Cost of living in Turkmenistan compared to Indonesia
Currency:
| Food | + 101% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Turkmenistan is 101% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Turkmenistan | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 60 Manat (Rp 254,756) | Rp 45,378 | + 461% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 30 Manat (Rp 127,378) | Rp 54,330 | + 134% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 13 Manat (Rp 55,197) | Rp 27,591 | + 100% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 4.00 Manat (Rp 16,984) | Rp 19,722 | - 14% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 7 Manat (Rp 30,571) | Rp 26,707 | + 14% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 13 Manat (Rp 55,197) | Rp 18,501 | + 198% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 50 Manat (Rp 212,296) | Rp 56,542 | + 275% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 13 Manat (Rp 55,197) | Rp 42,973 | + 28% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 5.00 Manat (Rp 21,230) | Rp 22,558 | - 6% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 9 Manat (Rp 38,213) | Rp 34,959 | + 9% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 200 Manat (Rp 849,185) | Rp 337,317 | + 152% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 4.49 Manat (Rp 19,065) | Rp 20,426 | - 7% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 2.50 Manat (Rp 10,615) | Rp 17,971 | - 41% | |
| Housing | + 23% | |||
| Housing in Turkmenistan is 23% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Turkmenistan | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 3,490 Manat (Rp 14,819,131) | Rp 17,746,200 | - 16% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 2,500 Manat (Rp 10,614,815) | Rp 9,563,600 | + 11% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | - | Rp 496,641 | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | - | Rp 7,338,660 | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | - | Rp 4,109,450 | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | - | Rp 1,211,340 | - | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 300 Manat (Rp 1,273,778) | Rp 400,530 | + 218% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 1,000 Manat (Rp 4,245,926) | Rp 4,056,150 | + 5% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 600 Manat (Rp 2,547,556) | Rp 1,358,260 | + 88% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 72 Manat (Rp 305,707) | Rp 43,866 | + 597% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | Rp 71,573 | - | |
| Clothes | + 245% | |||
| Clothes in Turkmenistan is 245% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Turkmenistan | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 450 Manat (Rp 1,910,667) | Rp 624,572 | + 206% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 400 Manat (Rp 1,698,370) | Rp 439,901 | + 286% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 600 Manat (Rp 2,547,556) | Rp 1,212,520 | + 110% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 1,200 Manat (Rp 5,095,111) | Rp 1,298,040 | + 293% | |
| Transportation | + 86% | |||
| Transportation in Turkmenistan is 86% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Turkmenistan | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 400,000 Manat (Rp 1,698,370,370) | Rp 535,705,000 | + 217% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 1.50 Manat (Rp 6,369) | Rp 11,904 | - 46% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | - | Rp 150,291 | - | |
| Personal Care | + 405% | |||
| Personal Care in Turkmenistan is 405% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Turkmenistan | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 100 Manat (Rp 424,593) | Rp 36,367 | + 1068% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 85 Manat (Rp 360,904) | Rp 60,467 | + 497% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 60 Manat (Rp 254,756) | Rp 313,421 | - 19% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 75 Manat (Rp 318,444) | Rp 130,123 | + 145% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 38 Manat (Rp 159,222) | Rp 19,595 | + 713% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 50 Manat (Rp 212,296) | Rp 34,558 | + 514% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 20 Manat (Rp 84,919) | Rp 30,035 | + 183% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 55 Manat (Rp 233,526) | Rp 15,580 | + 1399% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 20 Manat (Rp 84,919) | Rp 88,350 | - 4% | |
| Entertainment | + 155% | |||
| Entertainment in Turkmenistan is 155% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Turkmenistan | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 150 Manat (Rp 636,889) | Rp 216,012 | + 195% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 420 Manat (Rp 1,783,289) | Rp 104,481 | + 1607% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | Rp 2,274,680 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 600 Manat (Rp 2,547,556) | Rp 383,761 | + 564% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 60 Manat (Rp 254,756) | Rp 162,937 | + 56% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 10 Manat (Rp 42,459) | Rp 36,298 | + 17% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 17 Manat (Rp 72,181) | Rp 40,791 | + 77% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | Rp 12,194,000 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | Rp 2,029 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 120 Manat (Rp 509,511) | Rp 496,553 | + 3% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 100 Manat (Rp 424,593) | Rp 35,528 | + 1095% | |
| TOTAL | + 96% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 639 prices entered by 97 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 01, 2023.
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Cost of living in Turkmenistan is 96% more expensive than in Indonesia
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