- Cost of Living
- Turkmenistan
- Pakistan
- Comparison
Cost of living in Turkmenistan compared to Pakistan
Currency:
| Food | + 45% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Turkmenistan is 45% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 27 Manat (₨1,058) | ₨559 | + 89% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 18 Manat (₨730) | ₨610 | + 20% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | - | ₨222 | - | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 4.94 Manat (₨196) | ₨108 | + 81% | |
| 12 eggs, large | - | ₨121 | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 7 Manat (₨278) | ₨80 | + 247% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | - | ₨439 | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 20 Manat (₨795) | ₨154 | + 418% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 5.00 Manat (₨199) | ₨40 | + 402% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 7 Manat (₨278) | ₨293 | - 5% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | - | ₨2,141 | - | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 4.49 Manat (₨178) | ₨117 | + 52% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 1.20 Manat (₨48) | ₨56 | - 15% | |
| Housing | + 57% | |||
| Housing in Turkmenistan is 57% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 3,490 Manat (₨138,715) | ₨57,192 | + 143% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 2,500 Manat (₨99,360) | ₨36,148 | + 175% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | - | ₨8,238 | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | - | ₨44,615 | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | - | ₨25,516 | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | - | ₨6,795 | - | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 300 Manat (₨11,923) | ₨2,646 | + 351% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | - | ₨39,967 | - | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | - | ₨11,006 | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | - | ₨499 | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 6.00 Manat (₨238) | ₨1,104 | - 78% | |
| Clothes | ||||
| Clothes in Turkmenistan is in Pakistan | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | - | ₨2,600 | - | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | - | ₨4,026 | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | - | ₨6,156 | - | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | - | ₨5,351 | - | |
| Transportation | - 7% | |||
| Transportation in Turkmenistan is 7% cheaper than in Pakistan | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | ₨1,833,160 | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 1.00 Manat (₨40) | ₨90 | - 56% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | - | ₨2,481 | - | |
| Personal Care | + 57% | |||
| Personal Care in Turkmenistan is 57% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | - | ₨227 | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | ₨652 | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 50 Manat (₨1,987) | ₨2,133 | - 7% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | - | ₨444 | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | - | ₨275 | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 26 Manat (₨1,036) | ₨340 | + 205% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 12 Manat (₨477) | ₨142 | + 235% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 17 Manat (₨694) | ₨109 | + 539% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 28 Manat (₨1,120) | ₨637 | + 76% | |
| Entertainment | + 22% | |||
| Entertainment in Turkmenistan is 22% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 80 Manat (₨3,180) | ₨1,494 | + 113% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | - | ₨1,128 | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 40 Manat (₨1,590) | ₨3,688 | - 57% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | - | ₨3,101 | - | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 40 Manat (₨1,590) | ₨526 | + 202% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 10 Manat (₨397) | ₨392 | + 1% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 25 Manat (₨994) | ₨548 | + 81% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | - | ₨55,238 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.30 Manat (₨12) | ₨49 | - 76% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 209 Manat (₨8,300) | ₨4,025 | + 106% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 65 Manat (₨2,579) | ₨185 | + 1298% | |
| TOTAL | + 32% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 4,373 prices entered by 542 different people.
These prices were last updated on December 16, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Turkmenistan is 32% more expensive than in Pakistan
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