Cost of living in Turkmenistan compared to Russia
Currency:
| Food | + 87% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Turkmenistan is 87% more expensive than in Russia | ||||
| Turkmenistan | Russia | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 60 Manat (руб 1,123) | руб 473 | + 137% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 30 Manat (руб 561) | руб 310 | + 81% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 13 Manat (руб 243) | руб 179 | + 36% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 4.00 Manat (руб 75) | руб 79 | - 5% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 7 Manat (руб 135) | руб 116 | + 16% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 13 Manat (руб 243) | руб 214 | + 14% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 50 Manat (руб 936) | руб 415 | + 126% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 13 Manat (руб 243) | руб 116 | + 111% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 5.00 Manat (руб 94) | руб 61 | + 54% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 9 Manat (руб 168) | руб 69 | + 144% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 200 Manat (руб 3,743) | руб 650 | + 476% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 4.49 Manat (руб 84) | руб 131 | - 36% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 2.50 Manat (руб 47) | руб 38 | + 23% | |
| Housing | + 59% | |||
| Housing in Turkmenistan is 59% more expensive than in Russia | ||||
| Turkmenistan | Russia | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 3,490 Manat (руб 65,320) | руб 58,740 | + 11% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 2,500 Manat (руб 46,788) | руб 41,557 | + 13% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | - | руб 8,086 | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | - | руб 36,863 | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | - | руб 27,195 | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | - | руб 5,533 | - | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 300 Manat (руб 5,615) | руб 488 | + 1051% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 1,000 Manat (руб 18,715) | руб 28,032 | - 33% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 600 Manat (руб 11,229) | руб 8,369 | + 34% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 72 Manat (руб 1,348) | руб 508 | + 165% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | руб 795 | - | |
| Clothes | + 111% | |||
| Clothes in Turkmenistan is 111% more expensive than in Russia | ||||
| Turkmenistan | Russia | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 450 Manat (руб 8,422) | руб 5,389 | + 56% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 400 Manat (руб 7,486) | руб 3,367 | + 122% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 600 Manat (руб 11,229) | руб 6,468 | + 74% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 1,200 Manat (руб 22,458) | руб 7,167 | + 213% | |
| Transportation | + 120% | |||
| Transportation in Turkmenistan is 120% 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 7,486,137) | руб 2,037,620 | + 267% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 1.50 Manat (руб 28) | руб 50 | - 44% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | - | руб 1,711 | - | |
| Personal Care | + 242% | |||
| Personal Care in Turkmenistan is 242% more expensive than in Russia | ||||
| Turkmenistan | Russia | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 100 Manat (руб 1,872) | руб 453 | + 313% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 85 Manat (руб 1,591) | руб 457 | + 248% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 60 Manat (руб 1,123) | руб 1,321 | - 15% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 75 Manat (руб 1,404) | руб 311 | + 351% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 38 Manat (руб 702) | руб 215 | + 226% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 50 Manat (руб 936) | руб 255 | + 267% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 20 Manat (руб 374) | руб 99 | + 276% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 55 Manat (руб 1,029) | руб 124 | + 733% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 20 Manat (руб 374) | руб 585 | - 36% | |
| Entertainment | + 71% | |||
| Entertainment in Turkmenistan is 71% more expensive than in Russia | ||||
| Turkmenistan | Russia | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 150 Manat (руб 2,807) | руб 1,591 | + 76% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 60 Manat (руб 1,123) | руб 553 | + 103% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | руб 4,679 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 600 Manat (руб 11,229) | руб 4,412 | + 155% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 60 Manat (руб 1,123) | руб 375 | + 199% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 10 Manat (руб 187) | руб 187 | + 0% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 17 Manat (руб 318) | руб 239 | + 33% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | руб 48,343 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | руб 3.27 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 120 Manat (руб 2,246) | руб 2,826 | - 21% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 100 Manat (руб 1,872) | руб 175 | + 967% | |
| TOTAL | + 94% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 3,969 prices entered by 410 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 15, 2022.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Turkmenistan is 94% more expensive than in Russia
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