- Cost of Living
- Turkmenistan
- Kazakhstan
- Ashkhabad
- Almaty
- Comparison
Cost of living in Ashkhabad, Turkmenistan compared to Almaty, Kazakhstan
Currency:
| Food | + 100% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Ashkhabad (Turkmenistan) is 100% more expensive than in Almaty (Kazakhstan) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 57 Manat (5,461 KZT) | 1,937 KZT | + 182% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 24 Manat (2,331 KZT) | 1,345 KZT | + 73% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 9 Manat (861 KZT) | 677 KZT | + 27% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 4.29 Manat (410 KZT) | 270 KZT | + 52% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 4.96 Manat (474 KZT) | 294 KZT | + 61% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 4.01 Manat (383 KZT) | 526 KZT | - 27% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 8 Manat (762 KZT) | 1,334 KZT | - 43% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 11 Manat (1,055 KZT) | 392 KZT | + 169% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 3.26 Manat (311 KZT) | 120 KZT | + 159% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 8 Manat (746 KZT) | 166 KZT | + 350% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 45 Manat (4,320 KZT) | 1,500 KZT | + 188% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 3.73 Manat (357 KZT) | 296 KZT | + 21% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 1.88 Manat (180 KZT) | 88 KZT | + 103% | |
| Housing | + 70% | |||
| Housing in Ashkhabad (Turkmenistan) is 70% more expensive than in Almaty (Kazakhstan) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 2,755 Manat (263,300 KZT) | 169,750 KZT | + 55% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 2,136 Manat (204,171 KZT) | 134,603 KZT | + 52% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | - | 19,381 KZT | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 2,850 Manat (272,393 KZT) | 122,435 KZT | + 122% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 2,100 Manat (200,711 KZT) | 84,065 KZT | + 139% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | - | 16,210 KZT | - | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 207 Manat (19,787 KZT) | 5,124 KZT | + 286% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 800 Manat (76,461 KZT) | 123,925 KZT | - 38% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 300 Manat (28,673 KZT) | 28,151 KZT | + 2% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 17 Manat (1,609 KZT) | 1,647 KZT | - 2% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 15 Manat (1,479 KZT) | 2,620 KZT | - 44% | |
| Clothes | + 35% | |||
| Clothes in Ashkhabad (Turkmenistan) is 35% more expensive than in Almaty (Kazakhstan) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 207 Manat (19,810 KZT) | 13,333 KZT | + 49% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 250 Manat (23,894 KZT) | 15,061 KZT | + 59% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 161 Manat (15,381 KZT) | 26,009 KZT | - 41% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 219 Manat (20,973 KZT) | 29,264 KZT | - 28% | |
| Transportation | - 33% | |||
| Transportation in Ashkhabad (Turkmenistan) is 33% cheaper than in Almaty (Kazakhstan) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 40,000 Manat (3,823,059 KZT) | 3,600,000 KZT | + 6% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 0.86 Manat (82 KZT) | 130 KZT | - 37% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 20 Manat (1,912 KZT) | 6,000 KZT | - 68% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | 1,541 KZT | - | |
| Personal Care | - 0% | |||
| Personal Care in Ashkhabad (Turkmenistan) is 0% cheaper than in Almaty (Kazakhstan) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 5.00 Manat (478 KZT) | 2,085 KZT | - 77% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | 1,512 KZT | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 40 Manat (3,823 KZT) | 4,311 KZT | - 11% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 7 Manat (669 KZT) | 682 KZT | - 2% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 5.14 Manat (492 KZT) | 659 KZT | - 25% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 13 Manat (1,200 KZT) | 715 KZT | + 68% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 8 Manat (743 KZT) | 415 KZT | + 79% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 8 Manat (804 KZT) | 422 KZT | + 90% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 27 Manat (2,564 KZT) | 3,074 KZT | - 17% | |
| Entertainment | + 99% | |||
| Entertainment in Ashkhabad (Turkmenistan) is 99% more expensive than in Almaty (Kazakhstan) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 67 Manat (6,426 KZT) | 6,233 KZT | + 3% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 30 Manat (2,867 KZT) | 2,700 KZT | + 6% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 32 Manat (3,012 KZT) | 8,878 KZT | - 66% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 230 Manat (21,983 KZT) | 13,623 KZT | + 61% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 32 Manat (3,048 KZT) | 1,681 KZT | + 81% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 10 Manat (931 KZT) | 577 KZT | + 61% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 12 Manat (1,179 KZT) | 300 KZT | + 293% | |
| iPod nano 16GB | 1,800 Manat (172,038 KZT) | 59,114 KZT | + 191% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.32 Manat (31 KZT) | 14 KZT | + 129% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 210 Manat (20,096 KZT) | 14,905 KZT | + 35% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 64 Manat (6,117 KZT) | 250 KZT | + 2347% | |
| TOTAL | + 53% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 499 prices entered by 40 different people.
These prices were last updated on July 24, 2017.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Ashkhabad (Turkmenistan) is 53% more expensive than in Almaty (Kazakhstan)
For example, you would need at least 716,049 KZT
(7,492 Manat)
in Ashkhabad
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
467,000 KZT
in Almaty.
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