Cost of living in Turkmenistan compared to Pakistan
Currency:
| Food | + 206% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Turkmenistan is 206% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 60 Manat (₨2,794) | ₨577 | + 384% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 30 Manat (₨1,397) | ₨658 | + 112% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 13 Manat (₨605) | ₨249 | + 143% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 4.00 Manat (₨186) | ₨108 | + 72% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 7 Manat (₨335) | ₨120 | + 179% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 13 Manat (₨605) | ₨96 | + 531% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 50 Manat (₨2,328) | ₨526 | + 343% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 13 Manat (₨605) | ₨176 | + 244% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 5.00 Manat (₨233) | ₨44 | + 425% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 9 Manat (₨419) | ₨344 | + 22% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 200 Manat (₨9,312) | ₨1,632 | + 471% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 4.49 Manat (₨209) | ₨126 | + 66% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 2.50 Manat (₨116) | ₨57 | + 103% | |
| Housing | + 81% | |||
| Housing in Turkmenistan is 81% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 3,490 Manat (₨162,503) | ₨60,758 | + 167% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 2,500 Manat (₨116,400) | ₨35,785 | + 225% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | - | ₨9,753 | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | - | ₨53,937 | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | - | ₨30,998 | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | - | ₨7,631 | - | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 300 Manat (₨13,968) | ₨2,510 | + 456% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 1,000 Manat (₨46,560) | ₨40,341 | + 15% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 600 Manat (₨27,936) | ₨12,473 | + 124% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 72 Manat (₨3,352) | ₨609 | + 451% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | ₨649 | - | |
| Clothes | + 473% | |||
| Clothes in Turkmenistan is 473% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 450 Manat (₨20,952) | ₨2,518 | + 732% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 400 Manat (₨18,624) | ₨3,757 | + 396% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 600 Manat (₨27,936) | ₨6,430 | + 334% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 1,200 Manat (₨55,872) | ₨5,127 | + 990% | |
| Transportation | + 203% | |||
| Transportation in Turkmenistan is 203% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 400,000 Manat (₨18,623,932) | ₨2,319,940 | + 703% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 1.50 Manat (₨70) | ₨115 | - 39% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | - | ₨2,310 | - | |
| Personal Care | + 597% | |||
| Personal Care in Turkmenistan is 597% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 100 Manat (₨4,656) | ₨235 | + 1878% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 85 Manat (₨3,958) | ₨426 | + 830% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 60 Manat (₨2,794) | ₨1,378 | + 103% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 75 Manat (₨3,492) | ₨435 | + 703% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 38 Manat (₨1,746) | ₨332 | + 426% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 50 Manat (₨2,328) | ₨311 | + 650% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 20 Manat (₨931) | ₨207 | + 349% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 55 Manat (₨2,561) | ₨138 | + 1759% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 20 Manat (₨931) | ₨434 | + 114% | |
| Entertainment | + 160% | |||
| Entertainment in Turkmenistan is 160% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 150 Manat (₨6,984) | ₨1,566 | + 346% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 60 Manat (₨2,794) | ₨1,256 | + 122% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | ₨3,430 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 600 Manat (₨27,936) | ₨3,673 | + 661% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 60 Manat (₨2,794) | ₨792 | + 253% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 10 Manat (₨466) | ₨348 | + 34% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 17 Manat (₨792) | ₨463 | + 71% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | ₨46,753 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | ₨4.30 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 120 Manat (₨5,587) | ₨4,335 | + 29% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 100 Manat (₨4,656) | ₨215 | + 2062% | |
| TOTAL | + 186% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 3,004 prices entered by 465 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 01, 2020.
Exchange rate:
46.560
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Cost of living in Turkmenistan is 186% more expensive than in Pakistan
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