Moving to Montana from Turkmenistan
What to Expect
Considering a move from Turkmenistan to Montana? Here's how the two compare on cost, climate, safety, and more.
If you moved from Turkmenistan to Montana, and you’d need to navigate life in English. Expect a noticeable climate shift — Billings averages 64°F vs 74°F in Ashgabat, making it significantly cooler.
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Who Else Is Making This Move?
What the data shows about people moving from Turkmenistan to Montana.
people moved from Turkmenistan to United States · OECD (latest data available)
Who's moving to United States?
Top countries of origin for United States's foreign-born residents.
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Key Indicator Comparison
The numbers behind daily life in Montana compared to Turkmenistan.
How's the healthcare?
share of adults with obesity
Turkmenistan performs better than Montana across all health & wellbeing metrics.
Will I have good infrastructure?
share of households with internet
Montana 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
Montana generally does better on employment & economy, though Turkmenistan leads in poverty rate.
Is it good for families?
average years of life at birth
Montana performs significantly better than Turkmenistan across all family life metrics.
Sources: World Bank (2024–2025), The World Factbook (2012–2022), US Census Bureau (American Community Survey) (2023), World Health Organization (2024), Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (PLACES) (2022), Bureau of Labor Statistics (2025), Bureau of Economic Analysis (2024), OECD Regional Demography (2020). How we calculate this
Weather in Montana vs Turkmenistan
Monthly averages — select a city to compare.
Avg. annual high / low
Avg. annual high / low
| Months | Ashgabat | Billings |
|---|---|---|
| Jan–Mar | 51°/34°F (11°/1°C) | 47°/20°F (8°/-7°C) |
| Apr–Jun | 86°/61°F (30°/16°C) | 72°/43°F (22°/6°C) |
| Jul–Sep | 96°/68°F (35°/20°C) | 85°/52°F (30°/11°C) |
| Oct–Dec | 62°/40°F (17°/5°C) | 51°/25°F (11°/-4°C) |
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| Month | Ashgabat | Billings |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 45°/29°F (7.4°/-1.6°C) | 41°/16°F (4.8°/-9.1°C) |
| Feb | 49°/32°F (9.6°/-0.2°C) | 45°/19°F (7.3°/-7.3°C) |
| Mar | 60°/41°F (15.6°/4.9°C) | 54°/26°F (12.3°/-3.5°C) |
| Apr | 75°/52°F (24.1°/11.1°C) | 63°/34°F (17.2°/1.1°C) |
| May | 86°/61°F (30.0°/16.2°C) | 72°/43°F (22.3°/5.9°C) |
| Jun | 96°/69°F (35.7°/20.7°C) | 81°/51°F (27.0°/10.6°C) |
| Jul | 101°/74°F (38.2°/23.1°C) | 89°/57°F (31.9°/13.8°C) |
| Aug | 98°/69°F (36.6°/20.5°C) | 89°/55°F (31.5°/12.6°C) |
| Sep | 89°/60°F (31.5°/15.4°C) | 78°/45°F (25.5°/7.2°C) |
| Oct | 74°/48°F (23.2°/9.1°C) | 65°/35°F (18.1°/1.6°C) |
| Nov | 62°/40°F (16.6°/4.6°C) | 49°/24°F (9.7°/-4.2°C) |
| Dec | 50°/33°F (9.8°/0.7°C) | 39°/15°F (4.0°/-9.2°C) |
Data:
National Weather Service
Can you move from Turkmenistan to Montana?
Short-stay tourist visa rules between Turkmenistan and United States. To live, work, or study long-term in United States, you'll need a separate residence or work visa — check United States's immigration authority.
Turkmenistan passport holder visiting United States
Visa Required
United States 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 Montana?
From major Montana cities the network usually holds up. Visa rules, your employer's stance on overseas employees, and tax residency in Turkmenistan and Montana are what actually decide it long-term.
How is healthcare in Montana compared to Turkmenistan?
Turkmenistan performs better than Montana across all health & wellbeing metrics.
What's the weather like in Montana compared to Turkmenistan?
The average high temperature in Billings is 64°F, compared to 74°F in Ashgabat. Billings receives around 14.2 in of rainfall per year, while Ashgabat gets 8.9 in.
What language do they speak in Montana?
The official language in Montana is English. In Turkmenistan, the official languages are Russian and Turkmen.
