Moving to Singapore from Turkmenistan

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from Turkmenistan to Singapore, and you’d need to navigate life in Chinese, English, Malay and Tamil. You’ll also switch from driving on the right to the left. Expect a noticeable climate shift — Singapore averages 89°F vs 74°F in Ashgabat, making it significantly warmer.

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Key Indicator Comparison

The numbers behind daily life in Singapore compared to Turkmenistan.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

per 100,000 people per year

TM
1.1
SG
0.1
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

TM
8.0
SG
1.9

Singapore performs significantly better than Turkmenistan across all safety metrics.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2023

annual government + private spending per person

TM
$1,264
SG
$6,551
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

affects wait times and access to care

TM
21.4
SG
26.0

Turkmenistan generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Singapore leads in doctors per 10,000 people.

What about the environment?

Air pollution deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2019

deaths attributable to air pollution per 100k people

TM
87.0
SG
23.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

TM
10.9t
SG
9.8t

Singapore 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
SG
37.7
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

TM
135.2%
SG
83.1%

Singapore 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%
SG
3.5%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

TM
$14,700
SG
$127,500

Singapore performs significantly better than Turkmenistan across all employment & economy metrics.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

TM
71.8 yrs
SG
86.3 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

TM
37.6
SG
1.6

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

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

What's the Climate Like?

Monthly averages — select a city to compare.

Ashgabat Rain: 8.9 in/yr (227 mm)
74° / 51°F

Avg. annual high / low

Singapore Rain: 83.2 in/yr (2113 mm)
89° / 77°F

Avg. annual high / low

Months Ashgabat Singapore
Jan–Mar 51°/34°F (11°/1°C) 89°/76°F (31°/25°C)
Apr–Jun 86°/61°F (30°/16°C) 90°/78°F (32°/26°C)
Jul–Sep 96°/68°F (35°/20°C) 89°/78°F (31°/25°C)
Oct–Dec 62°/40°F (17°/5°C) 88°/76°F (31°/25°C)
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Month Ashgabat Singapore
Jan 45°/29°F (7.4°/-1.6°C) 87°/76°F (30.6°/24.3°C)
Feb 49°/32°F (9.6°/-0.2°C) 89°/76°F (31.5°/24.6°C)
Mar 60°/41°F (15.6°/4.9°C) 90°/77°F (32.2°/24.9°C)
Apr 75°/52°F (24.1°/11.1°C) 90°/78°F (32.4°/25.3°C)
May 86°/61°F (30.0°/16.2°C) 90°/78°F (32.3°/25.7°C)
Jun 96°/69°F (35.7°/20.7°C) 89°/78°F (31.9°/25.7°C)
Jul 101°/74°F (38.2°/23.1°C) 89°/78°F (31.4°/25.4°C)
Aug 98°/69°F (36.6°/20.5°C) 89°/78°F (31.4°/25.3°C)
Sep 89°/60°F (31.5°/15.4°C) 89°/77°F (31.6°/25.2°C)
Oct 74°/48°F (23.2°/9.1°C) 89°/77°F (31.8°/25.0°C)
Nov 62°/40°F (16.6°/4.6°C) 88°/76°F (31.2°/24.6°C)
Dec 50°/33°F (9.8°/0.7°C) 87°/76°F (30.5°/24.3°C)

Data: Meteorological Service Singapore Meteorological Service Singapore

Visitor Visa Requirements

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

Turkmenistan passport

Turkmenistan passport holder visiting Singapore

Visa Online (e-Visa)
Turkmenistan passport holders need to apply for an e-Visa before travelling to Singapore.
Singapore passport

Singapore passport holder visiting Turkmenistan

Visa Required
Singapore 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 Singapore?

Connectivity is usually fine (Singapore: 37.7 fixed broadband per 100). What actually decides it is legal: does Singapore offer a digital nomad visa, will your employer permit overseas work, and where are you tax-resident?

Is Singapore safe for expats?

Singapore performs significantly better than Turkmenistan across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Singapore is 0.1 per 100,000 people, compared to 1.1 in Turkmenistan.

How is healthcare in Singapore compared to Turkmenistan?

Turkmenistan generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Singapore leads in doctors per 10,000 people. There are 26.0 doctors per 10,000 people in Singapore, compared to 21.4 in Turkmenistan. Singapore scores 89 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Turkmenistan: 75).

What's the weather like in Singapore compared to Turkmenistan?

The average high temperature in Singapore is 89°F, compared to 74°F in Ashgabat. Singapore receives around 83.2 in of rainfall per year, while Ashgabat gets 8.9 in.

What language do they speak in Singapore?

The official languages in Singapore are Chinese, English, Malay and Tamil. In Turkmenistan, the official languages are Russian and Turkmen.

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At a Glance

TM SG
Population 5,636,011 5,921,231
Currency Turkmenistani Manat (TMT) Singapore Dollar (SGD)
Languages Russian, Turkmen Chinese, English, Malay, Tamil
Driving side Right Left
Calling code +993 +65
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 999