- Cost of Living
- Turkmenistan
- Kazakhstan
- Ashkhabad
- Almaty
- Comparison
Cost of living in Ashkhabad, Turkmenistan compared to Almaty, Kazakhstan
Currency:
| Food | + 104% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Ashkhabad (Turkmenistan) is 104% more expensive than in Almaty (Kazakhstan) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 57 Manat (5,693 KZT) | 1,937 KZT | + 194% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 24 Manat (2,430 KZT) | 1,379 KZT | + 76% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 9 Manat (898 KZT) | 759 KZT | + 18% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 4.29 Manat (428 KZT) | 307 KZT | + 39% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 4.96 Manat (494 KZT) | 294 KZT | + 68% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 4.01 Manat (400 KZT) | 456 KZT | - 12% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 8 Manat (794 KZT) | 1,495 KZT | - 47% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 11 Manat (1,099 KZT) | 413 KZT | + 166% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 3.26 Manat (325 KZT) | 130 KZT | + 150% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 8 Manat (777 KZT) | 166 KZT | + 369% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 45 Manat (4,504 KZT) | 1,500 KZT | + 200% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 3.73 Manat (372 KZT) | 300 KZT | + 24% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 1.88 Manat (187 KZT) | 101 KZT | + 85% | |
| Housing | + 69% | |||
| Housing in Ashkhabad (Turkmenistan) is 69% more expensive than in Almaty (Kazakhstan) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 2,755 Manat (274,492 KZT) | 169,750 KZT | + 62% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 2,136 Manat (212,850 KZT) | 134,603 KZT | + 58% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | - | 21,978 KZT | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 2,850 Manat (283,972 KZT) | 122,435 KZT | + 132% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 2,100 Manat (209,243 KZT) | 84,065 KZT | + 149% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | - | 15,371 KZT | - | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 207 Manat (20,628 KZT) | 4,832 KZT | + 327% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 800 Manat (79,711 KZT) | 142,802 KZT | - 44% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 300 Manat (29,892 KZT) | 34,418 KZT | - 13% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 17 Manat (1,678 KZT) | 2,250 KZT | - 25% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 15 Manat (1,542 KZT) | 3,042 KZT | - 49% | |
| Clothes | + 42% | |||
| Clothes in Ashkhabad (Turkmenistan) is 42% more expensive than in Almaty (Kazakhstan) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 207 Manat (20,652 KZT) | 13,333 KZT | + 55% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 250 Manat (24,910 KZT) | 15,061 KZT | + 65% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 161 Manat (16,034 KZT) | 22,194 KZT | - 28% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 219 Manat (21,864 KZT) | 31,231 KZT | - 30% | |
| Transportation | - 30% | |||
| Transportation in Ashkhabad (Turkmenistan) is 30% cheaper than in Almaty (Kazakhstan) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 40,000 Manat (3,985,572 KZT) | 3,600,000 KZT | + 11% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 0.86 Manat (86 KZT) | 136 KZT | - 37% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 20 Manat (1,993 KZT) | 6,000 KZT | - 67% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | 1,538 KZT | - | |
| Personal Care | - 2% | |||
| Personal Care in Ashkhabad (Turkmenistan) is 2% cheaper than in Almaty (Kazakhstan) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 5.00 Manat (498 KZT) | 2,067 KZT | - 76% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | 1,727 KZT | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 40 Manat (3,986 KZT) | 4,666 KZT | - 15% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 7 Manat (697 KZT) | 789 KZT | - 12% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 5.14 Manat (513 KZT) | 706 KZT | - 27% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 13 Manat (1,251 KZT) | 785 KZT | + 59% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 8 Manat (774 KZT) | 456 KZT | + 70% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 8 Manat (839 KZT) | 456 KZT | + 84% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 27 Manat (2,673 KZT) | 3,058 KZT | - 13% | |
| Entertainment | + 59% | |||
| Entertainment in Ashkhabad (Turkmenistan) is 59% more expensive than in Almaty (Kazakhstan) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 67 Manat (6,699 KZT) | 7,315 KZT | - 8% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 30 Manat (2,989 KZT) | 2,700 KZT | + 11% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 32 Manat (3,140 KZT) | 10,830 KZT | - 71% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 230 Manat (22,917 KZT) | 14,824 KZT | + 55% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 32 Manat (3,178 KZT) | 1,781 KZT | + 78% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 10 Manat (970 KZT) | 577 KZT | + 68% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 12 Manat (1,229 KZT) | 300 KZT | + 310% | |
| iPad Air 2, 64GB | - | 209,962 KZT | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.32 Manat (32 KZT) | 14 KZT | + 139% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 210 Manat (20,950 KZT) | 14,905 KZT | + 41% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 64 Manat (6,377 KZT) | 250 KZT | + 2451% | |
| TOTAL | + 48% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 486 prices entered by 45 different people.
These prices were last updated on September 19, 2017.
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Cost of living in Ashkhabad (Turkmenistan) is 48% more expensive than in Almaty (Kazakhstan)
For example, you would need at least 707,562 KZT
(7,101 Manat)
in Ashkhabad
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
477,000 KZT
in Almaty.
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