Moving to Senegal from Turkmenistan
What to Expect
Everything you need to know before relocating from Turkmenistan to Senegal — costs, safety, healthcare, and practical first steps.
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Key Indicator Comparison
Key indicators for anyone considering a move from Turkmenistan to Senegal.
Is it safe?
per 100,000 people per year
per 100,000 people per year
Turkmenistan generally does better on safety, though Senegal 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
Senegal generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Turkmenistan 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
Senegal performs significantly better than Turkmenistan 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
Turkmenistan generally does better on infrastructure, though Senegal 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
share of people below the poverty line
Turkmenistan generally does better on employment & economy, though Senegal leads in unemployment rate.
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
Turkmenistan generally does better on family life, though Senegal leads in infant mortality.
Sources: World Bank (2015–2025), United Nations SDG Indicators (2019–2021), World Health Organization (2024), The World Factbook (2012–2022). How we calculate this
What's the Climate Like?
Monthly averages — select a city to compare.
Avg. annual high / low
Avg. annual high / low
| Months | Ashgabat | Dakar |
|---|---|---|
| Jan–Mar | 51°/34°F (11°/1°C) | 77°/64°F (25°/18°C) |
| Apr–Jun | 86°/61°F (30°/16°C) | 79°/70°F (26°/21°C) |
| Jul–Sep | 96°/68°F (35°/20°C) | 86°/77°F (30°/25°C) |
| Oct–Dec | 62°/40°F (17°/5°C) | 85°/73°F (29°/23°C) |
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| Month | Ashgabat | Dakar |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 45°/29°F (7.4°/-1.6°C) | 77°/64°F (24.9°/17.9°C) |
| Feb | 49°/32°F (9.6°/-0.2°C) | 77°/64°F (24.8°/17.8°C) |
| Mar | 60°/41°F (15.6°/4.9°C) | 77°/65°F (25.1°/18.3°C) |
| Apr | 75°/52°F (24.1°/11.1°C) | 76°/66°F (24.7°/19.1°C) |
| May | 86°/61°F (30.0°/16.2°C) | 79°/69°F (25.9°/20.6°C) |
| Jun | 96°/69°F (35.7°/20.7°C) | 83°/74°F (28.5°/23.5°C) |
| Jul | 101°/74°F (38.2°/23.1°C) | 86°/77°F (29.9°/25.0°C) |
| Aug | 98°/69°F (36.6°/20.5°C) | 86°/77°F (30.2°/25.2°C) |
| Sep | 89°/60°F (31.5°/15.4°C) | 87°/77°F (30.6°/25.0°C) |
| Oct | 74°/48°F (23.2°/9.1°C) | 88°/77°F (30.9°/25.2°C) |
| Nov | 62°/40°F (16.6°/4.6°C) | 85°/74°F (29.7°/23.2°C) |
| Dec | 50°/33°F (9.8°/0.7°C) | 81°/69°F (27.2°/20.5°C) |
Data:
Agence nationale de l'Aviation Civile et de la Météorologie (ANACIM)
Visitor Visa Requirements
Short-stay tourist visa rules between Turkmenistan and Senegal. To live, work, or study long-term in Senegal, you'll need a separate residence or work visa — check Senegal's immigration authority.
Turkmenistan passport holder visiting Senegal
Visa Required
Senegal 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 Senegal?
Internet is rarely the blocker — Senegal has 4.0 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 Senegal safe for expats?
Turkmenistan generally does better on safety, though Senegal leads in homicide rate. The homicide rate in Senegal is 0.3 per 100,000 people, compared to 1.0 in Turkmenistan.
How is healthcare in Senegal compared to Turkmenistan?
Senegal generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Turkmenistan leads in doctors per 10,000 people. There are 1.1 doctors per 10,000 people in Senegal, compared to 19.3 in Turkmenistan. Senegal scores 50 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Turkmenistan: 75).
What's the weather like in Senegal compared to Turkmenistan?
The average high temperature in Dakar is 82°F, compared to 74°F in Ashgabat. Dakar receives around 14.9 in of rainfall per year, while Ashgabat gets 8.9 in.
What language do they speak in Senegal?
The official language in Senegal is French. In Turkmenistan, the official languages are Russian and Turkmen.
