Cost of living in Ashkhabad (Turkmenistan) is 71% more expensive than in Almaty (Kazakhstan)
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| Food | + 69% | |||
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| Food in Ashkhabad (Turkmenistan) is 69% more expensive than in Almaty (Kazakhstan) | ||||
| Update prices | Update prices | |||
| Ashkhabad | Almaty | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 44 Manat (5,761 KZT) | 2,863 KZT | + 101% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 21 Manat (2,713 KZT) | 2,046 KZT | + 33% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 10 Manat (1,266 KZT) | 871 KZT | + 45% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 3.38 Manat (443 KZT) | 379 KZT | + 17% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 5.25 Manat (688 KZT) | 684 KZT | + 1% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 8 Manat (1,062 KZT) | 724 KZT | + 47% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 16 Manat (2,118 KZT) | 1,370 KZT | + 55% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 11 Manat (1,383 KZT) | 581 KZT | + 138% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 3.99 Manat (523 KZT) | 235 KZT | + 122% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 7 Manat (964 KZT) | 321 KZT | + 200% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 66 Manat (8,650 KZT) | 4,942 KZT | + 75% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 3.80 Manat (498 KZT) | 512 KZT | - 3% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 2.64 Manat (345 KZT) | 173 KZT | + 100% | |
| Housing | + 52% | |||
| Housing in Ashkhabad (Turkmenistan) is 52% more expensive than in Almaty (Kazakhstan) | ||||
| Update prices | Update prices | |||
| Ashkhabad | Almaty | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 3,331 Manat (436,253 KZT) | 425,981 KZT | + 2% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 2,551 Manat (334,089 KZT) | 203,789 KZT | + 64% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | - | 24,239 KZT | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 2,850 Manat (373,250 KZT) | 264,661 KZT | + 41% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 2,100 Manat (275,026 KZT) | 175,103 KZT | + 57% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | - | 15,382 KZT | - | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 188 Manat (24,601 KZT) | 4,073 KZT | + 504% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 879 Manat (115,098 KZT) | 134,823 KZT | - 15% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 418 Manat (54,779 KZT) | 34,438 KZT | + 59% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 35 Manat (4,588 KZT) | 2,600 KZT | + 76% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 50 Manat (6,548 KZT) | 3,137 KZT | + 109% | |
| Clothes | + 84% | |||
| Clothes in Ashkhabad (Turkmenistan) is 84% more expensive than in Almaty (Kazakhstan) | ||||
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| Ashkhabad | Almaty | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 280 Manat (36,702 KZT) | 26,343 KZT | + 39% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 287 Manat (37,564 KZT) | 14,978 KZT | + 151% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 325 Manat (42,513 KZT) | 43,200 KZT | - 2% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 366 Manat (47,899 KZT) | 45,630 KZT | + 5% | |
| Transportation | + 69% | |||
| Transportation in Ashkhabad (Turkmenistan) is 69% more expensive than in Almaty (Kazakhstan) | ||||
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| Ashkhabad | Almaty | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 181,927 Manat (23,826,062 KZT) | 6,593,150 KZT | + 261% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 1.00 Manat (131 KZT) | 184 KZT | - 29% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | - | 5,637 KZT | - | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | 1,982 KZT | - | |
| Personal Care | + 143% | |||
| Personal Care in Ashkhabad (Turkmenistan) is 143% more expensive than in Almaty (Kazakhstan) | ||||
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| Ashkhabad | Almaty | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 100 Manat (13,096 KZT) | 2,218 KZT | + 490% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 85 Manat (11,132 KZT) | 3,256 KZT | + 242% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | - | 6,093 KZT | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 34 Manat (4,428 KZT) | 984 KZT | + 350% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 13 Manat (1,737 KZT) | 896 KZT | + 94% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 17 Manat (2,221 KZT) | 898 KZT | + 147% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 11 Manat (1,379 KZT) | 555 KZT | + 148% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 10 Manat (1,279 KZT) | 447 KZT | + 186% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 28 Manat (3,602 KZT) | 4,311 KZT | - 16% | |
| Entertainment | + 78% | |||
| Entertainment in Ashkhabad (Turkmenistan) is 78% more expensive than in Almaty (Kazakhstan) | ||||
| Update prices | Update prices | |||
| Ashkhabad | Almaty | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 81 Manat (10,607 KZT) | 7,837 KZT | + 35% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 168 Manat (21,996 KZT) | 3,167 KZT | + 595% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | 19,545 KZT | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 296 Manat (38,760 KZT) | 19,837 KZT | + 95% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 35 Manat (4,614 KZT) | 1,897 KZT | + 143% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 10 Manat (1,281 KZT) | 1,245 KZT | + 3% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 11 Manat (1,438 KZT) | 1,293 KZT | + 11% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | 222,448 KZT | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.45 Manat (59 KZT) | 16 KZT | + 274% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 179 Manat (23,502 KZT) | 24,225 KZT | - 3% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 66 Manat (8,700 KZT) | 454 KZT | + 1818% | |
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TOTAL | + 71% | ||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 110 prices entered by 25 different people.
These prices were last updated on January 30, 2023.
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