Cost of living comparison
Czech Republic is 2.9 times more expensive than Turkmenistan overall.
- Restaurants
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pay 35.0% less in Czech Republic
- Groceries
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pay 58.1% less in Czech Republic
- Transportation
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pay 2.0 times more in Czech Republic
- Housing
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pay 53.7% less in Czech Republic
- Childcare
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pay 16.0 times more in Czech Republic
- Entertainment and Sports
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pay 61.5% less in Czech Republic
- Clothing
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pay 45.8% less in Czech Republic
The cost of childcare and transportation in Czech Republic are more expensive than in Turkmenistan. Expenses including entertainment and sports, groceries, housing, clothing, and restaurants are lower in Czech Republic. Notably, childcare and transportation are significantly more expensive in Czech Republic.
If you lived in Czech Republic instead of Turkmenistan, you would:
pay 35.0% less for restaurants
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Turkmenistan
|
Czech Republic
|
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|---|---|---|---|
| Basic meal with drink at inexpensive restaurant |
$34.54
TMT121.25
|
$7.70
CZK177.00
|
|
|
Fast food combo meal
McDonalds, or similar
|
$12.82
TMT45.00
|
$7.61
CZK175.10
|
|
| Bottle of Coca-Cola (11 fl. oz) |
$3.24
TMT11.38
|
$1.59
CZK36.64
|
|
| Bottle of water (11 fl. oz) |
$1.04
TMT3.67
|
$1.35
CZK31.06
|
|
pay 58.1% less for groceries
|
Turkmenistan
|
Czech Republic
|
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|---|---|---|---|
|
Bread
1 loaf
|
$2.39
TMT8.38
|
$1.29
CZK29.61
|
|
| Local cheese (8 oz) |
$17.90
TMT62.83
|
$5.47
CZK125.70
|
|
| Milk (1 gallon) |
$16.12
TMT56.59
|
$3.90
CZK89.58
|
|
|
Eggs
1 dozen
|
$6.84
TMT24.00
|
$2.64
CZK60.75
|
|
| Boneless chicken breast (1 lb) |
$5.38
TMT18.90
|
$3.73
CZK85.70
|
|
| Apples (1 lb) |
$2.71
TMT9.53
|
$0.62
CZK14.18
|
|
| Bananas (1 lb) |
$4.01
TMT14.06
|
$0.71
CZK16.29
|
|
| Oranges (1 lb) |
$3.65
TMT12.81
|
$0.88
CZK20.18
|
|
| Tomatoes (1 lb) |
$1.71
TMT6.01
|
$1.29
CZK29.72
|
|
| Potatoes (1 lb) |
$1.03
TMT3.63
|
$0.51
CZK11.61
|
|
| Onions (1 lb) |
$0.84
TMT2.95
|
$0.46
CZK10.69
|
|
pay 2.0 times more for transportation
|
Turkmenistan
|
Czech Republic
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
| Gasoline (1 gallon) |
$1.56
TMT5.49
|
$5.95
CZK136.93
|
|
| Monthly public transit pass |
$8.55
TMT30.00
|
$21.06
CZK484.45
|
|
| New Volkswagen Golf 1.4 (standard edition) |
$43,803.42
TMT153,750.00
|
$31,453.98
CZK723,394.30
|
|
| Taxi trip in downtown area (5 miles) |
$9.69
TMT34.00
|
$11.74
CZK269.98
|
|
pay 53.7% less for housing
|
Turkmenistan
|
Czech Republic
|
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|---|---|---|---|
|
Internet connection
50 mbps or faster, cable/dsl
|
$94.97
TMT333.33
|
$18.70
CZK429.97
|
|
| 1-Bedroom apartment in downtown area |
$1,125.36
TMT3,950.00
|
$610.48
CZK14,040.09
|
|
| 1-Bedroom apartment outside city center |
$747.86
TMT2,625.00
|
$493.17
CZK11,342.16
|
|
|
Utilities for two
(700 sq ft apartment)
including electric, gas, water, heating
|
$435.73
TMT1,529.41
|
$198.15
CZK4,557.13
|
|
pay 16.0 times more for childcare
|
Turkmenistan
|
Czech Republic
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
| Private preschool for 1 child, monthly |
$22.79
TMT80.00
|
$363.72
CZK8,364.97
|
|
| Middle school for 1 child, two semesters | ?? |
$7,967.34
CZK183,236.98
|
|
pay 61.5% less for entertainment and sports
|
Turkmenistan
|
Czech Republic
|
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|---|---|---|---|
| Domestic/local beer (1 pint) |
$5.06
TMT17.75
|
$1.90
CZK43.69
|
|
| Cappuccino in mid-range area |
$6.98
TMT24.50
|
$2.60
CZK59.80
|
|
|
Pack of cigarettes
Marlboro or similar
|
$28.49
TMT100.00
|
$6.46
CZK148.63
|
|
| Monthly membership at local gym |
$147.20
TMT516.67
|
$47.23
CZK1,086.11
|
|
| Movie ticket to theater/cinema |
$14.25
TMT50.00
|
$8.95
CZK205.76
|
|
pay 45.8% less for clothing
|
Turkmenistan
|
Czech Republic
|
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|---|---|---|---|
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Regular jeans
Levi's brand
|
$85.47
TMT300.00
|
$69.75
CZK1,604.03
|
|
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Regular dress
from H&M or similar store
|
$121.08
TMT425.00
|
$31.40
CZK722.07
|
|
|
Running shoes
Nike or Adidas
|
$163.82
TMT575.00
|
$80.03
CZK1,840.65
|
|
| Men's business shoes (leather) |
$170.94
TMT600.00
|
$103.55
CZK2,381.51
|
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