Cost of living in Turkmenistan compared to Indonesia
Currency:
| Food | + 102% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Turkmenistan is 102% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Turkmenistan | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 60 Manat (Rp 278,265) | Rp 67,167 | + 314% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 30 Manat (Rp 139,132) | Rp 61,090 | + 128% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 13 Manat (Rp 60,291) | Rp 32,593 | + 85% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 4.00 Manat (Rp 18,551) | Rp 25,633 | - 28% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 7 Manat (Rp 33,392) | Rp 31,337 | + 7% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 13 Manat (Rp 60,291) | Rp 12,592 | + 379% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 50 Manat (Rp 231,887) | Rp 72,901 | + 218% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 13 Manat (Rp 60,291) | Rp 45,403 | + 33% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 5.00 Manat (Rp 23,189) | Rp 22,376 | + 4% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 9 Manat (Rp 41,740) | Rp 32,966 | + 27% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 200 Manat (Rp 927,550) | Rp 344,694 | + 169% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 4.49 Manat (Rp 20,824) | Rp 18,943 | + 10% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 2.50 Manat (Rp 11,594) | Rp 15,178 | - 24% | |
| Housing | + 51% | |||
| Housing in Turkmenistan is 51% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Turkmenistan | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 8,000 Manat (Rp 37,101,994) | Rp 20,348,700 | + 82% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 5,000 Manat (Rp 23,188,746) | Rp 11,729,200 | + 98% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | - | Rp 1,724,710 | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | - | Rp 7,387,200 | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | - | Rp 4,597,950 | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | - | Rp 1,423,880 | - | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 280 Manat (Rp 1,298,570) | Rp 378,883 | + 243% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 1,000 Manat (Rp 4,637,749) | Rp 3,205,730 | + 45% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 600 Manat (Rp 2,782,650) | Rp 1,931,010 | + 44% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 72 Manat (Rp 333,918) | Rp 91,402 | + 265% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | Rp 83,441 | - | |
| Clothes | + 241% | |||
| Clothes in Turkmenistan is 241% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Turkmenistan | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 450 Manat (Rp 2,086,987) | Rp 651,126 | + 221% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 400 Manat (Rp 1,855,100) | Rp 458,661 | + 304% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 600 Manat (Rp 2,782,650) | Rp 1,449,070 | + 92% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 1,200 Manat (Rp 5,565,299) | Rp 1,296,520 | + 329% | |
| Transportation | + 89% | |||
| Transportation in Turkmenistan is 89% 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 1,855,099,715) | Rp 504,781,000 | + 268% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 1.50 Manat (Rp 6,957) | Rp 12,092 | - 42% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | - | Rp 535,183 | - | |
| Personal Care | + 430% | |||
| Personal Care in Turkmenistan is 430% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Turkmenistan | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 100 Manat (Rp 463,775) | Rp 22,456 | + 1965% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 85 Manat (Rp 394,209) | Rp 96,147 | + 310% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 60 Manat (Rp 278,265) | Rp 264,826 | + 5% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 75 Manat (Rp 347,831) | Rp 66,604 | + 422% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 38 Manat (Rp 173,916) | Rp 26,592 | + 554% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 50 Manat (Rp 231,887) | Rp 33,023 | + 602% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 20 Manat (Rp 92,755) | Rp 27,953 | + 232% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 55 Manat (Rp 255,076) | Rp 21,349 | + 1095% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 20 Manat (Rp 92,755) | Rp 84,361 | + 10% | |
| Entertainment | + 166% | |||
| Entertainment in Turkmenistan is 166% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Turkmenistan | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 150 Manat (Rp 695,662) | Rp 261,890 | + 166% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 420 Manat (Rp 1,947,855) | Rp 96,262 | + 1923% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | Rp 496,791 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 600 Manat (Rp 2,782,650) | Rp 397,663 | + 600% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 60 Manat (Rp 278,265) | Rp 149,637 | + 86% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 10 Manat (Rp 46,377) | Rp 38,785 | + 20% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 17 Manat (Rp 78,842) | Rp 50,891 | + 55% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | Rp 6,922,760 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | Rp 2,388 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 120 Manat (Rp 556,530) | Rp 433,566 | + 28% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 100 Manat (Rp 463,775) | Rp 46,882 | + 889% | |
| TOTAL | + 113% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 308 prices entered by 68 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 11, 2025.
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Cost of living in Turkmenistan is 113% more expensive than in Indonesia
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