Cost of living in Turkmenistan compared to Bangladesh
Currency:
| Food | + 66% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Turkmenistan is 66% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Turkmenistan | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 60 Manat (Taka 1,502) | Taka 535 | + 181% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 30 Manat (Taka 751) | Taka 449 | + 67% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 13 Manat (Taka 325) | Taka 240 | + 36% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 4.00 Manat (Taka 100) | Taka 102 | - 2% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 7 Manat (Taka 180) | Taka 133 | + 35% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 13 Manat (Taka 325) | Taka 80 | + 309% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 50 Manat (Taka 1,252) | Taka 347 | + 261% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 13 Manat (Taka 325) | Taka 207 | + 57% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 5.00 Manat (Taka 125) | Taka 26 | + 377% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 9 Manat (Taka 225) | Taka 571 | - 61% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 200 Manat (Taka 5,007) | Taka 1,347 | + 272% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 4.49 Manat (Taka 112) | Taka 112 | + 0% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 2.50 Manat (Taka 63) | Taka 53 | + 18% | |
| Housing | + 86% | |||
| Housing in Turkmenistan is 86% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Turkmenistan | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 3,490 Manat (Taka 87,385) | Taka 43,087 | + 103% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 2,500 Manat (Taka 62,593) | Taka 21,416 | + 192% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | - | Taka 4,489 | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | - | Taka 37,342 | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | - | Taka 20,129 | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | - | Taka 3,105 | - | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 300 Manat (Taka 7,511) | Taka 947 | + 693% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 1,000 Manat (Taka 25,037) | Taka 36,542 | - 31% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 600 Manat (Taka 15,022) | Taka 16,205 | - 7% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 72 Manat (Taka 1,803) | Taka 369 | + 389% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | - | - | |
| Clothes | + 215% | |||
| Clothes in Turkmenistan is 215% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Turkmenistan | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 450 Manat (Taka 11,267) | Taka 2,612 | + 331% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 400 Manat (Taka 10,015) | Taka 3,117 | + 221% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 600 Manat (Taka 15,022) | Taka 9,947 | + 51% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 1,200 Manat (Taka 30,045) | Taka 6,827 | + 340% | |
| Transportation | + 111% | |||
| Transportation in Turkmenistan is 111% 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 10,014,857) | Taka 2,773,830 | + 261% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 1.50 Manat (Taka 38) | Taka 91 | - 59% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | - | Taka 1,696 | - | |
| Personal Care | + 199% | |||
| Personal Care in Turkmenistan is 199% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Turkmenistan | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 100 Manat (Taka 2,504) | Taka 296 | + 746% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 85 Manat (Taka 2,128) | Taka 1,395 | + 53% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 60 Manat (Taka 1,502) | Taka 1,191 | + 26% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 75 Manat (Taka 1,878) | Taka 578 | + 225% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 38 Manat (Taka 939) | Taka 208 | + 351% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 50 Manat (Taka 1,252) | Taka 690 | + 81% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 20 Manat (Taka 501) | Taka 173 | + 189% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 55 Manat (Taka 1,377) | Taka 229 | + 502% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 20 Manat (Taka 501) | Taka 304 | + 65% | |
| Entertainment | + 91% | |||
| Entertainment in Turkmenistan is 91% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Turkmenistan | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 150 Manat (Taka 3,756) | Taka 1,410 | + 166% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 60 Manat (Taka 1,502) | Taka 885 | + 70% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | Taka 1,939 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 600 Manat (Taka 15,022) | Taka 3,617 | + 315% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 60 Manat (Taka 1,502) | Taka 1,328 | + 13% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 10 Manat (Taka 250) | Taka 393 | - 36% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 17 Manat (Taka 426) | Taka 595 | - 28% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | Taka 35,756 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | Taka 2.19 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 120 Manat (Taka 3,004) | Taka 1,057 | + 184% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 100 Manat (Taka 2,504) | Taka 264 | + 848% | |
| TOTAL | + 103% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 602 prices entered by 223 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 26, 2022.
Exchange rate:
25.037
BDT
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TMT
Cost of living in Turkmenistan is 103% more expensive than in Bangladesh
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