Moving to Mexico from Turkmenistan

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What to Expect

Considering a move from Turkmenistan to Mexico? Here's how the two compare on cost, climate, safety, and more.

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Who Else Is Making This Move?

What the data shows about people moving from Turkmenistan to Mexico.

Moved in 2018
1

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

Who's moving to Mexico?

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

Foreign-born population · UN DESA (2020)

Key Indicator Comparison

The numbers behind daily life in Mexico compared to Turkmenistan.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

per 100,000 people per year

TM
1.1
MX
26.1
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

TM
8.0
MX
12.0

Turkmenistan performs better than Mexico across all safety metrics.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2023

annual government + private spending per person

TM
$1,264
MX
$1,368
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

affects wait times and access to care

TM
21.4
MX
25.6

Turkmenistan generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Mexico 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
MX
30.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

TM
10.9t
MX
3.6t

Mexico 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
MX
20.5
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

TM
135.2%
MX
45.0%

Mexico generally does better on infrastructure, though Turkmenistan leads in electricity per capita.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2023

percentage of the labour force without work

TM
4.1%
MX
2.8%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

TM
$14,700
MX
$22,400

Mexico 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
MX
72.3 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

TM
37.6
MX
11.9

Mexico 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

Mexico City Rain: 32.1 in/yr (816 mm)
74° / 49°F

Avg. annual high / low

Months Ashgabat Mexico City
Jan–Mar 51°/34°F (11°/1°C) 74°/45°F (23°/7°C)
Apr–Jun 86°/61°F (30°/16°C) 79°/53°F (26°/12°C)
Jul–Sep 96°/68°F (35°/20°C) 73°/53°F (23°/12°C)
Oct–Dec 62°/40°F (17°/5°C) 71°/47°F (22°/8°C)
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Month Ashgabat Mexico City
Jan 45°/29°F (7.4°/-1.6°C) 70°/42°F (21.2°/5.8°C)
Feb 49°/32°F (9.6°/-0.2°C) 73°/45°F (22.9°/7.1°C)
Mar 60°/41°F (15.6°/4.9°C) 78°/49°F (25.7°/9.2°C)
Apr 75°/52°F (24.1°/11.1°C) 80°/51°F (26.6°/10.8°C)
May 86°/61°F (30.0°/16.2°C) 80°/53°F (26.5°/11.7°C)
Jun 96°/69°F (35.7°/20.7°C) 76°/54°F (24.6°/12.2°C)
Jul 101°/74°F (38.2°/23.1°C) 73°/53°F (23.0°/11.5°C)
Aug 98°/69°F (36.6°/20.5°C) 74°/53°F (23.3°/11.6°C)
Sep 89°/60°F (31.5°/15.4°C) 72°/53°F (22.3°/11.5°C)
Oct 74°/48°F (23.2°/9.1°C) 72°/50°F (22.2°/9.8°C)
Nov 62°/40°F (16.6°/4.6°C) 71°/46°F (21.8°/7.9°C)
Dec 50°/33°F (9.8°/0.7°C) 69°/44°F (20.8°/6.6°C)

Data: Coordinación General del Servicio Meteorológico Nacional Coordinación General del Servicio Meteorológico Nacional

Visitor Visa Requirements

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

Turkmenistan passport

Turkmenistan passport holder visiting Mexico

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

Mexico passport holder visiting Turkmenistan

Visa Required
Mexico 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 Mexico?

Connectivity is usually fine (Mexico: 20.5 fixed broadband per 100). What actually decides it is legal: does Mexico offer a digital nomad visa, will your employer permit overseas work, and where are you tax-resident?

Is Mexico safe for expats?

Turkmenistan performs better than Mexico across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Mexico is 26.1 per 100,000 people, compared to 1.1 in Turkmenistan.

How is healthcare in Mexico compared to Turkmenistan?

Turkmenistan generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Mexico leads in doctors per 10,000 people. There are 25.6 doctors per 10,000 people in Mexico, compared to 21.4 in Turkmenistan. Mexico scores 75 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Turkmenistan: 75).

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

The average high temperature in Mexico City is 74°F, compared to 74°F in Ashgabat. Mexico City receives around 32.1 in of rainfall per year, while Ashgabat gets 8.9 in.

What language do they speak in Mexico?

The official language in Mexico is Spanish. In Turkmenistan, the official languages are Russian and Turkmen.

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At a Glance

TM MX
Population 5,636,011 129,150,971
Currency Turkmenistani Manat (TMT) Mexican Peso (MX$)
Languages Russian, Turkmen Spanish
Driving side Right Right
Calling code +993 +52
Time zones 1 3
Emergency number 911