Cost of living in Turkmenistan compared to Brazil
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| Food | + 104% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Turkmenistan is 104% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Turkmenistan | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 60 Manat (R$ 85) | R$ 30 | + 181% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 30 Manat (R$ 42) | R$ 31 | + 38% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 13 Manat (R$ 18) | R$ 10 | + 77% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 4.00 Manat (R$ 5.66) | R$ 4.39 | + 29% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 7 Manat (R$ 10) | R$ 10 | - 2% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 13 Manat (R$ 18) | R$ 7 | + 161% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 50 Manat (R$ 71) | R$ 20 | + 250% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 13 Manat (R$ 18) | R$ 7 | + 155% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 5.00 Manat (R$ 7) | R$ 4.83 | + 47% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 9 Manat (R$ 13) | R$ 5.69 | + 124% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 200 Manat (R$ 283) | R$ 42 | + 567% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 4.49 Manat (R$ 6) | R$ 8 | - 21% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 2.50 Manat (R$ 3.54) | R$ 3.82 | - 7% | |
| Housing | + 71% | |||
| Housing in Turkmenistan is 71% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Turkmenistan | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 3,490 Manat (R$ 4,941) | R$ 2,814 | + 76% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 2,500 Manat (R$ 3,539) | R$ 2,001 | + 77% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | - | R$ 569 | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | - | R$ 2,236 | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | - | R$ 1,472 | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | - | R$ 404 | - | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 300 Manat (R$ 425) | R$ 84 | + 404% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 1,000 Manat (R$ 1,416) | R$ 2,006 | - 29% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 600 Manat (R$ 849) | R$ 586 | + 45% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 72 Manat (R$ 102) | R$ 26 | + 289% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | R$ 19 | - | |
| Clothes | + 185% | |||
| Clothes in Turkmenistan is 185% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Turkmenistan | Brazil | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 450 Manat (R$ 637) | R$ 244 | + 161% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 400 Manat (R$ 566) | R$ 219 | + 159% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 600 Manat (R$ 849) | R$ 349 | + 143% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 1,200 Manat (R$ 1,699) | R$ 266 | + 539% | |
| Transportation | + 140% | |||
| Transportation in Turkmenistan is 140% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Turkmenistan | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 400,000 Manat (R$ 566,302) | R$ 98,696 | + 474% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 1.50 Manat (R$ 2.12) | R$ 7 | - 68% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | - | R$ 222 | - | |
| Personal Care | + 231% | |||
| Personal Care in Turkmenistan is 231% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Turkmenistan | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 100 Manat (R$ 142) | R$ 17 | + 729% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 85 Manat (R$ 120) | R$ 52 | + 133% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 60 Manat (R$ 85) | R$ 244 | - 65% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 75 Manat (R$ 106) | R$ 17 | + 525% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 38 Manat (R$ 53) | R$ 12 | + 349% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 50 Manat (R$ 71) | R$ 17 | + 322% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 20 Manat (R$ 28) | R$ 6 | + 346% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 55 Manat (R$ 78) | R$ 4.57 | + 1604% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 20 Manat (R$ 28) | R$ 48 | - 41% | |
| Entertainment | + 115% | |||
| Entertainment in Turkmenistan is 115% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Turkmenistan | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 150 Manat (R$ 212) | R$ 92 | + 130% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 60 Manat (R$ 85) | R$ 53 | + 59% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | R$ 189 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 600 Manat (R$ 849) | R$ 189 | + 349% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 60 Manat (R$ 85) | R$ 26 | + 231% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 10 Manat (R$ 14) | R$ 12 | + 14% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 17 Manat (R$ 24) | R$ 10 | + 139% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | R$ 3,925 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | R$ 1.29 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 120 Manat (R$ 170) | R$ 122 | + 39% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 100 Manat (R$ 142) | R$ 12 | + 1072% | |
| TOTAL | + 117% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 16,331 prices entered by 2,020 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 20, 2022.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Turkmenistan is 117% more expensive than in Brazil
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