Cost of living in Turkmenistan compared to Japan
Currency:
| Food | + 33% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Turkmenistan is 33% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| Turkmenistan | Japan | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 60 Manat (¥2,485) | ¥1,035 | + 140% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 30 Manat (¥1,243) | ¥817 | + 52% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 13 Manat (¥539) | ¥618 | - 13% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 4.00 Manat (¥166) | ¥237 | - 30% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 7 Manat (¥298) | ¥335 | - 11% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 13 Manat (¥539) | ¥439 | + 23% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 50 Manat (¥2,071) | ¥1,195 | + 73% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 13 Manat (¥539) | ¥822 | - 34% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 5.00 Manat (¥207) | ¥509 | - 59% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 9 Manat (¥373) | ¥312 | + 20% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 200 Manat (¥8,285) | ¥1,267 | + 554% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 4.49 Manat (¥186) | ¥276 | - 33% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 2.50 Manat (¥104) | ¥293 | - 65% | |
| Housing | + 12% | |||
| Housing in Turkmenistan is 12% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| Turkmenistan | Japan | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 8,000 Manat (¥331,398) | ¥365,082 | - 9% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 5,000 Manat (¥207,124) | ¥197,811 | + 5% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | - | ¥19,132 | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | - | ¥145,654 | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | - | ¥106,059 | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | - | ¥8,349 | - | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 280 Manat (¥11,599) | ¥4,448 | + 161% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 1,000 Manat (¥41,425) | ¥74,559 | - 44% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 600 Manat (¥24,855) | ¥25,414 | - 2% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 72 Manat (¥2,983) | ¥1,338 | + 123% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | ¥2,815 | - | |
| Clothes | + 178% | |||
| Clothes in Turkmenistan is 178% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| Turkmenistan | Japan | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 450 Manat (¥18,641) | ¥9,315 | + 100% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 400 Manat (¥16,570) | ¥5,103 | + 225% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 600 Manat (¥24,855) | ¥9,892 | + 151% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 1,200 Manat (¥49,710) | ¥12,189 | + 308% | |
| Transportation | + 97% | |||
| Transportation in Turkmenistan is 97% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| Turkmenistan | Japan | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 400,000 Manat (¥16,569,915) | ¥3,060,780 | + 441% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 1.50 Manat (¥62) | ¥169 | - 63% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | - | ¥8,198 | - | |
| Personal Care | + 73% | |||
| Personal Care in Turkmenistan is 73% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| Turkmenistan | Japan | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 100 Manat (¥4,142) | ¥2,133 | + 94% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 85 Manat (¥3,521) | ¥2,551 | + 38% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 60 Manat (¥2,485) | - | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 75 Manat (¥3,107) | ¥1,337 | + 132% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 38 Manat (¥1,553) | ¥930 | + 67% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 50 Manat (¥2,071) | ¥622 | + 233% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 20 Manat (¥828) | ¥224 | + 270% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 55 Manat (¥2,278) | ¥188 | + 1114% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 20 Manat (¥828) | ¥4,604 | - 82% | |
| Entertainment | + 76% | |||
| Entertainment in Turkmenistan is 76% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| Turkmenistan | Japan | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 150 Manat (¥6,214) | ¥4,908 | + 27% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 420 Manat (¥17,398) | ¥3,881 | + 348% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | ¥7,212 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 600 Manat (¥24,855) | ¥8,269 | + 201% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 60 Manat (¥2,485) | ¥1,244 | + 100% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 10 Manat (¥414) | ¥547 | - 24% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 17 Manat (¥704) | ¥674 | + 5% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | ¥51,659 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | ¥52 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 120 Manat (¥4,971) | ¥9,530 | - 48% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 100 Manat (¥4,142) | ¥613 | + 576% | |
| TOTAL | + 57% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 390 prices entered by 92 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 12, 2025.
Exchange rate:
41.425
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Cost of living in Turkmenistan is 57% more expensive than in Japan
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