Cost of living in Turkmenistan compared to Bangladesh
Currency:
| Food | + 143% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Turkmenistan is 143% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Turkmenistan | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 60 Manat (Taka 2,090) | Taka 253 | + 725% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 30 Manat (Taka 1,045) | Taka 518 | + 102% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 13 Manat (Taka 453) | Taka 234 | + 93% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 4.00 Manat (Taka 139) | Taka 91 | + 53% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 7 Manat (Taka 251) | Taka 150 | + 67% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 13 Manat (Taka 453) | Taka 78 | + 482% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 50 Manat (Taka 1,741) | Taka 476 | + 265% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 13 Manat (Taka 453) | Taka 307 | + 48% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 5.00 Manat (Taka 174) | Taka 56 | + 211% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 9 Manat (Taka 313) | Taka 407 | - 23% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 200 Manat (Taka 6,965) | Taka 1,613 | + 332% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 4.49 Manat (Taka 156) | Taka 136 | + 15% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 2.50 Manat (Taka 87) | Taka 72 | + 21% | |
| Housing | + 108% | |||
| Housing in Turkmenistan is 108% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Turkmenistan | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 8,000 Manat (Taka 278,617) | Taka 40,565 | + 587% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 5,000 Manat (Taka 174,135) | Taka 22,239 | + 683% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | - | Taka 4,221 | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | - | Taka 50,272 | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | - | Taka 31,111 | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | - | Taka 5,000 | - | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 280 Manat (Taka 9,752) | Taka 1,266 | + 670% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 1,000 Manat (Taka 34,827) | Taka 49,805 | - 30% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 600 Manat (Taka 20,896) | Taka 15,000 | + 39% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 72 Manat (Taka 2,508) | Taka 568 | + 342% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | - | - | |
| Clothes | + 496% | |||
| Clothes in Turkmenistan is 496% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Turkmenistan | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 450 Manat (Taka 15,672) | Taka 2,505 | + 526% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 400 Manat (Taka 13,931) | Taka 2,407 | + 479% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 600 Manat (Taka 20,896) | Taka 5,268 | + 297% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 1,200 Manat (Taka 41,792) | Taka 4,284 | + 876% | |
| Transportation | + 84% | |||
| Transportation in Turkmenistan is 84% 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 13,930,826) | Taka 3,757,380 | + 271% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 1.50 Manat (Taka 52) | Taka 110 | - 52% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | - | Taka 2,433 | - | |
| Personal Care | + 439% | |||
| Personal Care in Turkmenistan is 439% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Turkmenistan | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 100 Manat (Taka 3,483) | Taka 250 | + 1293% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 85 Manat (Taka 2,960) | Taka 308 | + 862% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 60 Manat (Taka 2,090) | Taka 1,500 | + 39% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 75 Manat (Taka 2,612) | Taka 360 | + 626% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 38 Manat (Taka 1,306) | Taka 191 | + 583% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 50 Manat (Taka 1,741) | Taka 794 | + 119% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 20 Manat (Taka 697) | Taka 158 | + 340% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 55 Manat (Taka 1,915) | Taka 200 | + 858% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 20 Manat (Taka 697) | Taka 205 | + 239% | |
| Entertainment | + 159% | |||
| Entertainment in Turkmenistan is 159% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Turkmenistan | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 150 Manat (Taka 5,224) | Taka 1,513 | + 245% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 420 Manat (Taka 14,627) | Taka 1,024 | + 1329% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | Taka 3,000 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 600 Manat (Taka 20,896) | Taka 3,597 | + 481% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 60 Manat (Taka 2,090) | Taka 1,519 | + 38% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 10 Manat (Taka 348) | Taka 253 | + 38% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 17 Manat (Taka 592) | Taka 606 | - 2% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | Taka 35,756 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 120 Manat (Taka 4,179) | Taka 2,307 | + 81% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 100 Manat (Taka 3,483) | Taka 331 | + 952% | |
| TOTAL | + 149% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 386 prices entered by 188 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 13, 2025.
Exchange rate:
34.827
BDT
/
TMT
Cost of living in Turkmenistan is 149% more expensive than in Bangladesh
Other Country Comparisons
- Cost of living in Afghanistan is 27% more expensive than in Bangladesh
- Cost of living in Angola is 31% more expensive than in Bangladesh
- Cost of living in Netherlands Antilles is 153% more expensive than in Bangladesh
- Cost of living in Antigua and Barbuda is 141% more expensive than in Bangladesh
- Cost of living in Antarctica is in Bangladesh
- Cost of living in Armenia is 97% more expensive than in Bangladesh
- Cost of living in Andorra is 173% more expensive than in Bangladesh
- Cost of living in Albania is 51% more expensive than in Bangladesh