Cost of Living in Turkmenistan
Summary of cost of living in Turkmenistan:
- The estimated monthly costs for a family of four are $6,194.1 (21,741.5 m), excluding rent.
- The estimated monthly costs for a single person are $1,831.4 (6,428.4 m), excluding rent.
- Cost of living in Turkmenistan is, on average, 48.1% higher than in United States.
- Rent in Turkmenistan is, on average, 35.8% lower than in United States.
Restaurants |  Edit |
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| Meal at an Inexpensive Restaurant | 100.00 m | |
| Meal for Two at a Mid-Range Restaurant (Three Courses, Without Drinks) | 300.00 m | |
| Combo Meal at McDonald's (or Equivalent Fast-Food Meal) | 45.00 m | |
| Domestic Draft Beer (1 Pint) | 19.00 m | |
| Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) | 45.00 m | |
| Cappuccino (Regular Size) | 24.12 m | |
| Soft Drink (Coca-Cola or Pepsi, 12 oz Small Bottle) | 9.50 m | |
| Bottled Water (12 oz) | 3.00 m | |
Markets | Edit |
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| Milk (Regular, 1 Liter) | 15.10 m | |
| Fresh White Bread (1 lb Loaf) | 6.31 m | |
| White Rice (1 lb) | 8.47 m | |
| Eggs (12, Large Size) | 21.00 m | |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) | 53.64 m | |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) | 20.98 m | |
| Beef Round or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat (1 lb) | 39.31 m | |
| Apples (1 lb) | 7.64 m | |
| Bananas (1 lb) | 13.35 m | |
| Oranges (1 lb) | 11.49 m | |
| Tomatoes (1 lb) | 5.54 m | |
| Potatoes (1 lb) | 3.70 m | |
| Onions (1 lb) | 2.34 m | |
| Lettuce (1 Head) | 9.33 m | |
| Bottled Water (50 oz) | 4.08 m | |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) | 140.00 m | |
| Domestic Beer (16.9 oz Bottle) | 17.75 m | |
| Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) | 10.00 m | |
| Cigarettes (Pack of 20, Marlboro) | 90.00 m | |
Transportation | Edit |
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| One-Way Ticket (Local Transport) | 0.50 m | |
| Monthly Public Transport Pass (Regular Price) | 30.00 m | |
| Taxi Start (Standard Tariff) | 10.00 m | |
| Taxi 1 mile (Standard Tariff) | 4.83 m | |
| Taxi 1 Hour Waiting (Standard Tariff) | 30.00 m | |
| Gasoline (1 Liter) | 1.50 m | |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.5 (or Equivalent New Compact Car) | 153,750.00 m | |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6 (or Equivalent New Mid-Size Car) | 200,000.00 m | |
Utilities (Monthly) | Edit |
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| Basic Utilities for 915 Square Feet Apartment (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) | 2,000.00 m | |
| Mobile Phone Plan (Monthly, with Calls and 10GB+ Data) | 200.00 m | |
| Broadband Internet (Unlimited Data, 60 Mbps or Higher) | 650.00 m | |
Sports And Leisure | Edit |
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| Monthly Fitness Club Membership | 587.50 m | |
| Tennis Court Rental (1 Hour, Weekend) | 156.67 m | |
| Cinema Ticket (International Release) | 50.00 m | |
Childcare | Edit |
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| Private Full-Day Preschool or Kindergarten, Monthly Fee per Child | 140.00 m | |
| International Primary School, Annual Tuition per Child | 86,944.50 m | |
Clothing And Shoes | Edit |
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| Jeans (Levi's 501 or Similar) | 195.00 m | |
| Summer Dress in a Chain Store (e.g. Zara or H&M) | 300.00 m | |
| Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) | 1,350.00 m | |
| Men's Leather Business Shoes | 1,016.67 m | |
Rent Per Month | Edit |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre | 3,660.00 m | |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre | 2,625.00 m | |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre | 5,800.00 m | |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre | 5,625.00 m | |
Buy Apartment Price | Edit |
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| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre | 1,156.39 m | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre | 933.70 m | |
Salaries And Financing | Edit |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) | 2,300.00 m | |
| Annual Mortgage Interest Rate (20-Year Fixed, in %) | 9.50 | |
Prices in Turkmenistan
This country had 159 entries in the past 12 months by 20 different contributors.
Last update: 14 May 2026
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Last update: 14 May 2026
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