Moving to Slovenia from Turkmenistan

moving to

What to Expect

Everything you need to know before relocating from Turkmenistan to Slovenia — costs, safety, healthcare, and practical first steps.

If you moved from Turkmenistan to Slovenia, and you’d need to navigate life in Slovene. Expect a noticeable climate shift — Ljubljana averages 59°F vs 74°F in Ashgabat, making it significantly cooler.

Planning this move? Get up to 5 free, no-obligation quotes from vetted international movers. Get free quotes ↓

Get free moving quotes to Slovenia

We've teamed up with a vetted network of international movers to help MyLifeElsewhere readers plan their move with confidence. Tell us about your move and get up to 5 free, no-obligation quotes in under 2 minutes.

  • ✅ Up to 5 quotes from screened movers
  • ✅ Licensed and insured providers only
  • ✅ 100% free — you choose who contacts you

Who Else Is Making This Move?

How many people actually move from Turkmenistan to Slovenia, based on official data.

Moved in 2016
4

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

Who's moving to Slovenia?

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

Foreign-born population · UN DESA (2020)

Key Indicator Comparison

Key indicators for anyone considering a move from Turkmenistan to Slovenia.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

per 100,000 people per year

TM
1.1
SI
0.6
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

TM
8.0
SI
5.8

Slovenia performs significantly better than Turkmenistan across all safety metrics.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2024

annual government + private spending per person

TM
$1,264
SI
$5,425
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

affects wait times and access to care

TM
21.4
SI
33.3

Turkmenistan generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Slovenia 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
SI
19.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

TM
10.9t
SI
6.3t

Slovenia 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
SI
31.9
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

TM
135.2%
SI
6.3%

Slovenia 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%
SI
3.6%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

TM
$14,700
SI
$48,100

Slovenia generally does better on employment & economy, though Turkmenistan leads in poverty rate.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

TM
71.8 yrs
SI
81.8 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

TM
37.6
SI
1.5

Slovenia 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.

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

Avg. annual high / low

Ljubljana Rain: 53.9 in/yr (1368 mm)
59° / 43°F

Avg. annual high / low

Months Ashgabat Ljubljana
Jan–Mar 51°/34°F (11°/1°C) 44°/30°F (7°/-1°C)
Apr–Jun 86°/61°F (30°/16°C) 68°/48°F (20°/9°C)
Jul–Sep 96°/68°F (35°/20°C) 77°/56°F (25°/13°C)
Oct–Dec 62°/40°F (17°/5°C) 48°/36°F (9°/2°C)
View all months
Month Ashgabat Ljubljana
Jan 45°/29°F (7.4°/-1.6°C) 37°/27°F (3.0°/-2.7°C)
Feb 49°/32°F (9.6°/-0.2°C) 43°/29°F (6.2°/-1.9°C)
Mar 60°/41°F (15.6°/4.9°C) 52°/35°F (11.2°/1.4°C)
Apr 75°/52°F (24.1°/11.1°C) 60°/41°F (15.4°/4.9°C)
May 86°/61°F (30.0°/16.2°C) 69°/49°F (20.8°/9.4°C)
Jun 96°/69°F (35.7°/20.7°C) 75°/55°F (23.9°/12.7°C)
Jul 101°/74°F (38.2°/23.1°C) 80°/58°F (26.5°/14.6°C)
Aug 98°/69°F (36.6°/20.5°C) 79°/58°F (26.1°/14.4°C)
Sep 89°/60°F (31.5°/15.4°C) 71°/52°F (21.5°/11.0°C)
Oct 74°/48°F (23.2°/9.1°C) 60°/44°F (15.3°/6.7°C)
Nov 62°/40°F (16.6°/4.6°C) 46°/35°F (7.9°/1.7°C)
Dec 50°/33°F (9.8°/0.7°C) 38°/29°F (3.4°/-1.7°C)

Data: Slovenian Environment Agency Slovenian Environment Agency

Visitor Visa Requirements

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

Turkmenistan passport

Turkmenistan passport holder visiting Slovenia

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

Slovenia passport holder visiting Turkmenistan

Visa Required
Slovenia 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 Slovenia?

Internet is rarely the blocker — Slovenia has 31.9 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 Slovenia safe for expats?

Slovenia performs significantly better than Turkmenistan across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Slovenia is 0.6 per 100,000 people, compared to 1.1 in Turkmenistan.

How is healthcare in Slovenia compared to Turkmenistan?

Turkmenistan generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Slovenia leads in doctors per 10,000 people. There are 33.3 doctors per 10,000 people in Slovenia, compared to 21.4 in Turkmenistan. Slovenia scores 84 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Turkmenistan: 75).

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

The average high temperature in Ljubljana is 59°F, compared to 74°F in Ashgabat. Ljubljana receives around 53.9 in of rainfall per year, while Ashgabat gets 8.9 in.

What language do they speak in Slovenia?

The official language in Slovenia is Slovene. In Turkmenistan, the official languages are Russian and Turkmen.

Share this

At a Glance

TM SI
Population 5,636,011 2,101,208
Currency Turkmenistani Manat (TMT) Euro (€)
Languages Russian, Turkmen Slovene
Driving side Right Right
Calling code +993 +386
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 112