Moving to Turkmenistan from Tuvalu

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What to Expect

A comprehensive look at what changes when you move from Tuvalu to Turkmenistan — from daily expenses to quality of life.

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

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Key Indicator Comparison

How Tuvalu and Turkmenistan stack up on safety, healthcare, jobs, and infrastructure.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2019

per 100,000 people per year

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

per 100,000 people per year

TV
17.9
TM
8.0

Tuvalu generally does better on safety, though Turkmenistan leads in road traffic deaths.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2023

annual government + private spending per person

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

affects wait times and access to care

TV
12.6
TM
21.4

Turkmenistan performs significantly 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

TV
0.0t
TM
10.9t

Tuvalu performs 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

TV
4.0
TM
5.9
Internet access The World Factbook, 2022

share of households with internet

TV
49.0%
TM
25.3%

Tuvalu generally does better on infrastructure, though Turkmenistan leads in broadband per 100 people.

What are the job prospects?

GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

TV
$5,200
TM
$14,700
Poverty rate The World Factbook, 2012

share of people below the poverty line

TV
26.3%
TM
0.2%

Turkmenistan performs significantly 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

TV
68.4 yrs
TM
71.8 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

TV
28.9
TM
37.6

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

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

Visitor Visa Requirements

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

Tuvalu passport

Tuvalu passport holder visiting Turkmenistan

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

Turkmenistan passport holder visiting Tuvalu

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

Data: Henley Passport Index. Check with the destination country's embassy for the most current requirements.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I work remotely from Turkmenistan?

With 5.9 fixed broadband subscriptions per 100 people, Turkmenistan can support video calls in major cities. The hard part is paperwork — visa category, employer policy on overseas staff, and tax residency in Tuvalu and Turkmenistan.

Is Turkmenistan safe for expats?

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

How is healthcare in Turkmenistan compared to Tuvalu?

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

What language do they speak in Turkmenistan?

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

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At a Glance

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