Cost of living in Turkmenistan compared to Mexico
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| Food | + 83% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Turkmenistan is 83% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 60 Manat (Mex$ 328) | Mex$ 163 | + 101% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 30 Manat (Mex$ 164) | Mex$ 108 | + 52% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 13 Manat (Mex$ 71) | Mex$ 57 | + 25% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 4.00 Manat (Mex$ 22) | Mex$ 20 | + 8% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 7 Manat (Mex$ 39) | Mex$ 32 | + 22% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 13 Manat (Mex$ 71) | Mex$ 22 | + 224% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 50 Manat (Mex$ 273) | Mex$ 67 | + 307% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 13 Manat (Mex$ 71) | Mex$ 40 | + 77% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 5.00 Manat (Mex$ 27) | Mex$ 23 | + 16% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 9 Manat (Mex$ 49) | Mex$ 22 | + 128% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 200 Manat (Mex$ 1,094) | Mex$ 217 | + 405% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 4.49 Manat (Mex$ 25) | Mex$ 28 | - 12% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 2.50 Manat (Mex$ 14) | Mex$ 20 | - 30% | |
| Housing | + 38% | |||
| Housing in Turkmenistan is 38% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 3,490 Manat (Mex$ 19,090) | Mex$ 19,403 | - 2% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 2,500 Manat (Mex$ 13,674) | Mex$ 8,946 | + 53% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | - | Mex$ 1,220 | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | - | Mex$ 10,855 | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | - | Mex$ 5,716 | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | - | Mex$ 897 | - | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 300 Manat (Mex$ 1,641) | Mex$ 386 | + 325% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 1,000 Manat (Mex$ 5,469) | Mex$ 7,586 | - 28% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 600 Manat (Mex$ 3,282) | Mex$ 1,960 | + 67% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 72 Manat (Mex$ 394) | Mex$ 102 | + 288% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | Mex$ 86 | - | |
| Clothes | + 236% | |||
| Clothes in Turkmenistan is 236% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 450 Manat (Mex$ 2,461) | Mex$ 854 | + 188% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 400 Manat (Mex$ 2,188) | Mex$ 632 | + 246% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 600 Manat (Mex$ 3,282) | Mex$ 1,511 | + 117% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 1,200 Manat (Mex$ 6,563) | Mex$ 1,218 | + 439% | |
| Transportation | + 161% | |||
| Transportation in Turkmenistan is 161% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 400,000 Manat (Mex$ 2,187,794) | Mex$ 323,328 | + 577% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 1.50 Manat (Mex$ 8) | Mex$ 20 | - 59% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | - | Mex$ 499 | - | |
| Personal Care | + 262% | |||
| Personal Care in Turkmenistan is 262% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 100 Manat (Mex$ 547) | Mex$ 79 | + 595% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 85 Manat (Mex$ 465) | Mex$ 214 | + 118% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 60 Manat (Mex$ 328) | Mex$ 566 | - 42% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 75 Manat (Mex$ 410) | Mex$ 70 | + 484% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 38 Manat (Mex$ 205) | Mex$ 49 | + 317% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 50 Manat (Mex$ 273) | Mex$ 57 | + 384% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 20 Manat (Mex$ 109) | Mex$ 30 | + 268% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 55 Manat (Mex$ 301) | Mex$ 30 | + 897% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 20 Manat (Mex$ 109) | Mex$ 187 | - 41% | |
| Entertainment | + 113% | |||
| Entertainment in Turkmenistan is 113% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 150 Manat (Mex$ 820) | Mex$ 348 | + 136% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 60 Manat (Mex$ 328) | Mex$ 139 | + 136% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | Mex$ 904 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 600 Manat (Mex$ 3,282) | Mex$ 662 | + 396% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 60 Manat (Mex$ 328) | Mex$ 110 | + 199% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 10 Manat (Mex$ 55) | Mex$ 59 | - 7% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 17 Manat (Mex$ 93) | Mex$ 41 | + 127% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | Mex$ 9,884 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | Mex$ 1.82 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 120 Manat (Mex$ 656) | Mex$ 881 | - 25% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 100 Manat (Mex$ 547) | Mex$ 55 | + 886% | |
| TOTAL | + 109% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 16,266 prices entered by 1,368 different people.
These prices were last updated on February 25, 2020.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Turkmenistan is 109% more expensive than in Mexico
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