Cost of living in Ashkhabad (Turkmenistan) is 13% more expensive than in Istanbul (Turkey)
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| Food | + 5% | |||
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| Food in Ashkhabad (Turkmenistan) is 5% more expensive than in Istanbul (Turkey) | ||||
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| Ashkhabad | Istanbul | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 44 Manat (486TL) | 453TL | + 7% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 21 Manat (229TL) | 319TL | - 28% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 10 Manat (107TL) | 132TL | - 19% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 3.38 Manat (37TL) | 40TL | - 7% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 5.25 Manat (58TL) | 101TL | - 42% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 8 Manat (90TL) | 49TL | + 83% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 16 Manat (179TL) | 172TL | + 4% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 11 Manat (117TL) | 48TL | + 145% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 3.99 Manat (44TL) | 26TL | + 70% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 7 Manat (81TL) | 76TL | + 8% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 66 Manat (730TL) | 566TL | + 29% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 3.80 Manat (42TL) | 57TL | - 26% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 2.64 Manat (29TL) | 20TL | + 45% | |
| Housing | + 17% | |||
| Housing in Ashkhabad (Turkmenistan) is 17% more expensive than in Istanbul (Turkey) | ||||
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| Ashkhabad | Istanbul | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 4,001 Manat (44,234TL) | 54,547TL | - 19% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 3,169 Manat (35,036TL) | 32,639TL | + 7% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | - | 3,994TL | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 2,850 Manat (31,505TL) | 41,026TL | - 23% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 2,100 Manat (23,215TL) | 26,365TL | - 12% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | - | 2,729TL | - | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 226 Manat (2,496TL) | 444TL | + 462% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 879 Manat (9,715TL) | 15,702TL | - 38% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 418 Manat (4,624TL) | 5,813TL | - 20% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 35 Manat (387TL) | 219TL | + 76% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 50 Manat (553TL) | 250TL | + 121% | |
| Clothes | + 54% | |||
| Clothes in Ashkhabad (Turkmenistan) is 54% more expensive than in Istanbul (Turkey) | ||||
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| Ashkhabad | Istanbul | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 280 Manat (3,098TL) | 2,355TL | + 32% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 287 Manat (3,171TL) | 1,543TL | + 105% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 325 Manat (3,588TL) | 3,870TL | - 7% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 366 Manat (4,043TL) | 3,539TL | + 14% | |
| Transportation | - 5% | |||
| Transportation in Ashkhabad (Turkmenistan) is 5% cheaper than in Istanbul (Turkey) | ||||
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| Ashkhabad | Istanbul | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 181,927 Manat (2,011,123TL) | 1,706,770TL | + 18% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 1.00 Manat (11TL) | 45TL | - 75% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | - | 1,512TL | - | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | 269TL | - | |
| Personal Care | + 80% | |||
| Personal Care in Ashkhabad (Turkmenistan) is 80% more expensive than in Istanbul (Turkey) | ||||
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| Ashkhabad | Istanbul | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 100 Manat (1,105TL) | 139TL | + 693% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 85 Manat (940TL) | 146TL | + 544% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | - | 2,235TL | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 34 Manat (374TL) | 134TL | + 178% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 13 Manat (147TL) | 163TL | - 10% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 17 Manat (187TL) | 123TL | + 52% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 11 Manat (116TL) | 97TL | + 20% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 10 Manat (108TL) | 110TL | - 2% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 28 Manat (304TL) | 571TL | - 47% | |
| Entertainment | + 9% | |||
| Entertainment in Ashkhabad (Turkmenistan) is 9% more expensive than in Istanbul (Turkey) | ||||
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| Ashkhabad | Istanbul | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 81 Manat (895TL) | 1,657TL | - 46% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 168 Manat (1,857TL) | 605TL | + 207% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | 1,699TL | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 296 Manat (3,272TL) | 3,020TL | + 8% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 35 Manat (389TL) | 510TL | - 24% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 10 Manat (108TL) | 159TL | - 32% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 11 Manat (121TL) | 189TL | - 36% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | 26,210TL | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.45 Manat (5.01TL) | 5.01TL | - 0% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 179 Manat (1,984TL) | 2,260TL | - 12% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 66 Manat (734TL) | 73TL | + 905% | |
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TOTAL | + 13% | ||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 1,296 prices entered by 194 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 13, 2025.
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