Cost of living in Turkmenistan compared to Japan
Currency:
| Food | + 39% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Turkmenistan is 39% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| Turkmenistan | Japan | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 60 Manat (¥2,409) | ¥1,028 | + 134% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 30 Manat (¥1,204) | ¥723 | + 67% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 13 Manat (¥522) | ¥519 | + 1% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 4.00 Manat (¥161) | ¥197 | - 18% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 7 Manat (¥289) | ¥316 | - 9% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 13 Manat (¥522) | ¥629 | - 17% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 50 Manat (¥2,007) | ¥962 | + 109% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 13 Manat (¥522) | ¥902 | - 42% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 5.00 Manat (¥201) | ¥574 | - 65% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 9 Manat (¥361) | ¥285 | + 27% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 200 Manat (¥8,028) | ¥1,208 | + 565% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 4.49 Manat (¥180) | ¥184 | - 2% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 2.50 Manat (¥100) | ¥206 | - 51% | |
| Housing | - 7% | |||
| Housing in Turkmenistan is 7% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Turkmenistan | Japan | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 3,490 Manat (¥140,103) | ¥326,267 | - 57% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 2,500 Manat (¥100,354) | ¥171,772 | - 42% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | - | ¥28,488 | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | - | ¥157,603 | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | - | ¥82,713 | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | - | ¥24,082 | - | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 300 Manat (¥12,043) | ¥4,699 | + 156% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 1,000 Manat (¥40,142) | ¥47,482 | - 15% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 600 Manat (¥24,085) | ¥32,093 | - 25% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 72 Manat (¥2,890) | ¥1,313 | + 120% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | ¥1,878 | - | |
| Clothes | + 208% | |||
| Clothes in Turkmenistan is 208% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| Turkmenistan | Japan | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 450 Manat (¥18,064) | ¥6,136 | + 194% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 400 Manat (¥16,057) | ¥5,199 | + 209% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 600 Manat (¥24,085) | ¥8,989 | + 168% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 1,200 Manat (¥48,170) | ¥13,588 | + 255% | |
| Transportation | + 117% | |||
| Transportation in Turkmenistan is 117% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| Turkmenistan | Japan | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 400,000 Manat (¥16,056,686) | ¥2,700,660 | + 495% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 1.50 Manat (¥60) | ¥165 | - 63% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | - | ¥10,143 | - | |
| Personal Care | + 84% | |||
| Personal Care in Turkmenistan is 84% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| Turkmenistan | Japan | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 100 Manat (¥4,014) | ¥2,497 | + 61% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 85 Manat (¥3,412) | ¥1,967 | + 73% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 60 Manat (¥2,409) | ¥5,380 | - 55% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 75 Manat (¥3,011) | ¥650 | + 363% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 38 Manat (¥1,505) | ¥938 | + 61% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 50 Manat (¥2,007) | ¥702 | + 186% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 20 Manat (¥803) | ¥218 | + 267% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 55 Manat (¥2,208) | ¥216 | + 923% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 20 Manat (¥803) | ¥3,927 | - 80% | |
| Entertainment | + 86% | |||
| Entertainment in Turkmenistan is 86% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| Turkmenistan | Japan | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 150 Manat (¥6,021) | ¥4,141 | + 45% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 420 Manat (¥16,860) | ¥3,600 | + 368% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | ¥4,000 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 600 Manat (¥24,085) | ¥5,993 | + 302% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 60 Manat (¥2,409) | ¥984 | + 145% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 10 Manat (¥401) | ¥472 | - 15% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 17 Manat (¥682) | ¥575 | + 19% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | ¥101,122 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | ¥52 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 120 Manat (¥4,817) | ¥9,280 | - 48% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 100 Manat (¥4,014) | ¥592 | + 578% | |
| TOTAL | + 54% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 756 prices entered by 103 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 27, 2023.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Turkmenistan is 54% more expensive than in Japan
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