Moving to Tuvalu from Turkmenistan

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from Turkmenistan to Tuvalu, and you’d need to navigate life in English and Tuvaluan. You’ll also switch from driving on the right to the left.

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Key Indicator Comparison

The numbers behind daily life in Tuvalu compared to Turkmenistan.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2019

per 100,000 people per year

TM
1.1
TV
0.0
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

TM
8.0
TV
17.9

Turkmenistan generally does better on safety, though Tuvalu leads in homicide rate.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2023

annual government + private spending per person

TM
$1,264
TV
$1,671
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

affects wait times and access to care

TM
21.4
TV
12.6

Turkmenistan performs better than Tuvalu across all health & wellbeing metrics.

What about the environment?

CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

TM
10.9t
TV
0.0t

Tuvalu 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
TV
4.0

Turkmenistan performs better than Tuvalu across all infrastructure metrics.

What are the job prospects?

GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

TM
$14,700
TV
$5,200

Turkmenistan performs better than Tuvalu 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
TV
68.4 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

TM
37.6
TV
28.9

Turkmenistan generally does better on family life, though Tuvalu leads in infant mortality.

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

Visitor Visa Requirements

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

Turkmenistan passport

Turkmenistan passport holder visiting Tuvalu

Visa on Arrival
Turkmenistan passport holders can obtain a visa on arrival in Tuvalu.
Tuvalu passport

Tuvalu passport holder visiting Turkmenistan

Visa Required
Tuvalu 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 Tuvalu?

Connectivity is usually fine (Tuvalu: 4.0 fixed broadband per 100). What actually decides it is legal: does Tuvalu offer a digital nomad visa, will your employer permit overseas work, and where are you tax-resident?

Is Tuvalu safe for expats?

Turkmenistan generally does better on safety, though Tuvalu leads in homicide rate. The homicide rate in Tuvalu is 0.0 per 100,000 people, compared to 1.1 in Turkmenistan.

How is healthcare in Tuvalu compared to Turkmenistan?

Turkmenistan performs better than Tuvalu across all health & wellbeing metrics. There are 12.6 doctors per 10,000 people in Tuvalu, compared to 21.4 in Turkmenistan. Tuvalu scores 52 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Turkmenistan: 75).

What language do they speak in Tuvalu?

The official languages in Tuvalu are English and Tuvaluan. In Turkmenistan, the official languages are Russian and Turkmen.

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At a Glance

TM TV
Population 5,636,011 11,544
Currency Turkmenistani Manat (TMT) Australian Dollar (A$)
Languages Russian, Turkmen English, Tuvaluan
Driving side Right Left
Calling code +993 +688
Time zones 1 1