Cost of living in Turkmenistan compared to India
Currency:
| Food | + 166% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Turkmenistan is 166% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 60 Manat (₨1,252) | ₨344 | + 263% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 30 Manat (₨626) | ₨293 | + 113% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 13 Manat (₨271) | ₨141 | + 92% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 4.00 Manat (₨83) | ₨53 | + 59% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 7 Manat (₨150) | ₨75 | + 100% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 13 Manat (₨271) | ₨37 | + 637% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 50 Manat (₨1,043) | ₨234 | + 346% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 13 Manat (₨271) | ₨150 | + 81% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 5.00 Manat (₨104) | ₨32 | + 227% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 9 Manat (₨188) | ₨137 | + 37% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 200 Manat (₨4,172) | ₨715 | + 483% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 4.49 Manat (₨94) | ₨86 | + 8% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 2.50 Manat (₨52) | ₨35 | + 47% | |
| Housing | + 78% | |||
| Housing in Turkmenistan is 78% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 3,490 Manat (₨72,801) | ₨33,200 | + 119% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 2,500 Manat (₨52,147) | ₨20,139 | + 159% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | - | ₨4,391 | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | - | ₨18,247 | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | - | ₨11,868 | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | - | ₨3,639 | - | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 300 Manat (₨6,258) | ₨710 | + 782% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 1,000 Manat (₨20,859) | ₨29,408 | - 29% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 600 Manat (₨12,515) | ₨10,869 | + 15% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 72 Manat (₨1,502) | ₨399 | + 276% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | ₨224 | - | |
| Clothes | + 282% | |||
| Clothes in Turkmenistan is 282% more expensive than in India | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 450 Manat (₨9,386) | ₨2,342 | + 301% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 400 Manat (₨8,343) | ₨2,495 | + 234% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 600 Manat (₨12,515) | ₨3,665 | + 242% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 1,200 Manat (₨25,030) | ₨2,737 | + 815% | |
| Transportation | + 160% | |||
| Transportation in Turkmenistan is 160% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 400,000 Manat (₨8,343,476) | ₨943,208 | + 785% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 1.50 Manat (₨31) | ₨83 | - 62% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | - | ₨1,159 | - | |
| Personal Care | + 434% | |||
| Personal Care in Turkmenistan is 434% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 100 Manat (₨2,086) | ₨99 | + 2008% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 85 Manat (₨1,773) | ₨216 | + 720% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 60 Manat (₨1,252) | ₨630 | + 99% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 75 Manat (₨1,564) | ₨319 | + 390% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 38 Manat (₨782) | ₨170 | + 360% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 50 Manat (₨1,043) | ₨260 | + 300% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 20 Manat (₨417) | ₨139 | + 201% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 55 Manat (₨1,147) | ₨72 | + 1488% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 20 Manat (₨417) | ₨217 | + 92% | |
| Entertainment | + 132% | |||
| Entertainment in Turkmenistan is 132% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 150 Manat (₨3,129) | ₨1,196 | + 162% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 60 Manat (₨1,252) | ₨476 | + 163% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | ₨1,591 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 600 Manat (₨12,515) | ₨1,484 | + 743% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 60 Manat (₨1,252) | ₨517 | + 142% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 10 Manat (₨209) | ₨180 | + 16% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 17 Manat (₨355) | ₨187 | + 90% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | ₨38,521 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | ₨3.36 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 120 Manat (₨2,503) | ₨1,480 | + 69% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 100 Manat (₨2,086) | ₨274 | + 660% | |
| TOTAL | + 149% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 9,529 prices entered by 1,801 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 18, 2021.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Turkmenistan is 149% more expensive than in India
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