- Cost of Living
- Turkmenistan
- Mexico
- Ashkhabad
- Zapopan
- Comparison
Cost of living comparison between Ashkhabad, Turkmenistan and Zapopan, Mexico
Currency:
| Food | 54% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Ashkhabad (Turkmenistan) is 54% more expensive than in Zapopan (Mexico) | ||||
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Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 67 Manat (Mex$ 389) | Mex$ 179 | 117% |
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Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 24 Manat (Mex$ 137) | Mex$ 91 | 51% |
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500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 9 Manat (Mex$ 52) | Mex$ 37 | 41% |
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1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 3.38 Manat (Mex$ 20) | Mex$ 17 | 18% |
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12 eggs, large | 4.96 Manat (Mex$ 29) | Mex$ 36 | 19% |
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1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 3.33 Manat (Mex$ 19) | Mex$ 13 | 52% |
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500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 8 Manat (Mex$ 46) | Mex$ 50 | 8% |
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1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 7 Manat (Mex$ 42) | Mex$ 31 | 35% |
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1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 2.84 Manat (Mex$ 17) | Mex$ 26 | 36% |
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0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 8 Manat (Mex$ 48) | Mex$ 12 | 289% |
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1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 45 Manat (Mex$ 263) | Mex$ 180 | 46% |
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2 liters of Coca-Cola | 3.41 Manat (Mex$ 20) | Mex$ 19 | 6% |
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Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 1.99 Manat (Mex$ 12) | Mex$ 19 | 39% |
| Housing | 38% | |||
| Housing in Ashkhabad (Turkmenistan) is 38% more expensive than in Zapopan (Mexico) | ||||
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Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 2,338 Manat (Mex$ 13,595) | Mex$ 9,857 | 38% |
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Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 1,900 Manat (Mex$ 11,051) | Mex$ 7,000 | 58% |
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Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | - | Mex$ 1,117 | - |
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Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 2,850 Manat (Mex$ 16,576) | Mex$ 7,533 | 120% |
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Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 2,100 Manat (Mex$ 12,214) | Mex$ 4,353 | 181% |
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Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | - | Mex$ 438 | - |
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Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 80 Manat (Mex$ 465) | Mex$ 627 | 26% |
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40” flat screen TV | 800 Manat (Mex$ 4,653) | Mex$ 10,600 | 56% |
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Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 300 Manat (Mex$ 1,745) | Mex$ 1,750 | 0% |
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Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 17 Manat (Mex$ 98) | Mex$ 23 | 335% |
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Hourly rate for cleaning help | 19 Manat (Mex$ 109) | Mex$ 125 | 13% |
| Clothes | 102% | |||
| Clothes in Ashkhabad (Turkmenistan) is 102% more expensive than in Zapopan (Mexico) | ||||
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1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 207 Manat (Mex$ 1,205) | Mex$ 721 | 67% |
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1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 250 Manat (Mex$ 1,454) | Mex$ 571 | 155% |
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1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 161 Manat (Mex$ 936) | Mex$ 1,437 | 35% |
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1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 219 Manat (Mex$ 1,276) | Mex$ 791 | 61% |
| Transportation | 52% | |||
| Transportation in Ashkhabad (Turkmenistan) is 52% cheaper than in Zapopan (Mexico) | ||||
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Volkswagen Golf 2.0 TDI 140 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 40,000 Manat (Mex$ 232,647) | Mex$ 256,667 | 9% |
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1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 0.84 Manat (Mex$ 4.86) | Mex$ 15 | 68% |
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Monthly ticket public transport | 20 Manat (Mex$ 116) | Mex$ 536 | 78% |
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Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | - | - |
| Personal Care | 6% | |||
| Personal Care in Ashkhabad (Turkmenistan) is 6% more expensive than in Zapopan (Mexico) | ||||
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Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 5.00 Manat (Mex$ 29) | Mex$ 101 | 71% |
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1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | Mex$ 323 | - |
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Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 40 Manat (Mex$ 233) | Mex$ 144 | 62% |
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1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 7 Manat (Mex$ 41) | Mex$ 58 | 30% |
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Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 5.14 Manat (Mex$ 30) | Mex$ 35 | 14% |
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Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 9 Manat (Mex$ 53) | Mex$ 54 | 2% |
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4 rolls of toilet paper | 6 Manat (Mex$ 36) | Mex$ 24 | 54% |
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Tube of toothpaste | 5.41 Manat (Mex$ 31) | Mex$ 23 | 40% |
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Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 21 Manat (Mex$ 120) | Mex$ 75 | 60% |
| Entertainment | 58% | |||
| Entertainment in Ashkhabad (Turkmenistan) is 58% more expensive than in Zapopan (Mexico) | ||||
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Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 64 Manat (Mex$ 372) | Mex$ 288 | 30% |
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2 tickets to the movies | 30 Manat (Mex$ 174) | Mex$ 114 | 53% |
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2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 20 Manat (Mex$ 116) | Mex$ 1,175 | 90% |
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Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 230 Manat (Mex$ 1,338) | Mex$ 700 | 91% |
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1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 28 Manat (Mex$ 165) | Mex$ 70 | 135% |
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Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 9 Manat (Mex$ 55) | Mex$ 38 | 45% |
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1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 9 Manat (Mex$ 52) | Mex$ 32 | 65% |
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iPod nano 16GB | 1,800 Manat (Mex$ 10,469) | Mex$ 2,132 | 391% |
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1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.31 Manat (Mex$ 1.83) | Mex$ 3.37 | 46% |
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1 month of gym membership in business district | 170 Manat (Mex$ 989) | Mex$ 920 | 7% |
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1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 14 Manat (Mex$ 81) | Mex$ 38 | 113% |
| TOTAL | 26% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 50 prices entered by less than 5 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 22, 2016.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Ashkhabad (Turkmenistan) is 26% more expensive than in Zapopan (Mexico)
For example, you would need at least Mex$ 19,647
(3,378 Manat)
in Ashkhabad
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
Mex$ 15,625
in Zapopan.
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