Cost of living in Ashkhabad, Turkmenistan

Summary of cost of living in Ashkhabad

  • Family of four estimated monthly costs: $4,305 (15,069 Manat)
  • Single person estimated monthly costs: $1,839 (6,438 Manat)
  • WARNING!  These estimates are based on only a few data points. At the moment, you should treat them only as a best guess.

List of prices in Ashkhabad
Current as of Aug 2024.

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Food Update prices
TMT USD
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district 44 Manat ($13)
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) 21 Manat ($5.92)
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast 10 Manat ($2.76)
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk 3.38 Manat ($0.97)
12 eggs, large 5.25 Manat ($1.50)
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes 8 Manat ($2.32)
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese 16 Manat ($4.62)
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples 11 Manat ($3.02)
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes 3.99 Manat ($1.14)
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket 7 Manat ($2.10)
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality 66 Manat ($19)
2 liters of coca-cola 3.80 Manat ($1.09)
Bread for 2 people for 1 day 2.64 Manat ($0.75)
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Housing Update prices
TMT USD
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area 4,001 Manat ($1,143)
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area 3,169 Manat ($906)
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat - -
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area 2,850 Manat ($814)
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area 2,100 Manat ($600)
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio - -
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) 226 Manat ($65)
40” flat screen tv 879 Manat ($251)
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) 418 Manat ($120)
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) 35 Manat ($10)
Hourly rate for cleaning help 50 Manat ($14)
Clothes Update prices
TMT USD
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) 280 Manat ($80)
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) 287 Manat ($82)
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) 325 Manat ($93)
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes 366 Manat ($104)
Transportation Update prices
TMT USD
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new 181,927 Manat ($51,979)
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas 1.00 Manat ($0.29)
Monthly ticket public transport - -
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) - -
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Personal Care Update prices
TMT USD
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) 100 Manat ($29)
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) 85 Manat ($24)
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) - -
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) 34 Manat ($10)
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) 13 Manat ($3.79)
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) 17 Manat ($4.85)
4 rolls of toilet paper 11 Manat ($3.01)
Tube of toothpaste 10 Manat ($2.79)
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city 28 Manat ($8)
Entertainment Update prices
TMT USD
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub 81 Manat ($23)
2 tickets to the movies 168 Manat ($48)
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) - -
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert 296 Manat ($85)
1 cocktail drink in downtown club 35 Manat ($10)
Cappuccino in expat area of the city 10 Manat ($2.80)
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) 11 Manat ($3.14)
Ipad wi-fi 128gb - -
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) 0.45 Manat ($0.13)
1 month of gym membership in business district 179 Manat ($51)
1 package of marlboro cigarettes 66 Manat ($19)
WARNING!  These prices are based on only a few data points. At this point they are mostly a guess. They are based on less than 10 prices entered by less than 5 different people.
Latest price update: August 25, 2024

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