Cost of living in Turkmenistan compared to Pakistan
Currency:
| Food | + 222% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Turkmenistan is 222% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Turkmenistan | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 60 Manat (₨4,853) | ₨916 | + 430% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 30 Manat (₨2,427) | ₨1,082 | + 124% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 13 Manat (₨1,052) | ₨533 | + 97% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 4.00 Manat (₨324) | ₨230 | + 41% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 7 Manat (₨582) | ₨315 | + 85% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 13 Manat (₨1,052) | ₨165 | + 535% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 50 Manat (₨4,044) | ₨836 | + 384% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 13 Manat (₨1,052) | ₨279 | + 277% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 5.00 Manat (₨404) | ₨114 | + 254% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 9 Manat (₨728) | ₨391 | + 86% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 200 Manat (₨16,177) | ₨2,569 | + 530% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 4.49 Manat (₨363) | ₨212 | + 71% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 2.50 Manat (₨202) | ₨144 | + 40% | |
| Housing | + 103% | |||
| Housing in Turkmenistan is 103% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Turkmenistan | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 8,000 Manat (₨647,083) | ₨137,741 | + 370% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 5,000 Manat (₨404,427) | ₨58,708 | + 589% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | - | ₨21,580 | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | - | ₨79,067 | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | - | ₨35,699 | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | - | ₨17,044 | - | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 280 Manat (₨22,648) | ₨2,308 | + 881% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 1,000 Manat (₨80,885) | ₨58,431 | + 38% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 600 Manat (₨48,531) | ₨29,384 | + 65% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 72 Manat (₨5,824) | ₨1,281 | + 355% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | ₨625 | - | |
| Clothes | + 361% | |||
| Clothes in Turkmenistan is 361% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Turkmenistan | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 450 Manat (₨36,398) | ₨4,832 | + 653% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 400 Manat (₨32,354) | ₨9,004 | + 259% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 600 Manat (₨48,531) | ₨13,089 | + 271% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 1,200 Manat (₨97,063) | ₨13,255 | + 632% | |
| Transportation | + 137% | |||
| Transportation in Turkmenistan is 137% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Turkmenistan | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 400,000 Manat (₨32,354,171) | ₨2,800,000 | + 1056% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 1.50 Manat (₨121) | ₨272 | - 55% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | - | ₨4,030 | - | |
| Personal Care | + 531% | |||
| Personal Care in Turkmenistan is 531% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Turkmenistan | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 100 Manat (₨8,089) | ₨230 | + 3424% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 85 Manat (₨6,875) | ₨838 | + 721% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 60 Manat (₨4,853) | ₨3,307 | + 47% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 75 Manat (₨6,066) | ₨1,222 | + 396% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 38 Manat (₨3,033) | ₨649 | + 367% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 50 Manat (₨4,044) | ₨557 | + 625% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 20 Manat (₨1,618) | ₨396 | + 308% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 55 Manat (₨4,449) | ₨217 | + 1947% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 20 Manat (₨1,618) | ₨495 | + 227% | |
| Entertainment | + 171% | |||
| Entertainment in Turkmenistan is 171% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Turkmenistan | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 150 Manat (₨12,133) | ₨3,859 | + 214% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 420 Manat (₨33,972) | ₨1,827 | + 1760% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | ₨6,844 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 600 Manat (₨48,531) | ₨8,435 | + 475% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 60 Manat (₨4,853) | ₨2,877 | + 69% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 10 Manat (₨809) | ₨566 | + 43% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 17 Manat (₨1,375) | ₨979 | + 41% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | ₨149,999 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | ₨255 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 120 Manat (₨9,706) | ₨5,226 | + 86% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 100 Manat (₨8,089) | ₨637 | + 1169% | |
| TOTAL | + 180% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 633 prices entered by 179 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 16, 2025.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Turkmenistan is 180% more expensive than in Pakistan
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