How Turkmenistan compares across key indices
Cost of Living
36 vs NYC
100 = NYC
Safety Index
88/100
Healthcare
50/100
Quality of Life
110/200
How far your money goes in Turkmenistan
Cost of Living
36
100 = NYC baseline
Rent Index
27
100 = NYC rent
Groceries
36
100 = NYC groceries
Restaurant Prices
38
100 = NYC dining
How safe residents feel in Turkmenistan - based on surveys of people living there
Safety Index
88/100
Crime Index
4/100
Lower is better
0 point drop from day to night
Turkmenistan has 34 cities with Freedom Abroad estimates. Monthly costs for a single person range from $722 in Gyzylarbat to $934 in Ashgabat. Gyzylarbat leads on safety, scoring 92/100. Gyzylarbat ranks highest for quality of life at 117/200.
Gyzylarbat
$722/mo
Gyzylarbat
92/100
Gyzylarbat
117/200
Ashgabat
61/100
| City | Monthly Cost | Safety | Quality of Life | Healthcare | Pollution |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ashgabat | $934 | 84/100 | 113/200 | 61/100 | 46 |
| Türkmenabat | $780 | 89/100 | 115/200 | 51/100 | 37 |
| Daşoguz | $775 | 89/100 | 115/200 | 51/100 | 37 |
| Mary | $768 | 90/100 | 116/200 | 50/100 | 36 |
| Türkmenbaşy | $745 | 91/100 | 116/200 | 48/100 | 34 |
| Balkanabat | $744 | 91/100 | 116/200 | 48/100 | 33 |
| Bayramaly | $735 | 92/100 | 116/200 | 48/100 | 33 |
| Tejen | $733 | 92/100 | 117/200 | 47/100 | 32 |
| Gyzylarbat | $722 | 92/100 | 117/200 | 46/100 | 31 |
| Magdanly | $722 | 92/100 | 117/200 | 46/100 | 31 |
| Arkadag | $722 | 92/100 | 117/200 | 46/100 | 31 |
| Boldumsaz | $722 | 92/100 | 117/200 | 46/100 | 31 |
| Abadan | $722 | 92/100 | 117/200 | 46/100 | 31 |
| Yolöten | $722 | 92/100 | 117/200 | 46/100 | 31 |
| Bäherden | $722 | 92/100 | 117/200 | 46/100 | 31 |
| Köneürgenç | $722 | 92/100 | 117/200 | 46/100 | 31 |
| Yylanly | $722 | 92/100 | 117/200 | 46/100 | 31 |
| Gökdepe | $722 | 92/100 | 117/200 | 46/100 | 31 |
| Kaka | $722 | 92/100 | 117/200 | 46/100 | 31 |
| Kerki | $722 | 92/100 | 117/200 | 46/100 | 31 |
| Sarahs | $722 | 92/100 | 117/200 | 46/100 | 31 |
| Gumdag | $722 | 92/100 | 117/200 | 46/100 | 31 |
| Änew | $722 | 92/100 | 117/200 | 46/100 | 31 |
| Görogly | $722 | 92/100 | 117/200 | 46/100 | 31 |
| Bereket | $722 | 92/100 | 117/200 | 46/100 | 31 |
| Hojambaz | $722 | 92/100 | 117/200 | 46/100 | 31 |
| Oýrat | $722 | 92/100 | 117/200 | 46/100 | 31 |
| Gazojak | $722 | 92/100 | 117/200 | 46/100 | 31 |
| Saýat | $722 | 92/100 | 117/200 | 46/100 | 31 |
| Seydi | $722 | 92/100 | 117/200 | 46/100 | 31 |
| Gubadag | $722 | 92/100 | 117/200 | 46/100 | 31 |
| Türkmengala | $722 | 92/100 | 117/200 | 46/100 | 31 |
| Magtymguly | $722 | 92/100 | 117/200 | 46/100 | 31 |
| Jebel | $722 | 92/100 | 117/200 | 46/100 | 31 |
Freedom Abroad estimates are modeled for a single person including rent. Pollution: lower score = cleaner air. Click column headers to sort.
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Verified school profiles for families comparing language model, grade range, credentials, and admissions next steps in Turkmenistan. Tuition appears only when published in verified public sources.
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Credential signals
Ashgabat
Ages and grades
Ages vary by program
High school
Tuition
Contact school
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Healthcare system overview for Turkmenistan
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Air quality, water, and environmental conditions in Turkmenistan
Pollution Index
39/100
Lower is better
PM2.5
19.6ug/m3
Moderate
Based on 0 survey responses. Perception scores are 0–100 where higher is better unless noted.
Common questions about living in Turkmenistan, answered with data
Turkmenistan has a cost of living index of 36 relative to New York City (100). It is significantly cheaper than the US. Monthly costs for a single person start around $768 in Mary and reach $934 in Ashgabat.
Mary is the most affordable city in Turkmenistan in Freedom Abroad estimates, with estimated monthly costs of $768 for a single person including rent. Daşoguz is the next most affordable at $775/mo.
Turkmenistan has a safety index of 88/100, making it very safe for expats and travellers. Among cities with data, Mary scores highest on safety at 90/100.
Mary ranks highest for quality of life in Turkmenistan, scoring 116/200 in Freedom Abroad's modeled quality-of-life estimate. Monthly costs there run around $768/mo for a single person.
Turkmenistan scores 50/100 in Freedom Abroad's modeled healthcare estimate, making it adequate by global standards. This estimate reflects open public indicators for health outcomes and system capacity.
Yes. Turkmenistan's cost of living is roughly 64% lower than New York City and generally cheaper than most major US cities. Rent specifically is around 73% cheaper. This makes it a popular destination for remote workers looking to stretch their dollar.
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