- Cost of Living
- Turkmenistan
- Mexico
- Comparison
Cost of living in Turkmenistan compared to Mexico
Currency:
| Food | + 20% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Turkmenistan is 20% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 27 Manat (Mex$ 155) | Mex$ 118 | + 31% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 18 Manat (Mex$ 107) | Mex$ 95 | + 13% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | - | Mex$ 66 | - | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 4.94 Manat (Mex$ 29) | Mex$ 19 | + 55% | |
| 12 eggs, large | - | Mex$ 31 | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 7 Manat (Mex$ 41) | Mex$ 20 | + 108% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | - | Mex$ 62 | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 20 Manat (Mex$ 116) | Mex$ 37 | + 210% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 5.00 Manat (Mex$ 29) | Mex$ 24 | + 22% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 7 Manat (Mex$ 41) | Mex$ 21 | + 92% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | - | Mex$ 223 | - | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 4.49 Manat (Mex$ 26) | Mex$ 25 | + 3% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 1.20 Manat (Mex$ 7) | Mex$ 20 | - 66% | |
| Housing | + 33% | |||
| Housing in Turkmenistan is 33% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 3,490 Manat (Mex$ 20,274) | Mex$ 19,610 | + 3% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 2,500 Manat (Mex$ 14,522) | Mex$ 10,459 | + 39% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | - | Mex$ 1,601 | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | - | Mex$ 11,800 | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | - | Mex$ 6,637 | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | - | Mex$ 1,595 | - | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 300 Manat (Mex$ 1,743) | Mex$ 383 | + 355% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | - | Mex$ 8,082 | - | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | - | Mex$ 2,017 | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | - | Mex$ 103 | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 6.00 Manat (Mex$ 35) | Mex$ 89 | - 61% | |
| Clothes | ||||
| Clothes in Turkmenistan is in Mexico | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | - | Mex$ 798 | - | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | - | Mex$ 655 | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | - | Mex$ 1,486 | - | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | - | Mex$ 1,302 | - | |
| Transportation | - 12% | |||
| Transportation in Turkmenistan is 12% cheaper than in Mexico | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | Mex$ 312,016 | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 1.00 Manat (Mex$ 5.81) | Mex$ 19 | - 69% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | - | Mex$ 466 | - | |
| Personal Care | + 32% | |||
| Personal Care in Turkmenistan is 32% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | - | Mex$ 77 | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | Mex$ 184 | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 50 Manat (Mex$ 290) | Mex$ 542 | - 46% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | - | Mex$ 68 | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | - | Mex$ 49 | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 26 Manat (Mex$ 151) | Mex$ 53 | + 186% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 12 Manat (Mex$ 70) | Mex$ 28 | + 150% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 17 Manat (Mex$ 101) | Mex$ 29 | + 251% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 28 Manat (Mex$ 164) | Mex$ 123 | + 33% | |
| Entertainment | + 40% | |||
| Entertainment in Turkmenistan is 40% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 80 Manat (Mex$ 465) | Mex$ 383 | + 21% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | - | Mex$ 136 | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 40 Manat (Mex$ 232) | Mex$ 1,185 | - 80% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | - | Mex$ 743 | - | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 40 Manat (Mex$ 232) | Mex$ 103 | + 126% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 10 Manat (Mex$ 58) | Mex$ 55 | + 6% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 25 Manat (Mex$ 145) | Mex$ 45 | + 225% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | - | Mex$ 10,287 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.30 Manat (Mex$ 1.74) | Mex$ 2.31 | - 24% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 209 Manat (Mex$ 1,213) | Mex$ 721 | + 68% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 65 Manat (Mex$ 377) | Mex$ 52 | + 623% | |
| 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 10,321 prices entered by 1,194 different people.
These prices were last updated on November 14, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Turkmenistan is 21% more expensive than in Mexico
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