Cost of living in Turkmenistan compared to Bangladesh
Currency:
| Food | + 138% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Turkmenistan is 138% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Turkmenistan | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 60 Manat (Taka 1,830) | Taka 324 | + 465% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 30 Manat (Taka 915) | Taka 492 | + 86% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 13 Manat (Taka 396) | Taka 196 | + 102% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 4.00 Manat (Taka 122) | Taka 92 | + 32% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 7 Manat (Taka 220) | Taka 132 | + 67% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 13 Manat (Taka 396) | Taka 78 | + 408% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 50 Manat (Taka 1,525) | Taka 608 | + 151% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 13 Manat (Taka 396) | Taka 223 | + 77% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 5.00 Manat (Taka 152) | Taka 33 | + 366% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 9 Manat (Taka 274) | Taka 384 | - 29% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 200 Manat (Taka 6,100) | Taka 1,400 | + 336% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 4.49 Manat (Taka 137) | Taka 111 | + 23% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 2.50 Manat (Taka 76) | Taka 70 | + 8% | |
| Housing | + 60% | |||
| Housing in Turkmenistan is 60% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Turkmenistan | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 3,490 Manat (Taka 106,447) | Taka 43,758 | + 143% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 2,500 Manat (Taka 76,247) | Taka 25,202 | + 203% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | - | Taka 3,035 | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | - | Taka 22,952 | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | - | Taka 18,549 | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | - | Taka 7,137 | - | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 300 Manat (Taka 9,150) | Taka 1,213 | + 654% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 1,000 Manat (Taka 30,499) | Taka 31,061 | - 2% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 600 Manat (Taka 18,299) | Taka 17,904 | + 2% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 72 Manat (Taka 2,196) | Taka 417 | + 426% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | - | - | |
| Clothes | + 340% | |||
| Clothes in Turkmenistan is 340% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Turkmenistan | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 450 Manat (Taka 13,724) | Taka 2,410 | + 469% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 400 Manat (Taka 12,200) | Taka 3,066 | + 298% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 600 Manat (Taka 18,299) | Taka 6,410 | + 185% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 1,200 Manat (Taka 36,599) | Taka 4,273 | + 756% | |
| Transportation | + 77% | |||
| Transportation in Turkmenistan is 77% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Turkmenistan | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 400,000 Manat (Taka 12,199,543) | Taka 4,000,000 | + 205% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 1.50 Manat (Taka 46) | Taka 107 | - 57% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | - | Taka 2,440 | - | |
| Personal Care | + 388% | |||
| Personal Care in Turkmenistan is 388% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Turkmenistan | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 100 Manat (Taka 3,050) | Taka 285 | + 972% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 85 Manat (Taka 2,592) | Taka 513 | + 405% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 60 Manat (Taka 1,830) | Taka 1,500 | + 22% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 75 Manat (Taka 2,287) | Taka 425 | + 439% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 38 Manat (Taka 1,144) | Taka 333 | + 243% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 50 Manat (Taka 1,525) | Taka 376 | + 306% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 20 Manat (Taka 610) | Taka 85 | + 617% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 55 Manat (Taka 1,677) | Taka 89 | + 1789% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 20 Manat (Taka 610) | Taka 445 | + 37% | |
| Entertainment | + 162% | |||
| Entertainment in Turkmenistan is 162% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Turkmenistan | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 150 Manat (Taka 4,575) | Taka 1,308 | + 250% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 420 Manat (Taka 12,810) | Taka 852 | + 1403% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | Taka 1,768 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 600 Manat (Taka 18,299) | Taka 2,051 | + 792% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 60 Manat (Taka 1,830) | Taka 999 | + 83% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 10 Manat (Taka 305) | Taka 248 | + 23% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 17 Manat (Taka 518) | Taka 564 | - 8% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | Taka 35,756 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | Taka 2.94 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 120 Manat (Taka 3,660) | Taka 2,601 | + 41% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 100 Manat (Taka 3,050) | Taka 287 | + 961% | |
| TOTAL | + 120% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 687 prices entered by 254 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 02, 2023.
Exchange rate:
30.499
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Cost of living in Turkmenistan is 120% more expensive than in Bangladesh
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