Turkmenistan
Central Asia · Asia
Population
7.49M
GDP (Nominal)
$64.24B
Capital City
Ashgabat
Currency
TMT (Turkmenistani Manat)
Avg Salary
$280/mo
Region
Central Asia
Livability Index 2026
32/100
Cost of Living
4/100
Avg Salary
48/100
Safety
28/100
Healthcare
35/100
Education
30/100
Overall Livability
Institutional Summary
Turkmenistan is an isolated, gas-rich Central Asian desert nation with a surreal all-white capital city and one of the world's most restrictive political environments, making it one of the least-visited countries on Earth.
Cost of Living
Monthly Rent (1BR)$500
Monthly Groceries$180
Monthly Transport$20
Utilities & Internet$70
Estimated Total Monthly
$450 /person
AI Algorithm Summary
Major Strengths
- • Extremely affordable cost of living
Algorithmic Red Flags
- • Significant safety and crime concerns (Score: 48)
Economic Performance
📊 GrowingGDP Per Capita
$8,577
Inflation Rate
4.6%
Unemployment
4.2%
5-Year GDP Trend
Migration & Visa
Tourist Visa (Agency Letter of Invitation required)
Transit Visa (5-day max)
Work/Business Visa (Employer Sponsorship + MFA approval)
Visa Difficulty
5/10
PR Eligibility
Permanent residency is effectively unavailable for most foreign nationals outside of specific bilateral agreements or long-term state-approved employment contracts.
Employment Landscape
Avg Monthly Salary
$280
Trending
Top Performing Industries
Natural Gas (4th Largest Reserves Globally)
Oil & Petroleum
Cotton Agriculture
Chemicals & Fertilizers
Social Indicators
Life Expectancy
70.8 Yrs
Literacy Rate
99.7%
Top Universities (QS Rank)
Magtymguly Turkmen State University#
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