Moving to Ukraine from Turkmenistan
What to Expect
Everything you need to know before relocating from Turkmenistan to Ukraine — costs, safety, healthcare, and practical first steps.
If you moved from Turkmenistan to Ukraine, and you’d need to navigate life in Ukrainian. Expect a noticeable climate shift — Kiev averages 56°F vs 74°F in Ashgabat, making it significantly cooler.
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Who Else Is Making This Move?
How many people actually move from Turkmenistan to Ukraine, based on official data.
Who's moving to Ukraine?
Top countries of origin for Ukraine's foreign-born residents.
- 3,330,586
- 249,641
- 225,962
- 223,491
- 152,249
- 83,674
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Turkmenistan
Key Indicator Comparison
Key indicators for anyone considering a move from Turkmenistan to Ukraine.
Is it safe?
per 100,000 people per year
per 100,000 people per year
Turkmenistan performs better than Ukraine across all safety metrics.
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
Turkmenistan generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Ukraine leads in doctors per 10,000 people.
What about the environment?
deaths attributable to air pollution per 100k people
tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year
Ukraine 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
Ukraine generally does better on infrastructure, though Turkmenistan leads in electricity per capita.
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 Ukraine 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
Ukraine 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.
Avg. annual high / low
Avg. annual high / low
| Months | Ashgabat | Kiev |
|---|---|---|
| Jan–Mar | 51°/34°F (11°/1°C) | 36°/25°F (2°/-4°C) |
| Apr–Jun | 86°/61°F (30°/16°C) | 68°/51°F (20°/10°C) |
| Jul–Sep | 96°/68°F (35°/20°C) | 76°/58°F (24°/14°C) |
| Oct–Dec | 62°/40°F (17°/5°C) | 43°/33°F (6°/1°C) |
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| Month | Ashgabat | Kiev |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 45°/29°F (7.4°/-1.6°C) | 31°/22°F (-0.7°/-5.5°C) |
| Feb | 49°/32°F (9.6°/-0.2°C) | 33°/23°F (0.8°/-5.0°C) |
| Mar | 60°/41°F (15.6°/4.9°C) | 44°/31°F (6.5°/-0.8°C) |
| Apr | 75°/52°F (24.1°/11.1°C) | 59°/42°F (15.1°/5.7°C) |
| May | 86°/61°F (30.0°/16.2°C) | 70°/52°F (21.1°/10.9°C) |
| Jun | 96°/69°F (35.7°/20.7°C) | 76°/59°F (24.6°/14.8°C) |
| Jul | 101°/74°F (38.2°/23.1°C) | 80°/62°F (26.6°/16.6°C) |
| Aug | 98°/69°F (36.6°/20.5°C) | 79°/60°F (25.9°/15.7°C) |
| Sep | 89°/60°F (31.5°/15.4°C) | 68°/51°F (20.0°/10.6°C) |
| Oct | 74°/48°F (23.2°/9.1°C) | 55°/41°F (12.9°/5.1°C) |
| Nov | 62°/40°F (16.6°/4.6°C) | 42°/33°F (5.3°/0.3°C) |
| Dec | 50°/33°F (9.8°/0.7°C) | 33°/26°F (0.5°/-3.5°C) |
Ukrainian Hydrometeorological CenterVisitor Visa Requirements
Short-stay tourist visa rules between Turkmenistan and Ukraine. To live, work, or study long-term in Ukraine, you'll need a separate residence or work visa — check Ukraine's immigration authority.
Turkmenistan passport holder visiting Ukraine
Visa Required
Ukraine 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 Ukraine?
Internet is rarely the blocker — Ukraine has 18.3 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 Ukraine safe for expats?
Turkmenistan performs better than Ukraine across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Ukraine is 3.8 per 100,000 people, compared to 1.1 in Turkmenistan.
How is healthcare in Ukraine compared to Turkmenistan?
Turkmenistan generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Ukraine leads in doctors per 10,000 people. There are 29.9 doctors per 10,000 people in Ukraine, compared to 21.4 in Turkmenistan. Ukraine scores 76 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Turkmenistan: 75).
What's the weather like in Ukraine compared to Turkmenistan?
The average high temperature in Kiev is 56°F, compared to 74°F in Ashgabat. Kiev receives around 23.8 in of rainfall per year, while Ashgabat gets 8.9 in.
What language do they speak in Ukraine?
The official language in Ukraine is Ukrainian. In Turkmenistan, the official languages are Russian and Turkmen.
