Cost of living in Turkmenistan compared to Brazil
Currency:
| Food | + 169% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Turkmenistan is 169% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 60 Manat (R$ 92) | R$ 29 | + 223% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 30 Manat (R$ 46) | R$ 25 | + 83% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 13 Manat (R$ 20) | R$ 7 | + 167% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 4.00 Manat (R$ 6) | R$ 3.40 | + 81% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 7 Manat (R$ 11) | R$ 8 | + 46% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 13 Manat (R$ 20) | R$ 5.53 | + 261% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 50 Manat (R$ 77) | R$ 16 | + 389% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 13 Manat (R$ 20) | R$ 6 | + 229% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 5.00 Manat (R$ 8) | R$ 4.06 | + 89% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 9 Manat (R$ 14) | R$ 4.72 | + 193% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 200 Manat (R$ 307) | R$ 38 | + 707% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 4.49 Manat (R$ 7) | R$ 7 | - 1% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 2.50 Manat (R$ 3.84) | R$ 3.38 | + 14% | |
| Housing | + 63% | |||
| Housing in Turkmenistan is 63% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 3,490 Manat (R$ 5,364) | R$ 3,356 | + 60% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 2,500 Manat (R$ 3,842) | R$ 1,909 | + 101% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | - | R$ 505 | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | - | R$ 1,958 | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | - | R$ 1,293 | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | - | R$ 297 | - | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 300 Manat (R$ 461) | R$ 79 | + 486% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 1,000 Manat (R$ 1,537) | R$ 1,517 | + 1% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 600 Manat (R$ 922) | R$ 438 | + 111% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 72 Manat (R$ 111) | R$ 25 | + 344% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | R$ 16 | - | |
| Clothes | + 268% | |||
| Clothes in Turkmenistan is 268% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 450 Manat (R$ 692) | R$ 215 | + 222% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 400 Manat (R$ 615) | R$ 176 | + 249% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 600 Manat (R$ 922) | R$ 306 | + 202% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 1,200 Manat (R$ 1,844) | R$ 240 | + 670% | |
| Transportation | + 184% | |||
| Transportation in Turkmenistan is 184% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 400,000 Manat (R$ 614,731) | R$ 87,541 | + 602% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 1.50 Manat (R$ 2.31) | R$ 4.32 | - 47% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | - | R$ 209 | - | |
| Personal Care | + 309% | |||
| Personal Care in Turkmenistan is 309% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 100 Manat (R$ 154) | R$ 18 | + 748% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 85 Manat (R$ 131) | R$ 39 | + 236% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 60 Manat (R$ 92) | R$ 247 | - 63% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 75 Manat (R$ 115) | R$ 16 | + 609% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 38 Manat (R$ 58) | R$ 12 | + 398% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 50 Manat (R$ 77) | R$ 15 | + 415% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 20 Manat (R$ 31) | R$ 5.35 | + 475% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 55 Manat (R$ 85) | R$ 3.69 | + 2193% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 20 Manat (R$ 31) | R$ 40 | - 24% | |
| Entertainment | + 136% | |||
| Entertainment in Turkmenistan is 136% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 150 Manat (R$ 231) | R$ 100 | + 130% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 60 Manat (R$ 92) | R$ 52 | + 78% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | R$ 235 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 600 Manat (R$ 922) | R$ 180 | + 412% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 60 Manat (R$ 92) | R$ 24 | + 280% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 10 Manat (R$ 15) | R$ 10 | + 59% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 17 Manat (R$ 26) | R$ 12 | + 122% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | R$ 3,003 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | R$ 1.30 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 120 Manat (R$ 184) | R$ 114 | + 61% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 100 Manat (R$ 154) | R$ 10 | + 1380% | |
| TOTAL | + 147% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 11,009 prices entered by 1,107 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 02, 2020.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Turkmenistan is 147% more expensive than in Brazil
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