Cost of living comparison
Slovakia is 3.2 times more expensive than Turkmenistan overall.
- Restaurants
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pay 33.1% less in Slovakia
- Groceries
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pay 53.4% less in Slovakia
- Transportation
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pay 2.2 times more in Slovakia
- Housing
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pay 56.5% less in Slovakia
- Childcare
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pay 17.6 times more in Slovakia
- Entertainment and Sports
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pay 64.8% less in Slovakia
- Clothing
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pay 49.8% less in Slovakia
The cost of childcare and transportation in Slovakia are more expensive than in Turkmenistan. Expenses including entertainment and sports, housing, groceries, clothing, and restaurants are lower in Slovakia. Notably, childcare and transportation are significantly more expensive in Slovakia.
If you lived in Slovakia instead of Turkmenistan, you would:
pay 33.1% less for restaurants
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Turkmenistan
|
Slovakia
|
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|---|---|---|---|
| Basic meal with drink at inexpensive restaurant |
$34.54
TMT120.90
|
$8.14
€7.49
|
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Fast food combo meal
McDonalds, or similar
|
$12.82
TMT44.87
|
$7.98
€7.34
|
|
| Bottle of Coca-Cola (11 fl. oz) |
$3.24
TMT11.34
|
$1.58
€1.45
|
|
| Bottle of water (11 fl. oz) |
$1.04
TMT3.66
|
$1.39
€1.28
|
|
pay 53.4% less for groceries
|
Turkmenistan
|
Slovakia
|
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|---|---|---|---|
|
Bread
1 loaf
|
$2.39
TMT8.35
|
$1.35
€1.24
|
|
| Local cheese (8 oz) |
$17.90
TMT62.65
|
$6.03
€5.55
|
|
| Milk (1 gallon) |
$16.12
TMT56.43
|
$3.89
€3.58
|
|
|
Eggs
1 dozen
|
$6.84
TMT23.93
|
$3.43
€3.15
|
|
| Boneless chicken breast (1 lb) |
$5.38
TMT18.85
|
$3.12
€2.87
|
|
| Apples (1 lb) |
$2.71
TMT9.50
|
$0.73
€0.67
|
|
| Bananas (1 lb) |
$4.01
TMT14.02
|
$0.79
€0.73
|
|
| Oranges (1 lb) |
$3.65
TMT12.78
|
$0.96
€0.88
|
|
| Tomatoes (1 lb) |
$1.71
TMT5.99
|
$1.51
€1.39
|
|
| Potatoes (1 lb) |
$1.03
TMT3.62
|
$0.58
€0.53
|
|
| Onions (1 lb) |
$0.84
TMT2.94
|
$0.61
€0.56
|
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pay 2.2 times more for transportation
|
Turkmenistan
|
Slovakia
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
| Gasoline (1 gallon) |
$1.56
TMT5.47
|
$6.34
€5.83
|
|
| Monthly public transit pass |
$8.55
TMT29.91
|
$26.69
€24.54
|
|
| New Volkswagen Golf 1.4 (standard edition) |
$43,803.42
TMT153,311.97
|
$24,429.89
€22,463.24
|
|
| Taxi trip in downtown area (5 miles) |
$9.69
TMT33.90
|
$11.64
€10.70
|
|
pay 56.5% less for housing
|
Turkmenistan
|
Slovakia
|
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|---|---|---|---|
|
Internet connection
50 mbps or faster, cable/dsl
|
$94.97
TMT332.38
|
$20.60
€18.94
|
|
| 1-Bedroom apartment in downtown area |
$1,125.36
TMT3,938.75
|
$566.87
€521.24
|
|
| 1-Bedroom apartment outside city center |
$747.86
TMT2,617.52
|
$468.12
€430.43
|
|
|
Utilities for two
(700 sq ft apartment)
including electric, gas, water, heating
|
$435.73
TMT1,525.05
|
$171.07
€157.30
|
|
pay 17.6 times more for childcare
|
Turkmenistan
|
Slovakia
|
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|---|---|---|---|
| Private preschool for 1 child, monthly |
$22.79
TMT79.77
|
$400.86
€368.59
|
|
| Middle school for 1 child, two semesters | ?? |
$8,069.66
€7,420.04
|
|
pay 64.8% less for entertainment and sports
|
Turkmenistan
|
Slovakia
|
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|---|---|---|---|
| Domestic/local beer (1 pint) |
$5.06
TMT17.70
|
$1.99
€1.83
|
|
| Cappuccino in mid-range area |
$6.98
TMT24.43
|
$2.35
€2.16
|
|
|
Pack of cigarettes
Marlboro or similar
|
$28.49
TMT99.72
|
$5.24
€4.82
|
|
| Monthly membership at local gym |
$147.20
TMT515.19
|
$40.04
€36.81
|
|
| Movie ticket to theater/cinema |
$14.25
TMT49.86
|
$8.21
€7.55
|
|
pay 49.8% less for clothing
|
Turkmenistan
|
Slovakia
|
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|---|---|---|---|
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Regular jeans
Levi's brand
|
$85.47
TMT299.15
|
$63.57
€58.46
|
|
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Regular dress
from H&M or similar store
|
$121.08
TMT423.79
|
$29.21
€26.86
|
|
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Running shoes
Nike or Adidas
|
$163.82
TMT573.36
|
$78.92
€72.57
|
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| Men's business shoes (leather) |
$170.94
TMT598.29
|
$92.27
€84.85
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