Moving to Saudi Arabia from Turkmenistan
What to Expect
Everything you need to know before relocating from Turkmenistan to Saudi Arabia — costs, safety, healthcare, and practical first steps.
If you moved from Turkmenistan to Saudi Arabia, and you’d need to navigate life in Arabic. Expect a noticeable climate shift — Riyadh averages 92°F vs 74°F in Ashgabat, making it significantly warmer.
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Key Indicator Comparison
Key indicators for anyone considering a move from Turkmenistan to Saudi Arabia.
Is it safe?
per 100,000 people per year
per 100,000 people per year
Turkmenistan generally does better on safety, though Saudi Arabia leads in homicide rate.
How's the healthcare?
annual government + private spending per person
affects wait times and access to care
WHO index from 0–100 measuring essential service access
share of adults with obesity
per 100,000 people — a proxy for mental health support
Turkmenistan generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Saudi Arabia leads in doctors per 10,000 people.
What about the environment?
deaths attributable to air pollution per 100k people
tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year
Turkmenistan performs better than Saudi Arabia across all environment metrics.
Will I have good infrastructure?
fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work
higher means greater strain on freshwater supply
annual consumption — reflects grid capacity
share of households with internet
Saudi Arabia generally does better on infrastructure, though Turkmenistan leads in water stress level.
What are the job prospects?
percentage of the labour force without work
a broad measure of economic output per person
Turkmenistan generally does better on employment & economy, though Saudi Arabia leads in gdp per capita.
Is it good for families?
average years of life at birth
deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better
government spending on education as % of GDP
percentage of adults who can read and write
Saudi Arabia 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.
Avg. annual high / low
Avg. annual high / low
| Months | Ashgabat | Riyadh |
|---|---|---|
| Jan–Mar | 51°/34°F (11°/1°C) | 75°/50°F (24°/10°C) |
| Apr–Jun | 86°/61°F (30°/16°C) | 101°/72°F (38°/22°C) |
| Jul–Sep | 96°/68°F (35°/20°C) | 109°/77°F (43°/25°C) |
| Oct–Dec | 62°/40°F (17°/5°C) | 84°/56°F (29°/13°C) |
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| Month | Ashgabat | Riyadh |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 45°/29°F (7.4°/-1.6°C) | 68°/44°F (20.1°/6.9°C) |
| Feb | 49°/32°F (9.6°/-0.2°C) | 74°/49°F (23.3°/9.3°C) |
| Mar | 60°/41°F (15.6°/4.9°C) | 82°/56°F (27.7°/13.2°C) |
| Apr | 75°/52°F (24.1°/11.1°C) | 92°/65°F (33.3°/18.4°C) |
| May | 86°/61°F (30.0°/16.2°C) | 103°/74°F (39.4°/23.4°C) |
| Jun | 96°/69°F (35.7°/20.7°C) | 109°/78°F (42.6°/25.3°C) |
| Jul | 101°/74°F (38.2°/23.1°C) | 111°/80°F (43.7°/26.4°C) |
| Aug | 98°/69°F (36.6°/20.5°C) | 111°/79°F (43.7°/26.3°C) |
| Sep | 89°/60°F (31.5°/15.4°C) | 105°/73°F (40.6°/22.9°C) |
| Oct | 74°/48°F (23.2°/9.1°C) | 96°/65°F (35.5°/18.2°C) |
| Nov | 62°/40°F (16.6°/4.6°C) | 83°/56°F (28.1°/13.3°C) |
| Dec | 50°/33°F (9.8°/0.7°C) | 72°/47°F (22.1°/8.4°C) |
National Center for MeteorologyVisitor Visa Requirements
Short-stay tourist visa rules between Turkmenistan and Saudi Arabia. To live, work, or study long-term in Saudi Arabia, you'll need a separate residence or work visa — check Saudi Arabia's immigration authority.
Turkmenistan passport holder visiting Saudi Arabia
Visa Required
Saudi Arabia 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 Saudi Arabia?
Internet is rarely the blocker — Saudi Arabia has 37.0 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 Saudi Arabia safe for expats?
Turkmenistan generally does better on safety, though Saudi Arabia leads in homicide rate. The homicide rate in Saudi Arabia is 0.8 per 100,000 people, compared to 1.1 in Turkmenistan.
How is healthcare in Saudi Arabia compared to Turkmenistan?
Turkmenistan generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Saudi Arabia leads in doctors per 10,000 people. There are 30.8 doctors per 10,000 people in Saudi Arabia, compared to 21.4 in Turkmenistan. Saudi Arabia scores 74 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Turkmenistan: 75).
What's the weather like in Saudi Arabia compared to Turkmenistan?
The average high temperature in Riyadh is 92°F, compared to 74°F in Ashgabat. Riyadh receives around 4.4 in of rainfall per year, while Ashgabat gets 8.9 in.
What language do they speak in Saudi Arabia?
The official language in Saudi Arabia is Arabic. In Turkmenistan, the official languages are Russian and Turkmen.
