Cost of living in Turkmenistan compared to Nigeria
Currency:
| Food | + 127% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Turkmenistan is 127% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Turkmenistan | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 60 Manat (13,094 ₦) | 2,119 ₦ | + 518% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 30 Manat (6,547 ₦) | 3,174 ₦ | + 106% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 13 Manat (2,837 ₦) | 2,563 ₦ | + 11% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 4.00 Manat (873 ₦) | 1,441 ₦ | - 39% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 7 Manat (1,571 ₦) | 1,270 ₦ | + 24% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 13 Manat (2,837 ₦) | 991 ₦ | + 186% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 50 Manat (10,912 ₦) | 2,753 ₦ | + 296% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 13 Manat (2,837 ₦) | 2,293 ₦ | + 24% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 5.00 Manat (1,091 ₦) | 1,917 ₦ | - 43% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 9 Manat (1,964 ₦) | 657 ₦ | + 199% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 200 Manat (43,647 ₦) | 4,267 ₦ | + 923% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 4.49 Manat (980 ₦) | 750 ₦ | + 31% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 2.50 Manat (546 ₦) | 678 ₦ | - 20% | |
| Housing | + 44% | |||
| Housing in Turkmenistan is 44% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Turkmenistan | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 3,490 Manat (761,679 ₦) | 451,523 ₦ | + 69% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 2,500 Manat (545,584 ₦) | 228,437 ₦ | + 139% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | - | 65,443 ₦ | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | - | 514,982 ₦ | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | - | 466,568 ₦ | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | - | 126,232 ₦ | - | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 300 Manat (65,470 ₦) | 19,590 ₦ | + 234% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 1,000 Manat (218,234 ₦) | 190,281 ₦ | + 15% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 600 Manat (130,940 ₦) | 71,787 ₦ | + 82% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 72 Manat (15,713 ₦) | 3,559 ₦ | + 342% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | - | - | |
| Clothes | + 368% | |||
| Clothes in Turkmenistan is 368% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Turkmenistan | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 450 Manat (98,205 ₦) | 12,848 ₦ | + 664% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 400 Manat (87,293 ₦) | 18,978 ₦ | + 360% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 600 Manat (130,940 ₦) | 36,493 ₦ | + 259% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 1,200 Manat (261,880 ₦) | 69,715 ₦ | + 276% | |
| Transportation | + 175% | |||
| Transportation in Turkmenistan is 175% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Turkmenistan | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 400,000 Manat (87,293,447 ₦) | 5,616,260 ₦ | + 1454% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 1.50 Manat (327 ₦) | 485 ₦ | - 33% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | - | 30,349 ₦ | - | |
| Personal Care | + 336% | |||
| Personal Care in Turkmenistan is 336% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Turkmenistan | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 100 Manat (21,823 ₦) | 936 ₦ | + 2231% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 85 Manat (18,550 ₦) | 8,438 ₦ | + 120% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 60 Manat (13,094 ₦) | 16,919 ₦ | - 23% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 75 Manat (16,368 ₦) | 2,431 ₦ | + 573% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 38 Manat (8,184 ₦) | 2,005 ₦ | + 308% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 50 Manat (10,912 ₦) | 1,872 ₦ | + 483% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 20 Manat (4,365 ₦) | 779 ₦ | + 460% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 55 Manat (12,003 ₦) | 794 ₦ | + 1411% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 20 Manat (4,365 ₦) | 1,771 ₦ | + 147% | |
| Entertainment | + 144% | |||
| Entertainment in Turkmenistan is 144% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Turkmenistan | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 150 Manat (32,735 ₦) | 12,066 ₦ | + 171% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 420 Manat (91,658 ₦) | 8,082 ₦ | + 1034% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | 13,012 ₦ | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 600 Manat (130,940 ₦) | 45,534 ₦ | + 188% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 60 Manat (13,094 ₦) | 6,738 ₦ | + 94% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 10 Manat (2,182 ₦) | 1,500 ₦ | + 45% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 17 Manat (3,710 ₦) | 1,000 ₦ | + 271% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | 49,403 ₦ | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 120 Manat (26,188 ₦) | 17,745 ₦ | + 48% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 100 Manat (21,823 ₦) | 1,413 ₦ | + 1445% | |
| TOTAL | + 130% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 324 prices entered by 50 different people.
These prices were last updated on September 22, 2023.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Turkmenistan is 130% more expensive than in Nigeria
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