Moving to Puerto Rico from Turkmenistan

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from Turkmenistan to Puerto Rico, and you’d need to navigate life in English and Spanish.

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Key Indicator Comparison

Key indicators for anyone considering a move from Turkmenistan to Puerto Rico.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate World Bank, 2023

per 100,000 people per year

TM
1.0
PR
14.6
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

TM
8.0
PR
12.5

Turkmenistan performs better than Puerto Rico across all safety metrics.

How's the healthcare?

Adult obesity rate World Health Organization, 2024

share of adults with obesity

TM
22.2%
PR
42.4%
Suicide rate World Bank, 2021

per 100,000 people — a proxy for mental health support

TM
6.8
PR
5.4

Turkmenistan generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Puerto Rico leads in suicide rate.

What about the environment?

CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

TM
10.9t
PR
4.8t

Puerto Rico performs significantly better than Turkmenistan across all environment metrics.

Will I have good infrastructure?

Broadband per 100 people World Bank, 2024

fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work

TM
5.2
PR
28.0
Water stress level World Bank, 2022

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

TM
135.2%
PR
19.5%

Puerto Rico performs significantly better than Turkmenistan across all infrastructure metrics.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate World Bank, 2025

percentage of the labour force without work

TM
4.3%
PR
6.0%
GDP per capita World Bank, 2025

a broad measure of economic output per person

TM
$6,540
PR
$40,620

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

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy World Bank, 2024

average years of life at birth

TM
70.2 yrs
PR
81.9 yrs
Infant mortality World Bank, 2024

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

TM
30.4
PR
6.0

Turkmenistan generally does better on family life, though Puerto Rico leads in life expectancy.

Can you move from Turkmenistan to Puerto Rico?

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

Turkmenistan passport

Turkmenistan passport holder visiting Puerto Rico

Visa Required
Turkmenistan passport holders need a visa to enter Puerto Rico.

Data: Henley Passport Index. Check with the destination country's embassy for the most current requirements.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I work remotely from Puerto Rico?

Internet is rarely the blocker — Puerto Rico has 28.0 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 Puerto Rico safe for expats?

Turkmenistan performs better than Puerto Rico across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Puerto Rico is 14.6 per 100,000 people, compared to 1.0 in Turkmenistan.

How is healthcare in Puerto Rico compared to Turkmenistan?

Turkmenistan generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Puerto Rico leads in suicide rate.

What language do they speak in Puerto Rico?

The official languages in Puerto Rico are English and Spanish. In Turkmenistan, the official languages are Russian and Turkmen.

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At a Glance

TM PR
Population 7,618,847 3,184,835
Currency Turkmenistani Manat (TMT) United States Dollar ($)
Languages Russian, Turkmen English, Spanish
Driving side Right Right
Calling code +993 +1
Time zones 1 1