- Cost of Living
- Turkmenistan
- Kazakhstan
- Ashkhabad
- Almaty
- Comparison
Cost of living in Ashkhabad, Turkmenistan compared to Almaty, Kazakhstan
Currency:
| Food | + 60% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Ashkhabad (Turkmenistan) is 60% more expensive than in Almaty (Kazakhstan) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 41 Manat (3,971 KZT) | 1,937 KZT | + 105% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 19 Manat (1,843 KZT) | 1,472 KZT | + 25% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 9 Manat (865 KZT) | 737 KZT | + 17% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 3.30 Manat (317 KZT) | 318 KZT | - 0% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 4.96 Manat (476 KZT) | 294 KZT | + 62% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 4.01 Manat (385 KZT) | 492 KZT | - 22% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 8 Manat (765 KZT) | 1,663 KZT | - 54% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 11 Manat (1,059 KZT) | 442 KZT | + 139% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 3.26 Manat (313 KZT) | 158 KZT | + 98% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 8 Manat (749 KZT) | 166 KZT | + 352% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 45 Manat (4,340 KZT) | 1,500 KZT | + 189% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 3.80 Manat (365 KZT) | 337 KZT | + 8% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 1.48 Manat (142 KZT) | 121 KZT | + 18% | |
| Housing | + 63% | |||
| Housing in Ashkhabad (Turkmenistan) is 63% more expensive than in Almaty (Kazakhstan) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 2,713 Manat (260,408 KZT) | 169,750 KZT | + 53% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 2,136 Manat (205,082 KZT) | 134,603 KZT | + 52% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | - | 23,866 KZT | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 2,850 Manat (273,608 KZT) | 122,435 KZT | + 123% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 2,100 Manat (201,606 KZT) | 84,065 KZT | + 140% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | - | 15,597 KZT | - | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 207 Manat (19,875 KZT) | 5,185 KZT | + 283% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 800 Manat (76,802 KZT) | 142,776 KZT | - 46% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 300 Manat (28,801 KZT) | 36,675 KZT | - 21% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 17 Manat (1,616 KZT) | 2,370 KZT | - 32% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 15 Manat (1,485 KZT) | 3,483 KZT | - 57% | |
| Clothes | + 37% | |||
| Clothes in Ashkhabad (Turkmenistan) is 37% more expensive than in Almaty (Kazakhstan) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 207 Manat (19,898 KZT) | 13,333 KZT | + 49% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 250 Manat (24,001 KZT) | 15,061 KZT | + 59% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 161 Manat (15,449 KZT) | 26,149 KZT | - 41% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 219 Manat (21,067 KZT) | 29,108 KZT | - 28% | |
| Transportation | - 3% | |||
| Transportation in Ashkhabad (Turkmenistan) is 3% cheaper than in Almaty (Kazakhstan) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 40,000 Manat (3,840,118 KZT) | 3,600,000 KZT | + 7% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 0.93 Manat (90 KZT) | 154 KZT | - 42% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | - | 6,000 KZT | - | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | 1,692 KZT | - | |
| Personal Care | - 4% | |||
| Personal Care in Ashkhabad (Turkmenistan) is 4% cheaper than in Almaty (Kazakhstan) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 5.00 Manat (480 KZT) | 2,289 KZT | - 79% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | 1,861 KZT | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 45 Manat (4,320 KZT) | 4,835 KZT | - 11% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 7 Manat (672 KZT) | 827 KZT | - 19% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 5.14 Manat (494 KZT) | 661 KZT | - 25% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 14 Manat (1,312 KZT) | 839 KZT | + 56% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 8 Manat (746 KZT) | 421 KZT | + 77% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 8 Manat (749 KZT) | 423 KZT | + 77% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 23 Manat (2,240 KZT) | 3,278 KZT | - 32% | |
| Entertainment | + 42% | |||
| Entertainment in Ashkhabad (Turkmenistan) is 42% more expensive than in Almaty (Kazakhstan) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 67 Manat (6,454 KZT) | 8,418 KZT | - 23% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 30 Manat (2,880 KZT) | 2,700 KZT | + 7% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 32 Manat (3,025 KZT) | 11,167 KZT | - 73% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 230 Manat (22,081 KZT) | 15,349 KZT | + 44% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 32 Manat (3,062 KZT) | 1,845 KZT | + 66% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 10 Manat (935 KZT) | 577 KZT | + 62% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 12 Manat (1,185 KZT) | 300 KZT | + 295% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | - | 208,595 KZT | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.32 Manat (31 KZT) | 14 KZT | + 130% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 189 Manat (18,166 KZT) | 14,905 KZT | + 22% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 61 Manat (5,848 KZT) | 250 KZT | + 2239% | |
| TOTAL | + 38% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 442 prices entered by 45 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 21, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Ashkhabad (Turkmenistan) is 38% more expensive than in Almaty (Kazakhstan)
For example, you would need at least 760,565 KZT
(7,922 Manat)
in Ashkhabad
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
551,000 KZT
in Almaty.
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