Cost of living comparison
Philippines is 43.2% more expensive than Turkmenistan overall.
- Restaurants
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pay 76.0% less in Philippines
- Groceries
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pay 50.5% less in Philippines
- Transportation
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pay 23.2% more in Philippines
- Housing
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pay 77.0% less in Philippines
- Childcare
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pay 7.2 times more in Philippines
- Entertainment and Sports
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pay 75.6% less in Philippines
- Clothing
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pay 66.1% less in Philippines
The cost of childcare and transportation in Philippines are more expensive than in Turkmenistan. Expenses including housing, restaurants, entertainment and sports, clothing, and groceries are lower in Philippines. Notably, childcare is significantly more expensive in Philippines.
If you lived in Philippines instead of Turkmenistan, you would:
pay 76.0% less for restaurants
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Turkmenistan
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Philippines
|
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|---|---|---|---|
| Basic meal with drink at inexpensive restaurant |
$34.54
TMT121.25
|
$3.60
₱206.13
|
|
|
Fast food combo meal
McDonalds, or similar
|
$12.82
TMT45.00
|
$3.18
₱182.05
|
|
| Bottle of Coca-Cola (11 fl. oz) |
$3.24
TMT11.38
|
$0.73
₱41.83
|
|
| Bottle of water (11 fl. oz) |
$1.04
TMT3.67
|
$0.40
₱22.90
|
|
pay 50.5% less for groceries
|
Turkmenistan
|
Philippines
|
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|---|---|---|---|
|
Bread
1 loaf
|
$2.39
TMT8.38
|
$1.17
₱66.91
|
|
| Local cheese (8 oz) |
$17.90
TMT62.83
|
$3.38
₱193.50
|
|
| Milk (1 gallon) |
$16.12
TMT56.59
|
$6.61
₱379.18
|
|
|
Eggs
1 dozen
|
$6.84
TMT24.00
|
$1.92
₱110.15
|
|
| Boneless chicken breast (1 lb) |
$5.38
TMT18.90
|
$1.82
₱104.45
|
|
| Apples (1 lb) |
$2.71
TMT9.53
|
$1.33
₱76.40
|
|
| Bananas (1 lb) |
$4.01
TMT14.06
|
$0.64
₱36.65
|
|
| Oranges (1 lb) |
$3.65
TMT12.81
|
$1.14
₱65.50
|
|
| Tomatoes (1 lb) |
$1.71
TMT6.01
|
$0.67
₱38.63
|
|
| Potatoes (1 lb) |
$1.03
TMT3.63
|
$0.97
₱55.78
|
|
| Onions (1 lb) |
$0.84
TMT2.95
|
$1.21
₱69.23
|
|
pay 23.2% more for transportation
|
Turkmenistan
|
Philippines
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
| Gasoline (1 gallon) |
$1.56
TMT5.49
|
$4.22
₱242.10
|
|
| Monthly public transit pass |
$8.55
TMT30.00
|
$11.49
₱658.73
|
|
| New Volkswagen Golf 1.4 (standard edition) |
$43,803.42
TMT153,750.00
|
$26,375.77
₱1,511,911.71
|
|
| Taxi trip in downtown area (5 miles) |
$9.69
TMT34.00
|
$2.70
₱154.71
|
|
pay 77.0% less for housing
|
Turkmenistan
|
Philippines
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
|
Internet connection
50 mbps or faster, cable/dsl
|
$94.97
TMT333.33
|
$29.28
₱1,678.55
|
|
| 1-Bedroom apartment in downtown area |
$1,125.36
TMT3,950.00
|
$242.58
₱13,905.43
|
|
| 1-Bedroom apartment outside city center |
$747.86
TMT2,625.00
|
$157.31
₱9,017.50
|
|
|
Utilities for two
(700 sq ft apartment)
including electric, gas, water, heating
|
$435.73
TMT1,529.41
|
$81.80
₱4,689.22
|
|
pay 7.2 times more for childcare
|
Turkmenistan
|
Philippines
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
| Private preschool for 1 child, monthly |
$22.79
TMT80.00
|
$165.07
₱9,462.38
|
|
| Middle school for 1 child, two semesters | ?? |
$5,295.45
₱303,545.55
|
|
pay 75.6% less for entertainment and sports
|
Turkmenistan
|
Philippines
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
| Domestic/local beer (1 pint) |
$5.06
TMT17.75
|
$1.23
₱70.53
|
|
| Cappuccino in mid-range area |
$6.98
TMT24.50
|
$2.19
₱125.38
|
|
|
Pack of cigarettes
Marlboro or similar
|
$28.49
TMT100.00
|
$2.57
₱147.05
|
|
| Monthly membership at local gym |
$147.20
TMT516.67
|
$29.66
₱1,699.97
|
|
| Movie ticket to theater/cinema |
$14.25
TMT50.00
|
$5.28
₱302.67
|
|
pay 66.1% less for clothing
|
Turkmenistan
|
Philippines
|
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|---|---|---|---|
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Regular jeans
Levi's brand
|
$85.47
TMT300.00
|
$35.44
₱2,031.39
|
|
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Regular dress
from H&M or similar store
|
$121.08
TMT425.00
|
$22.98
₱1,317.33
|
|
|
Running shoes
Nike or Adidas
|
$163.82
TMT575.00
|
$64.92
₱3,721.06
|
|
| Men's business shoes (leather) |
$170.94
TMT600.00
|
$60.53
₱3,469.70
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