- Cost of Living
- Turkmenistan
- Mexico
- Ashkhabad
- Zapopan
- Comparison
Cost of living in Ashkhabad, Turkmenistan compared to Zapopan, Mexico
Currency:
| Food | + 26% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Ashkhabad (Turkmenistan) is 26% more expensive than in Zapopan (Mexico) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 41 Manat (Mex$ 229) | Mex$ 119 | + 92% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 19 Manat (Mex$ 106) | Mex$ 91 | + 17% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 9 Manat (Mex$ 50) | Mex$ 52 | - 4% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 3.30 Manat (Mex$ 18) | Mex$ 17 | + 7% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 4.96 Manat (Mex$ 27) | Mex$ 31 | - 12% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 4.01 Manat (Mex$ 22) | Mex$ 15 | + 43% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 8 Manat (Mex$ 44) | Mex$ 58 | - 24% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 11 Manat (Mex$ 61) | Mex$ 38 | + 63% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 3.26 Manat (Mex$ 18) | Mex$ 20 | - 11% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 8 Manat (Mex$ 43) | Mex$ 16 | + 174% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 45 Manat (Mex$ 250) | Mex$ 176 | + 42% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 3.80 Manat (Mex$ 21) | Mex$ 23 | - 8% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 1.48 Manat (Mex$ 8) | Mex$ 19 | - 58% | |
| Housing | + 36% | |||
| Housing in Ashkhabad (Turkmenistan) is 36% more expensive than in Zapopan (Mexico) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 2,713 Manat (Mex$ 15,031) | Mex$ 18,336 | - 18% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 2,136 Manat (Mex$ 11,837) | Mex$ 8,555 | + 38% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | - | Mex$ 1,000 | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 2,850 Manat (Mex$ 15,793) | Mex$ 9,884 | + 60% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 2,100 Manat (Mex$ 11,637) | Mex$ 4,215 | + 176% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | - | Mex$ 620 | - | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 207 Manat (Mex$ 1,147) | Mex$ 432 | + 166% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 800 Manat (Mex$ 4,433) | Mex$ 8,435 | - 47% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 300 Manat (Mex$ 1,662) | Mex$ 1,783 | - 7% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 17 Manat (Mex$ 93) | Mex$ 72 | + 30% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 15 Manat (Mex$ 86) | Mex$ 75 | + 14% | |
| Clothes | + 99% | |||
| Clothes in Ashkhabad (Turkmenistan) is 99% more expensive than in Zapopan (Mexico) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 207 Manat (Mex$ 1,149) | Mex$ 787 | + 46% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 250 Manat (Mex$ 1,385) | Mex$ 523 | + 165% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 161 Manat (Mex$ 892) | Mex$ 1,434 | - 38% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 219 Manat (Mex$ 1,216) | Mex$ 934 | + 30% | |
| Transportation | - 19% | |||
| Transportation in Ashkhabad (Turkmenistan) is 19% cheaper than in Zapopan (Mexico) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 40,000 Manat (Mex$ 221,649) | Mex$ 277,105 | - 20% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 0.93 Manat (Mex$ 5.17) | Mex$ 17 | - 70% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | - | Mex$ 543 | - | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | Mex$ 103 | - | |
| Personal Care | + 0% | |||
| Personal Care in Ashkhabad (Turkmenistan) is 0% more expensive than in Zapopan (Mexico) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 5.00 Manat (Mex$ 28) | Mex$ 65 | - 58% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | Mex$ 225 | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 45 Manat (Mex$ 249) | Mex$ 436 | - 43% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 7 Manat (Mex$ 39) | Mex$ 66 | - 41% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 5.14 Manat (Mex$ 29) | Mex$ 39 | - 26% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 14 Manat (Mex$ 76) | Mex$ 50 | + 51% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 8 Manat (Mex$ 43) | Mex$ 23 | + 86% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 8 Manat (Mex$ 43) | Mex$ 25 | + 76% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 23 Manat (Mex$ 129) | Mex$ 101 | + 28% | |
| Entertainment | + 44% | |||
| Entertainment in Ashkhabad (Turkmenistan) is 44% more expensive than in Zapopan (Mexico) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 67 Manat (Mex$ 373) | Mex$ 282 | + 32% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 30 Manat (Mex$ 166) | Mex$ 140 | + 19% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 32 Manat (Mex$ 175) | Mex$ 734 | - 76% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 230 Manat (Mex$ 1,274) | Mex$ 722 | + 76% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 32 Manat (Mex$ 177) | Mex$ 79 | + 124% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 10 Manat (Mex$ 54) | Mex$ 47 | + 14% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 12 Manat (Mex$ 68) | Mex$ 34 | + 103% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | - | Mex$ 11,035 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.32 Manat (Mex$ 1.80) | Mex$ 2.93 | - 39% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 189 Manat (Mex$ 1,049) | Mex$ 641 | + 64% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 61 Manat (Mex$ 338) | Mex$ 47 | + 626% | |
| 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 288 prices entered by 27 different people.
These prices were last updated on July 19, 2018.
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Cost of living in Ashkhabad (Turkmenistan) is 24% more expensive than in Zapopan (Mexico)
For example, you would need at least Mex$ 73,223
(13,214 Manat)
in Ashkhabad
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
Mex$ 59,000
in Zapopan.
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