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Cost of living in Turkmenistan compared to Japan
Currency:
| Food | + 7% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Turkmenistan is 7% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 60 Manat (¥1,908) | ¥1,023 | + 87% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 30 Manat (¥954) | ¥714 | + 34% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 13 Manat (¥413) | ¥466 | - 11% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 4.00 Manat (¥127) | ¥199 | - 36% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 7 Manat (¥229) | ¥272 | - 16% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 13 Manat (¥413) | ¥653 | - 37% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 50 Manat (¥1,590) | ¥890 | + 79% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 13 Manat (¥413) | ¥621 | - 33% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 5.00 Manat (¥159) | ¥427 | - 63% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 9 Manat (¥286) | ¥261 | + 10% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 200 Manat (¥6,360) | ¥1,550 | + 310% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 4.49 Manat (¥143) | ¥212 | - 33% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 2.50 Manat (¥79) | ¥200 | - 60% | |
| Housing | - 7% | |||
| Housing in Turkmenistan is 7% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 3,490 Manat (¥110,987) | ¥239,509 | - 54% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 2,500 Manat (¥79,499) | ¥120,252 | - 34% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | - | ¥23,358 | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | - | ¥123,093 | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | - | ¥84,293 | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | - | ¥11,955 | - | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 300 Manat (¥9,540) | ¥4,050 | + 136% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 1,000 Manat (¥31,800) | ¥61,346 | - 48% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 600 Manat (¥19,080) | ¥15,579 | + 22% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 72 Manat (¥2,290) | ¥745 | + 207% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | ¥1,601 | - | |
| Clothes | + 183% | |||
| Clothes in Turkmenistan is 183% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 450 Manat (¥14,310) | ¥6,784 | + 111% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 400 Manat (¥12,720) | ¥4,071 | + 212% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 600 Manat (¥19,080) | ¥8,377 | + 128% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 1,200 Manat (¥38,160) | ¥12,050 | + 217% | |
| Transportation | + 121% | |||
| Transportation in Turkmenistan is 121% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 400,000 Manat (¥12,719,886) | ¥2,782,080 | + 357% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 1.50 Manat (¥48) | ¥146 | - 67% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | - | ¥13,003 | - | |
| Personal Care | + 116% | |||
| Personal Care in Turkmenistan is 116% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 100 Manat (¥3,180) | ¥1,232 | + 158% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 85 Manat (¥2,703) | ¥1,175 | + 130% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 60 Manat (¥1,908) | ¥4,149 | - 54% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 75 Manat (¥2,385) | ¥672 | + 255% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 38 Manat (¥1,192) | ¥735 | + 62% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 50 Manat (¥1,590) | ¥471 | + 238% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 20 Manat (¥636) | ¥143 | + 344% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 55 Manat (¥1,749) | ¥221 | + 690% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 20 Manat (¥636) | ¥2,643 | - 76% | |
| Entertainment | + 29% | |||
| Entertainment in Turkmenistan is 29% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 150 Manat (¥4,770) | ¥4,236 | + 13% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 60 Manat (¥1,908) | ¥3,338 | - 43% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | ¥10,379 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 600 Manat (¥19,080) | ¥8,199 | + 133% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 60 Manat (¥1,908) | ¥943 | + 102% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 10 Manat (¥318) | ¥487 | - 35% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 17 Manat (¥541) | ¥532 | + 2% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | - | ¥54,634 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | ¥57 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 120 Manat (¥3,816) | ¥9,945 | - 62% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 100 Manat (¥3,180) | ¥472 | + 574% | |
| TOTAL | + 40% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 1,799 prices entered by 307 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 17, 2019.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Turkmenistan is 40% more expensive than in Japan
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