Cost of living in Turkmenistan compared to Indonesia
Currency:
| Food | + 80% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Turkmenistan is 80% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 60 Manat (Rp 244,471) | Rp 48,150 | + 408% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 30 Manat (Rp 122,235) | Rp 54,894 | + 123% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 13 Manat (Rp 52,969) | Rp 30,099 | + 76% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 4.00 Manat (Rp 16,298) | Rp 20,570 | - 21% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 7 Manat (Rp 29,337) | Rp 25,479 | + 15% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 13 Manat (Rp 52,969) | Rp 16,222 | + 227% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 50 Manat (Rp 203,726) | Rp 59,701 | + 241% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 13 Manat (Rp 52,969) | Rp 37,956 | + 40% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 5.00 Manat (Rp 20,373) | Rp 19,374 | + 5% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 9 Manat (Rp 36,671) | Rp 34,923 | + 5% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 200 Manat (Rp 814,903) | Rp 356,233 | + 129% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 4.49 Manat (Rp 18,295) | Rp 19,537 | - 6% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 2.50 Manat (Rp 10,186) | Rp 19,724 | - 48% | |
| Housing | + 27% | |||
| Housing in Turkmenistan is 27% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 3,490 Manat (Rp 14,220,870) | Rp 17,274,900 | - 18% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 2,500 Manat (Rp 10,186,286) | Rp 10,375,400 | - 2% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | - | Rp 1,245,580 | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | - | Rp 6,604,130 | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | - | Rp 3,901,590 | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | - | Rp 813,523 | - | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 300 Manat (Rp 1,222,354) | Rp 354,270 | + 245% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 1,000 Manat (Rp 4,074,514) | Rp 4,471,440 | - 9% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 600 Manat (Rp 2,444,709) | Rp 2,299,770 | + 6% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 72 Manat (Rp 293,365) | Rp 60,481 | + 385% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | Rp 67,068 | - | |
| Clothes | + 238% | |||
| Clothes in Turkmenistan is 238% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 450 Manat (Rp 1,833,531) | Rp 655,630 | + 180% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 400 Manat (Rp 1,629,806) | Rp 423,397 | + 285% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 600 Manat (Rp 2,444,709) | Rp 1,205,370 | + 103% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 1,200 Manat (Rp 4,889,417) | Rp 1,178,320 | + 315% | |
| Transportation | + 109% | |||
| Transportation in Turkmenistan is 109% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 400,000 Manat (Rp 1,629,805,714) | Rp 479,902,000 | + 240% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 1.50 Manat (Rp 6,112) | Rp 8,988 | - 32% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | - | Rp 237,123 | - | |
| Personal Care | + 467% | |||
| Personal Care in Turkmenistan is 467% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 100 Manat (Rp 407,451) | Rp 23,300 | + 1649% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 85 Manat (Rp 346,334) | Rp 87,183 | + 297% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 60 Manat (Rp 244,471) | Rp 254,843 | - 4% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 75 Manat (Rp 305,589) | Rp 49,080 | + 523% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 38 Manat (Rp 152,794) | Rp 19,454 | + 685% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 50 Manat (Rp 203,726) | Rp 36,205 | + 463% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 20 Manat (Rp 81,490) | Rp 18,007 | + 353% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 55 Manat (Rp 224,098) | Rp 11,130 | + 1913% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 20 Manat (Rp 81,490) | Rp 86,706 | - 6% | |
| Entertainment | + 113% | |||
| Entertainment in Turkmenistan is 113% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 150 Manat (Rp 611,177) | Rp 166,095 | + 268% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 60 Manat (Rp 244,471) | Rp 104,958 | + 133% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | Rp 520,784 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 600 Manat (Rp 2,444,709) | Rp 388,033 | + 530% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 60 Manat (Rp 244,471) | Rp 111,803 | + 119% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 10 Manat (Rp 40,745) | Rp 35,619 | + 14% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 17 Manat (Rp 69,267) | Rp 47,498 | + 46% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | Rp 9,239,130 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | Rp 1,799 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 120 Manat (Rp 488,942) | Rp 579,157 | - 16% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 100 Manat (Rp 407,451) | Rp 28,887 | + 1311% | |
| TOTAL | + 91% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 939 prices entered by 96 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 06, 2021.
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Cost of living in Turkmenistan is 91% more expensive than in Indonesia
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