Cost of living in Turkmenistan compared to Bangladesh
Currency:
| Food | + 95% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Turkmenistan is 95% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 60 Manat (Taka 1,456) | Taka 264 | + 452% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 30 Manat (Taka 728) | Taka 397 | + 83% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 13 Manat (Taka 316) | Taka 160 | + 98% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 4.00 Manat (Taka 97) | Taka 81 | + 20% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 7 Manat (Taka 175) | Taka 116 | + 51% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 13 Manat (Taka 316) | Taka 52 | + 510% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 50 Manat (Taka 1,213) | Taka 434 | + 179% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 13 Manat (Taka 316) | Taka 186 | + 70% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 5.00 Manat (Taka 121) | Taka 25 | + 384% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 9 Manat (Taka 218) | Taka 426 | - 49% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 200 Manat (Taka 4,854) | Taka 1,872 | + 159% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 4.49 Manat (Taka 109) | Taka 102 | + 6% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 2.50 Manat (Taka 61) | Taka 41 | + 47% | |
| Housing | + 61% | |||
| Housing in Turkmenistan is 61% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 3,490 Manat (Taka 84,707) | Taka 48,433 | + 75% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 2,500 Manat (Taka 60,675) | Taka 27,702 | + 119% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | - | Taka 4,496 | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | - | Taka 34,541 | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | - | Taka 19,179 | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | - | Taka 3,784 | - | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 300 Manat (Taka 7,281) | Taka 1,257 | + 479% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 1,000 Manat (Taka 24,270) | Taka 35,775 | - 32% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 600 Manat (Taka 14,562) | Taka 12,836 | + 13% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 72 Manat (Taka 1,747) | Taka 341 | + 413% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | Taka 1,289 | - | |
| Clothes | + 481% | |||
| Clothes in Turkmenistan is 481% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 450 Manat (Taka 10,921) | Taka 1,687 | + 547% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 400 Manat (Taka 9,708) | Taka 1,618 | + 500% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 600 Manat (Taka 14,562) | Taka 4,829 | + 202% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 1,200 Manat (Taka 29,124) | Taka 3,696 | + 688% | |
| Transportation | + 143% | |||
| Transportation in Turkmenistan is 143% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 400,000 Manat (Taka 9,707,954) | Taka 1,708,220 | + 468% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 1.50 Manat (Taka 36) | Taka 96 | - 62% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | - | Taka 2,184 | - | |
| Personal Care | + 360% | |||
| Personal Care in Turkmenistan is 360% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 100 Manat (Taka 2,427) | Taka 189 | + 1187% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 85 Manat (Taka 2,063) | Taka 588 | + 251% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 60 Manat (Taka 1,456) | Taka 914 | + 59% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 75 Manat (Taka 1,820) | Taka 560 | + 225% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 38 Manat (Taka 910) | Taka 256 | + 255% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 50 Manat (Taka 1,213) | Taka 340 | + 257% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 20 Manat (Taka 485) | Taka 87 | + 458% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 55 Manat (Taka 1,335) | Taka 102 | + 1205% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 20 Manat (Taka 485) | Taka 231 | + 110% | |
| Entertainment | + 118% | |||
| Entertainment in Turkmenistan is 118% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 150 Manat (Taka 3,640) | Taka 1,040 | + 250% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 60 Manat (Taka 1,456) | Taka 878 | + 66% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | Taka 2,026 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 600 Manat (Taka 14,562) | Taka 2,200 | + 562% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 60 Manat (Taka 1,456) | Taka 1,227 | + 19% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 10 Manat (Taka 243) | Taka 362 | - 33% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 17 Manat (Taka 413) | Taka 540 | - 24% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | Taka 35,756 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | Taka 1.70 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 120 Manat (Taka 2,912) | Taka 1,903 | + 53% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 100 Manat (Taka 2,427) | Taka 276 | + 778% | |
| TOTAL | + 128% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 1,255 prices entered by 146 different people.
These prices were last updated on February 26, 2020.
Exchange rate:
24.270
BDT
/
TMT
Cost of living in Turkmenistan is 128% more expensive than in Bangladesh
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