Cost of living in Ashkhabad (Turkmenistan) is 20% cheaper than in Wellington (New Zealand)
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| Food | - 38% | |||
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| Food in Ashkhabad (Turkmenistan) is 38% cheaper than in Wellington (New Zealand) | ||||
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| Ashkhabad | Wellington | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 44 Manat (NZ$21) | NZ$26 | - 18% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 21 Manat (NZ$10) | NZ$17 | - 43% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 10 Manat (NZ$4.64) | NZ$8 | - 43% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 3.38 Manat (NZ$1.62) | NZ$2.76 | - 41% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 5.25 Manat (NZ$2.52) | NZ$11 | - 76% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 8 Manat (NZ$3.89) | NZ$8 | - 51% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 16 Manat (NZ$8) | NZ$14 | - 43% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 11 Manat (NZ$5.07) | NZ$4.88 | + 4% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 3.99 Manat (NZ$1.92) | NZ$4.16 | - 54% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 7 Manat (NZ$3.53) | NZ$7 | - 48% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 66 Manat (NZ$32) | NZ$17 | + 86% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 3.80 Manat (NZ$1.82) | NZ$3.66 | - 50% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 2.64 Manat (NZ$1.27) | NZ$3.29 | - 62% | |
| Housing | - 35% | |||
| Housing in Ashkhabad (Turkmenistan) is 35% cheaper than in Wellington (New Zealand) | ||||
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| Ashkhabad | Wellington | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 4,001 Manat (NZ$1,921) | NZ$4,146 | - 54% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 3,169 Manat (NZ$1,521) | NZ$3,511 | - 57% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | - | NZ$228 | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 2,850 Manat (NZ$1,368) | NZ$2,543 | - 46% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 2,100 Manat (NZ$1,008) | NZ$2,221 | - 55% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | - | NZ$178 | - | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 226 Manat (NZ$108) | NZ$91 | + 19% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 879 Manat (NZ$422) | NZ$609 | - 31% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 418 Manat (NZ$201) | NZ$200 | + 1% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 35 Manat (NZ$17) | NZ$17 | + 2% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 50 Manat (NZ$24) | NZ$32 | - 25% | |
| Clothes | + 15% | |||
| Clothes in Ashkhabad (Turkmenistan) is 15% more expensive than in Wellington (New Zealand) | ||||
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| Ashkhabad | Wellington | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 280 Manat (NZ$135) | NZ$137 | - 2% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 287 Manat (NZ$138) | NZ$93 | + 48% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 325 Manat (NZ$156) | NZ$196 | - 21% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 366 Manat (NZ$176) | NZ$206 | - 15% | |
| Transportation | + 4% | |||
| Transportation in Ashkhabad (Turkmenistan) is 4% more expensive than in Wellington (New Zealand) | ||||
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| Ashkhabad | Wellington | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 181,927 Manat (NZ$87,334) | NZ$45,886 | + 90% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 1.00 Manat (NZ$0.48) | NZ$2.80 | - 83% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | - | NZ$201 | - | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | NZ$29 | - | |
| Personal Care | + 54% | |||
| Personal Care in Ashkhabad (Turkmenistan) is 54% more expensive than in Wellington (New Zealand) | ||||
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| Ashkhabad | Wellington | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 100 Manat (NZ$48) | NZ$15 | + 218% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 85 Manat (NZ$41) | NZ$7 | + 472% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | - | NZ$61 | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 34 Manat (NZ$16) | NZ$9 | + 73% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 13 Manat (NZ$6) | NZ$7 | - 8% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 17 Manat (NZ$8) | NZ$8 | - 1% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 11 Manat (NZ$5.05) | NZ$3.56 | + 42% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 10 Manat (NZ$4.69) | NZ$4.21 | + 11% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 28 Manat (NZ$13) | NZ$37 | - 65% | |
| Entertainment | - 15% | |||
| Entertainment in Ashkhabad (Turkmenistan) is 15% cheaper than in Wellington (New Zealand) | ||||
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| Ashkhabad | Wellington | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 81 Manat (NZ$39) | NZ$70 | - 44% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 168 Manat (NZ$81) | NZ$37 | + 120% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | NZ$148 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 296 Manat (NZ$142) | NZ$138 | + 3% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 35 Manat (NZ$17) | NZ$18 | - 4% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 10 Manat (NZ$4.70) | NZ$5.64 | - 17% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 11 Manat (NZ$5.27) | NZ$13 | - 59% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | NZ$862 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.45 Manat (NZ$0.22) | NZ$0.48 | - 55% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 179 Manat (NZ$86) | NZ$66 | + 31% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 66 Manat (NZ$32) | NZ$40 | - 20% | |
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TOTAL | - 20% | ||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 110 prices entered by 11 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 23, 2025.
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