Moving to Slovakia from Turkmenistan

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from Turkmenistan to Slovakia, and you’d need to navigate life in Slovak. Expect a noticeable climate shift — Bratislava averages 61°F vs 74°F in Ashgabat, making it significantly cooler.

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Who Else Is Making This Move?

What the data shows about people moving from Turkmenistan to Slovakia.

Moved in 2015
1

people moved from Turkmenistan to Slovakia · OECD (latest data available)

Who's moving to Slovakia?

Top countries of origin for Slovakia's foreign-born residents.

Foreign-born population · UN DESA (2020)

Key Indicator Comparison

The numbers behind daily life in Slovakia compared to Turkmenistan.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

per 100,000 people per year

TM
1.1
SK
0.7
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

TM
8.0
SK
6.4

Slovakia 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
SK
$3,230
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

affects wait times and access to care

TM
21.4
SK
36.8

Turkmenistan generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Slovakia 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
SK
30.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

TM
10.9t
SK
5.5t

Slovakia 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
SK
33.0
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

TM
135.2%
SK
2.4%

Slovakia 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%
SK
5.8%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

TM
$14,700
SK
$39,300

Turkmenistan generally does better on employment & economy, though Slovakia 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
SK
78.3 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

TM
37.6
SK
4.8

Slovakia performs significantly better than Turkmenistan across all family life metrics.

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

Bratislava Rain: 22.6 in/yr (574 mm)
61° / 44°F

Avg. annual high / low

Months Ashgabat Bratislava
Jan–Mar 51°/34°F (11°/1°C) 44°/30°F (7°/-1°C)
Apr–Jun 86°/61°F (30°/16°C) 71°/51°F (22°/10°C)
Jul–Sep 96°/68°F (35°/20°C) 78°/58°F (26°/15°C)
Oct–Dec 62°/40°F (17°/5°C) 49°/37°F (9°/3°C)
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Month Ashgabat Bratislava
Jan 45°/29°F (7.4°/-1.6°C) 38°/27°F (3.1°/-2.8°C)
Feb 49°/32°F (9.6°/-0.2°C) 42°/29°F (5.8°/-1.7°C)
Mar 60°/41°F (15.6°/4.9°C) 52°/35°F (11.1°/1.7°C)
Apr 75°/52°F (24.1°/11.1°C) 63°/43°F (17.3°/6.0°C)
May 86°/61°F (30.0°/16.2°C) 71°/51°F (21.8°/10.6°C)
Jun 96°/69°F (35.7°/20.7°C) 78°/58°F (25.6°/14.4°C)
Jul 101°/74°F (38.2°/23.1°C) 82°/61°F (27.8°/16.2°C)
Aug 98°/69°F (36.6°/20.5°C) 82°/61°F (27.6°/15.9°C)
Sep 89°/60°F (31.5°/15.4°C) 71°/53°F (21.9°/11.5°C)
Oct 74°/48°F (23.2°/9.1°C) 60°/44°F (15.6°/6.6°C)
Nov 62°/40°F (16.6°/4.6°C) 48°/37°F (9.0°/2.7°C)
Dec 50°/33°F (9.8°/0.7°C) 39°/29°F (3.7°/-1.5°C)

Data: Slovak Hydrometeorological Institute Slovak Hydrometeorological Institute

Visitor Visa Requirements

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

Turkmenistan passport

Turkmenistan passport holder visiting Slovakia

Visa Required
Turkmenistan passport holders need a visa to enter Slovakia.
Slovakia passport

Slovakia passport holder visiting Turkmenistan

Visa Required
Slovakia 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 Slovakia?

Connectivity is usually fine (Slovakia: 33.0 fixed broadband per 100). What actually decides it is legal: does Slovakia offer a digital nomad visa, will your employer permit overseas work, and where are you tax-resident?

Is Slovakia safe for expats?

Slovakia performs significantly better than Turkmenistan across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Slovakia is 0.7 per 100,000 people, compared to 1.1 in Turkmenistan.

How is healthcare in Slovakia compared to Turkmenistan?

Turkmenistan generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Slovakia leads in doctors per 10,000 people. There are 36.8 doctors per 10,000 people in Slovakia, compared to 21.4 in Turkmenistan. Slovakia scores 82 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Turkmenistan: 75).

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

The average high temperature in Bratislava is 61°F, compared to 74°F in Ashgabat. Bratislava receives around 22.6 in of rainfall per year, while Ashgabat gets 8.9 in.

What language do they speak in Slovakia?

The official language in Slovakia is Slovak. In Turkmenistan, the official languages are Russian and Turkmen.

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At a Glance

TM SK
Population 5,636,011 5,431,252
Currency Turkmenistani Manat (TMT) Euro (€)
Languages Russian, Turkmen Slovak
Driving side Right Right
Calling code +993 +421
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 112