- Cost of Living
- Turkmenistan
- Bangladesh
- Comparison
Cost of living in Turkmenistan compared to Bangladesh
Currency:
| Food | + 17% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Turkmenistan is 17% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 27 Manat (Taka 638) | Taka 381 | + 68% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 18 Manat (Taka 441) | Taka 426 | + 3% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | - | Taka 225 | - | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 4.94 Manat (Taka 118) | Taka 75 | + 58% | |
| 12 eggs, large | - | Taka 102 | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 7 Manat (Taka 168) | Taka 56 | + 200% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | - | Taka 370 | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 20 Manat (Taka 480) | Taka 148 | + 225% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 5.00 Manat (Taka 120) | Taka 25 | + 387% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 7 Manat (Taka 168) | Taka 317 | - 47% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | - | Taka 2,417 | - | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 4.49 Manat (Taka 108) | Taka 101 | + 7% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 1.20 Manat (Taka 29) | Taka 47 | - 39% | |
| Housing | + 45% | |||
| Housing in Turkmenistan is 45% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 3,490 Manat (Taka 83,687) | Taka 42,771 | + 96% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 2,500 Manat (Taka 59,944) | Taka 34,396 | + 74% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | - | Taka 3,954 | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | - | Taka 44,270 | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | - | Taka 26,672 | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | - | Taka 3,605 | - | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 300 Manat (Taka 7,193) | Taka 2,007 | + 258% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | - | Taka 46,846 | - | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | - | Taka 14,696 | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | - | Taka 299 | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 6.00 Manat (Taka 144) | Taka 545 | - 74% | |
| Clothes | ||||
| Clothes in Turkmenistan is in Bangladesh | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | - | Taka 2,215 | - | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | - | Taka 2,647 | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | - | Taka 4,735 | - | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | - | Taka 4,152 | - | |
| Transportation | - 13% | |||
| Transportation in Turkmenistan is 13% cheaper than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | Taka 2,739,980 | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 1.00 Manat (Taka 24) | Taka 85 | - 72% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | - | Taka 2,190 | - | |
| Personal Care | + 46% | |||
| Personal Care in Turkmenistan is 46% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | - | Taka 419 | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | Taka 522 | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 50 Manat (Taka 1,199) | Taka 1,181 | + 2% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | - | Taka 370 | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | - | Taka 312 | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 26 Manat (Taka 625) | Taka 361 | + 73% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 12 Manat (Taka 288) | Taka 91 | + 215% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 17 Manat (Taka 418) | Taka 107 | + 291% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 28 Manat (Taka 676) | Taka 308 | + 119% | |
| Entertainment | + 14% | |||
| Entertainment in Turkmenistan is 14% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 80 Manat (Taka 1,918) | Taka 951 | + 102% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | - | Taka 760 | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 40 Manat (Taka 959) | Taka 2,046 | - 53% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | - | Taka 2,831 | - | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 40 Manat (Taka 959) | Taka 1,364 | - 30% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 10 Manat (Taka 240) | Taka 300 | - 20% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 25 Manat (Taka 599) | Taka 501 | + 20% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | - | Taka 35,756 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.30 Manat (Taka 7) | Taka 22 | - 68% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 209 Manat (Taka 5,007) | Taka 2,792 | + 79% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 65 Manat (Taka 1,556) | Taka 232 | + 570% | |
| TOTAL | + 20% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 2,225 prices entered by 353 different people.
These prices were last updated on January 15, 2019.
Exchange rate:
23.978
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Cost of living in Turkmenistan is 20% more expensive than in Bangladesh
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