Moving to Uzbekistan from Turkmenistan
What to Expect
Everything you need to know before relocating from Turkmenistan to Uzbekistan — costs, safety, healthcare, and practical first steps.
If you moved from Turkmenistan to Uzbekistan.
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Who Else Is Making This Move?
How many people actually move from Turkmenistan to Uzbekistan, based on official data.
Who's moving to Uzbekistan?
Top countries of origin for Uzbekistan's foreign-born residents.
- 871,047
- 123,658
- 26,330
- 20,201
- 13,092
- 11,408
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Turkmenistan
Key Indicator Comparison
Key indicators for anyone considering a move from Turkmenistan to Uzbekistan.
Is it safe?
per 100,000 people per year
per 100,000 people per year
Turkmenistan performs better than Uzbekistan 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
Uzbekistan generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Turkmenistan leads in health coverage index.
What about the environment?
deaths attributable to air pollution per 100k people
tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year
Turkmenistan generally does better on environment, though Uzbekistan leads in co₂ emissions per capita.
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
Uzbekistan 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 performs better than Uzbekistan across all employment & economy metrics.
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
Uzbekistan 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 | Tashkent |
|---|---|---|
| Jan–Mar | 51°/34°F (11°/1°C) | 49°/32°F (9°/0°C) |
| Apr–Jun | 86°/61°F (30°/16°C) | 81°/57°F (27°/14°C) |
| Jul–Sep | 96°/68°F (35°/20°C) | 91°/61°F (33°/16°C) |
| Oct–Dec | 62°/40°F (17°/5°C) | 58°/38°F (15°/3°C) |
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| Month | Ashgabat | Tashkent |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 45°/29°F (7.4°/-1.6°C) | 42°/26°F (5.8°/-3.1°C) |
| Feb | 49°/32°F (9.6°/-0.2°C) | 46°/29°F (7.9°/-1.5°C) |
| Mar | 60°/41°F (15.6°/4.9°C) | 58°/40°F (14.3°/4.2°C) |
| Apr | 75°/52°F (24.1°/11.1°C) | 71°/50°F (21.8°/9.9°C) |
| May | 86°/61°F (30.0°/16.2°C) | 81°/57°F (27.4°/13.7°C) |
| Jun | 96°/69°F (35.7°/20.7°C) | 92°/64°F (33.2°/17.7°C) |
| Jul | 101°/74°F (38.2°/23.1°C) | 96°/67°F (35.7°/19.4°C) |
| Aug | 98°/69°F (36.6°/20.5°C) | 93°/63°F (34.0°/17.2°C) |
| Sep | 89°/60°F (31.5°/15.4°C) | 84°/54°F (28.7°/12.4°C) |
| Oct | 74°/48°F (23.2°/9.1°C) | 70°/45°F (21.0°/7.2°C) |
| Nov | 62°/40°F (16.6°/4.6°C) | 58°/38°F (14.2°/3.3°C) |
| Dec | 50°/33°F (9.8°/0.7°C) | 47°/31°F (8.5°/-0.3°C) |
Data:
Uzhydromet
Visitor Visa Requirements
Short-stay tourist visa rules between Turkmenistan and Uzbekistan. To live, work, or study long-term in Uzbekistan, you'll need a separate residence or work visa — check Uzbekistan's immigration authority.
Turkmenistan passport holder visiting Uzbekistan
Visa Online (e-Visa)
Uzbekistan 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 Uzbekistan?
Internet is rarely the blocker — Uzbekistan has 26.0 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 Uzbekistan safe for expats?
Turkmenistan performs better than Uzbekistan across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Uzbekistan is 1.4 per 100,000 people, compared to 1.1 in Turkmenistan.
How is healthcare in Uzbekistan compared to Turkmenistan?
Uzbekistan generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Turkmenistan leads in health coverage index. There are 28.0 doctors per 10,000 people in Uzbekistan, compared to 21.4 in Turkmenistan. Uzbekistan scores 75 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Turkmenistan: 75).
What's the weather like in Uzbekistan compared to Turkmenistan?
The average high temperature in Tashkent is 70°F, compared to 74°F in Ashgabat. Tashkent receives around 16.5 in of rainfall per year, while Ashgabat gets 8.9 in.
What language do they speak in Uzbekistan?
The official languages in Uzbekistan are Russian and Uzbek. In Turkmenistan, the official languages are Russian and Turkmen.
