Cost of living comparison
Turkmenistan is 32.2% cheaper than Monaco overall.
- Restaurants
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pay 30.4% less in Turkmenistan
- Groceries
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pay 7.9% more in Turkmenistan
- Transportation
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pay 54.8% less in Turkmenistan
- Housing
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pay 35.5% less in Turkmenistan
- Childcare
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pay 99.2% less in Turkmenistan
- Entertainment and Sports
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pay 5.3% more in Turkmenistan
- Clothing
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pay 19.0% less in Turkmenistan
The cost of groceries and entertainment and sports in Turkmenistan are more expensive than in Monaco. Expenses including childcare, transportation, housing, restaurants, and clothing are lower in Turkmenistan.
If you lived in Turkmenistan instead of Monaco, you would:
pay 30.4% less for restaurants
|
Monaco
|
Turkmenistan
|
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|---|---|---|---|
| Basic meal with drink at inexpensive restaurant |
$36.21
€35.12
|
$34.54
TMT121.25
|
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|
Fast food combo meal
McDonalds, or similar
|
$11.32
€10.97
|
$12.82
TMT45.00
|
|
| Bottle of Coca-Cola (11 fl. oz) |
$5.61
€5.44
|
$3.24
TMT11.38
|
|
| Bottle of water (11 fl. oz) |
$8.77
€8.50
|
$1.04
TMT3.67
|
|
pay 7.9% more for groceries
|
Monaco
|
Turkmenistan
|
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|---|---|---|---|
|
Bread
1 loaf
|
$5.69
€5.52
|
$2.39
TMT8.38
|
|
| Local cheese (8 oz) |
$11.39
€11.04
|
$17.90
TMT62.83
|
|
| Milk (1 gallon) |
$8.62
€8.36
|
$16.12
TMT56.59
|
|
|
Eggs
1 dozen
|
$5.55
€5.38
|
$6.84
TMT24.00
|
|
| Boneless chicken breast (1 lb) |
$8.45
€8.19
|
$5.38
TMT18.90
|
|
| Apples (1 lb) |
$2.57
€2.49
|
$2.71
TMT9.53
|
|
| Bananas (1 lb) |
$2.47
€2.40
|
$4.01
TMT14.06
|
|
| Oranges (1 lb) |
$1.98
€1.92
|
$3.65
TMT12.81
|
|
| Tomatoes (1 lb) |
$2.92
€2.84
|
$1.71
TMT6.01
|
|
| Potatoes (1 lb) |
$1.69
€1.64
|
$1.03
TMT3.63
|
|
| Onions (1 lb) |
$2.02
€1.96
|
$0.84
TMT2.95
|
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pay 54.8% less for transportation
|
Monaco
|
Turkmenistan
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
| Gasoline (1 gallon) |
$8.68
€8.41
|
$1.56
TMT5.49
|
|
| Monthly public transit pass |
$29.74
€28.84
|
$8.55
TMT30.00
|
|
| New Volkswagen Golf 1.4 (standard edition) |
$49,160.43
€47,675.35
|
$43,803.42
TMT153,750.00
|
|
| Taxi trip in downtown area (5 miles) |
$21.44
€20.79
|
$9.69
TMT34.00
|
|
pay 35.5% less for housing
|
Monaco
|
Turkmenistan
|
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|---|---|---|---|
|
Internet connection
50 mbps or faster, cable/dsl
|
$110.93
€107.58
|
$94.97
TMT333.33
|
|
| 1-Bedroom apartment in downtown area |
$9,401.30
€9,117.29
|
$1,125.36
TMT3,950.00
|
|
| 1-Bedroom apartment outside city center |
$6,591.34
€6,392.23
|
$747.86
TMT2,625.00
|
|
|
Utilities for two
(700 sq ft apartment)
including electric, gas, water, heating
|
$292.40
€283.57
|
$435.73
TMT1,529.41
|
|
pay 99.2% less for childcare
|
Monaco
|
Turkmenistan
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
| Private preschool for 1 child, monthly |
$2,759.79
€2,676.42
|
$22.79
TMT80.00
|
|
| Middle school for 1 child, two semesters |
$29,406.50
€28,518.16
|
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pay 5.3% more for entertainment and sports
|
Monaco
|
Turkmenistan
|
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|---|---|---|---|
| Domestic/local beer (1 pint) |
$9.11
€8.83
|
$5.06
TMT17.75
|
|
| Cappuccino in mid-range area |
$6.29
€6.10
|
$6.98
TMT24.50
|
|
|
Pack of cigarettes
Marlboro or similar
|
$12.06
€11.69
|
$28.49
TMT100.00
|
|
| Monthly membership at local gym |
$512.44
€496.96
|
$147.20
TMT516.67
|
|
| Movie ticket to theater/cinema |
$15.00
€14.55
|
$14.25
TMT50.00
|
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pay 19.0% less for clothing
|
Monaco
|
Turkmenistan
|
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|---|---|---|---|
|
Regular jeans
Levi's brand
|
$194.39
€188.52
|
$85.47
TMT300.00
|
|
|
Regular dress
from H&M or similar store
|
$75.16
€72.89
|
$121.08
TMT425.00
|
|
|
Running shoes
Nike or Adidas
|
$203.37
€197.22
|
$163.82
TMT575.00
|
|
| Men's business shoes (leather) |
$446.93
€433.42
|
$170.94
TMT600.00
|
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