Moving to Turkey from Turkmenistan
What to Expect
Considering a move from Turkmenistan to Turkey? Here's how the two compare on cost, climate, safety, and more.
If you moved from Turkmenistan to Turkey, and you’d need to navigate life in Turkish. Expect a noticeable climate shift — Ankara averages 64°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 Turkey.
people moved from Turkmenistan to Turkey · OECD (latest data available)
Key Indicator Comparison
The numbers behind daily life in Turkey compared to Turkmenistan.
Is it safe?
per 100,000 people per year
per 100,000 people per year
Turkmenistan generally does better on safety, though Turkey leads in road traffic deaths.
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
Turkey generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Turkmenistan leads in healthcare spending per person.
What about the environment?
deaths attributable to air pollution per 100k people
tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year
Turkey 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
Turkey 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 Turkey 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
Turkey 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 | Ankara |
|---|---|---|
| Jan–Mar | 51°/34°F (11°/1°C) | 45°/28°F (7°/-2°C) |
| Apr–Jun | 86°/61°F (30°/16°C) | 72°/48°F (22°/9°C) |
| Jul–Sep | 96°/68°F (35°/20°C) | 83°/57°F (29°/14°C) |
| Oct–Dec | 62°/40°F (17°/5°C) | 55°/37°F (13°/3°C) |
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| Month | Ashgabat | Ankara |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 45°/29°F (7.4°/-1.6°C) | 39°/26°F (4.1°/-3.5°C) |
| Feb | 49°/32°F (9.6°/-0.2°C) | 43°/27°F (5.9°/-2.8°C) |
| Mar | 60°/41°F (15.6°/4.9°C) | 52°/32°F (11.1°/0.2°C) |
| Apr | 75°/52°F (24.1°/11.1°C) | 63°/41°F (17.3°/5.1°C) |
| May | 86°/61°F (30.0°/16.2°C) | 72°/49°F (22.2°/9.4°C) |
| Jun | 96°/69°F (35.7°/20.7°C) | 80°/55°F (26.4°/12.6°C) |
| Jul | 101°/74°F (38.2°/23.1°C) | 86°/60°F (29.9°/15.4°C) |
| Aug | 98°/69°F (36.6°/20.5°C) | 86°/60°F (30.0°/15.4°C) |
| Sep | 89°/60°F (31.5°/15.4°C) | 78°/52°F (25.8°/11.3°C) |
| Oct | 74°/48°F (23.2°/9.1°C) | 68°/44°F (20.0°/6.8°C) |
| Nov | 62°/40°F (16.6°/4.6°C) | 55°/36°F (12.9°/2.4°C) |
| Dec | 50°/33°F (9.8°/0.7°C) | 43°/30°F (6.3°/-0.9°C) |
Turkish State Meteorological ServiceVisitor Visa Requirements
Short-stay tourist visa rules between Turkmenistan and Turkey. To live, work, or study long-term in Turkey, you'll need a separate residence or work visa — check Turkey's immigration authority.
Turkmenistan passport holder visiting Turkey
Visa Required
Turkey 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 Turkey?
Connectivity is usually fine (Turkey: 22.3 fixed broadband per 100). What actually decides it is legal: does Turkey offer a digital nomad visa, will your employer permit overseas work, and where are you tax-resident?
Is Turkey safe for expats?
Turkmenistan generally does better on safety, though Turkey leads in road traffic deaths. The homicide rate in Turkey is 2.7 per 100,000 people, compared to 1.1 in Turkmenistan.
How is healthcare in Turkey compared to Turkmenistan?
Turkey generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Turkmenistan leads in healthcare spending per person. There are 21.7 doctors per 10,000 people in Turkey, compared to 21.4 in Turkmenistan. Turkey scores 76 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Turkmenistan: 75).
What's the weather like in Turkey compared to Turkmenistan?
The average high temperature in Ankara is 64°F, compared to 74°F in Ashgabat. Ankara receives around 15.0 in of rainfall per year, while Ashgabat gets 8.9 in.
What language do they speak in Turkey?
The official language in Turkey is Turkish. In Turkmenistan, the official languages are Russian and Turkmen.
