Cost of living in Ashkhabad (Turkmenistan) is 9% more expensive than in San Jose, Costa Rica (Costa Rica)
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| Food | - 27% | |||
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| Food in Ashkhabad (Turkmenistan) is 27% cheaper than in San Jose, Costa Rica (Costa Rica) | ||||
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| Ashkhabad | San Jose, Costa Rica | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 44 Manat (₡ 6,973) | ₡ 6,983 | - 0% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 21 Manat (₡ 3,284) | ₡ 5,046 | - 35% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 10 Manat (₡ 1,532) | ₡ 2,290 | - 33% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 3.38 Manat (₡ 536) | ₡ 950 | - 44% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 5.25 Manat (₡ 832) | ₡ 2,505 | - 67% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 8 Manat (₡ 1,286) | ₡ 1,253 | + 3% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 16 Manat (₡ 2,563) | ₡ 3,625 | - 29% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 11 Manat (₡ 1,673) | ₡ 2,138 | - 22% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 3.99 Manat (₡ 632) | ₡ 1,462 | - 57% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 7 Manat (₡ 1,167) | ₡ 964 | + 21% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 66 Manat (₡ 10,469) | ₡ 8,480 | + 23% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 3.80 Manat (₡ 602) | ₡ 1,743 | - 65% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 2.64 Manat (₡ 418) | ₡ 952 | - 56% | |
| Housing | + 15% | |||
| Housing in Ashkhabad (Turkmenistan) is 15% more expensive than in San Jose, Costa Rica (Costa Rica) | ||||
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| Ashkhabad | San Jose, Costa Rica | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 3,331 Manat (₡ 528,003) | ₡ 605,171 | - 13% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 2,551 Manat (₡ 404,352) | ₡ 321,439 | + 26% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | - | ₡ 38,122 | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 2,850 Manat (₡ 451,749) | ₡ 426,773 | + 6% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 2,100 Manat (₡ 332,868) | ₡ 227,481 | + 46% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | - | ₡ 35,538 | - | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 188 Manat (₡ 29,775) | ₡ 18,732 | + 59% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 879 Manat (₡ 139,305) | ₡ 294,698 | - 53% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 418 Manat (₡ 66,300) | ₡ 70,357 | - 6% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 35 Manat (₡ 5,553) | ₡ 5,276 | + 5% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 50 Manat (₡ 7,925) | ₡ 2,980 | + 166% | |
| Clothes | + 55% | |||
| Clothes in Ashkhabad (Turkmenistan) is 55% more expensive than in San Jose, Costa Rica (Costa Rica) | ||||
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| Ashkhabad | San Jose, Costa Rica | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 280 Manat (₡ 44,421) | ₡ 38,077 | + 17% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 287 Manat (₡ 45,465) | ₡ 24,568 | + 85% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 325 Manat (₡ 51,454) | ₡ 54,233 | - 5% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 366 Manat (₡ 57,973) | ₡ 39,819 | + 46% | |
| Transportation | + 7% | |||
| Transportation in Ashkhabad (Turkmenistan) is 7% more expensive than in San Jose, Costa Rica (Costa Rica) | ||||
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| Ashkhabad | San Jose, Costa Rica | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 181,927 Manat (₡ 28,836,984) | ₡ 17,595,600 | + 64% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 1.00 Manat (₡ 159) | ₡ 914 | - 83% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | - | ₡ 33,571 | - | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | ₡ 7,623 | - | |
| Personal Care | + 22% | |||
| Personal Care in Ashkhabad (Turkmenistan) is 22% more expensive than in San Jose, Costa Rica (Costa Rica) | ||||
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| Ashkhabad | San Jose, Costa Rica | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 100 Manat (₡ 15,851) | ₡ 3,885 | + 308% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 85 Manat (₡ 13,473) | ₡ 10,693 | + 26% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | - | ₡ 36,487 | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 34 Manat (₡ 5,359) | ₡ 3,378 | + 59% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 13 Manat (₡ 2,102) | ₡ 2,962 | - 29% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 17 Manat (₡ 2,688) | ₡ 3,549 | - 24% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 11 Manat (₡ 1,669) | ₡ 1,693 | - 1% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 10 Manat (₡ 1,548) | ₡ 1,551 | - 0% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 28 Manat (₡ 4,359) | ₡ 7,509 | - 42% | |
| Entertainment | + 39% | |||
| Entertainment in Ashkhabad (Turkmenistan) is 39% more expensive than in San Jose, Costa Rica (Costa Rica) | ||||
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| Ashkhabad | San Jose, Costa Rica | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 81 Manat (₡ 12,838) | ₡ 12,210 | + 5% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 168 Manat (₡ 26,622) | ₡ 6,793 | + 292% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | ₡ 15,335 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 296 Manat (₡ 46,912) | ₡ 33,546 | + 40% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 35 Manat (₡ 5,585) | ₡ 4,541 | + 23% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 10 Manat (₡ 1,551) | ₡ 2,531 | - 39% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 11 Manat (₡ 1,740) | ₡ 1,353 | + 29% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | ₡ 411,708 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.45 Manat (₡ 72) | ₡ 40 | + 78% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 179 Manat (₡ 28,445) | ₡ 33,270 | - 15% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 66 Manat (₡ 10,529) | ₡ 2,507 | + 320% | |
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TOTAL | + 9% | ||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 839 prices entered by 90 different people.
These prices were last updated on January 31, 2023.
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