- Cost of Living
- Turkmenistan
- Indonesia
- Comparison
Cost of living in Turkmenistan compared to Indonesia
Currency:
| Food | + 15% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Turkmenistan is 15% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 27 Manat (Rp 110,808) | Rp 64,060 | + 73% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 18 Manat (Rp 76,467) | Rp 50,221 | + 52% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | - | Rp 31,397 | - | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 4.94 Manat (Rp 20,565) | Rp 18,967 | + 8% | |
| 12 eggs, large | - | Rp 22,704 | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 7 Manat (Rp 29,134) | Rp 15,321 | + 90% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | - | Rp 67,443 | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 20 Manat (Rp 83,241) | Rp 37,831 | + 120% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 5.00 Manat (Rp 20,810) | Rp 18,389 | + 13% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 7 Manat (Rp 29,134) | Rp 32,050 | - 9% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | - | Rp 363,342 | - | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 4.49 Manat (Rp 18,688) | Rp 19,021 | - 2% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 1.20 Manat (Rp 4,978) | Rp 15,904 | - 69% | |
| Housing | + 38% | |||
| Housing in Turkmenistan is 38% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 3,490 Manat (Rp 14,526,391) | Rp 11,979,100 | + 21% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 2,500 Manat (Rp 10,405,128) | Rp 8,842,230 | + 18% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | - | Rp 899,203 | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | - | Rp 8,255,600 | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | - | Rp 4,645,870 | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | - | Rp 630,805 | - | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 300 Manat (Rp 1,248,615) | Rp 244,903 | + 410% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | - | Rp 4,604,060 | - | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | - | Rp 1,766,010 | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | - | Rp 60,823 | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 6.00 Manat (Rp 24,972) | Rp 59,495 | - 58% | |
| Clothes | ||||
| Clothes in Turkmenistan is in Indonesia | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | - | Rp 612,994 | - | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | - | Rp 416,812 | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | - | Rp 974,726 | - | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | - | Rp 821,580 | - | |
| Transportation | - 6% | |||
| Transportation in Turkmenistan is 6% cheaper than in Indonesia | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | Rp 470,268,000 | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 1.00 Manat (Rp 4,162) | Rp 8,713 | - 52% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | - | Rp 376,741 | - | |
| Personal Care | + 44% | |||
| Personal Care in Turkmenistan is 44% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | - | Rp 25,888 | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | Rp 86,121 | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 50 Manat (Rp 208,103) | Rp 362,813 | - 43% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | - | Rp 45,322 | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | - | Rp 23,501 | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 26 Manat (Rp 108,540) | Rp 33,880 | + 220% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 12 Manat (Rp 49,945) | Rp 15,234 | + 228% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 17 Manat (Rp 72,632) | Rp 13,078 | + 455% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 28 Manat (Rp 117,294) | Rp 92,813 | + 26% | |
| Entertainment | + 39% | |||
| Entertainment in Turkmenistan is 39% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 80 Manat (Rp 332,964) | Rp 207,987 | + 60% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | - | Rp 98,924 | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 40 Manat (Rp 166,482) | Rp 390,835 | - 57% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | - | Rp 480,517 | - | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 40 Manat (Rp 166,482) | Rp 125,911 | + 32% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 10 Manat (Rp 41,621) | Rp 46,550 | - 11% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 25 Manat (Rp 104,051) | Rp 57,305 | + 82% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | - | Rp 8,006,060 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.30 Manat (Rp 1,249) | Rp 1,764 | - 29% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 209 Manat (Rp 869,136) | Rp 536,205 | + 62% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 65 Manat (Rp 270,125) | Rp 24,432 | + 1006% | |
| TOTAL | + 24% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 2,785 prices entered by 328 different people.
These prices were last updated on December 10, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Turkmenistan is 24% more expensive than in Indonesia
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