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Cost of living in Turkmenistan compared to Pakistan
Currency:
| Food | + 155% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Turkmenistan is 155% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 60 Manat (₨2,435) | ₨608 | + 300% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 30 Manat (₨1,217) | ₨693 | + 76% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 13 Manat (₨528) | ₨211 | + 150% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 4.00 Manat (₨162) | ₨110 | + 48% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 7 Manat (₨292) | ₨122 | + 139% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 13 Manat (₨528) | ₨91 | + 477% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 50 Manat (₨2,029) | ₨623 | + 226% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 13 Manat (₨528) | ₨156 | + 238% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 5.00 Manat (₨203) | ₨43 | + 374% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 9 Manat (₨365) | ₨296 | + 24% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 200 Manat (₨8,116) | ₨2,933 | + 177% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 4.49 Manat (₨182) | ₨122 | + 50% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 2.50 Manat (₨101) | ₨60 | + 70% | |
| Housing | + 72% | |||
| Housing in Turkmenistan is 72% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 3,490 Manat (₨141,627) | ₨56,868 | + 149% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 2,500 Manat (₨101,446) | ₨36,753 | + 176% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | - | ₨8,000 | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | - | ₨45,635 | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | - | ₨30,254 | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | - | ₨6,742 | - | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 300 Manat (₨12,174) | ₨2,627 | + 363% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 1,000 Manat (₨40,579) | ₨38,859 | + 4% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 600 Manat (₨24,347) | ₨12,077 | + 102% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 72 Manat (₨2,922) | ₨506 | + 477% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | ₨1,155 | - | |
| Clothes | + 355% | |||
| Clothes in Turkmenistan is 355% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 450 Manat (₨18,260) | ₨2,545 | + 617% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 400 Manat (₨16,231) | ₨4,152 | + 291% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 600 Manat (₨24,347) | ₨6,696 | + 264% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 1,200 Manat (₨48,694) | ₨5,847 | + 733% | |
| Transportation | + 194% | |||
| Transportation in Turkmenistan is 194% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 400,000 Manat (₨16,231,429) | ₨2,240,060 | + 625% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 1.50 Manat (₨61) | ₨95 | - 36% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | - | ₨2,465 | - | |
| Personal Care | + 480% | |||
| Personal Care in Turkmenistan is 480% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 100 Manat (₨4,058) | ₨239 | + 1596% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 85 Manat (₨3,449) | ₨823 | + 319% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 60 Manat (₨2,435) | ₨2,206 | + 10% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 75 Manat (₨3,043) | ₨498 | + 512% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 38 Manat (₨1,522) | ₨262 | + 482% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 50 Manat (₨2,029) | ₨331 | + 514% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 20 Manat (₨812) | ₨155 | + 423% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 55 Manat (₨2,232) | ₨99 | + 2155% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 20 Manat (₨812) | ₨502 | + 62% | |
| Entertainment | + 152% | |||
| Entertainment in Turkmenistan is 152% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 150 Manat (₨6,087) | ₨1,448 | + 320% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 60 Manat (₨2,435) | ₨1,122 | + 117% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | ₨4,212 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 600 Manat (₨24,347) | ₨3,327 | + 632% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 60 Manat (₨2,435) | ₨649 | + 275% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 10 Manat (₨406) | ₨395 | + 3% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 17 Manat (₨690) | ₨546 | + 26% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | - | ₨63,543 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | ₨26 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 120 Manat (₨4,869) | ₨4,165 | + 17% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 100 Manat (₨4,058) | ₨344 | + 1080% | |
| TOTAL | + 162% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 3,891 prices entered by 544 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 22, 2019.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Turkmenistan is 162% more expensive than in Pakistan
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