Moving to Ashgabat, Turkmenistan
Last updated on Mar 12, 2025
Summary: Moving to Ashgabat, Turkmenistan: Expats, retirees and digital nomads talk about everything you need to know before moving to Ashgabat.
What do I need to know before moving to Ashgabat?
When we asked people what advice they would give someone preparing to move to Ashgabat, they said:
"You will visit dozens of homes before finding one. You will rarely find something that you are used to if you are from the west. You will want to run out of some before even reaching the front door," remarked one expat who made the move to Ashgabat.
What is a typical expat home or apartment like in Ashgabat?
"In a low rise apartment building with the locals. It's typical for non-diplomatic expats. 90% are ugly, old and tackily decorated..the stairwells of buildings ..nightmare," said one expat in Ashgabat.
What is the average cost of housing in Ashgabat?
If you are thinking about moving to Ashgabat, cost of living in probably a key consideration. Expats commented about the cost of housing:
"They are cheaper than where I am from, but for the quality you get here and what the allowances the companies give for housing based on it being Turkmenistan, the rent is expensive. One bedroom can be between US 300-700/month. US 300-450 priced apartments are very dodgy looking," remarked one expat in Ashgabat, Turkmenistan.
About the Author
Joshua Wood, LPC is one of the Founders of Digital Nomad Exchange and serves as Co-President of Expat Exchange. Prior to Expat Exchange and Digital Nomad Exchange, Joshua worked for NBC Cable (MSNBC and CNBC
Primetime). Joshua has a BA from Syracuse and a Master's in Clinical and Counseling Psychology from Fairleigh Dickinson University. Mr. Wood is also a licensed counselor and psychotherapist.
Some of Joshua's articles include Pros and Cons of Living in Portugal, 10 Best Places to Live in Ireland and Pros and Cons of Living in Uruguay. Connect with Joshua on LinkedIn.
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