Cost of living in Ashkhabad (Turkmenistan) is 10% more expensive than in Sharjah (United Arab Emirates)
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| Food | + 8% | |||
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| Food in Ashkhabad (Turkmenistan) is 8% more expensive than in Sharjah (United Arab Emirates) | ||||
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| Ashkhabad | Sharjah | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 44 Manat (Dirham 46) | Dirham 37 | + 24% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 21 Manat (Dirham 22) | Dirham 22 | - 3% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 10 Manat (Dirham 10) | Dirham 10 | + 2% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 3.38 Manat (Dirham 3.54) | Dirham 5.76 | - 39% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 5.25 Manat (Dirham 5.49) | Dirham 10 | - 45% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 8 Manat (Dirham 8) | Dirham 4.93 | + 72% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 16 Manat (Dirham 17) | Dirham 25 | - 32% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 11 Manat (Dirham 11) | Dirham 7 | + 47% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 3.99 Manat (Dirham 4.18) | Dirham 3.16 | + 32% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 7 Manat (Dirham 8) | Dirham 6 | + 21% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 66 Manat (Dirham 69) | Dirham 46 | + 50% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 3.80 Manat (Dirham 3.98) | Dirham 8 | - 51% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 2.64 Manat (Dirham 2.76) | Dirham 2.75 | + 0% | |
| Housing | - 13% | |||
| Housing in Ashkhabad (Turkmenistan) is 13% cheaper than in Sharjah (United Arab Emirates) | ||||
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| Ashkhabad | Sharjah | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 3,331 Manat (Dirham 3,486) | Dirham 4,110 | - 15% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 2,551 Manat (Dirham 2,670) | Dirham 3,076 | - 13% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | - | Dirham 537 | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 2,850 Manat (Dirham 2,982) | Dirham 2,616 | + 14% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 2,100 Manat (Dirham 2,198) | Dirham 3,097 | - 29% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | - | Dirham 355 | - | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 188 Manat (Dirham 197) | Dirham 300 | - 34% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 879 Manat (Dirham 920) | Dirham 1,096 | - 16% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 418 Manat (Dirham 438) | Dirham 374 | + 17% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 35 Manat (Dirham 37) | Dirham 30 | + 23% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 50 Manat (Dirham 52) | Dirham 28 | + 89% | |
| Clothes | + 40% | |||
| Clothes in Ashkhabad (Turkmenistan) is 40% more expensive than in Sharjah (United Arab Emirates) | ||||
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| Ashkhabad | Sharjah | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 280 Manat (Dirham 293) | Dirham 147 | + 100% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 287 Manat (Dirham 300) | Dirham 228 | + 32% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 325 Manat (Dirham 340) | Dirham 277 | + 23% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 366 Manat (Dirham 383) | Dirham 245 | + 56% | |
| Transportation | + 38% | |||
| Transportation in Ashkhabad (Turkmenistan) is 38% more expensive than in Sharjah (United Arab Emirates) | ||||
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| Ashkhabad | Sharjah | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 181,927 Manat (Dirham 190,381) | Dirham 85,660 | + 122% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 1.00 Manat (Dirham 1.05) | Dirham 2.37 | - 56% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | - | Dirham 275 | - | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | Dirham 49 | - | |
| Personal Care | + 62% | |||
| Personal Care in Ashkhabad (Turkmenistan) is 62% more expensive than in Sharjah (United Arab Emirates) | ||||
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| Ashkhabad | Sharjah | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 100 Manat (Dirham 105) | Dirham 21 | + 392% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 85 Manat (Dirham 89) | Dirham 54 | + 65% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | - | Dirham 169 | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 34 Manat (Dirham 35) | Dirham 27 | + 29% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 13 Manat (Dirham 14) | Dirham 13 | + 7% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 17 Manat (Dirham 18) | Dirham 12 | + 48% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 11 Manat (Dirham 11) | Dirham 8 | + 46% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 10 Manat (Dirham 10) | Dirham 9 | + 18% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 28 Manat (Dirham 29) | Dirham 26 | + 10% | |
| Entertainment | + 1% | |||
| Entertainment in Ashkhabad (Turkmenistan) is about the same as in Sharjah (United Arab Emirates) | ||||
| Update prices | Update prices | |||
| Ashkhabad | Sharjah | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 81 Manat (Dirham 85) | Dirham 118 | - 28% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 168 Manat (Dirham 176) | Dirham 66 | + 168% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | Dirham 160 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 296 Manat (Dirham 310) | Dirham 243 | + 28% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 35 Manat (Dirham 37) | Dirham 107 | - 66% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 10 Manat (Dirham 10) | Dirham 25 | - 60% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 11 Manat (Dirham 11) | Dirham 31 | - 63% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | Dirham 2,053 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.45 Manat (Dirham 0.47) | Dirham 0.69 | - 32% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 179 Manat (Dirham 188) | Dirham 191 | - 1% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 66 Manat (Dirham 70) | Dirham 19 | + 265% | |
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TOTAL | + 10% | ||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 86 prices entered by 12 different people.
These prices were last updated on February 03, 2023.
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