Cost of living in Turkmenistan compared to India
Currency:
| Food | + 175% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Turkmenistan is 175% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 60 Manat (₨1,297) | ₨377 | + 244% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 30 Manat (₨648) | ₨278 | + 133% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 13 Manat (₨281) | ₨138 | + 103% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 4.00 Manat (₨86) | ₨51 | + 68% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 7 Manat (₨156) | ₨71 | + 118% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 13 Manat (₨281) | ₨35 | + 695% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 50 Manat (₨1,080) | ₨214 | + 404% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 13 Manat (₨281) | ₨134 | + 109% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 5.00 Manat (₨108) | ₨28 | + 280% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 9 Manat (₨194) | ₨127 | + 53% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 200 Manat (₨4,322) | ₨797 | + 442% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 4.49 Manat (₨97) | ₨85 | + 15% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 2.50 Manat (₨54) | ₨35 | + 52% | |
| Housing | + 76% | |||
| Housing in Turkmenistan is 76% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 3,490 Manat (₨75,421) | ₨32,376 | + 133% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 2,500 Manat (₨54,023) | ₨19,874 | + 172% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | - | ₨4,389 | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | - | ₨21,832 | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | - | ₨13,071 | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | - | ₨3,212 | - | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 300 Manat (₨6,483) | ₨736 | + 781% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 1,000 Manat (₨21,609) | ₨29,887 | - 28% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 600 Manat (₨12,966) | ₨10,344 | + 25% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 72 Manat (₨1,556) | ₨380 | + 310% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | ₨359 | - | |
| Clothes | + 281% | |||
| Clothes in Turkmenistan is 281% more expensive than in India | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 450 Manat (₨9,724) | ₨2,392 | + 307% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 400 Manat (₨8,644) | ₨2,593 | + 233% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 600 Manat (₨12,966) | ₨3,818 | + 240% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 1,200 Manat (₨25,931) | ₨2,694 | + 863% | |
| Transportation | + 192% | |||
| Transportation in Turkmenistan is 192% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 400,000 Manat (₨8,643,726) | ₨933,071 | + 826% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 1.50 Manat (₨32) | ₨75 | - 57% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | - | ₨1,139 | - | |
| Personal Care | + 441% | |||
| Personal Care in Turkmenistan is 441% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 100 Manat (₨2,161) | ₨101 | + 2038% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 85 Manat (₨1,837) | ₨201 | + 812% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 60 Manat (₨1,297) | ₨904 | + 43% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 75 Manat (₨1,621) | ₨249 | + 551% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 38 Manat (₨810) | ₨178 | + 356% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 50 Manat (₨1,080) | ₨233 | + 364% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 20 Manat (₨432) | ₨148 | + 192% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 55 Manat (₨1,189) | ₨69 | + 1624% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 20 Manat (₨432) | ₨234 | + 85% | |
| Entertainment | + 132% | |||
| Entertainment in Turkmenistan is 132% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 150 Manat (₨3,241) | ₨1,241 | + 161% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 60 Manat (₨1,297) | ₨481 | + 169% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | ₨1,764 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 600 Manat (₨12,966) | ₨1,935 | + 570% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 60 Manat (₨1,297) | ₨688 | + 88% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 10 Manat (₨216) | ₨215 | + 1% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 17 Manat (₨367) | ₨202 | + 82% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | ₨34,020 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | ₨2.20 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 120 Manat (₨2,593) | ₨1,776 | + 46% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 100 Manat (₨2,161) | ₨250 | + 763% | |
| TOTAL | + 162% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 17,543 prices entered by 2,323 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 06, 2020.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Turkmenistan is 162% more expensive than in India
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