Cost of living in Turkmenistan compared to India
Currency:
Food | + 180% | |||
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Food in Turkmenistan is 180% more expensive than in India | ||||
Turkmenistan | India | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 60 Manat (₨1,417) | ₨373 | + 280% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 30 Manat (₨709) | ₨321 | + 121% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 13 Manat (₨307) | ₨169 | + 82% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 4.00 Manat (₨94) | ₨58 | + 64% | |
12 eggs, large | 7 Manat (₨170) | ₨92 | + 86% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 13 Manat (₨307) | ₨39 | + 688% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 50 Manat (₨1,181) | ₨239 | + 395% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 13 Manat (₨307) | ₨154 | + 100% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 5.00 Manat (₨118) | ₨31 | + 286% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 9 Manat (₨213) | ₨169 | + 26% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 200 Manat (₨4,724) | ₨775 | + 509% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | 4.49 Manat (₨106) | ₨89 | + 19% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 2.50 Manat (₨59) | ₨38 | + 57% | |
Housing | + 57% | |||
Housing in Turkmenistan is 57% more expensive than in India | ||||
Turkmenistan | India | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 3,490 Manat (₨82,447) | ₨40,472 | + 104% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 2,500 Manat (₨59,056) | ₨24,259 | + 143% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | - | ₨5,263 | - | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | - | ₨24,750 | - | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | - | ₨14,691 | - | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | - | ₨6,007 | - | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 300 Manat (₨7,087) | ₨665 | + 965% | |
40” flat screen tv | 1,000 Manat (₨23,622) | ₨29,903 | - 21% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 600 Manat (₨14,173) | ₨11,999 | + 18% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 72 Manat (₨1,701) | ₨535 | + 218% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | ₨428 | - | |
Clothes | + 291% | |||
Clothes in Turkmenistan is 291% more expensive than in India | ||||
Turkmenistan | India | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 450 Manat (₨10,630) | ₨2,524 | + 321% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 400 Manat (₨9,449) | ₨2,741 | + 245% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 600 Manat (₨14,173) | ₨4,298 | + 230% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 1,200 Manat (₨28,347) | ₨3,255 | + 771% | |
Transportation | + 122% | |||
Transportation in Turkmenistan is 122% more expensive than in India | ||||
Turkmenistan | India | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 400,000 Manat (₨9,448,971) | ₨1,326,030 | + 613% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 1.50 Manat (₨35) | ₨105 | - 66% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | - | ₨1,104 | - | |
Personal Care | + 394% | |||
Personal Care in Turkmenistan is 394% more expensive than in India | ||||
Turkmenistan | India | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 100 Manat (₨2,362) | ₨138 | + 1608% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 85 Manat (₨2,008) | ₨276 | + 629% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 60 Manat (₨1,417) | ₨905 | + 57% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 75 Manat (₨1,772) | ₨396 | + 347% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 38 Manat (₨886) | ₨223 | + 298% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 50 Manat (₨1,181) | ₨281 | + 321% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 20 Manat (₨472) | ₨167 | + 184% | |
Tube of toothpaste | 55 Manat (₨1,299) | ₨98 | + 1223% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 20 Manat (₨472) | ₨306 | + 54% | |
Entertainment | + 169% | |||
Entertainment in Turkmenistan is 169% more expensive than in India | ||||
Turkmenistan | India | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 150 Manat (₨3,543) | ₨1,460 | + 143% | |
2 tickets to the movies | 420 Manat (₨9,921) | ₨600 | + 1552% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | ₨1,500 | - | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 600 Manat (₨14,173) | ₨1,872 | + 657% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 60 Manat (₨1,417) | ₨756 | + 87% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 10 Manat (₨236) | ₨217 | + 9% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 17 Manat (₨402) | ₨182 | + 120% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | ₨51,130 | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | ₨1.39 | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 120 Manat (₨2,835) | ₨1,638 | + 73% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 100 Manat (₨2,362) | ₨270 | + 773% | |
TOTAL | + 140% |

These prices were last updated on May 30, 2023.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Turkmenistan is 140% more expensive than in India
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