Cost of living in Ashkhabad (Turkmenistan) is about the same as in Angers (France)
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Food | - 17% | |||
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Food in Ashkhabad (Turkmenistan) is 17% cheaper than in Angers (France) | ||||
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Ashkhabad | Angers | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 44 Manat (€11) | €15 | - 24% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 21 Manat (€5.31) | €9 | - 39% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 10 Manat (€2.48) | - | - | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 3.38 Manat (€0.87) | - | - | |
12 eggs, large | 5.25 Manat (€1.35) | €3.13 | - 57% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 8 Manat (€2.08) | - | - | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 16 Manat (€4.14) | €9 | - 52% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 11 Manat (€2.71) | - | - | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 3.99 Manat (€1.02) | €2.07 | - 50% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 7 Manat (€1.89) | €1.72 | + 10% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 66 Manat (€17) | €5.25 | + 223% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | 3.80 Manat (€0.97) | €1.69 | - 42% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 2.64 Manat (€0.68) | €1.08 | - 37% | |
Housing | + 13% | |||
Housing in Ashkhabad (Turkmenistan) is 13% more expensive than in Angers (France) | ||||
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Ashkhabad | Angers | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 4,001 Manat (€1,026) | €858 | + 20% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 3,169 Manat (€812) | €663 | + 22% | |
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 (€730) | €493 | + 48% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 2,100 Manat (€538) | - | - | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | - | - | - | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 226 Manat (€58) | - | - | |
40” flat screen tv | 879 Manat (€225) | - | - | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 418 Manat (€107) | - | - | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 35 Manat (€9) | - | - | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | 50 Manat (€13) | - | - | |
Clothes | + 9% | |||
Clothes in Ashkhabad (Turkmenistan) is 9% more expensive than in Angers (France) | ||||
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1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 280 Manat (€72) | €99 | - 28% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 287 Manat (€74) | €43 | + 71% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 325 Manat (€83) | €87 | - 4% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 366 Manat (€94) | €137 | - 31% | |
Transportation | - 19% | |||
Transportation in Ashkhabad (Turkmenistan) is 19% cheaper than in Angers (France) | ||||
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Ashkhabad | Angers | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 181,927 Manat (€46,629) | - | - | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 1.00 Manat (€0.26) | €1.45 | - 82% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | - | €35 | - | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | - | - | |
Personal Care | - 5% | |||
Personal Care in Ashkhabad (Turkmenistan) is 5% cheaper than in Angers (France) | ||||
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Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 100 Manat (€26) | - | - | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 85 Manat (€22) | - | - | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | - | €25 | - | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 34 Manat (€9) | - | - | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 13 Manat (€3.40) | - | - | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 17 Manat (€4.35) | €2.94 | + 48% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 11 Manat (€2.70) | - | - | |
Tube of toothpaste | 10 Manat (€2.50) | - | - | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 28 Manat (€7) | €22 | - 67% | |
Entertainment | + 10% | |||
Entertainment in Ashkhabad (Turkmenistan) is 10% more expensive than in Angers (France) | ||||
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Ashkhabad | Angers | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 81 Manat (€21) | €33 | - 37% | |
2 tickets to the movies | 168 Manat (€43) | €19 | + 129% | |
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 (€76) | - | - | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 35 Manat (€9) | €8 | + 18% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 10 Manat (€2.51) | - | - | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 11 Manat (€2.81) | €4.85 | - 42% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | - | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.45 Manat (€0.12) | - | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 179 Manat (€46) | €37 | + 25% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 66 Manat (€17) | €7 | + 131% | |
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TOTAL | - 3% |

These prices were last updated on December 05, 2024.
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