Cost of living in Turkmenistan compared to Japan
Currency:
| Food | + 3% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Turkmenistan is about the same as in Japan | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 60 Manat (¥1,844) | ¥1,001 | + 84% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 30 Manat (¥922) | ¥722 | + 28% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 13 Manat (¥400) | ¥446 | - 10% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 4.00 Manat (¥123) | ¥214 | - 43% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 7 Manat (¥221) | ¥289 | - 23% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 13 Manat (¥400) | ¥501 | - 20% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 50 Manat (¥1,537) | ¥1,246 | + 23% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 13 Manat (¥400) | ¥640 | - 38% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 5.00 Manat (¥154) | ¥381 | - 60% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 9 Manat (¥277) | ¥260 | + 7% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 200 Manat (¥6,148) | ¥1,652 | + 272% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 4.49 Manat (¥138) | ¥221 | - 38% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 2.50 Manat (¥77) | ¥277 | - 72% | |
| Housing | + 3% | |||
| Housing in Turkmenistan is about the same as in Japan | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 3,490 Manat (¥107,289) | ¥182,340 | - 41% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 2,500 Manat (¥76,850) | ¥121,270 | - 37% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | - | ¥15,948 | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | - | ¥127,445 | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | - | ¥86,552 | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | - | ¥11,000 | - | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 300 Manat (¥9,222) | ¥3,835 | + 140% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 1,000 Manat (¥30,740) | ¥39,892 | - 23% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 600 Manat (¥18,444) | ¥10,465 | + 76% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 72 Manat (¥2,213) | ¥749 | + 196% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | ¥2,162 | - | |
| Clothes | + 154% | |||
| Clothes in Turkmenistan is 154% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 450 Manat (¥13,833) | ¥6,528 | + 112% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 400 Manat (¥12,296) | ¥4,644 | + 165% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 600 Manat (¥18,444) | ¥7,685 | + 140% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 1,200 Manat (¥36,888) | ¥13,013 | + 183% | |
| 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 (¥12,296,000) | ¥2,936,380 | + 319% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 1.50 Manat (¥46) | ¥139 | - 67% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | - | ¥9,348 | - | |
| Personal Care | + 87% | |||
| Personal Care in Turkmenistan is 87% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 100 Manat (¥3,074) | ¥1,406 | + 119% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 85 Manat (¥2,613) | ¥929 | + 181% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 60 Manat (¥1,844) | ¥8,740 | - 79% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 75 Manat (¥2,306) | ¥554 | + 316% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 38 Manat (¥1,153) | ¥669 | + 72% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 50 Manat (¥1,537) | ¥525 | + 193% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 20 Manat (¥615) | ¥206 | + 198% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 55 Manat (¥1,691) | ¥238 | + 609% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 20 Manat (¥615) | ¥2,654 | - 77% | |
| Entertainment | + 38% | |||
| Entertainment in Turkmenistan is 38% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 150 Manat (¥4,611) | ¥3,275 | + 41% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 60 Manat (¥1,844) | ¥3,323 | - 45% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | ¥16,766 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 600 Manat (¥18,444) | ¥5,924 | + 211% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 60 Manat (¥1,844) | ¥806 | + 129% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 10 Manat (¥307) | ¥520 | - 41% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 17 Manat (¥523) | ¥510 | + 2% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | ¥47,822 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | ¥26 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 120 Manat (¥3,689) | ¥8,220 | - 55% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 100 Manat (¥3,074) | ¥491 | + 526% | |
| TOTAL | + 41% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 1,096 prices entered by 171 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 03, 2020.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Turkmenistan is 41% more expensive than in Japan
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