Cost of living in Turkmenistan compared to Brazil
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Food | + 92% | |||
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Food in Turkmenistan is 92% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
Turkmenistan | Brazil | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 60 Manat (R$ 84) | R$ 36 | + 135% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 30 Manat (R$ 42) | R$ 34 | + 22% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 13 Manat (R$ 18) | R$ 11 | + 61% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 4.00 Manat (R$ 5.61) | R$ 5.86 | - 4% | |
12 eggs, large | 7 Manat (R$ 10) | R$ 12 | - 18% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 13 Manat (R$ 18) | R$ 8 | + 141% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 50 Manat (R$ 70) | R$ 26 | + 170% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 13 Manat (R$ 18) | R$ 9 | + 96% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 5.00 Manat (R$ 7) | R$ 5.66 | + 24% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 9 Manat (R$ 13) | R$ 6 | + 107% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 200 Manat (R$ 281) | R$ 44 | + 537% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | 4.49 Manat (R$ 6) | R$ 9 | - 28% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 2.50 Manat (R$ 3.51) | R$ 4.90 | - 28% | |
Housing | + 38% | |||
Housing in Turkmenistan is 38% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
Turkmenistan | Brazil | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 3,490 Manat (R$ 4,896) | R$ 3,725 | + 31% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 2,500 Manat (R$ 3,507) | R$ 2,495 | + 41% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | - | R$ 593 | - | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | - | R$ 2,641 | - | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | - | R$ 1,683 | - | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | - | R$ 510 | - | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 300 Manat (R$ 421) | R$ 89 | + 372% | |
40” flat screen tv | 1,000 Manat (R$ 1,403) | R$ 2,004 | - 30% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 600 Manat (R$ 842) | R$ 631 | + 33% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 72 Manat (R$ 101) | R$ 29 | + 251% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | R$ 21 | - | |
Clothes | + 152% | |||
Clothes in Turkmenistan is 152% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
Turkmenistan | Brazil | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 450 Manat (R$ 631) | R$ 249 | + 153% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 400 Manat (R$ 561) | R$ 246 | + 128% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 600 Manat (R$ 842) | R$ 412 | + 104% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 1,200 Manat (R$ 1,683) | R$ 307 | + 448% | |
Transportation | + 105% | |||
Transportation in Turkmenistan is 105% 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$ 561,105) | R$ 116,713 | + 381% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 1.50 Manat (R$ 2.10) | R$ 5.53 | - 62% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | - | R$ 229 | - | |
Personal Care | + 207% | |||
Personal Care in Turkmenistan is 207% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
Turkmenistan | Brazil | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 100 Manat (R$ 140) | R$ 22 | + 547% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 85 Manat (R$ 119) | R$ 44 | + 173% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 60 Manat (R$ 84) | R$ 263 | - 68% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 75 Manat (R$ 105) | R$ 23 | + 356% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 38 Manat (R$ 53) | R$ 13 | + 308% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 50 Manat (R$ 70) | R$ 19 | + 279% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 20 Manat (R$ 28) | R$ 8 | + 265% | |
Tube of toothpaste | 55 Manat (R$ 77) | R$ 5.28 | + 1362% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 20 Manat (R$ 28) | R$ 55 | - 49% | |
Entertainment | + 139% | |||
Entertainment in Turkmenistan is 139% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
Turkmenistan | Brazil | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 150 Manat (R$ 210) | R$ 113 | + 86% | |
2 tickets to the movies | 420 Manat (R$ 589) | R$ 66 | + 791% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | R$ 205 | - | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 600 Manat (R$ 842) | R$ 197 | + 327% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 60 Manat (R$ 84) | R$ 29 | + 190% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 10 Manat (R$ 14) | R$ 12 | + 18% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 17 Manat (R$ 24) | R$ 11 | + 116% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | R$ 4,141 | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | R$ 1.29 | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 120 Manat (R$ 168) | R$ 125 | + 35% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 100 Manat (R$ 140) | R$ 11 | + 1143% | |
TOTAL | + 97% |

These prices were last updated on June 09, 2023.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Turkmenistan is 97% more expensive than in Brazil
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