- Cost of Living
- Turkmenistan
- Mexico
- Comparison
Cost of living in Turkmenistan compared to Mexico
Currency:
| Food | + 13% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Turkmenistan is 13% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 27 Manat (Mex$ 144) | Mex$ 119 | + 21% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 18 Manat (Mex$ 99) | Mex$ 96 | + 3% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | - | Mex$ 65 | - | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 4.94 Manat (Mex$ 27) | Mex$ 19 | + 43% | |
| 12 eggs, large | - | Mex$ 31 | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 7 Manat (Mex$ 38) | Mex$ 21 | + 81% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | - | Mex$ 64 | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 20 Manat (Mex$ 108) | Mex$ 38 | + 182% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 5.00 Manat (Mex$ 27) | Mex$ 24 | + 12% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 7 Manat (Mex$ 38) | Mex$ 21 | + 76% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | - | Mex$ 217 | - | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 4.49 Manat (Mex$ 24) | Mex$ 25 | - 4% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 1.20 Manat (Mex$ 6) | Mex$ 20 | - 68% | |
| Housing | + 28% | |||
| Housing in Turkmenistan is 28% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 3,490 Manat (Mex$ 18,844) | Mex$ 19,349 | - 3% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 2,500 Manat (Mex$ 13,498) | Mex$ 10,195 | + 32% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | - | Mex$ 1,635 | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | - | Mex$ 12,212 | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | - | Mex$ 6,850 | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | - | Mex$ 1,316 | - | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 300 Manat (Mex$ 1,620) | Mex$ 382 | + 324% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | - | Mex$ 8,037 | - | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | - | Mex$ 2,017 | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | - | Mex$ 110 | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 6.00 Manat (Mex$ 32) | Mex$ 79 | - 59% | |
| Clothes | ||||
| Clothes in Turkmenistan is in Mexico | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | - | Mex$ 841 | - | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | - | Mex$ 674 | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | - | Mex$ 1,522 | - | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | - | Mex$ 1,328 | - | |
| Transportation | - 13% | |||
| Transportation in Turkmenistan is 13% cheaper than in Mexico | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | Mex$ 317,789 | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 1.00 Manat (Mex$ 5.40) | Mex$ 19 | - 72% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | - | Mex$ 454 | - | |
| Personal Care | + 29% | |||
| Personal Care in Turkmenistan is 29% 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$ 181 | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 50 Manat (Mex$ 270) | Mex$ 545 | - 50% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | - | Mex$ 72 | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | - | Mex$ 50 | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 26 Manat (Mex$ 141) | Mex$ 55 | + 154% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 12 Manat (Mex$ 65) | Mex$ 28 | + 129% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 17 Manat (Mex$ 94) | Mex$ 30 | + 209% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 28 Manat (Mex$ 152) | Mex$ 128 | + 19% | |
| Entertainment | + 32% | |||
| Entertainment in Turkmenistan is 32% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 80 Manat (Mex$ 432) | Mex$ 379 | + 14% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | - | Mex$ 138 | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 40 Manat (Mex$ 216) | Mex$ 1,217 | - 82% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | - | Mex$ 744 | - | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 40 Manat (Mex$ 216) | Mex$ 103 | + 110% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 10 Manat (Mex$ 54) | Mex$ 55 | - 1% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 25 Manat (Mex$ 135) | Mex$ 45 | + 202% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | - | Mex$ 10,381 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.30 Manat (Mex$ 1.62) | Mex$ 2.32 | - 30% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 209 Manat (Mex$ 1,127) | Mex$ 754 | + 49% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 65 Manat (Mex$ 350) | Mex$ 52 | + 568% | |
| TOTAL | + 17% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 10,110 prices entered by 1,133 different people.
These prices were last updated on January 17, 2019.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Turkmenistan is 17% more expensive than in Mexico
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