Moving to Saint Kitts and Nevis from Turkmenistan

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from Turkmenistan to Saint Kitts and Nevis, and you’d need to navigate life in English. You’ll also switch from driving on the right to the left.

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Key Indicator Comparison

The numbers behind daily life in Saint Kitts and Nevis compared to Turkmenistan.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

per 100,000 people per year

TM
1.1
KN
23.1
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

TM
8.0
KN
23.1

Turkmenistan performs better than Saint Kitts and Nevis across all safety metrics.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2023

annual government + private spending per person

TM
$1,264
KN
$1,936
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

affects wait times and access to care

TM
21.4
KN
30.3

Turkmenistan generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Saint Kitts and Nevis leads in doctors per 10,000 people.

What about the environment?

CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

TM
10.9t
KN
2.9t

Saint Kitts and Nevis 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
KN
47.4
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

TM
135.2%
KN
50.8%

Saint Kitts and Nevis 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%
KN
4.5%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

TM
$14,700
KN
$30,100

Turkmenistan generally does better on employment & economy, though Saint Kitts and Nevis 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
KN
77.1 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

TM
37.6
KN
8.3

Saint Kitts and Nevis generally does better on family life, though Turkmenistan leads in education spending.

Data: The World Factbook, United Nations SDG Indicators, World Bank

Visitor Visa Requirements

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

Turkmenistan passport

Turkmenistan passport holder visiting Saint Kitts and Nevis

Visa Online (e-Visa)
Turkmenistan passport holders need to apply for an e-Visa before travelling to Saint Kitts and Nevis.
Saint Kitts and Nevis passport

Saint Kitts and Nevis passport holder visiting Turkmenistan

Visa Required
Saint Kitts and Nevis 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 Saint Kitts and Nevis?

Connectivity is usually fine (Saint Kitts and Nevis: 47.4 fixed broadband per 100). What actually decides it is legal: does Saint Kitts and Nevis offer a digital nomad visa, will your employer permit overseas work, and where are you tax-resident?

Is Saint Kitts and Nevis safe for expats?

Turkmenistan performs better than Saint Kitts and Nevis across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Saint Kitts and Nevis is 23.1 per 100,000 people, compared to 1.1 in Turkmenistan.

How is healthcare in Saint Kitts and Nevis compared to Turkmenistan?

Turkmenistan generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Saint Kitts and Nevis leads in doctors per 10,000 people. There are 30.3 doctors per 10,000 people in Saint Kitts and Nevis, compared to 21.4 in Turkmenistan. Saint Kitts and Nevis scores 79 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Turkmenistan: 75).

What language do they speak in Saint Kitts and Nevis?

The official language in Saint Kitts and Nevis is English. In Turkmenistan, the official languages are Russian and Turkmen.

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At a Glance

TM KN
Population 5,636,011 54,488
Currency Turkmenistani Manat (TMT) East Caribbean Dollar (EC$)
Languages Russian, Turkmen English
Driving side Right Left
Calling code +993 +1869
Time zones 1 1