- Cost of Living
- Turkmenistan
- Mexico
- Ashkhabad
- Zapopan
- Comparison
Cost of living in Ashkhabad, Turkmenistan compared to Zapopan, Mexico
Currency:
| Food | + 41% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Ashkhabad (Turkmenistan) is 41% more expensive than in Zapopan (Mexico) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 57 Manat (Mex$ 305) | Mex$ 145 | + 111% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 24 Manat (Mex$ 130) | Mex$ 81 | + 60% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 9 Manat (Mex$ 48) | Mex$ 49 | - 2% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 4.29 Manat (Mex$ 23) | Mex$ 17 | + 35% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 4.96 Manat (Mex$ 27) | Mex$ 30 | - 12% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 4.01 Manat (Mex$ 21) | Mex$ 13 | + 61% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 8 Manat (Mex$ 43) | Mex$ 48 | - 12% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 11 Manat (Mex$ 59) | Mex$ 37 | + 59% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 3.26 Manat (Mex$ 17) | Mex$ 23 | - 26% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 8 Manat (Mex$ 42) | Mex$ 12 | + 237% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 45 Manat (Mex$ 242) | Mex$ 188 | + 28% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 3.73 Manat (Mex$ 20) | Mex$ 19 | + 7% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 1.88 Manat (Mex$ 10) | Mex$ 21 | - 52% | |
| Housing | + 52% | |||
| Housing in Ashkhabad (Turkmenistan) is 52% more expensive than in Zapopan (Mexico) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 2,755 Manat (Mex$ 14,720) | Mex$ 13,284 | + 11% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 2,136 Manat (Mex$ 11,414) | Mex$ 6,610 | + 73% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | - | Mex$ 808 | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 2,850 Manat (Mex$ 15,228) | Mex$ 7,533 | + 102% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 2,100 Manat (Mex$ 11,221) | Mex$ 4,353 | + 158% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | - | Mex$ 438 | - | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 207 Manat (Mex$ 1,106) | Mex$ 480 | + 131% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 800 Manat (Mex$ 4,275) | Mex$ 9,373 | - 54% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 300 Manat (Mex$ 1,603) | Mex$ 2,051 | - 22% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 17 Manat (Mex$ 90) | Mex$ 30 | + 205% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 15 Manat (Mex$ 83) | Mex$ 99 | - 16% | |
| Clothes | + 82% | |||
| Clothes in Ashkhabad (Turkmenistan) is 82% more expensive than in Zapopan (Mexico) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 207 Manat (Mex$ 1,107) | Mex$ 917 | + 21% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 250 Manat (Mex$ 1,336) | Mex$ 534 | + 150% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 161 Manat (Mex$ 860) | Mex$ 1,415 | - 39% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 219 Manat (Mex$ 1,172) | Mex$ 1,074 | + 9% | |
| Transportation | - 50% | |||
| Transportation in Ashkhabad (Turkmenistan) is 50% cheaper than in Zapopan (Mexico) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 40,000 Manat (Mex$ 213,728) | Mex$ 283,739 | - 25% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 0.86 Manat (Mex$ 4.61) | Mex$ 13 | - 65% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 20 Manat (Mex$ 107) | Mex$ 422 | - 75% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | - | - | |
| Personal Care | - 6% | |||
| Personal Care in Ashkhabad (Turkmenistan) is 6% cheaper than in Zapopan (Mexico) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 5.00 Manat (Mex$ 27) | Mex$ 89 | - 70% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | Mex$ 233 | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 40 Manat (Mex$ 214) | Mex$ 436 | - 51% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 7 Manat (Mex$ 37) | Mex$ 62 | - 40% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 5.14 Manat (Mex$ 27) | Mex$ 36 | - 23% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 13 Manat (Mex$ 67) | Mex$ 54 | + 24% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 8 Manat (Mex$ 42) | Mex$ 23 | + 82% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 8 Manat (Mex$ 45) | Mex$ 22 | + 109% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 27 Manat (Mex$ 143) | Mex$ 79 | + 82% | |
| Entertainment | + 74% | |||
| Entertainment in Ashkhabad (Turkmenistan) is 74% more expensive than in Zapopan (Mexico) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 67 Manat (Mex$ 359) | Mex$ 251 | + 43% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 30 Manat (Mex$ 160) | Mex$ 120 | + 34% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 32 Manat (Mex$ 168) | Mex$ 967 | - 83% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 230 Manat (Mex$ 1,229) | Mex$ 774 | + 59% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 32 Manat (Mex$ 170) | Mex$ 70 | + 143% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 10 Manat (Mex$ 52) | Mex$ 53 | - 1% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 12 Manat (Mex$ 66) | Mex$ 29 | + 129% | |
| iPod nano 16GB | 1,800 Manat (Mex$ 9,618) | Mex$ 2,904 | + 231% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.32 Manat (Mex$ 1.73) | Mex$ 3.00 | - 42% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 210 Manat (Mex$ 1,123) | Mex$ 729 | + 54% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 64 Manat (Mex$ 342) | Mex$ 43 | + 702% | |
| TOTAL | + 29% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 119 prices entered by 7 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 18, 2017.
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Cost of living in Ashkhabad (Turkmenistan) is 29% more expensive than in Zapopan (Mexico)
For example, you would need at least Mex$ 49,002
(9,171 Manat)
in Ashkhabad
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
Mex$ 38,000
in Zapopan.
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