- Cost of Living
- Turkmenistan
- Brazil
- Comparison
Cost of living in Turkmenistan compared to Brazil
Currency:
| Food | + 11% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Turkmenistan is 11% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 27 Manat (R$ 30) | R$ 29 | + 3% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 18 Manat (R$ 20) | R$ 26 | - 21% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | - | R$ 7 | - | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 4.94 Manat (R$ 5.48) | R$ 3.27 | + 68% | |
| 12 eggs, large | - | R$ 7 | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 7 Manat (R$ 8) | R$ 4.80 | + 62% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | - | R$ 15 | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 20 Manat (R$ 22) | R$ 5.65 | + 293% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 5.00 Manat (R$ 5.55) | R$ 3.28 | + 69% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 7 Manat (R$ 8) | R$ 4.55 | + 71% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | - | R$ 41 | - | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 4.49 Manat (R$ 4.98) | R$ 6 | - 22% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 1.20 Manat (R$ 1.33) | R$ 3.25 | - 59% | |
| Housing | + 37% | |||
| Housing in Turkmenistan is 37% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 3,490 Manat (R$ 3,874) | R$ 3,166 | + 22% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 2,500 Manat (R$ 2,775) | R$ 1,956 | + 42% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | - | R$ 579 | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | - | R$ 2,172 | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | - | R$ 1,364 | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | - | R$ 416 | - | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 300 Manat (R$ 333) | R$ 83 | + 302% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | - | R$ 1,727 | - | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | - | R$ 425 | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | - | R$ 21 | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 6.00 Manat (R$ 7) | R$ 17 | - 60% | |
| Clothes | ||||
| Clothes in Turkmenistan is in Brazil | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | - | R$ 207 | - | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | - | R$ 181 | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | - | R$ 331 | - | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | - | R$ 256 | - | |
| Transportation | - 14% | |||
| Transportation in Turkmenistan is 14% cheaper than in Brazil | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | R$ 87,434 | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 1.00 Manat (R$ 1.11) | R$ 4.33 | - 74% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | - | R$ 203 | - | |
| Personal Care | + 4% | |||
| Personal Care in Turkmenistan is 4% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | - | R$ 17 | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | R$ 47 | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 50 Manat (R$ 55) | R$ 235 | - 76% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | - | R$ 18 | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | - | R$ 12 | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 26 Manat (R$ 29) | R$ 15 | + 97% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 12 Manat (R$ 13) | R$ 6 | + 115% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 17 Manat (R$ 19) | R$ 4.08 | + 374% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 28 Manat (R$ 31) | R$ 39 | - 21% | |
| Entertainment | + 15% | |||
| Entertainment in Turkmenistan is 15% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 80 Manat (R$ 89) | R$ 97 | - 8% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | - | R$ 51 | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 40 Manat (R$ 44) | R$ 179 | - 75% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | - | R$ 179 | - | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 40 Manat (R$ 44) | R$ 23 | + 89% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 10 Manat (R$ 11) | R$ 9 | + 29% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 25 Manat (R$ 28) | R$ 11 | + 156% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | - | R$ 2,726 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.30 Manat (R$ 0.33) | R$ 1.16 | - 71% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 209 Manat (R$ 232) | R$ 116 | + 99% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 65 Manat (R$ 72) | R$ 10 | + 642% | |
| TOTAL | + 14% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 24,502 prices entered by 2,453 different people.
These prices were last updated on December 13, 2018.
Exchange rate:
1.110
BRL
/
TMT
Cost of living in Turkmenistan is 14% more expensive than in Brazil
Other Country Comparisons
- Cost of living in Angola is 83% more expensive than in Brazil
- Cost of living in Antarctica is in Brazil
- Cost of living in United Arab Emirates is 80% more expensive than in Brazil
- Cost of living in Netherlands Antilles is 141% more expensive than in Brazil
- Cost of living in Afghanistan is 16% cheaper than in Brazil
- Cost of living in American Samoa is in Brazil
- Cost of living in Antigua and Barbuda is 23% more expensive than in Brazil
- Cost of living in Armenia is 31% cheaper than in Brazil