Cost of living in Turkmenistan compared to Japan
Currency:
| Food | + 11% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Turkmenistan is 11% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| Turkmenistan | Japan | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 60 Manat (¥2,190) | ¥1,145 | + 91% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 30 Manat (¥1,095) | ¥719 | + 52% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 13 Manat (¥474) | ¥437 | + 9% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 4.00 Manat (¥146) | ¥211 | - 31% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 7 Manat (¥263) | ¥282 | - 7% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 13 Manat (¥474) | ¥815 | - 42% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 50 Manat (¥1,825) | ¥951 | + 92% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 13 Manat (¥474) | ¥984 | - 52% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 5.00 Manat (¥182) | ¥421 | - 57% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 9 Manat (¥328) | ¥268 | + 23% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 200 Manat (¥7,299) | ¥1,770 | + 312% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 4.49 Manat (¥164) | ¥217 | - 25% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 2.50 Manat (¥91) | ¥225 | - 59% | |
| Housing | + 15% | |||
| Housing in Turkmenistan is 15% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| Turkmenistan | Japan | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 3,490 Manat (¥127,383) | ¥194,768 | - 35% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 2,500 Manat (¥91,244) | ¥126,641 | - 28% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | - | ¥21,178 | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | - | ¥142,258 | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | - | ¥80,836 | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | - | ¥13,643 | - | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 300 Manat (¥10,949) | ¥3,988 | + 175% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 1,000 Manat (¥36,497) | ¥59,521 | - 39% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 600 Manat (¥21,898) | ¥17,809 | + 23% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 72 Manat (¥2,628) | ¥665 | + 295% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | ¥2,700 | - | |
| Clothes | + 197% | |||
| Clothes in Turkmenistan is 197% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| Turkmenistan | Japan | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 450 Manat (¥16,424) | ¥7,941 | + 107% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 400 Manat (¥14,599) | ¥4,162 | + 251% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 600 Manat (¥21,898) | ¥7,471 | + 193% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 1,200 Manat (¥43,797) | ¥15,388 | + 185% | |
| Transportation | + 142% | |||
| Transportation in Turkmenistan is 142% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| Turkmenistan | Japan | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 400,000 Manat (¥14,598,974) | ¥2,576,380 | + 467% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 1.50 Manat (¥55) | ¥161 | - 66% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | - | ¥16,725 | - | |
| Personal Care | + 119% | |||
| Personal Care in Turkmenistan is 119% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| Turkmenistan | Japan | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 100 Manat (¥3,650) | ¥1,370 | + 166% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 85 Manat (¥3,102) | ¥1,955 | + 59% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 60 Manat (¥2,190) | ¥3,523 | - 38% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 75 Manat (¥2,737) | ¥2,205 | + 24% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 38 Manat (¥1,369) | ¥648 | + 111% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 50 Manat (¥1,825) | ¥409 | + 346% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 20 Manat (¥730) | ¥143 | + 410% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 55 Manat (¥2,007) | ¥184 | + 993% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 20 Manat (¥730) | ¥3,583 | - 80% | |
| Entertainment | + 32% | |||
| Entertainment in Turkmenistan is 32% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| Turkmenistan | Japan | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 150 Manat (¥5,475) | ¥4,280 | + 28% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 60 Manat (¥2,190) | ¥3,593 | - 39% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | ¥20,657 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 600 Manat (¥21,898) | ¥6,242 | + 251% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 60 Manat (¥2,190) | ¥1,034 | + 112% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 10 Manat (¥365) | ¥533 | - 31% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 17 Manat (¥620) | ¥526 | + 18% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | ¥58,872 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | ¥41 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 120 Manat (¥4,380) | ¥11,178 | - 61% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 100 Manat (¥3,650) | ¥554 | + 558% | |
| TOTAL | + 52% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 602 prices entered by 75 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 11, 2022.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Turkmenistan is 52% more expensive than in Japan
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