Cost of living in Ashkhabad (Turkmenistan) is 81% cheaper than in Tehran (Iran)
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| Food | - 85% | |||
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| Food in Ashkhabad (Turkmenistan) is 85% cheaper than in Tehran (Iran) | ||||
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| Ashkhabad | Tehran | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 44 Manat (﷼ 528,533) | ﷼ 2,948,590 | - 82% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 21 Manat (﷼ 248,937) | ﷼ 3,228,790 | - 92% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 10 Manat (﷼ 116,152) | ﷼ 1,357,460 | - 91% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 3.38 Manat (﷼ 40,618) | ﷼ 376,946 | - 89% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 5.25 Manat (﷼ 63,079) | ﷼ 659,174 | - 90% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 8 Manat (﷼ 97,466) | ﷼ 288,892 | - 66% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 16 Manat (﷼ 194,306) | ﷼ 1,047,490 | - 81% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 11 Manat (﷼ 126,839) | ﷼ 491,160 | - 74% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 3.99 Manat (﷼ 47,943) | ﷼ 238,061 | - 80% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 7 Manat (﷼ 88,434) | - | - | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 66 Manat (﷼ 793,533) | - | - | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 3.80 Manat (﷼ 45,657) | ﷼ 398,890 | - 89% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 2.64 Manat (﷼ 31,683) | ﷼ 137,390 | - 77% | |
| Housing | - 84% | |||
| Housing in Ashkhabad (Turkmenistan) is 84% cheaper than in Tehran (Iran) | ||||
| Update prices | Update prices | |||
| Ashkhabad | Tehran | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 4,001 Manat (﷼ 48,077,216) | ﷼ 585,912,000 | - 92% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 3,169 Manat (﷼ 38,080,273) | ﷼ 196,773,000 | - 81% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | - | ﷼ 51,769,300 | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 2,850 Manat (﷼ 34,242,689) | ﷼ 387,087,000 | - 91% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 2,100 Manat (﷼ 25,231,455) | ﷼ 170,153,000 | - 85% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | - | ﷼ 24,099,600 | - | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 226 Manat (﷼ 2,712,694) | ﷼ 2,763,940 | - 2% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 879 Manat (﷼ 10,559,352) | ﷼ 145,263,000 | - 93% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 418 Manat (﷼ 5,025,541) | ﷼ 126,611,000 | - 96% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 35 Manat (﷼ 420,890) | ﷼ 1,778,530 | - 76% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 50 Manat (﷼ 600,749) | ﷼ 1,154,180 | - 48% | |
| Clothes | - 84% | |||
| Clothes in Ashkhabad (Turkmenistan) is 84% cheaper than in Tehran (Iran) | ||||
| Update prices | Update prices | |||
| Ashkhabad | Tehran | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 280 Manat (﷼ 3,367,102) | ﷼ 14,268,400 | - 76% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 287 Manat (﷼ 3,446,232) | ﷼ 19,271,200 | - 82% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 325 Manat (﷼ 3,900,230) | ﷼ 57,149,100 | - 93% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 366 Manat (﷼ 4,394,358) | ﷼ 31,926,700 | - 86% | |
| Transportation | - 81% | |||
| Transportation in Ashkhabad (Turkmenistan) is 81% cheaper than in Tehran (Iran) | ||||
| Update prices | Update prices | |||
| Ashkhabad | Tehran | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 181,927 Manat (﷼ 2,185,849,012) | ﷼ 20,327,200,000 | - 89% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 1.00 Manat (﷼ 12,015) | ﷼ 29,257 | - 59% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | - | ﷼ 4,249,080 | - | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | ﷼ 3,260,390 | - | |
| Personal Care | - 62% | |||
| Personal Care in Ashkhabad (Turkmenistan) is 62% cheaper than in Tehran (Iran) | ||||
| Update prices | Update prices | |||
| Ashkhabad | Tehran | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 100 Manat (﷼ 1,201,498) | ﷼ 695,681 | + 73% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 85 Manat (﷼ 1,021,273) | ﷼ 812,414 | + 26% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | - | ﷼ 5,000,000 | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 34 Manat (﷼ 406,208) | ﷼ 670,671 | - 39% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 13 Manat (﷼ 159,346) | ﷼ 1,290,920 | - 88% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 17 Manat (﷼ 203,788) | ﷼ 877,315 | - 77% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 11 Manat (﷼ 126,483) | ﷼ 718,978 | - 82% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 10 Manat (﷼ 117,359) | ﷼ 671,542 | - 83% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 28 Manat (﷼ 330,412) | ﷼ 1,507,470 | - 78% | |
| Entertainment | - 66% | |||
| Entertainment in Ashkhabad (Turkmenistan) is 66% cheaper than in Tehran (Iran) | ||||
| Update prices | Update prices | |||
| Ashkhabad | Tehran | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 81 Manat (﷼ 973,097) | ﷼ 4,617,060 | - 79% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 168 Manat (﷼ 2,017,940) | ﷼ 1,301,780 | + 55% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | ﷼ 9,256,230 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 296 Manat (﷼ 3,555,941) | ﷼ 12,775,000 | - 72% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 35 Manat (﷼ 423,333) | - | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 10 Manat (﷼ 117,545) | ﷼ 935,941 | - 87% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 11 Manat (﷼ 131,920) | - | - | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | ﷼ 315,938,000 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.45 Manat (﷼ 5,442) | ﷼ 22,160 | - 75% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 179 Manat (﷼ 2,156,160) | ﷼ 14,288,400 | - 85% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 66 Manat (﷼ 798,131) | ﷼ 1,682,670 | - 53% | |
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TOTAL | - 81% | ||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 170 prices entered by 34 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 17, 2025.
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