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Cost of living in Turkmenistan compared to Brazil
Currency:
| Food | + 106% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Turkmenistan is 106% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 60 Manat (R$ 68) | R$ 28 | + 141% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 30 Manat (R$ 34) | R$ 26 | + 31% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 13 Manat (R$ 15) | R$ 7 | + 118% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 4.00 Manat (R$ 4.50) | R$ 3.37 | + 34% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 7 Manat (R$ 8) | R$ 7 | + 17% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 13 Manat (R$ 15) | R$ 4.91 | + 198% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 50 Manat (R$ 56) | R$ 15 | + 281% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 13 Manat (R$ 15) | R$ 5.77 | + 153% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 5.00 Manat (R$ 5.63) | R$ 3.31 | + 70% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 9 Manat (R$ 10) | R$ 4.61 | + 120% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 200 Manat (R$ 225) | R$ 39 | + 473% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 4.49 Manat (R$ 5.05) | R$ 6 | - 22% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 2.50 Manat (R$ 2.81) | R$ 3.14 | - 10% | |
| Housing | + 46% | |||
| Housing in Turkmenistan is 46% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 3,490 Manat (R$ 3,927) | R$ 3,055 | + 29% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 2,500 Manat (R$ 2,813) | R$ 1,897 | + 48% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | - | R$ 666 | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | - | R$ 2,131 | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | - | R$ 1,295 | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | - | R$ 406 | - | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 300 Manat (R$ 338) | R$ 80 | + 323% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 1,000 Manat (R$ 1,125) | R$ 1,729 | - 35% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 600 Manat (R$ 675) | R$ 420 | + 61% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 72 Manat (R$ 81) | R$ 20 | + 314% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | R$ 17 | - | |
| Clothes | + 164% | |||
| Clothes in Turkmenistan is 164% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 450 Manat (R$ 506) | R$ 203 | + 149% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 400 Manat (R$ 450) | R$ 180 | + 150% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 600 Manat (R$ 675) | R$ 333 | + 103% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 1,200 Manat (R$ 1,350) | R$ 253 | + 433% | |
| Transportation | + 141% | |||
| Transportation in Turkmenistan is 141% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 400,000 Manat (R$ 450,114) | R$ 86,638 | + 420% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 1.50 Manat (R$ 1.69) | R$ 4.39 | - 62% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | - | R$ 203 | - | |
| Personal Care | + 177% | |||
| Personal Care in Turkmenistan is 177% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 100 Manat (R$ 113) | R$ 18 | + 529% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 85 Manat (R$ 96) | R$ 53 | + 81% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 60 Manat (R$ 68) | R$ 233 | - 71% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 75 Manat (R$ 84) | R$ 16 | + 420% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 38 Manat (R$ 42) | R$ 12 | + 257% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 50 Manat (R$ 56) | R$ 15 | + 273% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 20 Manat (R$ 23) | R$ 5.91 | + 281% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 55 Manat (R$ 62) | R$ 4.02 | + 1438% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 20 Manat (R$ 23) | R$ 38 | - 41% | |
| Entertainment | + 106% | |||
| Entertainment in Turkmenistan is 106% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 150 Manat (R$ 169) | R$ 97 | + 74% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 60 Manat (R$ 68) | R$ 49 | + 37% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | R$ 177 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 600 Manat (R$ 675) | R$ 178 | + 278% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 60 Manat (R$ 68) | R$ 23 | + 189% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 10 Manat (R$ 11) | R$ 9 | + 31% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 17 Manat (R$ 19) | R$ 11 | + 77% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | - | R$ 2,604 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | R$ 1.23 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 120 Manat (R$ 135) | R$ 111 | + 21% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 100 Manat (R$ 113) | R$ 9 | + 1119% | |
| TOTAL | + 106% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 20,409 prices entered by 2,054 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 18, 2019.
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Cost of living in Turkmenistan is 106% more expensive than in Brazil
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