- Cost of Living
- Turkmenistan
- Mexico
- Ashkhabad
- Zapopan
- Comparison
Cost of living in Ashkhabad, Turkmenistan compared to Zapopan, Mexico
Currency:
| Food | + 34% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Ashkhabad (Turkmenistan) is 34% more expensive than in Zapopan (Mexico) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 41 Manat (Mex$ 243) | Mex$ 119 | + 104% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 19 Manat (Mex$ 113) | Mex$ 91 | + 25% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 9 Manat (Mex$ 53) | Mex$ 52 | + 2% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 3.30 Manat (Mex$ 19) | Mex$ 17 | + 13% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 4.96 Manat (Mex$ 29) | Mex$ 31 | - 6% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 4.01 Manat (Mex$ 24) | Mex$ 15 | + 52% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 8 Manat (Mex$ 47) | Mex$ 58 | - 20% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 11 Manat (Mex$ 65) | Mex$ 38 | + 73% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 3.26 Manat (Mex$ 19) | Mex$ 20 | - 6% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 8 Manat (Mex$ 46) | Mex$ 16 | + 191% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 45 Manat (Mex$ 266) | Mex$ 176 | + 51% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 3.80 Manat (Mex$ 22) | Mex$ 22 | + 2% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 1.48 Manat (Mex$ 9) | Mex$ 19 | - 55% | |
| Housing | + 44% | |||
| Housing in Ashkhabad (Turkmenistan) is 44% more expensive than in Zapopan (Mexico) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 2,713 Manat (Mex$ 15,957) | Mex$ 18,336 | - 13% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 2,136 Manat (Mex$ 12,567) | Mex$ 8,555 | + 47% | |
| 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$ 16,766) | Mex$ 9,884 | + 70% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 2,100 Manat (Mex$ 12,354) | Mex$ 4,215 | + 193% | |
| 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$ 1,218) | Mex$ 432 | + 182% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 800 Manat (Mex$ 4,706) | Mex$ 8,435 | - 44% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 300 Manat (Mex$ 1,765) | Mex$ 1,783 | - 1% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 17 Manat (Mex$ 99) | Mex$ 72 | + 38% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 15 Manat (Mex$ 91) | Mex$ 75 | + 21% | |
| Clothes | + 111% | |||
| Clothes in Ashkhabad (Turkmenistan) is 111% more expensive than in Zapopan (Mexico) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 207 Manat (Mex$ 1,219) | Mex$ 787 | + 55% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 250 Manat (Mex$ 1,471) | Mex$ 523 | + 181% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 161 Manat (Mex$ 947) | Mex$ 1,434 | - 34% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 219 Manat (Mex$ 1,291) | Mex$ 934 | + 38% | |
| Transportation | - 17% | |||
| Transportation in Ashkhabad (Turkmenistan) is 17% cheaper than in Zapopan (Mexico) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 40,000 Manat (Mex$ 235,318) | Mex$ 277,105 | - 15% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 0.93 Manat (Mex$ 5.49) | Mex$ 17 | - 68% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | - | Mex$ 543 | - | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | Mex$ 103 | - | |
| Personal Care | + 5% | |||
| Personal Care in Ashkhabad (Turkmenistan) is 5% more expensive than in Zapopan (Mexico) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 5.00 Manat (Mex$ 29) | Mex$ 65 | - 55% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | Mex$ 225 | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 45 Manat (Mex$ 265) | Mex$ 436 | - 39% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 7 Manat (Mex$ 41) | Mex$ 66 | - 37% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 5.14 Manat (Mex$ 30) | Mex$ 39 | - 22% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 14 Manat (Mex$ 80) | Mex$ 50 | + 61% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 8 Manat (Mex$ 46) | Mex$ 23 | + 97% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 8 Manat (Mex$ 46) | Mex$ 25 | + 87% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 23 Manat (Mex$ 137) | Mex$ 101 | + 36% | |
| Entertainment | + 49% | |||
| Entertainment in Ashkhabad (Turkmenistan) is 49% more expensive than in Zapopan (Mexico) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 67 Manat (Mex$ 396) | Mex$ 282 | + 40% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 30 Manat (Mex$ 176) | Mex$ 140 | + 26% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 32 Manat (Mex$ 185) | Mex$ 734 | - 75% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 230 Manat (Mex$ 1,353) | Mex$ 722 | + 87% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 32 Manat (Mex$ 188) | Mex$ 79 | + 138% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 10 Manat (Mex$ 57) | Mex$ 47 | + 21% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 12 Manat (Mex$ 73) | Mex$ 34 | + 116% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | - | Mex$ 11,035 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.32 Manat (Mex$ 1.91) | Mex$ 3.25 | - 41% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 189 Manat (Mex$ 1,113) | Mex$ 641 | + 74% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 61 Manat (Mex$ 358) | Mex$ 47 | + 670% | |
| TOTAL | + 30% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 402 prices entered by 27 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 23, 2018.
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Cost of living in Ashkhabad (Turkmenistan) is 30% more expensive than in Zapopan (Mexico)
For example, you would need at least Mex$ 70,112
(11,918 Manat)
in Ashkhabad
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
Mex$ 54,000
in Zapopan.
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