Jul–Sep | 96°/68°F (35°/20°C) | 69°/52°F (21°/11°C) |
| Oct–Dec | 62°/40°F (17°/5°C) | 40°/31°F (4°/-1°C) |
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| Month | Ashgabat | Vilnius |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 45°/29°F (7.4°/-1.6°C) | 29°/20°F (-1.6°/-6.4°C) |
| Feb | 49°/32°F (9.6°/-0.2°C) | 30°/20°F (-0.9°/-6.5°C) |
| Mar | 60°/41°F (15.6°/4.9°C) | 39°/26°F (4.0°/-3.1°C) |
| Apr | 75°/52°F (24.1°/11.1°C) | 54°/36°F (12.2°/2.3°C) |
| May | 86°/61°F (30.0°/16.2°C) | 65°/46°F (18.4°/7.6°C) |
| Jun | 96°/69°F (35.7°/20.7°C) | 70°/51°F (21.0°/10.8°C) |
| Jul | 101°/74°F (38.2°/23.1°C) | 74°/56°F (23.3°/13.1°C) |
| Aug | 98°/69°F (36.6°/20.5°C) | 72°/54°F (22.5°/12.3°C) |
| Sep | 89°/60°F (31.5°/15.4°C) | 62°/47°F (16.8°/8.1°C) |
| Oct | 74°/48°F (23.2°/9.1°C) | 51°/39°F (10.4°/3.8°C) |
| Nov | 62°/40°F (16.6°/4.6°C) | 38°/31°F (3.5°/-0.8°C) |
| Dec | 50°/33°F (9.8°/0.7°C) | 31°/23°F (-0.6°/-5.0°C) |
Lithuanian Hydrometeorological ServiceVisitor Visa Requirements
Short-stay tourist visa rules between Turkmenistan and Lithuania. To live, work, or study long-term in Lithuania, you'll need a separate residence or work visa — check Lithuania's immigration authority.
Turkmenistan passport holder visiting Lithuania
Visa Required
Lithuania 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 Lithuania?
Internet is rarely the blocker — Lithuania 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 Lithuania safe for expats?
Turkmenistan generally does better on safety, though Lithuania leads in road traffic deaths. The homicide rate in Lithuania is 2.4 per 100,000 people, compared to 1.1 in Turkmenistan.
How is healthcare in Lithuania compared to Turkmenistan?
Turkmenistan generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Lithuania leads in doctors per 10,000 people. There are 51.3 doctors per 10,000 people in Lithuania, compared to 21.4 in Turkmenistan. Lithuania scores 75 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Turkmenistan: 75).
What's the weather like in Lithuania compared to Turkmenistan?
The average high temperature in Vilnius is 51°F, compared to 74°F in Ashgabat. Vilnius receives around 27.0 in of rainfall per year, while Ashgabat gets 8.9 in.
What language do they speak in Lithuania?
The official language in Lithuania is Lithuanian. In Turkmenistan, the official languages are Russian and Turkmen.
