- Cost of Living
- Turkmenistan
- Mexico
- Ashkhabad
- Zapopan
- Comparison
Cost of living in Ashkhabad, Turkmenistan compared to Zapopan, Mexico
Currency:
| Food | + 37% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Ashkhabad (Turkmenistan) is 37% more expensive than in Zapopan (Mexico) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 57 Manat (Mex$ 298) | Mex$ 150 | + 99% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 24 Manat (Mex$ 127) | Mex$ 86 | + 48% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 9 Manat (Mex$ 47) | Mex$ 48 | - 1% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 4.29 Manat (Mex$ 22) | Mex$ 18 | + 27% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 4.96 Manat (Mex$ 26) | Mex$ 30 | - 14% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 4.01 Manat (Mex$ 21) | Mex$ 15 | + 38% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 8 Manat (Mex$ 42) | Mex$ 50 | - 17% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 11 Manat (Mex$ 58) | Mex$ 36 | + 59% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 3.26 Manat (Mex$ 17) | Mex$ 22 | - 23% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 8 Manat (Mex$ 41) | Mex$ 14 | + 194% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 45 Manat (Mex$ 236) | Mex$ 168 | + 40% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 3.73 Manat (Mex$ 19) | Mex$ 21 | - 8% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 1.88 Manat (Mex$ 10) | Mex$ 19 | - 49% | |
| Housing | + 51% | |||
| Housing in Ashkhabad (Turkmenistan) is 51% more expensive than in Zapopan (Mexico) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 2,755 Manat (Mex$ 14,380) | Mex$ 13,217 | + 9% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 2,136 Manat (Mex$ 11,151) | Mex$ 7,000 | + 59% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | - | Mex$ 1,067 | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 2,850 Manat (Mex$ 14,877) | Mex$ 6,997 | + 113% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 2,100 Manat (Mex$ 10,962) | Mex$ 4,749 | + 131% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | - | Mex$ 538 | - | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 207 Manat (Mex$ 1,081) | Mex$ 464 | + 133% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 800 Manat (Mex$ 4,176) | Mex$ 9,337 | - 55% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 300 Manat (Mex$ 1,566) | Mex$ 1,682 | - 7% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 17 Manat (Mex$ 88) | Mex$ 47 | + 88% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 15 Manat (Mex$ 81) | Mex$ 65 | + 24% | |
| Clothes | + 79% | |||
| Clothes in Ashkhabad (Turkmenistan) is 79% more expensive than in Zapopan (Mexico) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 207 Manat (Mex$ 1,082) | Mex$ 807 | + 34% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 250 Manat (Mex$ 1,305) | Mex$ 543 | + 140% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 161 Manat (Mex$ 840) | Mex$ 1,417 | - 41% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 219 Manat (Mex$ 1,145) | Mex$ 917 | + 25% | |
| Transportation | - 52% | |||
| Transportation in Ashkhabad (Turkmenistan) is 52% cheaper than in Zapopan (Mexico) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 40,000 Manat (Mex$ 208,799) | Mex$ 280,573 | - 26% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 0.86 Manat (Mex$ 4.50) | Mex$ 14 | - 68% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 20 Manat (Mex$ 104) | Mex$ 453 | - 77% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | Mex$ 124 | - | |
| Personal Care | - 11% | |||
| Personal Care in Ashkhabad (Turkmenistan) is 11% cheaper than in Zapopan (Mexico) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 5.00 Manat (Mex$ 26) | Mex$ 73 | - 64% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | Mex$ 269 | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 40 Manat (Mex$ 209) | Mex$ 420 | - 50% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 7 Manat (Mex$ 37) | Mex$ 74 | - 50% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 5.14 Manat (Mex$ 27) | Mex$ 41 | - 34% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 13 Manat (Mex$ 66) | Mex$ 61 | + 7% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 8 Manat (Mex$ 41) | Mex$ 23 | + 76% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 8 Manat (Mex$ 44) | Mex$ 25 | + 76% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 27 Manat (Mex$ 140) | Mex$ 102 | + 38% | |
| Entertainment | + 38% | |||
| Entertainment in Ashkhabad (Turkmenistan) is 38% more expensive than in Zapopan (Mexico) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 67 Manat (Mex$ 351) | Mex$ 282 | + 25% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 30 Manat (Mex$ 157) | Mex$ 126 | + 25% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 32 Manat (Mex$ 164) | Mex$ 767 | - 79% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 230 Manat (Mex$ 1,201) | Mex$ 783 | + 53% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 32 Manat (Mex$ 166) | Mex$ 76 | + 119% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 10 Manat (Mex$ 51) | Mex$ 53 | - 3% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 12 Manat (Mex$ 64) | Mex$ 32 | + 100% | |
| iPad Air 2, 64GB | - | Mex$ 11,035 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.32 Manat (Mex$ 1.69) | Mex$ 3.10 | - 45% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 210 Manat (Mex$ 1,098) | Mex$ 667 | + 65% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 64 Manat (Mex$ 334) | Mex$ 46 | + 633% | |
| 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 297 prices entered by 17 different people.
These prices were last updated on September 22, 2017.
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Cost of living in Ashkhabad (Turkmenistan) is 20% more expensive than in Zapopan (Mexico)
For example, you would need at least Mex$ 43,253
(8,286 Manat)
in Ashkhabad
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
Mex$ 36,000
in Zapopan.
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