Cost of living in Turkmenistan compared to Bangladesh
Currency:
| Food | + 101% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Turkmenistan is 101% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 60 Manat (Taka 1,449) | Taka 228 | + 535% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 30 Manat (Taka 725) | Taka 356 | + 103% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 13 Manat (Taka 314) | Taka 188 | + 67% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 4.00 Manat (Taka 97) | Taka 76 | + 27% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 7 Manat (Taka 174) | Taka 106 | + 64% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 13 Manat (Taka 314) | Taka 57 | + 455% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 50 Manat (Taka 1,208) | Taka 511 | + 136% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 13 Manat (Taka 314) | Taka 159 | + 98% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 5.00 Manat (Taka 121) | Taka 30 | + 303% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 9 Manat (Taka 217) | Taka 448 | - 51% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 200 Manat (Taka 4,830) | Taka 1,508 | + 220% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 4.49 Manat (Taka 108) | Taka 103 | + 6% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 2.50 Manat (Taka 60) | Taka 42 | + 44% | |
| Housing | + 56% | |||
| Housing in Turkmenistan is 56% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 3,490 Manat (Taka 84,292) | Taka 64,159 | + 31% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 2,500 Manat (Taka 60,378) | Taka 35,369 | + 71% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | - | Taka 4,449 | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | - | Taka 39,073 | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | - | Taka 22,885 | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | - | Taka 4,140 | - | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 300 Manat (Taka 7,245) | Taka 1,111 | + 552% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 1,000 Manat (Taka 24,151) | Taka 37,922 | - 36% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 600 Manat (Taka 14,491) | Taka 15,038 | - 4% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 72 Manat (Taka 1,739) | Taka 360 | + 382% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | Taka 621 | - | |
| Clothes | + 325% | |||
| Clothes in Turkmenistan is 325% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 450 Manat (Taka 10,868) | Taka 1,987 | + 447% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 400 Manat (Taka 9,660) | Taka 2,314 | + 317% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 600 Manat (Taka 14,491) | Taka 6,592 | + 120% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 1,200 Manat (Taka 28,981) | Taka 4,486 | + 546% | |
| Transportation | + 99% | |||
| Transportation in Turkmenistan is 99% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 400,000 Manat (Taka 9,660,456) | Taka 2,688,560 | + 259% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 1.50 Manat (Taka 36) | Taka 94 | - 61% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | - | Taka 2,108 | - | |
| Personal Care | + 387% | |||
| Personal Care in Turkmenistan is 387% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 100 Manat (Taka 2,415) | Taka 129 | + 1774% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 85 Manat (Taka 2,053) | Taka 491 | + 318% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 60 Manat (Taka 1,449) | Taka 1,039 | + 40% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 75 Manat (Taka 1,811) | Taka 405 | + 347% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 38 Manat (Taka 906) | Taka 230 | + 294% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 50 Manat (Taka 1,208) | Taka 411 | + 194% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 20 Manat (Taka 483) | Taka 82 | + 490% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 55 Manat (Taka 1,328) | Taka 100 | + 1234% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 20 Manat (Taka 483) | Taka 240 | + 101% | |
| Entertainment | + 98% | |||
| Entertainment in Turkmenistan is 98% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 150 Manat (Taka 3,623) | Taka 1,281 | + 183% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 60 Manat (Taka 1,449) | Taka 958 | + 51% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | Taka 2,373 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 600 Manat (Taka 14,491) | Taka 2,103 | + 589% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 60 Manat (Taka 1,449) | Taka 1,179 | + 23% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 10 Manat (Taka 242) | Taka 284 | - 15% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 17 Manat (Taka 411) | Taka 632 | - 35% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | Taka 35,756 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | Taka 6.00 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 120 Manat (Taka 2,898) | Taka 1,420 | + 104% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 100 Manat (Taka 2,415) | Taka 266 | + 808% | |
| TOTAL | + 106% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 1,210 prices entered by 280 different people.
These prices were last updated on February 28, 2021.
Exchange rate:
24.151
BDT
/
TMT
Cost of living in Turkmenistan is 106% more expensive than in Bangladesh
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