Cost of living in Turkmenistan compared to Russia
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| Food | + 128% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Turkmenistan is 128% more expensive than in Russia | ||||
| Turkmenistan | Russia | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 60 Manat (руб 1,385) | руб 500 | + 177% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 30 Manat (руб 692) | руб 373 | + 86% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 13 Manat (руб 300) | руб 201 | + 49% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 4.00 Manat (руб 92) | руб 85 | + 9% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 7 Manat (руб 166) | руб 119 | + 40% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 13 Manat (руб 300) | руб 190 | + 58% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 50 Manat (руб 1,154) | руб 431 | + 168% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 13 Manat (руб 300) | руб 114 | + 163% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 5.00 Manat (руб 115) | руб 51 | + 128% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 9 Manat (руб 208) | руб 80 | + 159% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 200 Manat (руб 4,615) | руб 726 | + 535% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 4.49 Manat (руб 104) | руб 148 | - 30% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 2.50 Manat (руб 58) | руб 45 | + 28% | |
| Housing | + 31% | |||
| Housing in Turkmenistan is 31% more expensive than in Russia | ||||
| Turkmenistan | Russia | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 3,490 Manat (руб 80,543) | руб 92,638 | - 13% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 2,500 Manat (руб 57,692) | руб 56,538 | + 2% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | - | руб 9,374 | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | - | руб 45,680 | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | - | руб 28,184 | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | - | руб 6,168 | - | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 300 Manat (руб 6,923) | руб 491 | + 1310% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 1,000 Manat (руб 23,077) | руб 25,097 | - 8% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 600 Manat (руб 13,846) | руб 10,146 | + 36% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 72 Manat (руб 1,662) | руб 626 | + 166% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | руб 1,061 | - | |
| Clothes | + 138% | |||
| Clothes in Turkmenistan is 138% more expensive than in Russia | ||||
| Turkmenistan | Russia | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 450 Manat (руб 10,385) | руб 5,476 | + 90% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 400 Manat (руб 9,231) | руб 3,659 | + 152% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 600 Manat (руб 13,846) | руб 7,691 | + 80% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 1,200 Manat (руб 27,692) | руб 8,501 | + 226% | |
| Transportation | + 114% | |||
| Transportation in Turkmenistan is 114% more expensive than in Russia | ||||
| Turkmenistan | Russia | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 400,000 Manat (руб 9,230,781) | руб 2,157,330 | + 328% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 1.50 Manat (руб 35) | руб 51 | - 32% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | - | руб 2,318 | - | |
| Personal Care | + 235% | |||
| Personal Care in Turkmenistan is 235% more expensive than in Russia | ||||
| Turkmenistan | Russia | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 100 Manat (руб 2,308) | руб 511 | + 352% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 85 Manat (руб 1,962) | руб 686 | + 186% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 60 Manat (руб 1,385) | руб 1,858 | - 25% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 75 Manat (руб 1,731) | руб 385 | + 350% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 38 Manat (руб 865) | руб 259 | + 234% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 50 Manat (руб 1,154) | руб 285 | + 305% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 20 Manat (руб 462) | руб 115 | + 300% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 55 Manat (руб 1,269) | руб 154 | + 727% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 20 Manat (руб 462) | руб 842 | - 45% | |
| Entertainment | + 114% | |||
| Entertainment in Turkmenistan is 114% more expensive than in Russia | ||||
| Turkmenistan | Russia | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 150 Manat (руб 3,462) | руб 1,814 | + 91% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 420 Manat (руб 9,692) | руб 723 | + 1241% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | руб 7,974 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 600 Manat (руб 13,846) | руб 3,857 | + 259% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 60 Manat (руб 1,385) | руб 461 | + 200% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 10 Manat (руб 231) | руб 217 | + 6% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 17 Manat (руб 392) | руб 259 | + 51% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | руб 70,646 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | руб 2.76 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 120 Manat (руб 2,769) | руб 4,408 | - 37% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 100 Manat (руб 2,308) | руб 205 | + 1028% | |
| TOTAL | + 98% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 6,229 prices entered by 528 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 02, 2023.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Turkmenistan is 98% more expensive than in Russia
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