Cost of living comparison
Turkmenistan is 11.6% more expensive than New Caledonia overall.
- Restaurants
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pay 31.8% more in Turkmenistan
- Groceries
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pay 35.8% more in Turkmenistan
- Transportation
-
pay 36.9% less in Turkmenistan
- Housing
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pay 78.9% more in Turkmenistan
- Childcare
-
pay 96.9% less in Turkmenistan
- Entertainment and Sports
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pay 39.1% more in Turkmenistan
- Clothing
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pay 29.1% more in Turkmenistan
The cost of housing, entertainment and sports, groceries, restaurants, and clothing in Turkmenistan are more expensive than in New Caledonia. Expenses including childcare and transportation are lower in Turkmenistan. Notably, housing is significantly more expensive in Turkmenistan.
If you lived in Turkmenistan instead of New Caledonia, you would:
pay 31.8% more for restaurants
|
New Caledonia
|
Turkmenistan
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
| Basic meal with drink at inexpensive restaurant |
$15.72
CFPF1,725
|
$34.54
TMT120.90
|
|
|
Fast food combo meal
McDonalds, or similar
|
$13.47
CFPF1,478
|
$12.82
TMT44.87
|
|
| Bottle of Coca-Cola (11 fl. oz) |
$2.54
CFPF279
|
$3.24
TMT11.34
|
|
| Bottle of water (11 fl. oz) |
$1.23
CFPF136
|
$1.04
TMT3.66
|
|
pay 35.8% more for groceries
|
New Caledonia
|
Turkmenistan
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
|
Bread
1 loaf
|
$2.56
CFPF281
|
$2.39
TMT8.35
|
|
| Local cheese (8 oz) |
$8.19
CFPF898
|
$17.90
TMT62.65
|
|
| Milk (1 gallon) |
$4.15
CFPF455
|
$16.12
TMT56.43
|
|
|
Eggs
1 dozen
|
$5.42
CFPF595
|
$6.84
TMT23.93
|
|
| Boneless chicken breast (1 lb) |
$7.74
CFPF849
|
$5.38
TMT18.85
|
|
| Apples (1 lb) |
$1.79
CFPF197
|
$2.71
TMT9.50
|
|
| Bananas (1 lb) |
$2.98
CFPF327
|
$4.01
TMT14.02
|
|
| Oranges (1 lb) |
$2.85
CFPF313
|
$3.65
TMT12.78
|
|
| Tomatoes (1 lb) |
$3.01
CFPF331
|
$1.71
TMT5.99
|
|
| Potatoes (1 lb) |
$1.59
CFPF174
|
$1.03
TMT3.62
|
|
| Onions (1 lb) |
$1.36
CFPF149
|
$0.84
TMT2.94
|
|
pay 36.9% less for transportation
|
New Caledonia
|
Turkmenistan
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
| Gasoline (1 gallon) |
$5.77
CFPF634
|
$1.56
TMT5.47
|
|
| Monthly public transit pass |
$57.93
CFPF6,356
|
$8.55
TMT29.91
|
|
| New Volkswagen Golf 1.4 (standard edition) |
$31,659.34
CFPF3,473,830
|
$43,803.42
TMT153,311.97
|
|
| Taxi trip in downtown area (5 miles) |
$13.39
CFPF1,469
|
$9.69
TMT33.90
|
|
pay 78.9% more for housing
|
New Caledonia
|
Turkmenistan
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
|
Internet connection
50 mbps or faster, cable/dsl
|
$54.97
CFPF6,031
|
$94.97
TMT332.38
|
|
| 1-Bedroom apartment in downtown area |
$740.96
CFPF81,302
|
$1,125.36
TMT3,938.75
|
|
| 1-Bedroom apartment outside city center |
$655.64
CFPF71,940
|
$747.86
TMT2,617.52
|
|
|
Utilities for two
(700 sq ft apartment)
including electric, gas, water, heating
|
$157.39
CFPF17,270
|
$435.73
TMT1,525.05
|
|
pay 96.9% less for childcare
|
New Caledonia
|
Turkmenistan
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
| Private preschool for 1 child, monthly |
$730.48
CFPF80,153
|
$22.79
TMT79.77
|
|
| Middle school for 1 child, two semesters | ?? | ?? | |
pay 39.1% more for entertainment and sports
|
New Caledonia
|
Turkmenistan
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
| Domestic/local beer (1 pint) |
$10.33
CFPF1,133
|
$5.06
TMT17.70
|
|
| Cappuccino in mid-range area |
$5.75
CFPF631
|
$6.98
TMT24.43
|
|
|
Pack of cigarettes
Marlboro or similar
|
$17.78
CFPF1,951
|
$28.49
TMT99.72
|
|
| Monthly membership at local gym |
$60.62
CFPF6,652
|
$147.20
TMT515.19
|
|
| Movie ticket to theater/cinema |
$11.68
CFPF1,281
|
$14.25
TMT49.86
|
|
pay 29.1% more for clothing
|
New Caledonia
|
Turkmenistan
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
|
Regular jeans
Levi's brand
|
$98.80
CFPF10,840
|
$85.47
TMT299.15
|
|
|
Regular dress
from H&M or similar store
|
$59.88
CFPF6,570
|
$121.08
TMT423.79
|
|
|
Running shoes
Nike or Adidas
|
$114.51
CFPF12,565
|
$163.82
TMT573.36
|
|
| Men's business shoes (leather) |
$202.08
CFPF22,173
|
$170.94
TMT598.29
|
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