Cost of living in Turkmenistan compared to United States
Currency:
| Food | - 13% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Turkmenistan is 13% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Turkmenistan | United States | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 60 Manat ($17) | $20 | - 15% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 30 Manat ($9) | $11 | - 25% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 13 Manat ($3.70) | $5.39 | - 31% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 4.00 Manat ($1.14) | $1.05 | + 9% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 7 Manat ($2.05) | $4.32 | - 52% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 13 Manat ($3.70) | $4.44 | - 17% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 50 Manat ($14) | $7 | + 108% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 13 Manat ($3.70) | $3.98 | - 7% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 5.00 Manat ($1.42) | $2.06 | - 31% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 9 Manat ($2.56) | $3.25 | - 21% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 200 Manat ($57) | $17 | + 242% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 4.49 Manat ($1.28) | $2.85 | - 55% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 2.50 Manat ($0.71) | $2.66 | - 73% | |
| Housing | - 7% | |||
| Housing in Turkmenistan is 7% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Turkmenistan | United States | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 8,000 Manat ($2,279) | $2,924 | - 22% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 5,000 Manat ($1,425) | $2,222 | - 36% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | - | $221 | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | - | $2,028 | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | - | $1,543 | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | - | $148 | - | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 280 Manat ($80) | $62 | + 28% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 1,000 Manat ($285) | $274 | + 4% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 600 Manat ($171) | $145 | + 18% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 72 Manat ($21) | $14 | + 44% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | $31 | - | |
| Clothes | + 114% | |||
| Clothes in Turkmenistan is 114% more expensive than in United States | ||||
| Turkmenistan | United States | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 450 Manat ($128) | $57 | + 126% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 400 Manat ($114) | $54 | + 110% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 600 Manat ($171) | $99 | + 72% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 1,200 Manat ($342) | $137 | + 150% | |
| Transportation | + 88% | |||
| Transportation in Turkmenistan is 88% more expensive than in United States | ||||
| Turkmenistan | United States | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 400,000 Manat ($113,960) | $29,034 | + 293% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 1.50 Manat ($0.43) | $0.98 | - 56% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | - | $78 | - | |
| Personal Care | + 21% | |||
| Personal Care in Turkmenistan is 21% more expensive than in United States | ||||
| Turkmenistan | United States | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 100 Manat ($28) | $9 | + 213% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 85 Manat ($24) | $26 | - 7% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 60 Manat ($17) | $159 | - 89% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 75 Manat ($21) | $9 | + 130% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 38 Manat ($11) | $4.79 | + 123% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 50 Manat ($14) | $6 | + 130% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 20 Manat ($5.70) | $4.88 | + 17% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 55 Manat ($16) | $2.39 | + 556% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 20 Manat ($5.70) | $28 | - 80% | |
| Entertainment | + 31% | |||
| Entertainment in Turkmenistan is 31% more expensive than in United States | ||||
| Turkmenistan | United States | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 150 Manat ($43) | $59 | - 27% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 420 Manat ($120) | $30 | + 306% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | $214 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 600 Manat ($171) | $99 | + 73% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 60 Manat ($17) | $14 | + 19% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 10 Manat ($2.85) | $5.75 | - 50% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 17 Manat ($4.84) | $7 | - 31% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | $513 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | $0.66 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 120 Manat ($34) | $65 | - 47% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 100 Manat ($28) | $10 | + 178% | |
| TOTAL | + 20% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 17,294 prices entered by 2,182 different people.
These prices were last updated on September 07, 2024.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Turkmenistan is 20% more expensive than in United States
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