Cost of living in Turkmenistan compared to Pakistan
Currency:
| Food | + 191% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Turkmenistan is 191% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 60 Manat (₨2,628) | ₨441 | + 496% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 30 Manat (₨1,314) | ₨682 | + 93% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 13 Manat (₨569) | ₨269 | + 112% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 4.00 Manat (₨175) | ₨115 | + 53% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 7 Manat (₨315) | ₨152 | + 108% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 13 Manat (₨569) | ₨86 | + 561% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 50 Manat (₨2,190) | ₨730 | + 200% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 13 Manat (₨569) | ₨149 | + 282% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 5.00 Manat (₨219) | ₨53 | + 317% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 9 Manat (₨394) | ₨304 | + 30% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 200 Manat (₨8,760) | ₨1,613 | + 443% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 4.49 Manat (₨197) | ₨130 | + 51% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 2.50 Manat (₨110) | ₨81 | + 36% | |
| Housing | + 75% | |||
| Housing in Turkmenistan is 75% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 3,490 Manat (₨152,872) | ₨68,178 | + 124% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 2,500 Manat (₨109,501) | ₨38,848 | + 182% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | - | ₨11,046 | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | - | ₨53,451 | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | - | ₨33,101 | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | - | ₨9,791 | - | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 300 Manat (₨13,140) | ₨2,408 | + 446% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 1,000 Manat (₨43,800) | ₨45,353 | - 3% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 600 Manat (₨26,280) | ₨22,152 | + 19% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 72 Manat (₨3,154) | ₨767 | + 311% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | ₨518 | - | |
| Clothes | + 281% | |||
| Clothes in Turkmenistan is 281% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 450 Manat (₨19,710) | ₨3,232 | + 510% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 400 Manat (₨17,520) | ₨5,463 | + 221% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 600 Manat (₨26,280) | ₨9,871 | + 166% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 1,200 Manat (₨52,560) | ₨6,396 | + 722% | |
| Transportation | + 166% | |||
| Transportation in Turkmenistan is 166% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 400,000 Manat (₨17,520,114) | ₨2,677,660 | + 554% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 1.50 Manat (₨66) | ₨106 | - 38% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | - | ₨2,392 | - | |
| Personal Care | + 434% | |||
| Personal Care in Turkmenistan is 434% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 100 Manat (₨4,380) | ₨250 | + 1650% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 85 Manat (₨3,723) | ₨778 | + 378% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 60 Manat (₨2,628) | ₨1,865 | + 41% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 75 Manat (₨3,285) | ₨577 | + 469% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 38 Manat (₨1,643) | ₨370 | + 344% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 50 Manat (₨2,190) | ₨526 | + 316% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 20 Manat (₨876) | ₨185 | + 374% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 55 Manat (₨2,409) | ₨156 | + 1442% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 20 Manat (₨876) | ₨515 | + 70% | |
| Entertainment | + 123% | |||
| Entertainment in Turkmenistan is 123% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 150 Manat (₨6,570) | ₨2,013 | + 226% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 60 Manat (₨2,628) | ₨1,512 | + 74% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | ₨2,928 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 600 Manat (₨26,280) | ₨3,842 | + 584% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 60 Manat (₨2,628) | ₨1,548 | + 70% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 10 Manat (₨438) | ₨492 | - 11% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 17 Manat (₨745) | ₨444 | + 68% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | ₨75,858 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | ₨41 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 120 Manat (₨5,256) | ₨3,909 | + 34% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 100 Manat (₨4,380) | ₨282 | + 1453% | |
| TOTAL | + 151% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 1,485 prices entered by 417 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 07, 2021.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Turkmenistan is 151% more expensive than in Pakistan
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