Cost of living comparison
Germany is 3.9 times more expensive than Turkmenistan overall.
- Restaurants
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pay 9.3% more in Germany
- Groceries
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pay 38.6% less in Germany
- Transportation
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pay 3.4 times more in Germany
- Housing
-
pay 35.6% less in Germany
- Childcare
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pay 20.1 times more in Germany
- Entertainment and Sports
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pay 43.5% less in Germany
- Clothing
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pay 35.5% less in Germany
The cost of childcare, transportation, and restaurants in Germany are more expensive than in Turkmenistan. Expenses including entertainment and sports, groceries, housing, and clothing are lower in Germany. Notably, childcare and transportation are significantly more expensive in Germany.
If you lived in Germany instead of Turkmenistan, you would:
pay 9.3% more for restaurants
|
Turkmenistan
|
Germany
|
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|---|---|---|---|
| Basic meal with drink at inexpensive restaurant |
$34.54
TMT121.25
|
$14.04
€12.97
|
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Fast food combo meal
McDonalds, or similar
|
$12.82
TMT45.00
|
$10.20
€9.41
|
|
| Bottle of Coca-Cola (11 fl. oz) |
$3.24
TMT11.38
|
$2.80
€2.59
|
|
| Bottle of water (11 fl. oz) |
$1.04
TMT3.67
|
$2.41
€2.22
|
|
pay 38.6% less for groceries
|
Turkmenistan
|
Germany
|
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|---|---|---|---|
|
Bread
1 loaf
|
$2.39
TMT8.38
|
$2.03
€1.87
|
|
| Local cheese (8 oz) |
$17.90
TMT62.83
|
$6.71
€6.19
|
|
| Milk (1 gallon) |
$16.12
TMT56.59
|
$4.38
€4.04
|
|
|
Eggs
1 dozen
|
$6.84
TMT24.00
|
$3.41
€3.14
|
|
| Boneless chicken breast (1 lb) |
$5.38
TMT18.90
|
$6.24
€5.76
|
|
| Apples (1 lb) |
$2.71
TMT9.53
|
$1.28
€1.18
|
|
| Bananas (1 lb) |
$4.01
TMT14.06
|
$0.70
€0.65
|
|
| Oranges (1 lb) |
$3.65
TMT12.81
|
$0.97
€0.90
|
|
| Tomatoes (1 lb) |
$1.71
TMT6.01
|
$2.10
€1.94
|
|
| Potatoes (1 lb) |
$1.03
TMT3.63
|
$0.66
€0.61
|
|
| Onions (1 lb) |
$0.84
TMT2.95
|
$0.69
€0.64
|
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pay 3.4 times more for transportation
|
Turkmenistan
|
Germany
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
| Gasoline (1 gallon) |
$1.56
TMT5.49
|
$7.07
€6.53
|
|
| Monthly public transit pass |
$8.55
TMT30.00
|
$52.96
€48.89
|
|
| New Volkswagen Golf 1.4 (standard edition) |
$43,803.42
TMT153,750.00
|
$28,807.86
€26,595.16
|
|
| Taxi trip in downtown area (5 miles) |
$9.69
TMT34.00
|
$23.02
€21.25
|
|
pay 35.6% less for housing
|
Turkmenistan
|
Germany
|
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|---|---|---|---|
|
Internet connection
50 mbps or faster, cable/dsl
|
$94.97
TMT333.33
|
$48.22
€44.52
|
|
| 1-Bedroom apartment in downtown area |
$1,125.36
TMT3,950.00
|
$790.39
€729.68
|
|
| 1-Bedroom apartment outside city center |
$747.86
TMT2,625.00
|
$625.27
€577.25
|
|
|
Utilities for two
(700 sq ft apartment)
including electric, gas, water, heating
|
$435.73
TMT1,529.41
|
$230.06
€212.39
|
|
pay 20.1 times more for childcare
|
Turkmenistan
|
Germany
|
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|---|---|---|---|
| Private preschool for 1 child, monthly |
$22.79
TMT80.00
|
$458.39
€423.18
|
|
| Middle school for 1 child, two semesters | ?? |
$12,308.95
€11,363.51
|
|
pay 43.5% less for entertainment and sports
|
Turkmenistan
|
Germany
|
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|---|---|---|---|
| Domestic/local beer (1 pint) |
$5.06
TMT17.75
|
$4.42
€4.08
|
|
| Cappuccino in mid-range area |
$6.98
TMT24.50
|
$3.49
€3.22
|
|
|
Pack of cigarettes
Marlboro or similar
|
$28.49
TMT100.00
|
$8.74
€8.06
|
|
| Monthly membership at local gym |
$147.20
TMT516.67
|
$36.01
€33.24
|
|
| Movie ticket to theater/cinema |
$14.25
TMT50.00
|
$12.80
€11.82
|
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pay 35.5% less for clothing
|
Turkmenistan
|
Germany
|
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|---|---|---|---|
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Regular jeans
Levi's brand
|
$85.47
TMT300.00
|
$82.34
€76.01
|
|
|
Regular dress
from H&M or similar store
|
$121.08
TMT425.00
|
$40.78
€37.65
|
|
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Running shoes
Nike or Adidas
|
$163.82
TMT575.00
|
$91.59
€84.56
|
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| Men's business shoes (leather) |
$170.94
TMT600.00
|
$123.43
€113.95
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