Cost of living in Turkmenistan compared to Russia
Currency:
| Food | + 164% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Turkmenistan is 164% more expensive than in Russia | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 60 Manat (руб 1,261) | руб 399 | + 216% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 30 Manat (руб 630) | руб 284 | + 122% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 13 Manat (руб 273) | руб 143 | + 90% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 4.00 Manat (руб 84) | руб 65 | + 29% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 7 Manat (руб 151) | руб 88 | + 72% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 13 Manat (руб 273) | руб 129 | + 112% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 50 Manat (руб 1,051) | руб 345 | + 204% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 13 Manat (руб 273) | руб 108 | + 153% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 5.00 Manat (руб 105) | руб 35 | + 201% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 9 Manat (руб 189) | руб 66 | + 185% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 200 Manat (руб 4,202) | руб 583 | + 620% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 4.49 Manat (руб 94) | руб 109 | - 14% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 2.50 Manat (руб 53) | руб 28 | + 85% | |
| Housing | + 55% | |||
| Housing in Turkmenistan is 55% more expensive than in Russia | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 3,490 Manat (руб 73,336) | руб 68,166 | + 8% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 2,500 Manat (руб 52,530) | руб 37,974 | + 38% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | - | руб 6,392 | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | - | руб 31,618 | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | - | руб 22,018 | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | - | руб 4,038 | - | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 300 Manat (руб 6,304) | руб 448 | + 1307% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 1,000 Manat (руб 21,012) | руб 24,813 | - 15% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 600 Manat (руб 12,607) | руб 6,723 | + 88% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 72 Manat (руб 1,513) | руб 416 | + 264% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | руб 926 | - | |
| Clothes | + 187% | |||
| Clothes in Turkmenistan is 187% more expensive than in Russia | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 450 Manat (руб 9,455) | руб 4,661 | + 103% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 400 Manat (руб 8,405) | руб 2,580 | + 226% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 600 Manat (руб 12,607) | руб 5,596 | + 125% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 1,200 Manat (руб 25,214) | руб 6,714 | + 276% | |
| 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 8,404,832) | руб 1,237,120 | + 579% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 1.50 Manat (руб 32) | руб 47 | - 33% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | - | руб 1,548 | - | |
| Personal Care | + 322% | |||
| Personal Care in Turkmenistan is 322% more expensive than in Russia | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 100 Manat (руб 2,101) | руб 476 | + 342% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 85 Manat (руб 1,786) | руб 504 | + 255% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 60 Manat (руб 1,261) | руб 1,289 | - 2% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 75 Manat (руб 1,576) | руб 311 | + 406% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 38 Manat (руб 788) | руб 183 | + 331% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 50 Manat (руб 1,051) | руб 206 | + 410% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 20 Manat (руб 420) | руб 77 | + 443% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 55 Manat (руб 1,156) | руб 97 | + 1086% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 20 Manat (руб 420) | руб 580 | - 28% | |
| Entertainment | + 86% | |||
| Entertainment in Turkmenistan is 86% more expensive than in Russia | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 150 Manat (руб 3,152) | руб 1,480 | + 113% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 60 Manat (руб 1,261) | руб 574 | + 120% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | руб 5,826 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 600 Manat (руб 12,607) | руб 3,401 | + 271% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 60 Manat (руб 1,261) | руб 387 | + 225% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 10 Manat (руб 210) | руб 168 | + 25% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 17 Manat (руб 357) | руб 221 | + 62% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | руб 38,001 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | руб 7 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 120 Manat (руб 2,521) | руб 3,491 | - 28% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 100 Manat (руб 2,101) | руб 160 | + 1213% | |
| TOTAL | + 122% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 6,601 prices entered by 699 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 09, 2021.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Turkmenistan is 122% more expensive than in Russia
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