Cost of living in Turkmenistan compared to India
Currency:
Food | + 170% | |||
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Food in Turkmenistan is 170% more expensive than in India | ||||
Turkmenistan | India | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 60 Manat (₨1,326) | ₨330 | + 302% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 30 Manat (₨663) | ₨293 | + 126% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 13 Manat (₨287) | ₨163 | + 76% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 4.00 Manat (₨88) | ₨54 | + 65% | |
12 eggs, large | 7 Manat (₨159) | ₨82 | + 93% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 13 Manat (₨287) | ₨41 | + 606% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 50 Manat (₨1,105) | ₨216 | + 412% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 13 Manat (₨287) | ₨152 | + 89% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 5.00 Manat (₨110) | ₨29 | + 283% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 9 Manat (₨199) | ₨149 | + 34% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 200 Manat (₨4,420) | ₨766 | + 477% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | 4.49 Manat (₨99) | ₨87 | + 14% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 2.50 Manat (₨55) | ₨35 | + 57% | |
Housing | + 97% | |||
Housing in Turkmenistan is 97% more expensive than in India | ||||
Turkmenistan | India | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 3,490 Manat (₨77,132) | ₨31,400 | + 146% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 2,500 Manat (₨55,249) | ₨20,122 | + 175% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | - | ₨4,477 | - | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | - | ₨22,933 | - | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | - | ₨14,192 | - | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | - | ₨3,664 | - | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 300 Manat (₨6,630) | ₨511 | + 1198% | |
40” flat screen tv | 1,000 Manat (₨22,100) | ₨29,219 | - 24% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 600 Manat (₨13,260) | ₨12,383 | + 7% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 72 Manat (₨1,591) | ₨416 | + 283% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | ₨320 | - | |
Clothes | + 302% | |||
Clothes in Turkmenistan is 302% more expensive than in India | ||||
Turkmenistan | India | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 450 Manat (₨9,945) | ₨2,328 | + 327% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 400 Manat (₨8,840) | ₨2,564 | + 245% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 600 Manat (₨13,260) | ₨3,571 | + 271% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 1,200 Manat (₨26,519) | ₨3,002 | + 783% | |
Transportation | + 169% | |||
Transportation in Turkmenistan is 169% more expensive than in India | ||||
Turkmenistan | India | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 400,000 Manat (₨8,839,829) | ₨980,422 | + 802% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 1.50 Manat (₨33) | ₨108 | - 69% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | - | ₨1,414 | - | |
Personal Care | + 358% | |||
Personal Care in Turkmenistan is 358% more expensive than in India | ||||
Turkmenistan | India | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 100 Manat (₨2,210) | ₨140 | + 1480% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 85 Manat (₨1,878) | ₨303 | + 520% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 60 Manat (₨1,326) | ₨1,443 | - 8% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 75 Manat (₨1,657) | ₨402 | + 313% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 38 Manat (₨829) | ₨190 | + 337% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 50 Manat (₨1,105) | ₨248 | + 345% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 20 Manat (₨442) | ₨152 | + 191% | |
Tube of toothpaste | 55 Manat (₨1,215) | ₨72 | + 1593% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 20 Manat (₨442) | ₨373 | + 18% | |
Entertainment | + 128% | |||
Entertainment in Turkmenistan is 128% more expensive than in India | ||||
Turkmenistan | India | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 150 Manat (₨3,315) | ₨1,357 | + 144% | |
2 tickets to the movies | 60 Manat (₨1,326) | ₨595 | + 123% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | ₨1,516 | - | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 600 Manat (₨13,260) | ₨2,086 | + 536% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 60 Manat (₨1,326) | ₨594 | + 123% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 10 Manat (₨221) | ₨229 | - 4% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 17 Manat (₨376) | ₨175 | + 115% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | ₨46,652 | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | ₨1.29 | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 120 Manat (₨2,652) | ₨1,530 | + 73% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 100 Manat (₨2,210) | ₨244 | + 805% | |
TOTAL | + 158% |

These prices were last updated on May 20, 2022.
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Cost of living in Turkmenistan is 158% more expensive than in India
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