Moving to Serbia from Turkmenistan
What to Expect
A comprehensive look at what changes when you move from Turkmenistan to Serbia — from daily expenses to quality of life.
If you moved from Turkmenistan to Serbia, and you’d need to navigate life in Serbian. Expect a noticeable climate shift — Belgrade averages 62°F vs 74°F in Ashgabat, making it significantly cooler.
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Who Else Is Making This Move?
Real numbers on people moving from Turkmenistan to Serbia, and how the trend has changed.
Who's moving to Serbia?
Top countries of origin for Serbia's foreign-born residents.
- 342,526
- 288,708
- 72,596
- 47,637
- 16,392
- 11,139
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Turkmenistan
Key Indicator Comparison
How Turkmenistan and Serbia stack up on safety, healthcare, jobs, and infrastructure.
Is it safe?
per 100,000 people per year
per 100,000 people per year
Serbia performs significantly better than Turkmenistan across all safety metrics.
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 Serbia leads in doctors per 10,000 people.
What about the environment?
deaths attributable to air pollution per 100k people
Serbia 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
Serbia performs significantly better than Turkmenistan across all infrastructure metrics.
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 Serbia 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
Serbia 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 | Belgrade |
|---|---|---|
| Jan–Mar | 51°/34°F (11°/1°C) | 45°/33°F (7°/0°C) |
| Apr–Jun | 86°/61°F (30°/16°C) | 71°/53°F (22°/12°C) |
| Jul–Sep | 96°/68°F (35°/20°C) | 79°/59°F (26°/15°C) |
| Oct–Dec | 62°/40°F (17°/5°C) | 53°/39°F (11°/4°C) |
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| Month | Ashgabat | Belgrade |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 45°/29°F (7.4°/-1.6°C) | 38°/28°F (3.5°/-2.3°C) |
| Feb | 49°/32°F (9.6°/-0.2°C) | 44°/32°F (6.4°/-0.2°C) |
| Mar | 60°/41°F (15.6°/4.9°C) | 53°/38°F (11.9°/3.3°C) |
| Apr | 75°/52°F (24.1°/11.1°C) | 64°/46°F (17.5°/7.8°C) |
| May | 86°/61°F (30.0°/16.2°C) | 72°/54°F (22.5°/12.1°C) |
| Jun | 96°/69°F (35.7°/20.7°C) | 78°/59°F (25.3°/15.0°C) |
| Jul | 101°/74°F (38.2°/23.1°C) | 81°/61°F (27.3°/16.3°C) |
| Aug | 98°/69°F (36.6°/20.5°C) | 81°/61°F (27.3°/16.1°C) |
| Sep | 89°/60°F (31.5°/15.4°C) | 75°/55°F (23.7°/13.0°C) |
| Oct | 74°/48°F (23.2°/9.1°C) | 65°/47°F (18.1°/8.3°C) |
| Nov | 62°/40°F (16.6°/4.6°C) | 52°/39°F (11.0°/4.0°C) |
| Dec | 50°/33°F (9.8°/0.7°C) | 42°/32°F (5.3°/-0.2°C) |
Republic Hydrometeorological Service of SerbiaVisitor Visa Requirements
Short-stay tourist visa rules between Turkmenistan and Serbia. To live, work, or study long-term in Serbia, you'll need a separate residence or work visa — check Serbia's immigration authority.
Turkmenistan passport holder visiting Serbia
Visa Required
Serbia 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 Serbia?
With 29.3 fixed broadband subscriptions per 100 people, Serbia can support video calls in major cities. The hard part is paperwork — visa category, employer policy on overseas staff, and tax residency in Turkmenistan and Serbia.
Is Serbia safe for expats?
Serbia performs significantly better than Turkmenistan across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Serbia is 1.0 per 100,000 people, compared to 1.1 in Turkmenistan.
How is healthcare in Serbia compared to Turkmenistan?
Turkmenistan generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Serbia leads in doctors per 10,000 people. There are 28.4 doctors per 10,000 people in Serbia, compared to 21.4 in Turkmenistan. Serbia scores 72 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Turkmenistan: 75).
What's the weather like in Serbia compared to Turkmenistan?
The average high temperature in Belgrade is 62°F, compared to 74°F in Ashgabat. Belgrade receives around 26.9 in of rainfall per year, while Ashgabat gets 8.9 in.
What language do they speak in Serbia?
The official language in Serbia is Serbian. In Turkmenistan, the official languages are Russian and Turkmen.
