Cost of living in Turkmenistan compared to Indonesia
Currency:
| Food | + 87% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Turkmenistan is 87% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 60 Manat (Rp 248,991) | Rp 62,230 | + 300% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 30 Manat (Rp 124,496) | Rp 52,137 | + 139% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 13 Manat (Rp 53,948) | Rp 30,582 | + 76% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 4.00 Manat (Rp 16,599) | Rp 18,388 | - 10% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 7 Manat (Rp 29,879) | Rp 26,104 | + 14% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 13 Manat (Rp 53,948) | Rp 14,341 | + 276% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 50 Manat (Rp 207,493) | Rp 77,272 | + 169% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 13 Manat (Rp 53,948) | Rp 38,806 | + 39% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 5.00 Manat (Rp 20,749) | Rp 19,485 | + 6% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 9 Manat (Rp 37,349) | Rp 32,212 | + 16% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 200 Manat (Rp 829,971) | Rp 339,997 | + 144% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 4.49 Manat (Rp 18,634) | Rp 15,796 | + 18% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 2.50 Manat (Rp 10,375) | Rp 17,158 | - 40% | |
| Housing | + 49% | |||
| Housing in Turkmenistan is 49% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 3,490 Manat (Rp 14,483,831) | Rp 10,152,500 | + 43% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 2,500 Manat (Rp 10,374,643) | Rp 5,840,050 | + 78% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | - | Rp 772,430 | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | - | Rp 6,942,790 | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | - | Rp 3,311,200 | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | - | Rp 502,555 | - | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 300 Manat (Rp 1,244,957) | Rp 285,184 | + 337% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 1,000 Manat (Rp 4,149,857) | Rp 4,793,310 | - 13% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 600 Manat (Rp 2,489,914) | Rp 2,765,630 | - 10% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 72 Manat (Rp 298,790) | Rp 69,682 | + 329% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | Rp 51,169 | - | |
| Clothes | + 245% | |||
| Clothes in Turkmenistan is 245% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 450 Manat (Rp 1,867,436) | Rp 655,076 | + 185% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 400 Manat (Rp 1,659,943) | Rp 457,119 | + 263% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 600 Manat (Rp 2,489,914) | Rp 1,076,740 | + 131% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 1,200 Manat (Rp 4,979,829) | Rp 1,007,380 | + 394% | |
| Transportation | + 117% | |||
| Transportation in Turkmenistan is 117% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 400,000 Manat (Rp 1,659,942,857) | Rp 490,945,000 | + 238% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 1.50 Manat (Rp 6,225) | Rp 9,156 | - 32% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | - | Rp 330,672 | - | |
| Personal Care | + 459% | |||
| Personal Care in Turkmenistan is 459% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 100 Manat (Rp 414,986) | Rp 30,938 | + 1241% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 85 Manat (Rp 352,738) | Rp 82,186 | + 329% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 60 Manat (Rp 248,991) | Rp 280,243 | - 11% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 75 Manat (Rp 311,239) | Rp 38,725 | + 704% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 38 Manat (Rp 155,620) | Rp 26,962 | + 477% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 50 Manat (Rp 207,493) | Rp 34,072 | + 509% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 20 Manat (Rp 82,997) | Rp 16,791 | + 394% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 55 Manat (Rp 228,242) | Rp 13,618 | + 1576% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 20 Manat (Rp 82,997) | Rp 63,841 | + 30% | |
| Entertainment | + 113% | |||
| Entertainment in Turkmenistan is 113% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 150 Manat (Rp 622,479) | Rp 184,270 | + 238% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 60 Manat (Rp 248,991) | Rp 105,975 | + 135% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | Rp 1,041,000 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 600 Manat (Rp 2,489,914) | Rp 413,601 | + 502% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 60 Manat (Rp 248,991) | Rp 152,100 | + 64% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 10 Manat (Rp 41,499) | Rp 44,543 | - 7% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 17 Manat (Rp 70,548) | Rp 59,628 | + 18% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | Rp 6,860,790 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | Rp 1,635 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 120 Manat (Rp 497,983) | Rp 597,783 | - 17% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 100 Manat (Rp 414,986) | Rp 24,831 | + 1571% | |
| TOTAL | + 110% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 1,125 prices entered by 157 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 22, 2020.
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Cost of living in Turkmenistan is 110% more expensive than in Indonesia
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