Cost of living in Turkmenistan compared to Colombia
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Food | + 78% | |||
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Food in Turkmenistan is 78% more expensive than in Colombia | ||||
Turkmenistan | Colombia | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 60 Manat (COL$66,599) | COL$35,792 | + 86% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 30 Manat (COL$33,300) | COL$26,278 | + 27% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 13 Manat (COL$14,430) | COL$10,797 | + 34% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 4.00 Manat (COL$4,440) | COL$4,573 | - 3% | |
12 eggs, large | 7 Manat (COL$7,992) | COL$9,741 | - 18% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 13 Manat (COL$14,430) | COL$4,189 | + 244% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 50 Manat (COL$55,499) | COL$12,371 | + 349% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 13 Manat (COL$14,430) | COL$9,369 | + 54% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 5.00 Manat (COL$5,550) | COL$3,513 | + 58% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 9 Manat (COL$9,990) | COL$4,018 | + 149% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 200 Manat (COL$221,997) | COL$47,532 | + 367% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | 4.49 Manat (COL$4,984) | COL$6,510 | - 23% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 2.50 Manat (COL$2,775) | COL$3,591 | - 23% | |
Housing | + 33% | |||
Housing in Turkmenistan is 33% more expensive than in Colombia | ||||
Turkmenistan | Colombia | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 3,490 Manat (COL$3,874,072) | COL$3,454,010 | + 12% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 2,500 Manat (COL$2,774,964) | COL$1,823,560 | + 52% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | - | COL$333,891 | - | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | - | COL$1,981,820 | - | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | - | COL$1,031,590 | - | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | - | COL$221,763 | - | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 280 Manat (COL$310,796) | COL$75,011 | + 314% | |
40” flat screen tv | 1,000 Manat (COL$1,109,986) | COL$1,370,670 | - 19% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 600 Manat (COL$665,991) | COL$456,722 | + 46% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 72 Manat (COL$79,919) | COL$21,274 | + 276% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | COL$15,290 | - | |
Clothes | + 196% | |||
Clothes in Turkmenistan is 196% more expensive than in Colombia | ||||
Turkmenistan | Colombia | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 450 Manat (COL$499,494) | COL$199,131 | + 151% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 400 Manat (COL$443,994) | COL$136,026 | + 226% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 600 Manat (COL$665,991) | COL$360,512 | + 85% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 1,200 Manat (COL$1,331,983) | COL$297,703 | + 347% | |
Transportation | + 114% | |||
Transportation in Turkmenistan is 114% more expensive than in Colombia | ||||
Turkmenistan | Colombia | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 400,000 Manat (COL$443,994,286) | COL$72,567,200 | + 512% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 1.50 Manat (COL$1,665) | COL$4,027 | - 59% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | - | COL$146,874 | - | |
Personal Care | + 197% | |||
Personal Care in Turkmenistan is 197% more expensive than in Colombia | ||||
Turkmenistan | Colombia | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 100 Manat (COL$110,999) | COL$21,178 | + 424% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 85 Manat (COL$94,349) | COL$27,786 | + 240% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 60 Manat (COL$66,599) | COL$120,334 | - 45% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 75 Manat (COL$83,249) | COL$24,902 | + 234% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 38 Manat (COL$41,624) | COL$13,857 | + 200% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 50 Manat (COL$55,499) | COL$19,972 | + 178% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 20 Manat (COL$22,200) | COL$8,151 | + 172% | |
Tube of toothpaste | 55 Manat (COL$61,049) | COL$5,937 | + 928% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 20 Manat (COL$22,200) | COL$32,239 | - 31% | |
Entertainment | + 170% | |||
Entertainment in Turkmenistan is 170% more expensive than in Colombia | ||||
Turkmenistan | Colombia | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 150 Manat (COL$166,498) | COL$50,157 | + 232% | |
2 tickets to the movies | 420 Manat (COL$466,194) | COL$28,700 | + 1524% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | COL$134,433 | - | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 600 Manat (COL$665,991) | COL$125,910 | + 429% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 60 Manat (COL$66,599) | COL$33,639 | + 98% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 10 Manat (COL$11,100) | COL$10,456 | + 6% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 17 Manat (COL$18,870) | COL$5,710 | + 230% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | COL$2,545,900 | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | COL$203 | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 120 Manat (COL$133,198) | COL$111,017 | + 20% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 100 Manat (COL$110,999) | COL$8,830 | + 1157% | |
TOTAL | + 100% |
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 6,048 prices entered by 775 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 27, 2024.
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Cost of living in Turkmenistan is 100% more expensive than in Colombia
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