Cost of living in Turkmenistan compared to Brazil
Currency:
| Food | + 110% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Turkmenistan is 110% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Turkmenistan | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 60 Manat (R$ 98) | R$ 39 | + 152% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 30 Manat (R$ 49) | R$ 37 | + 33% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 13 Manat (R$ 21) | R$ 12 | + 80% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 4.00 Manat (R$ 7) | R$ 5.58 | + 18% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 7 Manat (R$ 12) | R$ 13 | - 10% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 13 Manat (R$ 21) | R$ 8 | + 172% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 50 Manat (R$ 82) | R$ 25 | + 224% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 13 Manat (R$ 21) | R$ 12 | + 72% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 5.00 Manat (R$ 8) | R$ 7 | + 21% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 9 Manat (R$ 15) | R$ 6 | + 132% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 200 Manat (R$ 328) | R$ 48 | + 584% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 4.49 Manat (R$ 7) | R$ 10 | - 27% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 2.50 Manat (R$ 4.10) | R$ 4.45 | - 8% | |
| Housing | + 87% | |||
| Housing in Turkmenistan is 87% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Turkmenistan | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 8,000 Manat (R$ 13,117) | R$ 4,126 | + 218% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 5,000 Manat (R$ 8,198) | R$ 2,761 | + 197% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | - | R$ 731 | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | - | R$ 3,029 | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | - | R$ 2,052 | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | - | R$ 508 | - | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 280 Manat (R$ 459) | R$ 89 | + 416% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 1,000 Manat (R$ 1,640) | R$ 1,795 | - 9% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 600 Manat (R$ 984) | R$ 635 | + 55% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 72 Manat (R$ 118) | R$ 30 | + 294% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | R$ 22 | - | |
| Clothes | + 166% | |||
| Clothes in Turkmenistan is 166% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Turkmenistan | Brazil | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 450 Manat (R$ 738) | R$ 284 | + 160% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 400 Manat (R$ 656) | R$ 283 | + 132% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 600 Manat (R$ 984) | R$ 416 | + 136% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 1,200 Manat (R$ 1,968) | R$ 310 | + 534% | |
| Transportation | + 108% | |||
| Transportation in Turkmenistan is 108% 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$ 655,862) | R$ 117,788 | + 457% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 1.50 Manat (R$ 2.46) | R$ 6 | - 60% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | - | R$ 240 | - | |
| Personal Care | + 226% | |||
| Personal Care in Turkmenistan is 226% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Turkmenistan | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 100 Manat (R$ 164) | R$ 22 | + 650% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 85 Manat (R$ 139) | R$ 48 | + 192% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 60 Manat (R$ 98) | R$ 276 | - 64% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 75 Manat (R$ 123) | R$ 23 | + 438% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 38 Manat (R$ 61) | R$ 14 | + 344% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 50 Manat (R$ 82) | R$ 21 | + 296% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 20 Manat (R$ 33) | R$ 8 | + 337% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 55 Manat (R$ 90) | R$ 6 | + 1403% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 20 Manat (R$ 33) | R$ 58 | - 43% | |
| Entertainment | + 153% | |||
| Entertainment in Turkmenistan is 153% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Turkmenistan | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 150 Manat (R$ 246) | R$ 116 | + 112% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 420 Manat (R$ 689) | R$ 61 | + 1035% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | R$ 234 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 600 Manat (R$ 984) | R$ 240 | + 311% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 60 Manat (R$ 98) | R$ 32 | + 208% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 10 Manat (R$ 16) | R$ 16 | - 0% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 17 Manat (R$ 28) | R$ 12 | + 140% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | R$ 3,574 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | R$ 1.31 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 120 Manat (R$ 197) | R$ 142 | + 38% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 100 Manat (R$ 164) | R$ 12 | + 1235% | |
| TOTAL | + 130% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 14,802 prices entered by 1,506 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 22, 2025.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Turkmenistan is 130% more expensive than in Brazil
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