- Cost of Living
- Turkmenistan
- India
- Comparison
Cost of living in Turkmenistan compared to India
Currency:
| Food | + 37% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Turkmenistan is 37% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 27 Manat (₨540) | ₨394 | + 37% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 18 Manat (₨373) | ₨261 | + 43% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | - | ₨143 | - | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 4.94 Manat (₨100) | ₨51 | + 95% | |
| 12 eggs, large | - | ₨71 | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 7 Manat (₨142) | ₨38 | + 275% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | - | ₨200 | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 20 Manat (₨406) | ₨139 | + 193% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 5.00 Manat (₨101) | ₨25 | + 312% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 7 Manat (₨142) | ₨122 | + 16% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | - | ₨832 | - | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 4.49 Manat (₨91) | ₨82 | + 12% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 1.20 Manat (₨24) | ₨33 | - 26% | |
| Housing | + 60% | |||
| Housing in Turkmenistan is 60% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 3,490 Manat (₨70,792) | ₨30,551 | + 132% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 2,500 Manat (₨50,707) | ₨20,550 | + 147% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | - | ₨4,569 | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | - | ₨24,265 | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | - | ₨14,735 | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | - | ₨3,625 | - | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 300 Manat (₨6,085) | ₨803 | + 658% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | - | ₨33,889 | - | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | - | ₨10,502 | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | - | ₨395 | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 6.00 Manat (₨122) | ₨582 | - 79% | |
| Clothes | ||||
| Clothes in Turkmenistan is in India | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | - | ₨2,439 | - | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | - | ₨2,720 | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | - | ₨3,791 | - | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | - | ₨2,948 | - | |
| Transportation | - 14% | |||
| Transportation in Turkmenistan is 14% cheaper than in India | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | ₨880,663 | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 1.00 Manat (₨20) | ₨78 | - 74% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | - | ₨1,373 | - | |
| Personal Care | + 36% | |||
| Personal Care in Turkmenistan is 36% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | - | ₨128 | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | ₨275 | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 50 Manat (₨1,014) | ₨1,366 | - 26% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | - | ₨252 | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | - | ₨177 | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 26 Manat (₨529) | ₨227 | + 133% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 12 Manat (₨243) | ₨131 | + 85% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 17 Manat (₨354) | ₨71 | + 395% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 28 Manat (₨572) | ₨275 | + 108% | |
| Entertainment | - 22% | |||
| Entertainment in Turkmenistan is 22% cheaper than in India | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 80 Manat (₨1,623) | ₨1,200 | + 35% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | - | ₨475 | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 40 Manat (₨811) | ₨1,906 | - 57% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | - | ₨1,982 | - | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 40 Manat (₨811) | ₨593 | + 37% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 10 Manat (₨203) | ₨227 | - 11% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 25 Manat (₨507) | ₨206 | + 146% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | - | ₨38,184 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.30 Manat (₨6) | ₨64 | - 90% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 209 Manat (₨4,236) | ₨1,874 | + 126% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 65 Manat (₨1,316) | ₨257 | + 412% | |
| TOTAL | + 16% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 31,149 prices entered by 4,396 different people.
These prices were last updated on January 19, 2019.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Turkmenistan is 16% more expensive than in India
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