Cost of living in Turkmenistan compared to Nigeria
Currency:
| Food | + 215% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Turkmenistan is 215% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Turkmenistan | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 60 Manat (26,590 ₦) | 4,522 ₦ | + 488% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 30 Manat (13,295 ₦) | 4,202 ₦ | + 216% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 13 Manat (5,761 ₦) | 2,324 ₦ | + 148% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 4.00 Manat (1,773 ₦) | 1,840 ₦ | - 4% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 7 Manat (3,191 ₦) | 1,930 ₦ | + 65% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 13 Manat (5,761 ₦) | 1,668 ₦ | + 245% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 50 Manat (22,158 ₦) | 4,071 ₦ | + 444% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 13 Manat (5,761 ₦) | 3,674 ₦ | + 57% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 5.00 Manat (2,216 ₦) | 2,000 ₦ | + 11% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 9 Manat (3,988 ₦) | 887 ₦ | + 350% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 200 Manat (88,632 ₦) | 10,218 ₦ | + 767% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 4.49 Manat (1,990 ₦) | 1,021 ₦ | + 95% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 2.50 Manat (1,108 ₦) | 1,308 ₦ | - 15% | |
| Housing | + 121% | |||
| Housing in Turkmenistan is 121% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Turkmenistan | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 8,000 Manat (3,545,276 ₦) | 584,315 ₦ | + 507% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 5,000 Manat (2,215,798 ₦) | 415,490 ₦ | + 433% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | - | 100,000 ₦ | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | - | 430,695 ₦ | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | - | 230,250 ₦ | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | - | 70,000 ₦ | - | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 280 Manat (124,085 ₦) | 15,715 ₦ | + 690% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 1,000 Manat (443,160 ₦) | 299,211 ₦ | + 48% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 600 Manat (265,896 ₦) | 48,000 ₦ | + 454% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 72 Manat (31,907 ₦) | 4,962 ₦ | + 543% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | 2,669 ₦ | - | |
| Clothes | + 736% | |||
| Clothes in Turkmenistan is 736% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Turkmenistan | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 450 Manat (199,422 ₦) | 13,102 ₦ | + 1422% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 400 Manat (177,264 ₦) | 23,682 ₦ | + 649% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 600 Manat (265,896 ₦) | 39,530 ₦ | + 573% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 1,200 Manat (531,791 ₦) | 64,433 ₦ | + 725% | |
| Transportation | + 212% | |||
| Transportation in Turkmenistan is 212% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Turkmenistan | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 400,000 Manat (177,263,818 ₦) | 4,402,940 ₦ | + 3926% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 1.50 Manat (665 ₦) | 880 ₦ | - 24% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | - | 25,800 ₦ | - | |
| Personal Care | + 798% | |||
| Personal Care in Turkmenistan is 798% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Turkmenistan | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 100 Manat (44,316 ₦) | 4,044 ₦ | + 996% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 85 Manat (37,669 ₦) | 1,768 ₦ | + 2031% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 60 Manat (26,590 ₦) | 18,305 ₦ | + 45% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 75 Manat (33,237 ₦) | 2,192 ₦ | + 1416% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 38 Manat (16,618 ₦) | 2,020 ₦ | + 723% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 50 Manat (22,158 ₦) | 2,599 ₦ | + 753% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 20 Manat (8,863 ₦) | 1,004 ₦ | + 783% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 55 Manat (24,374 ₦) | 1,072 ₦ | + 2173% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 20 Manat (8,863 ₦) | 2,392 ₦ | + 271% | |
| Entertainment | + 207% | |||
| Entertainment in Turkmenistan is 207% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Turkmenistan | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 150 Manat (66,474 ₦) | 35,140 ₦ | + 89% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 420 Manat (186,127 ₦) | 7,974 ₦ | + 2234% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | 11,400 ₦ | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 600 Manat (265,896 ₦) | 34,112 ₦ | + 679% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 60 Manat (26,590 ₦) | 5,484 ₦ | + 385% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 10 Manat (4,432 ₦) | 3,331 ₦ | + 33% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 17 Manat (7,534 ₦) | 1,412 ₦ | + 434% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | 298,218 ₦ | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 120 Manat (53,179 ₦) | 13,295 ₦ | + 300% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 100 Manat (44,316 ₦) | 2,500 ₦ | + 1673% | |
| TOTAL | + 238% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 247 prices entered by 38 different people.
These prices were last updated on December 24, 2024.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Turkmenistan is 238% more expensive than in Nigeria
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