Cost of living in Turkmenistan compared to Mexico
Currency:
| Food | + 76% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Turkmenistan is 76% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 60 Manat (Mex$ 357) | Mex$ 217 | + 65% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 30 Manat (Mex$ 178) | Mex$ 120 | + 48% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 13 Manat (Mex$ 77) | Mex$ 55 | + 41% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 4.00 Manat (Mex$ 24) | Mex$ 21 | + 13% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 7 Manat (Mex$ 43) | Mex$ 35 | + 22% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 13 Manat (Mex$ 77) | Mex$ 25 | + 215% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 50 Manat (Mex$ 297) | Mex$ 73 | + 307% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 13 Manat (Mex$ 77) | Mex$ 40 | + 93% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 5.00 Manat (Mex$ 30) | Mex$ 24 | + 22% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 9 Manat (Mex$ 54) | Mex$ 24 | + 119% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 200 Manat (Mex$ 1,189) | Mex$ 232 | + 413% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 4.49 Manat (Mex$ 27) | Mex$ 30 | - 11% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 2.50 Manat (Mex$ 15) | Mex$ 21 | - 28% | |
| Housing | + 48% | |||
| Housing in Turkmenistan is 48% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 3,490 Manat (Mex$ 20,750) | Mex$ 18,963 | + 9% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 2,500 Manat (Mex$ 14,863) | Mex$ 8,629 | + 72% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | - | Mex$ 1,028 | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | - | Mex$ 10,061 | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | - | Mex$ 5,160 | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | - | Mex$ 730 | - | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 300 Manat (Mex$ 1,784) | Mex$ 379 | + 371% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 1,000 Manat (Mex$ 5,945) | Mex$ 6,882 | - 14% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 600 Manat (Mex$ 3,567) | Mex$ 2,061 | + 73% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 72 Manat (Mex$ 428) | Mex$ 99 | + 334% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | Mex$ 91 | - | |
| Clothes | + 261% | |||
| Clothes in Turkmenistan is 261% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 450 Manat (Mex$ 2,675) | Mex$ 839 | + 219% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 400 Manat (Mex$ 2,378) | Mex$ 651 | + 265% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 600 Manat (Mex$ 3,567) | Mex$ 1,510 | + 136% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 1,200 Manat (Mex$ 7,134) | Mex$ 1,117 | + 538% | |
| Transportation | + 159% | |||
| Transportation in Turkmenistan is 159% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 400,000 Manat (Mex$ 2,378,108) | Mex$ 347,300 | + 585% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 1.50 Manat (Mex$ 9) | Mex$ 19 | - 53% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | - | Mex$ 535 | - | |
| Personal Care | + 298% | |||
| Personal Care in Turkmenistan is 298% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 100 Manat (Mex$ 595) | Mex$ 82 | + 627% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 85 Manat (Mex$ 505) | Mex$ 183 | + 177% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 60 Manat (Mex$ 357) | Mex$ 519 | - 31% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 75 Manat (Mex$ 446) | Mex$ 80 | + 459% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 38 Manat (Mex$ 223) | Mex$ 50 | + 348% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 50 Manat (Mex$ 297) | Mex$ 55 | + 437% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 20 Manat (Mex$ 119) | Mex$ 30 | + 295% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 55 Manat (Mex$ 327) | Mex$ 29 | + 1033% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 20 Manat (Mex$ 119) | Mex$ 189 | - 37% | |
| Entertainment | + 103% | |||
| Entertainment in Turkmenistan is 103% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 150 Manat (Mex$ 892) | Mex$ 305 | + 192% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 60 Manat (Mex$ 357) | Mex$ 150 | + 138% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | Mex$ 846 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 600 Manat (Mex$ 3,567) | Mex$ 683 | + 422% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 60 Manat (Mex$ 357) | Mex$ 125 | + 185% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 10 Manat (Mex$ 59) | Mex$ 71 | - 16% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 17 Manat (Mex$ 101) | Mex$ 39 | + 159% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | Mex$ 10,288 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | Mex$ 2.62 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 120 Manat (Mex$ 713) | Mex$ 975 | - 27% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 100 Manat (Mex$ 595) | Mex$ 62 | + 866% | |
| TOTAL | + 106% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 12,817 prices entered by 1,175 different people.
These prices were last updated on February 27, 2021.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Turkmenistan is 106% more expensive than in Mexico
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