Cost of living comparison
Turkmenistan is 2.1 times more expensive than Micronesia, Federated States of overall.
- Restaurants
-
pay 45.7% more in Turkmenistan
- Groceries
-
pay 2.8 times more in Turkmenistan
- Transportation
-
pay 3.4 times more in Turkmenistan
- Housing
-
pay 2.2 times more in Turkmenistan
- Childcare
-
pay 84.0% less in Turkmenistan
- Entertainment and Sports
-
pay 2.6 times more in Turkmenistan
- Clothing
-
pay 2.4 times more in Turkmenistan
The cost of transportation, groceries, entertainment and sports, clothing, housing, and restaurants in Turkmenistan are more expensive than in Micronesia, Federated States of. Notably, transportation, groceries, and entertainment and sports are significantly more expensive in Turkmenistan.
If you lived in Turkmenistan instead of Micronesia, Federated States of, you would:
pay 45.7% more for restaurants
|
Micronesia, Federated States of
|
Turkmenistan
|
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|---|---|---|---|
| Basic meal with drink at inexpensive restaurant |
$21.62
|
$34.54
TMT121.25
|
|
|
Fast food combo meal
McDonalds, or similar
|
$9.12
|
$12.82
TMT45.00
|
|
| Bottle of Coca-Cola (11 fl. oz) |
$1.32
|
$3.24
TMT11.38
|
|
| Bottle of water (11 fl. oz) |
$2.75
|
$1.04
TMT3.67
|
|
pay 2.8 times more for groceries
|
Micronesia, Federated States of
|
Turkmenistan
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
|
Bread
1 loaf
|
$2.81
|
$2.39
TMT8.38
|
|
| Local cheese (8 oz) |
$2.52
|
$17.90
TMT62.83
|
|
| Milk (1 gallon) |
$1.59
|
$16.12
TMT56.59
|
|
|
Eggs
1 dozen
|
$4.48
|
$6.84
TMT24.00
|
|
| Boneless chicken breast (1 lb) |
$2.66
|
$5.38
TMT18.90
|
|
| Apples (1 lb) |
$2.37
|
$2.71
TMT9.53
|
|
| Bananas (1 lb) |
$1.26
|
$4.01
TMT14.06
|
|
| Oranges (1 lb) |
$1.48
|
$3.65
TMT12.81
|
|
| Tomatoes (1 lb) |
$1.15
|
$1.71
TMT6.01
|
|
| Potatoes (1 lb) |
$1.54
|
$1.03
TMT3.63
|
|
| Onions (1 lb) |
$1.29
|
$0.84
TMT2.95
|
|
pay 3.4 times more for transportation
|
Micronesia, Federated States of
|
Turkmenistan
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
| Gasoline (1 gallon) |
$11.84
|
$1.56
TMT5.49
|
|
| Monthly public transit pass |
$32.00
|
$8.55
TMT30.00
|
|
| New Volkswagen Golf 1.4 (standard edition) |
$3,497.00
|
$43,803.42
TMT153,750.00
|
|
| Taxi trip in downtown area (5 miles) |
$16.71
|
$9.69
TMT34.00
|
|
pay 2.2 times more for housing
|
Micronesia, Federated States of
|
Turkmenistan
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
|
Internet connection
50 mbps or faster, cable/dsl
|
$230.17
|
$94.97
TMT333.33
|
|
| 1-Bedroom apartment in downtown area |
$883.33
|
$1,125.36
TMT3,950.00
|
|
| 1-Bedroom apartment outside city center |
$726.88
|
$747.86
TMT2,625.00
|
|
|
Utilities for two
(700 sq ft apartment)
including electric, gas, water, heating
|
$73.28
|
$435.73
TMT1,529.41
|
|
pay 84.0% less for childcare
|
Micronesia, Federated States of
|
Turkmenistan
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
| Private preschool for 1 child, monthly |
$142.50
|
$22.79
TMT80.00
|
|
| Middle school for 1 child, two semesters |
$1,442.50
|
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pay 2.6 times more for entertainment and sports
|
Micronesia, Federated States of
|
Turkmenistan
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
| Domestic/local beer (1 pint) |
$3.25
|
$5.06
TMT17.75
|
|
| Cappuccino in mid-range area |
$2.83
|
$6.98
TMT24.50
|
|
|
Pack of cigarettes
Marlboro or similar
|
$15.75
|
$28.49
TMT100.00
|
|
| Monthly membership at local gym |
$30.50
|
$147.20
TMT516.67
|
|
| Movie ticket to theater/cinema |
$6.50
|
$14.25
TMT50.00
|
|
pay 2.4 times more for clothing
|
Micronesia, Federated States of
|
Turkmenistan
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
|
Regular jeans
Levi's brand
|
$42.50
|
$85.47
TMT300.00
|
|
|
Regular dress
from H&M or similar store
|
$42.00
|
$121.08
TMT425.00
|
|
|
Running shoes
Nike or Adidas
|
$75.00
|
$163.82
TMT575.00
|
|
| Men's business shoes (leather) |
$64.50
|
$170.94
TMT600.00
|
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