- Cost of Living
- Turkmenistan
- Japan
- Comparison
Cost of living in Turkmenistan compared to Japan
Currency:
| Food | - 35% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Turkmenistan is 35% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 27 Manat (¥855) | ¥1,054 | - 19% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 18 Manat (¥590) | ¥698 | - 15% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | - | ¥436 | - | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 4.94 Manat (¥159) | ¥205 | - 23% | |
| 12 eggs, large | - | ¥285 | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 7 Manat (¥225) | ¥777 | - 71% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | - | ¥910 | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 20 Manat (¥642) | ¥697 | - 8% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 5.00 Manat (¥161) | ¥414 | - 61% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 7 Manat (¥225) | ¥265 | - 15% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | - | ¥1,538 | - | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 4.49 Manat (¥144) | ¥203 | - 29% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 1.20 Manat (¥38) | ¥198 | - 81% | |
| Housing | - 14% | |||
| Housing in Turkmenistan is 14% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 3,490 Manat (¥112,097) | ¥231,808 | - 52% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 2,500 Manat (¥80,294) | ¥125,591 | - 36% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | - | ¥21,159 | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | - | ¥113,754 | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | - | ¥74,885 | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | - | ¥12,611 | - | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 300 Manat (¥9,635) | ¥4,134 | + 133% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | - | ¥55,558 | - | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | - | ¥16,830 | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | - | ¥693 | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 6.00 Manat (¥193) | ¥1,932 | - 90% | |
| Clothes | ||||
| Clothes in Turkmenistan is in Japan | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | - | ¥6,829 | - | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | - | ¥4,215 | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | - | ¥8,321 | - | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | - | ¥13,972 | - | |
| Transportation | - 17% | |||
| Transportation in Turkmenistan is 17% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | ¥2,590,890 | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 1.00 Manat (¥32) | ¥145 | - 78% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | - | ¥11,257 | - | |
| Personal Care | + 13% | |||
| Personal Care in Turkmenistan is 13% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | - | ¥1,278 | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | ¥1,016 | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 50 Manat (¥1,606) | ¥3,622 | - 56% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | - | ¥630 | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | - | ¥707 | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 26 Manat (¥838) | ¥455 | + 84% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 12 Manat (¥385) | ¥137 | + 181% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 17 Manat (¥560) | ¥217 | + 158% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 28 Manat (¥905) | ¥2,939 | - 69% | |
| Entertainment | - 27% | |||
| Entertainment in Turkmenistan is 27% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 80 Manat (¥2,569) | ¥3,981 | - 35% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | - | ¥3,365 | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 40 Manat (¥1,285) | ¥14,181 | - 91% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | - | ¥7,768 | - | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 40 Manat (¥1,285) | ¥880 | + 46% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 10 Manat (¥321) | ¥487 | - 34% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 25 Manat (¥803) | ¥560 | + 43% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | - | ¥49,094 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.30 Manat (¥10) | ¥56 | - 83% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 209 Manat (¥6,707) | ¥10,296 | - 35% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 65 Manat (¥2,085) | ¥468 | + 345% | |
| TOTAL | - 21% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 1,827 prices entered by 321 different people.
These prices were last updated on December 09, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Turkmenistan is 21% cheaper than in Japan
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