Cost of living in Turkmenistan compared to Russia
Currency:
| Food | + 140% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Turkmenistan is 140% more expensive than in Russia | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 60 Manat (руб 1,174) | руб 407 | + 189% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 30 Manat (руб 587) | руб 265 | + 122% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 13 Manat (руб 254) | руб 147 | + 73% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 4.00 Manat (руб 78) | руб 67 | + 17% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 7 Manat (руб 141) | руб 88 | + 60% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 13 Manat (руб 254) | руб 147 | + 73% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 50 Manat (руб 978) | руб 324 | + 202% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 13 Manat (руб 254) | руб 98 | + 161% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 5.00 Manat (руб 98) | руб 34 | + 185% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 9 Manat (руб 176) | руб 64 | + 176% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 200 Manat (руб 3,913) | руб 591 | + 562% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 4.49 Manat (руб 88) | руб 102 | - 14% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 2.50 Manat (руб 49) | руб 32 | + 53% | |
| Housing | + 44% | |||
| Housing in Turkmenistan is 44% more expensive than in Russia | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 3,490 Manat (руб 68,284) | руб 71,169 | - 4% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 2,500 Manat (руб 48,912) | руб 39,385 | + 24% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | - | руб 6,163 | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | - | руб 40,158 | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | - | руб 24,350 | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | - | руб 4,247 | - | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 300 Manat (руб 5,869) | руб 417 | + 1307% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 1,000 Manat (руб 19,565) | руб 26,540 | - 26% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 600 Manat (руб 11,739) | руб 6,255 | + 88% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 72 Manat (руб 1,409) | руб 462 | + 205% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | руб 628 | - | |
| Clothes | + 161% | |||
| Clothes in Turkmenistan is 161% more expensive than in Russia | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 450 Manat (руб 8,804) | руб 5,495 | + 60% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 400 Manat (руб 7,826) | руб 2,544 | + 208% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 600 Manat (руб 11,739) | руб 5,941 | + 98% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 1,200 Manat (руб 23,478) | руб 6,606 | + 255% | |
| Transportation | + 171% | |||
| Transportation in Turkmenistan is 171% more expensive than in Russia | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 400,000 Manat (руб 7,825,840) | руб 1,358,270 | + 476% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 1.50 Manat (руб 29) | руб 46 | - 36% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | - | руб 1,874 | - | |
| Personal Care | + 291% | |||
| Personal Care in Turkmenistan is 291% more expensive than in Russia | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 100 Manat (руб 1,956) | руб 449 | + 336% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 85 Manat (руб 1,663) | руб 578 | + 187% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 60 Manat (руб 1,174) | руб 1,374 | - 15% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 75 Manat (руб 1,467) | руб 313 | + 369% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 38 Manat (руб 734) | руб 167 | + 339% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 50 Manat (руб 978) | руб 227 | + 332% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 20 Manat (руб 391) | руб 82 | + 377% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 55 Manat (руб 1,076) | руб 99 | + 983% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 20 Manat (руб 391) | руб 570 | - 31% | |
| Entertainment | + 79% | |||
| Entertainment in Turkmenistan is 79% more expensive than in Russia | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 150 Manat (руб 2,935) | руб 1,511 | + 94% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 60 Manat (руб 1,174) | руб 597 | + 97% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | руб 5,681 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 600 Manat (руб 11,739) | руб 3,689 | + 218% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 60 Manat (руб 1,174) | руб 394 | + 198% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 10 Manat (руб 196) | руб 200 | - 2% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 17 Manat (руб 333) | руб 215 | + 55% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | руб 31,375 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | руб 2.24 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 120 Manat (руб 2,348) | руб 3,654 | - 36% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 100 Manat (руб 1,956) | руб 155 | + 1161% | |
| TOTAL | + 114% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 4,712 prices entered by 483 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 02, 2020.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Turkmenistan is 114% more expensive than in Russia
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