Cost of living in Turkmenistan compared to Japan
Currency:
| Food | + 10% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Turkmenistan is 10% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 60 Manat (¥1,875) | ¥981 | + 91% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 30 Manat (¥938) | ¥700 | + 34% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 13 Manat (¥406) | ¥414 | - 2% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 4.00 Manat (¥125) | ¥205 | - 39% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 7 Manat (¥225) | ¥251 | - 10% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 13 Manat (¥406) | ¥655 | - 38% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 50 Manat (¥1,563) | ¥964 | + 62% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 13 Manat (¥406) | ¥741 | - 45% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 5.00 Manat (¥156) | ¥391 | - 60% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 9 Manat (¥281) | ¥300 | - 6% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 200 Manat (¥6,250) | ¥1,420 | + 340% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 4.49 Manat (¥140) | ¥178 | - 21% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 2.50 Manat (¥78) | ¥217 | - 64% | |
| Housing | - 16% | |||
| Housing in Turkmenistan is 16% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 3,490 Manat (¥109,069) | ¥299,320 | - 64% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 2,500 Manat (¥78,125) | ¥164,446 | - 52% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | - | ¥21,056 | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | - | ¥150,152 | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | - | ¥78,123 | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | - | ¥11,902 | - | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 300 Manat (¥9,375) | ¥4,118 | + 128% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 1,000 Manat (¥31,250) | ¥70,060 | - 55% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 600 Manat (¥18,750) | ¥12,705 | + 48% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 72 Manat (¥2,250) | ¥794 | + 183% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | ¥2,406 | - | |
| Clothes | + 155% | |||
| Clothes in Turkmenistan is 155% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 450 Manat (¥14,063) | ¥7,319 | + 92% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 400 Manat (¥12,500) | ¥4,417 | + 183% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 600 Manat (¥18,750) | ¥8,375 | + 124% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 1,200 Manat (¥37,500) | ¥13,139 | + 185% | |
| Transportation | + 115% | |||
| Transportation in Turkmenistan is 115% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 400,000 Manat (¥12,500,000) | ¥2,627,120 | + 376% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 1.50 Manat (¥47) | ¥135 | - 65% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | - | ¥10,272 | - | |
| Personal Care | + 112% | |||
| Personal Care in Turkmenistan is 112% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 100 Manat (¥3,125) | ¥1,148 | + 172% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 85 Manat (¥2,656) | ¥1,229 | + 116% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 60 Manat (¥1,875) | ¥5,176 | - 64% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 75 Manat (¥2,344) | ¥803 | + 192% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 38 Manat (¥1,172) | ¥611 | + 92% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 50 Manat (¥1,563) | ¥528 | + 196% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 20 Manat (¥625) | ¥152 | + 311% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 55 Manat (¥1,719) | ¥258 | + 567% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 20 Manat (¥625) | ¥3,156 | - 80% | |
| Entertainment | + 25% | |||
| Entertainment in Turkmenistan is 25% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 150 Manat (¥4,688) | ¥3,672 | + 28% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 60 Manat (¥1,875) | ¥3,638 | - 48% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | ¥16,372 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 600 Manat (¥18,750) | ¥6,066 | + 209% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 60 Manat (¥1,875) | ¥1,131 | + 66% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 10 Manat (¥313) | ¥435 | - 28% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 17 Manat (¥531) | ¥548 | - 3% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | ¥55,862 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | ¥53 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 120 Manat (¥3,750) | ¥9,625 | - 61% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 100 Manat (¥3,125) | ¥530 | + 490% | |
| TOTAL | + 30% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 856 prices entered by 131 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 07, 2021.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Turkmenistan is 30% more expensive than in Japan
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