Cost of living in Turkmenistan compared to Pakistan
Currency:
| Food | + 251% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Turkmenistan is 251% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Turkmenistan | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 60 Manat (₨3,344) | ₨519 | + 544% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 30 Manat (₨1,672) | ₨742 | + 125% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 13 Manat (₨725) | ₨215 | + 237% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 4.00 Manat (₨223) | ₨119 | + 87% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 7 Manat (₨401) | ₨168 | + 138% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 13 Manat (₨725) | ₨102 | + 613% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 50 Manat (₨2,787) | ₨658 | + 323% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 13 Manat (₨725) | ₨194 | + 273% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 5.00 Manat (₨279) | ₨51 | + 443% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 9 Manat (₨502) | ₨220 | + 128% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 200 Manat (₨11,148) | ₨2,141 | + 421% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 4.49 Manat (₨250) | ₨170 | + 47% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 2.50 Manat (₨139) | ₨77 | + 80% | |
| Housing | + 100% | |||
| Housing in Turkmenistan is 100% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Turkmenistan | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 3,490 Manat (₨194,546) | ₨65,360 | + 198% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 2,500 Manat (₨139,352) | ₨44,450 | + 214% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | - | ₨14,918 | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | - | ₨47,849 | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | - | ₨35,800 | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | - | ₨10,123 | - | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 300 Manat (₨16,722) | ₨2,270 | + 637% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 1,000 Manat (₨55,741) | ₨53,975 | + 3% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 600 Manat (₨33,444) | ₨18,356 | + 82% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 72 Manat (₨4,013) | ₨851 | + 372% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | ₨797 | - | |
| Clothes | + 235% | |||
| Clothes in Turkmenistan is 235% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Turkmenistan | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 450 Manat (₨25,083) | ₨4,868 | + 415% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 400 Manat (₨22,296) | ₨7,670 | + 191% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 600 Manat (₨33,444) | ₨17,357 | + 93% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 1,200 Manat (₨66,889) | ₨8,106 | + 725% | |
| Transportation | + 127% | |||
| Transportation in Turkmenistan is 127% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Turkmenistan | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 400,000 Manat (₨22,296,296) | ₨5,697,890 | + 291% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 1.50 Manat (₨84) | ₨146 | - 43% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | - | ₨4,073 | - | |
| Personal Care | + 433% | |||
| Personal Care in Turkmenistan is 433% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Turkmenistan | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 100 Manat (₨5,574) | ₨237 | + 2252% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 85 Manat (₨4,738) | ₨572 | + 729% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 60 Manat (₨3,344) | ₨1,768 | + 89% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 75 Manat (₨4,181) | ₨1,267 | + 230% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 38 Manat (₨2,090) | ₨575 | + 263% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 50 Manat (₨2,787) | ₨371 | + 652% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 20 Manat (₨1,115) | ₨352 | + 216% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 55 Manat (₨3,066) | ₨116 | + 2535% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 20 Manat (₨1,115) | ₨681 | + 64% | |
| Entertainment | + 143% | |||
| Entertainment in Turkmenistan is 143% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Turkmenistan | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 150 Manat (₨8,361) | ₨2,016 | + 315% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 60 Manat (₨3,344) | ₨1,908 | + 75% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | ₨2,708 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 600 Manat (₨33,444) | ₨4,907 | + 582% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 60 Manat (₨3,344) | ₨1,025 | + 226% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 10 Manat (₨557) | ₨469 | + 19% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 17 Manat (₨948) | ₨513 | + 85% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | ₨107,118 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | ₨4.02 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 120 Manat (₨6,689) | ₨4,729 | + 41% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 100 Manat (₨5,574) | ₨237 | + 2250% | |
| TOTAL | + 158% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 922 prices entered by 314 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 17, 2022.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Turkmenistan is 158% more expensive than in Pakistan
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