Cost of living comparison
China is 3.3 times more expensive than Turkmenistan overall.
- Restaurants
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pay 77.1% less in China
- Groceries
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pay 67.0% less in China
- Transportation
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pay 57.9% more in China
- Housing
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pay 80.4% less in China
- Childcare
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pay 20.2 times more in China
- Entertainment and Sports
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pay 70.7% less in China
- Clothing
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pay 57.2% less in China
The cost of childcare and transportation in China are more expensive than in Turkmenistan. Expenses including housing, restaurants, entertainment and sports, groceries, and clothing are lower in China. Notably, childcare is significantly more expensive in China.
If you lived in China instead of Turkmenistan, you would:
pay 77.1% less for restaurants
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Turkmenistan
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China
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|---|---|---|---|
| Basic meal with drink at inexpensive restaurant |
$34.54
TMT121.25
|
$2.85
CN¥20.80
|
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Fast food combo meal
McDonalds, or similar
|
$12.82
TMT45.00
|
$5.07
CN¥36.92
|
|
| Bottle of Coca-Cola (11 fl. oz) |
$3.24
TMT11.38
|
$0.49
CN¥3.57
|
|
| Bottle of water (11 fl. oz) |
$1.04
TMT3.67
|
$0.30
CN¥2.19
|
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pay 67.0% less for groceries
|
Turkmenistan
|
China
|
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|---|---|---|---|
|
Bread
1 loaf
|
$2.39
TMT8.38
|
$1.59
CN¥11.60
|
|
| Local cheese (8 oz) |
$17.90
TMT62.83
|
$5.85
CN¥42.63
|
|
| Milk (1 gallon) |
$16.12
TMT56.59
|
$6.86
CN¥49.99
|
|
|
Eggs
1 dozen
|
$6.84
TMT24.00
|
$1.60
CN¥11.63
|
|
| Boneless chicken breast (1 lb) |
$5.38
TMT18.90
|
$1.54
CN¥11.23
|
|
| Apples (1 lb) |
$2.71
TMT9.53
|
$0.76
CN¥5.56
|
|
| Bananas (1 lb) |
$4.01
TMT14.06
|
$0.57
CN¥4.18
|
|
| Oranges (1 lb) |
$3.65
TMT12.81
|
$0.65
CN¥4.76
|
|
| Tomatoes (1 lb) |
$1.71
TMT6.01
|
$0.52
CN¥3.82
|
|
| Potatoes (1 lb) |
$1.03
TMT3.63
|
$0.32
CN¥2.34
|
|
| Onions (1 lb) |
$0.84
TMT2.95
|
$0.40
CN¥2.92
|
|
pay 57.9% more for transportation
|
Turkmenistan
|
China
|
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|---|---|---|---|
| Gasoline (1 gallon) |
$1.56
TMT5.49
|
$4.44
CN¥32.39
|
|
| Monthly public transit pass |
$8.55
TMT30.00
|
$22.47
CN¥163.76
|
|
| New Volkswagen Golf 1.4 (standard edition) |
$43,803.42
TMT153,750.00
|
$19,071.53
CN¥138,989.52
|
|
| Taxi trip in downtown area (5 miles) |
$9.69
TMT34.00
|
$3.97
CN¥28.97
|
|
pay 80.4% less for housing
|
Turkmenistan
|
China
|
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|---|---|---|---|
|
Internet connection
50 mbps or faster, cable/dsl
|
$94.97
TMT333.33
|
$11.70
CN¥85.23
|
|
| 1-Bedroom apartment in downtown area |
$1,125.36
TMT3,950.00
|
$328.33
CN¥2,392.81
|
|
| 1-Bedroom apartment outside city center |
$747.86
TMT2,625.00
|
$205.78
CN¥1,499.68
|
|
|
Utilities for two
(700 sq ft apartment)
including electric, gas, water, heating
|
$435.73
TMT1,529.41
|
$40.46
CN¥294.85
|
|
pay 20.2 times more for childcare
|
Turkmenistan
|
China
|
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|---|---|---|---|
| Private preschool for 1 child, monthly |
$22.79
TMT80.00
|
$459.70
CN¥3,350.19
|
|
| Middle school for 1 child, two semesters | ?? |
$18,318.08
CN¥133,498.50
|
|
pay 70.7% less for entertainment and sports
|
Turkmenistan
|
China
|
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|---|---|---|---|
| Domestic/local beer (1 pint) |
$5.06
TMT17.75
|
$1.09
CN¥7.95
|
|
| Cappuccino in mid-range area |
$6.98
TMT24.50
|
$3.07
CN¥22.35
|
|
|
Pack of cigarettes
Marlboro or similar
|
$28.49
TMT100.00
|
$3.23
CN¥23.56
|
|
| Monthly membership at local gym |
$147.20
TMT516.67
|
$41.41
CN¥301.77
|
|
| Movie ticket to theater/cinema |
$14.25
TMT50.00
|
$5.93
CN¥43.18
|
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pay 57.2% less for clothing
|
Turkmenistan
|
China
|
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|---|---|---|---|
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Regular jeans
Levi's brand
|
$85.47
TMT300.00
|
$48.23
CN¥351.45
|
|
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Regular dress
from H&M or similar store
|
$121.08
TMT425.00
|
$31.67
CN¥230.81
|
|
|
Running shoes
Nike or Adidas
|
$163.82
TMT575.00
|
$72.53
CN¥528.56
|
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| Men's business shoes (leather) |
$170.94
TMT600.00
|
$75.53
CN¥550.48
|
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