Cost of living in Turkmenistan compared to Pakistan
Currency:
| Food | + 231% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Turkmenistan is 231% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Turkmenistan | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 60 Manat (₨5,005) | ₨944 | + 430% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 30 Manat (₨2,503) | ₨1,140 | + 120% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 13 Manat (₨1,084) | ₨401 | + 171% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 4.00 Manat (₨334) | ₨181 | + 85% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 7 Manat (₨601) | ₨285 | + 110% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 13 Manat (₨1,084) | ₨168 | + 545% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 50 Manat (₨4,171) | ₨1,152 | + 262% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 13 Manat (₨1,084) | ₨287 | + 277% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 5.00 Manat (₨417) | ₨102 | + 310% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 9 Manat (₨751) | ₨526 | + 43% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 200 Manat (₨16,684) | ₨2,499 | + 568% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 4.49 Manat (₨375) | ₨268 | + 40% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 2.50 Manat (₨209) | ₨158 | + 32% | |
| Housing | + 70% | |||
| Housing in Turkmenistan is 70% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Turkmenistan | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 3,490 Manat (₨291,147) | ₨134,247 | + 117% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 2,500 Manat (₨208,546) | ₨65,560 | + 218% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | - | ₨27,279 | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | - | ₨69,571 | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | - | ₨48,839 | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | - | ₨25,072 | - | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 300 Manat (₨25,025) | ₨2,220 | + 1027% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 1,000 Manat (₨83,418) | ₨71,861 | + 16% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 600 Manat (₨50,051) | ₨27,957 | + 79% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 72 Manat (₨6,006) | ₨1,360 | + 342% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | ₨1,526 | - | |
| Clothes | + 502% | |||
| Clothes in Turkmenistan is 502% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Turkmenistan | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 450 Manat (₨37,538) | ₨4,218 | + 790% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 400 Manat (₨33,367) | ₨6,291 | + 430% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 600 Manat (₨50,051) | ₨12,745 | + 293% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 1,200 Manat (₨100,102) | ₨10,255 | + 876% | |
| Transportation | + 157% | |||
| Transportation in Turkmenistan is 157% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Turkmenistan | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 400,000 Manat (₨33,367,314) | ₨4,775,380 | + 599% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 1.50 Manat (₨125) | ₨270 | - 54% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | - | ₨4,513 | - | |
| Personal Care | + 466% | |||
| Personal Care in Turkmenistan is 466% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Turkmenistan | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 100 Manat (₨8,342) | ₨729 | + 1044% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 85 Manat (₨7,091) | ₨884 | + 702% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 60 Manat (₨5,005) | ₨2,402 | + 108% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 75 Manat (₨6,256) | ₨2,247 | + 178% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 38 Manat (₨3,128) | ₨772 | + 305% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 50 Manat (₨4,171) | ₨677 | + 516% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 20 Manat (₨1,668) | ₨208 | + 701% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 55 Manat (₨4,588) | ₨221 | + 1978% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 20 Manat (₨1,668) | ₨2,282 | - 27% | |
| Entertainment | + 194% | |||
| Entertainment in Turkmenistan is 194% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Turkmenistan | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 150 Manat (₨12,513) | ₨2,878 | + 335% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 420 Manat (₨35,036) | ₨2,278 | + 1438% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | ₨3,647 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 600 Manat (₨50,051) | ₨7,900 | + 534% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 60 Manat (₨5,005) | ₨2,449 | + 104% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 10 Manat (₨834) | ₨675 | + 24% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 17 Manat (₨1,418) | ₨764 | + 86% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | ₨71,370 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | ₨3.52 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 120 Manat (₨10,010) | ₨3,578 | + 180% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 100 Manat (₨8,342) | ₨521 | + 1502% | |
| TOTAL | + 169% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 2,019 prices entered by 533 different people.
These prices were last updated on September 21, 2023.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Turkmenistan is 169% more expensive than in Pakistan
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