Cost of living in Ashkhabad (Turkmenistan) is about the same as in Ashqelon (Israel)
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Food | - 28% | |||
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Food in Ashkhabad (Turkmenistan) is 28% cheaper than in Ashqelon (Israel) | ||||
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Ashkhabad | Ashqelon | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 44 Manat (46 ₪) | 58 ₪ | - 21% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 21 Manat (22 ₪) | 53 ₪ | - 60% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 10 Manat (10 ₪) | 15 ₪ | - 35% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 3.38 Manat (3.51 ₪) | 7 ₪ | - 47% | |
12 eggs, large | 5.25 Manat (5.45 ₪) | 14 ₪ | - 62% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 8 Manat (8 ₪) | 5.28 ₪ | + 60% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 16 Manat (17 ₪) | 33 ₪ | - 49% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 11 Manat (11 ₪) | 9 ₪ | + 22% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 3.99 Manat (4.14 ₪) | 4.46 ₪ | - 7% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 7 Manat (8 ₪) | 9 ₪ | - 11% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 66 Manat (69 ₪) | 42 ₪ | + 65% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | 3.80 Manat (3.95 ₪) | 9 ₪ | - 54% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 2.64 Manat (2.74 ₪) | 3.95 ₪ | - 31% | |
Housing | + 12% | |||
Housing in Ashkhabad (Turkmenistan) is 12% more expensive than in Ashqelon (Israel) | ||||
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Ashkhabad | Ashqelon | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 3,331 Manat (3,458 ₪) | 4,285 ₪ | - 19% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 2,551 Manat (2,648 ₪) | - | - | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | - | 690 ₪ | - | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 2,850 Manat (2,959 ₪) | 2,747 ₪ | + 8% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 2,100 Manat (2,180 ₪) | 2,136 ₪ | + 2% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | - | 715 ₪ | - | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 226 Manat (234 ₪) | 92 ₪ | + 155% | |
40” flat screen tv | 879 Manat (912 ₪) | 1,319 ₪ | - 31% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 418 Manat (434 ₪) | - | - | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 35 Manat (36 ₪) | - | - | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | 50 Manat (52 ₪) | 50 ₪ | + 5% | |
Clothes | - 1% | |||
Clothes in Ashkhabad (Turkmenistan) is about the same as in Ashqelon (Israel) | ||||
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Ashkhabad | Ashqelon | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 280 Manat (291 ₪) | 287 ₪ | + 1% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 287 Manat (298 ₪) | - | - | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 325 Manat (337 ₪) | 392 ₪ | - 14% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 366 Manat (380 ₪) | 360 ₪ | + 6% | |
Transportation | - 6% | |||
Transportation in Ashkhabad (Turkmenistan) is 6% cheaper than in Ashqelon (Israel) | ||||
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Ashkhabad | Ashqelon | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 181,927 Manat (188,876 ₪) | 135,864 ₪ | + 39% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 1.00 Manat (1.04 ₪) | 6 ₪ | - 84% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | - | 187 ₪ | - | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | 58 ₪ | - | |
Personal Care | + 5% | |||
Personal Care in Ashkhabad (Turkmenistan) is 5% more expensive than in Ashqelon (Israel) | ||||
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Ashkhabad | Ashqelon | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 100 Manat (104 ₪) | - | - | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 85 Manat (88 ₪) | - | - | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | - | - | - | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 34 Manat (35 ₪) | - | - | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 13 Manat (14 ₪) | 17 ₪ | - 17% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 17 Manat (18 ₪) | 14 ₪ | + 28% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 11 Manat (11 ₪) | 5.09 ₪ | + 115% | |
Tube of toothpaste | 10 Manat (10 ₪) | - | - | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 28 Manat (29 ₪) | - | - | |
Entertainment | + 8% | |||
Entertainment in Ashkhabad (Turkmenistan) is 8% more expensive than in Ashqelon (Israel) | ||||
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Ashkhabad | Ashqelon | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 81 Manat (84 ₪) | - | - | |
2 tickets to the movies | 168 Manat (174 ₪) | 84 ₪ | + 108% | |
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 (307 ₪) | - | - | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 35 Manat (37 ₪) | - | - | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 10 Manat (10 ₪) | - | - | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 11 Manat (11 ₪) | - | - | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | - | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.45 Manat (0.47 ₪) | - | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 179 Manat (186 ₪) | - | - | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 66 Manat (69 ₪) | - | - | |
TOTAL | - 4% |
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 37 prices entered by less than 5 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 28, 2024.
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