Cost of living in Ashkhabad (Turkmenistan) is 24% cheaper than in Stockholm (Sweden)
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| Food | - 39% | |||
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| Food in Ashkhabad (Turkmenistan) is 39% cheaper than in Stockholm (Sweden) | ||||
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| Ashkhabad | Stockholm | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 44 Manat (122 kr) | 158 kr | - 23% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 21 Manat (57 kr) | 112 kr | - 49% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 10 Manat (27 kr) | 75 kr | - 65% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 3.38 Manat (9 kr) | 16 kr | - 41% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 5.25 Manat (15 kr) | 50 kr | - 71% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 8 Manat (22 kr) | 44 kr | - 49% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 16 Manat (45 kr) | 68 kr | - 34% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 11 Manat (29 kr) | 31 kr | - 5% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 3.99 Manat (11 kr) | 19 kr | - 41% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 7 Manat (20 kr) | 20 kr | + 4% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 66 Manat (183 kr) | 136 kr | + 35% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 3.80 Manat (11 kr) | 26 kr | - 60% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 2.64 Manat (7 kr) | 20 kr | - 63% | |
| Housing | - 37% | |||
| Housing in Ashkhabad (Turkmenistan) is 37% cheaper than in Stockholm (Sweden) | ||||
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| Ashkhabad | Stockholm | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 4,001 Manat (11,092 kr) | 28,362 kr | - 61% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 3,169 Manat (8,786 kr) | 19,027 kr | - 54% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | - | 1,261 kr | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 2,850 Manat (7,900 kr) | 17,031 kr | - 54% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 2,100 Manat (5,821 kr) | 13,284 kr | - 56% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | - | 329 kr | - | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 226 Manat (626 kr) | 220 kr | + 185% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 879 Manat (2,436 kr) | 4,248 kr | - 43% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 418 Manat (1,159 kr) | 1,003 kr | + 16% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 35 Manat (97 kr) | 108 kr | - 10% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 50 Manat (139 kr) | 277 kr | - 50% | |
| Clothes | + 15% | |||
| Clothes in Ashkhabad (Turkmenistan) is 15% more expensive than in Stockholm (Sweden) | ||||
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| Ashkhabad | Stockholm | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 280 Manat (777 kr) | 902 kr | - 14% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 287 Manat (795 kr) | 434 kr | + 83% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 325 Manat (900 kr) | 1,157 kr | - 22% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 366 Manat (1,014 kr) | 1,659 kr | - 39% | |
| Transportation | - 3% | |||
| Transportation in Ashkhabad (Turkmenistan) is about the same as in Stockholm (Sweden) | ||||
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| Ashkhabad | Stockholm | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 181,927 Manat (504,311 kr) | 311,125 kr | + 62% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 1.00 Manat (2.77 kr) | 18 kr | - 85% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | - | 1,040 kr | - | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | 407 kr | - | |
| Personal Care | + 24% | |||
| Personal Care in Ashkhabad (Turkmenistan) is 24% more expensive than in Stockholm (Sweden) | ||||
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| Ashkhabad | Stockholm | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 100 Manat (277 kr) | 88 kr | + 216% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 85 Manat (236 kr) | 117 kr | + 102% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | - | 299 kr | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 34 Manat (94 kr) | 51 kr | + 85% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 13 Manat (37 kr) | 44 kr | - 17% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 17 Manat (47 kr) | 36 kr | + 32% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 11 Manat (29 kr) | 33 kr | - 11% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 10 Manat (27 kr) | 22 kr | + 26% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 28 Manat (76 kr) | 387 kr | - 80% | |
| Entertainment | - 22% | |||
| Entertainment in Ashkhabad (Turkmenistan) is 22% cheaper than in Stockholm (Sweden) | ||||
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| Ashkhabad | Stockholm | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 81 Manat (225 kr) | 449 kr | - 50% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 168 Manat (466 kr) | 342 kr | + 36% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | 1,020 kr | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 296 Manat (820 kr) | 1,129 kr | - 27% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 35 Manat (98 kr) | 154 kr | - 36% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 10 Manat (27 kr) | 52 kr | - 48% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 11 Manat (30 kr) | 73 kr | - 58% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | 5,489 kr | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.45 Manat (1.26 kr) | 2.75 kr | - 54% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 179 Manat (497 kr) | 564 kr | - 12% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 66 Manat (184 kr) | 72 kr | + 157% | |
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TOTAL | - 24% | ||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 302 prices entered by 42 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 20, 2025.
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