Cost of living in Turkmenistan compared to Indonesia
Currency:
Food | + 79% | |||
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Food in Turkmenistan is 79% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
Turkmenistan | Indonesia | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 60 Manat (Rp 251,417) | Rp 61,205 | + 311% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 30 Manat (Rp 125,709) | Rp 50,520 | + 149% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 13 Manat (Rp 54,474) | Rp 29,046 | + 88% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 4.00 Manat (Rp 16,761) | Rp 20,601 | - 19% | |
12 eggs, large | 7 Manat (Rp 30,170) | Rp 23,048 | + 31% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 13 Manat (Rp 54,474) | Rp 14,630 | + 272% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 50 Manat (Rp 209,514) | Rp 66,405 | + 216% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 13 Manat (Rp 54,474) | Rp 43,134 | + 26% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 5.00 Manat (Rp 20,951) | Rp 18,263 | + 15% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 9 Manat (Rp 37,713) | Rp 34,771 | + 8% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 200 Manat (Rp 838,057) | Rp 406,659 | + 106% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | 4.49 Manat (Rp 18,815) | Rp 17,291 | + 9% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 2.50 Manat (Rp 10,476) | Rp 16,247 | - 36% | |
Housing | + 61% | |||
Housing in Turkmenistan is 61% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
Turkmenistan | Indonesia | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 3,490 Manat (Rp 14,624,935) | Rp 11,852,300 | + 23% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 2,500 Manat (Rp 10,475,714) | Rp 6,870,050 | + 52% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | - | Rp 801,210 | - | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | - | Rp 6,489,080 | - | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | - | Rp 3,134,800 | - | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | - | Rp 505,106 | - | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 300 Manat (Rp 1,257,086) | Rp 237,062 | + 430% | |
40” flat screen tv | 1,000 Manat (Rp 4,190,286) | Rp 3,563,720 | + 18% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 600 Manat (Rp 2,514,171) | Rp 1,234,820 | + 104% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 72 Manat (Rp 301,701) | Rp 57,323 | + 426% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | Rp 95,242 | - | |
Clothes | + 229% | |||
Clothes in Turkmenistan is 229% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
Turkmenistan | Indonesia | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 450 Manat (Rp 1,885,629) | Rp 648,513 | + 191% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 400 Manat (Rp 1,676,114) | Rp 480,172 | + 249% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 600 Manat (Rp 2,514,171) | Rp 1,195,760 | + 110% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 1,200 Manat (Rp 5,028,343) | Rp 1,102,700 | + 356% | |
Transportation | + 126% | |||
Transportation in Turkmenistan is 126% 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 1,676,114,286) | Rp 458,595,000 | + 265% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 1.50 Manat (Rp 6,285) | Rp 8,601 | - 27% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | - | Rp 419,026 | - | |
Personal Care | + 440% | |||
Personal Care in Turkmenistan is 440% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
Turkmenistan | Indonesia | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 100 Manat (Rp 419,029) | Rp 22,598 | + 1754% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 85 Manat (Rp 356,174) | Rp 89,583 | + 298% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 60 Manat (Rp 251,417) | Rp 204,790 | + 23% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 75 Manat (Rp 314,271) | Rp 108,192 | + 190% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 38 Manat (Rp 157,136) | Rp 22,334 | + 604% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 50 Manat (Rp 209,514) | Rp 30,094 | + 596% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 20 Manat (Rp 83,806) | Rp 22,886 | + 266% | |
Tube of toothpaste | 55 Manat (Rp 230,466) | Rp 11,284 | + 1942% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 20 Manat (Rp 83,806) | Rp 59,008 | + 42% | |
Entertainment | + 97% | |||
Entertainment in Turkmenistan is 97% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
Turkmenistan | Indonesia | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 150 Manat (Rp 628,543) | Rp 261,585 | + 140% | |
2 tickets to the movies | 60 Manat (Rp 251,417) | Rp 99,216 | + 153% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | Rp 251,127 | - | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 600 Manat (Rp 2,514,171) | Rp 573,242 | + 339% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 60 Manat (Rp 251,417) | Rp 159,890 | + 57% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 10 Manat (Rp 41,903) | Rp 37,239 | + 13% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 17 Manat (Rp 71,235) | Rp 65,361 | + 9% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | Rp 10,724,300 | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | Rp 1,849 | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 120 Manat (Rp 502,834) | Rp 509,555 | - 1% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 100 Manat (Rp 419,029) | Rp 32,683 | + 1182% | |
TOTAL | + 109% |

These prices were last updated on May 12, 2022.
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Cost of living in Turkmenistan is 109% more expensive than in Indonesia
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