Cost of living comparison
Russia is 54.6% more expensive than Turkmenistan overall.
- Restaurants
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pay 71.9% less in Russia
- Groceries
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pay 76.5% less in Russia
- Transportation
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pay 11.4% more in Russia
- Housing
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pay 80.9% less in Russia
- Childcare
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pay 8.3 times more in Russia
- Entertainment and Sports
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pay 78.7% less in Russia
- Clothing
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pay 55.1% less in Russia
The cost of childcare and transportation in Russia are more expensive than in Turkmenistan. Expenses including housing, entertainment and sports, groceries, restaurants, and clothing are lower in Russia. Notably, childcare is significantly more expensive in Russia.
If you lived in Russia instead of Turkmenistan, you would:
pay 71.9% less for restaurants
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Turkmenistan
|
Russia
|
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|---|---|---|---|
| Basic meal with drink at inexpensive restaurant |
$34.54
TMT120.90
|
$6.51
RUB592.17
|
|
|
Fast food combo meal
McDonalds, or similar
|
$12.82
TMT44.87
|
$4.14
RUB376.89
|
|
| Bottle of Coca-Cola (11 fl. oz) |
$3.24
TMT11.34
|
$0.80
RUB72.57
|
|
| Bottle of water (11 fl. oz) |
$1.04
TMT3.66
|
$0.38
RUB34.97
|
|
pay 76.5% less for groceries
|
Turkmenistan
|
Russia
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
|
Bread
1 loaf
|
$2.39
TMT8.35
|
$0.47
RUB42.63
|
|
| Local cheese (8 oz) |
$17.90
TMT62.65
|
$3.72
RUB337.97
|
|
| Milk (1 gallon) |
$16.12
TMT56.43
|
$3.07
RUB279.48
|
|
|
Eggs
1 dozen
|
$6.84
TMT23.93
|
$1.21
RUB110.16
|
|
| Boneless chicken breast (1 lb) |
$5.38
TMT18.85
|
$1.66
RUB150.64
|
|
| Apples (1 lb) |
$2.71
TMT9.50
|
$0.54
RUB49.27
|
|
| Bananas (1 lb) |
$4.01
TMT14.02
|
$0.55
RUB50.15
|
|
| Oranges (1 lb) |
$3.65
TMT12.78
|
$0.71
RUB64.92
|
|
| Tomatoes (1 lb) |
$1.71
TMT5.99
|
$0.89
RUB80.62
|
|
| Potatoes (1 lb) |
$1.03
TMT3.62
|
$0.22
RUB19.68
|
|
| Onions (1 lb) |
$0.84
TMT2.94
|
$0.21
RUB18.95
|
|
pay 11.4% more for transportation
|
Turkmenistan
|
Russia
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
| Gasoline (1 gallon) |
$1.56
TMT5.47
|
$2.12
RUB192.72
|
|
| Monthly public transit pass |
$8.55
TMT29.91
|
$17.67
RUB1,607.03
|
|
| New Volkswagen Golf 1.4 (standard edition) |
$43,803.42
TMT153,311.97
|
$26,642.44
RUB2,423,540.06
|
|
| Taxi trip in downtown area (5 miles) |
$9.69
TMT33.90
|
$4.15
RUB377.52
|
|
pay 80.9% less for housing
|
Turkmenistan
|
Russia
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
|
Internet connection
50 mbps or faster, cable/dsl
|
$94.97
TMT332.38
|
$5.97
RUB543.46
|
|
| 1-Bedroom apartment in downtown area |
$1,125.36
TMT3,938.75
|
$304.49
RUB27,698.37
|
|
| 1-Bedroom apartment outside city center |
$747.86
TMT2,617.52
|
$210.86
RUB19,180.57
|
|
|
Utilities for two
(700 sq ft apartment)
including electric, gas, water, heating
|
$435.73
TMT1,525.05
|
$64.94
RUB5,907.16
|
|
pay 8.3 times more for childcare
|
Turkmenistan
|
Russia
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
| Private preschool for 1 child, monthly |
$22.79
TMT79.77
|
$190.09
RUB17,291.84
|
|
| Middle school for 1 child, two semesters | ?? |
$5,074.52
RUB461,605.77
|
|
pay 78.7% less for entertainment and sports
|
Turkmenistan
|
Russia
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
| Domestic/local beer (1 pint) |
$5.06
TMT17.70
|
$1.42
RUB129.41
|
|
| Cappuccino in mid-range area |
$6.98
TMT24.43
|
$1.67
RUB151.97
|
|
|
Pack of cigarettes
Marlboro or similar
|
$28.49
TMT99.72
|
$2.10
RUB190.82
|
|
| Monthly membership at local gym |
$147.20
TMT515.19
|
$28.15
RUB2,561.08
|
|
| Movie ticket to theater/cinema |
$14.25
TMT49.86
|
$3.97
RUB361.43
|
|
pay 55.1% less for clothing
|
Turkmenistan
|
Russia
|
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|---|---|---|---|
|
Regular jeans
Levi's brand
|
$85.47
TMT299.15
|
$51.85
RUB4,716.42
|
|
|
Regular dress
from H&M or similar store
|
$121.08
TMT423.79
|
$33.92
RUB3,085.68
|
|
|
Running shoes
Nike or Adidas
|
$163.82
TMT573.36
|
$76.53
RUB6,961.30
|
|
| Men's business shoes (leather) |
$170.94
TMT598.29
|
$75.61
RUB6,878.04
|
|
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