Moving to Montenegro from Turkmenistan

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from Turkmenistan to Montenegro, and you’d need to navigate life in Montenegrin.

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Key Indicator Comparison

The numbers behind daily life in Montenegro compared to Turkmenistan.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

per 100,000 people per year

TM
1.1
ME
2.5
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

TM
8.0
ME
9.1

Turkmenistan performs better than Montenegro across all safety metrics.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2023

annual government + private spending per person

TM
$1,264
ME
$2,908
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

affects wait times and access to care

TM
21.4
ME
27.5

Turkmenistan generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Montenegro 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
ME
60.0

Montenegro 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
ME
31.3
Electricity per capita World Bank, 2023

annual consumption — reflects grid capacity

TM
2,829 kWh
ME
4,564 kWh

Montenegro 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%
ME
15.2%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

TM
$14,700
ME
$27,800

Turkmenistan generally does better on employment & economy, though Montenegro leads in gdp per capita.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

TM
71.8 yrs
ME
77.8 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

TM
37.6
ME
3.2

Montenegro 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

Podgorica Rain: 65.4 in/yr (1661 mm)
69° / 51°F

Avg. annual high / low

Months Ashgabat Podgorica
Jan–Mar 51°/34°F (11°/1°C) 53°/38°F (12°/3°C)
Apr–Jun 86°/61°F (30°/16°C) 75°/56°F (24°/13°C)
Jul–Sep 96°/68°F (35°/20°C) 86°/66°F (30°/19°C)
Oct–Dec 62°/40°F (17°/5°C) 61°/45°F (16°/7°C)
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Month Ashgabat Podgorica
Jan 45°/29°F (7.4°/-1.6°C) 49°/35°F (9.5°/1.4°C)
Feb 49°/32°F (9.6°/-0.2°C) 52°/38°F (11.3°/3.1°C)
Mar 60°/41°F (15.6°/4.9°C) 59°/42°F (15.1°/5.8°C)
Apr 75°/52°F (24.1°/11.1°C) 66°/48°F (19.1°/9.1°C)
May 86°/61°F (30.0°/16.2°C) 76°/56°F (24.3°/13.5°C)
Jun 96°/69°F (35.7°/20.7°C) 83°/63°F (28.2°/17.3°C)
Jul 101°/74°F (38.2°/23.1°C) 89°/69°F (31.8°/20.3°C)
Aug 98°/69°F (36.6°/20.5°C) 89°/68°F (31.7°/20.2°C)
Sep 89°/60°F (31.5°/15.4°C) 81°/62°F (27.3°/16.5°C)
Oct 74°/48°F (23.2°/9.1°C) 71°/53°F (21.7°/11.6°C)
Nov 62°/40°F (16.6°/4.6°C) 60°/44°F (15.4°/6.8°C)
Dec 50°/33°F (9.8°/0.7°C) 52°/37°F (11.1°/2.9°C)

Data: Institute of Hydrometeorology and Seismology Institute of Hydrometeorology and Seismology

Visitor Visa Requirements

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

Turkmenistan passport

Turkmenistan passport holder visiting Montenegro

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

Montenegro passport holder visiting Turkmenistan

Visa Required
Montenegro 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 Montenegro?

Connectivity is usually fine (Montenegro: 31.3 fixed broadband per 100). What actually decides it is legal: does Montenegro offer a digital nomad visa, will your employer permit overseas work, and where are you tax-resident?

Is Montenegro safe for expats?

Turkmenistan performs better than Montenegro across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Montenegro is 2.5 per 100,000 people, compared to 1.1 in Turkmenistan.

How is healthcare in Montenegro compared to Turkmenistan?

Turkmenistan generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Montenegro leads in doctors per 10,000 people. There are 27.5 doctors per 10,000 people in Montenegro, compared to 21.4 in Turkmenistan. Montenegro scores 72 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Turkmenistan: 75).

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

The average high temperature in Podgorica is 69°F, compared to 74°F in Ashgabat. Podgorica receives around 65.4 in of rainfall per year, while Ashgabat gets 8.9 in.

What language do they speak in Montenegro?

The official language in Montenegro is Montenegrin. In Turkmenistan, the official languages are Russian and Turkmen.

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At a Glance

TM ME
Population 5,636,011 604,966
Currency Turkmenistani Manat (TMT) Euro (€)
Languages Russian, Turkmen Montenegrin
Driving side Right Right
Calling code +993 +382
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 112