Cost of Living in Turkmenistan - Updated Prices & Insights

Name: Turkmenistan
Address: TM

Solo nomad: Estimated monthly costs are $1,896 (excluding rent), and $3,183 including rent.

Family of 3: Estimated monthly costs are $4,402 (excluding rent), and $6,462 including rent.

Meal at Budget Restaurant

$34.07 TMT 119

$14.20 TMT 49.69

$56.8 TMT 199

Three-Course Dinner for Two, Mid-Range

$87.0 TMT 304

$60.9 TMT 213

$348 TMT 1,218

Fast Food Meal (McDonalds, etc)

$13.10 TMT 45.83

$10.18 TMT 35.64

$14.55 TMT 50.9

Cappuccino

$7.31 TMT 25.58

$1.44 TMT 5.03

$11.49 TMT 40.21

Coke/Pepsi/Fanta/Sprite (0.33 liter bottle)

$3.23 TMT 11.30

$2.91 TMT 10.20

$13.10 TMT 45.85

Water (0.33 liter bottle)

$0.73 TMT 2.54

$0.54 TMT 1.91

$1.37 TMT 4.78

Local Beer (0.5 liter draught)

$5.09 TMT 17.82

$2.83 TMT 9.92

$14.16 TMT 49.55

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

$14.18 TMT 49.61

$8.50 TMT 29.75

$17.00 TMT 59.5

Milk (1 liter)

$4.77 TMT 16.69

$3.23 TMT 11.30

$5.87 TMT 20.54

White Bread (500g)

$2.40 TMT 8.42

$1.44 TMT 5.04

$4.32 TMT 15.11

Rice (white) (1kg)

$5.21 TMT 18.22

$2.90 TMT 10.14

$13.31 TMT 46.58

Eggs

$6.33 TMT 22.15

$4.03 TMT 14.09

$6.90 TMT 24.16

Local Cheese (1kg)

$40.60 TMT 142

$31.03 TMT 109

$43.50 TMT 152

Chicken Fillets (1kg)

$16.21 TMT 56.7

$8.64 TMT 30.25

$28.81 TMT 101

Beef Round Steak (1kg)

$18.64 TMT 65.2

$11.47 TMT 40.15

$43.01 TMT 151

Apples (1kg)

$4.23 TMT 14.81

$1.64 TMT 5.74

$8.32 TMT 29.11

Banana (1kg)

$8.06 TMT 28.22

$3.19 TMT 11.15

$11.56 TMT 40.47

Oranges (1kg)

$6.54 TMT 22.90

$2.56 TMT 8.96

$10.53 TMT 36.84

Tomato (1kg)

$3.15 TMT 11.02

$1.95 TMT 6.82

$5.56 TMT 19.47

Potato (1kg)

$1.74 TMT 6.09

$1.08 TMT 3.77

$3.49 TMT 12.21

Onion (1kg)

$1.30 TMT 4.55

$0.70 TMT 2.44

$2.88 TMT 10.10

Lettuce (1 head)

$2.02 TMT 7.06

$1.44 TMT 5.05

$2.89 TMT 10.10

Water (1.5 liter bottle)

$1.13 TMT 3.97

$0.87 TMT 3.05

$1.45 TMT 5.07

Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro, Camel)

$28.48 TMT 99.7

$25.63 TMT 89.7

$28.48 TMT 99.7

Wine (Bottle)

$40.86 TMT 143

$3.94 TMT 13.79

$84.5 TMT 296

Local Beer (0.5 liter bottle)

$4.81 TMT 16.83

$2.92 TMT 10.22

$5.83 TMT 20.40

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

$2.94 TMT 10.30

One-way Ticket (Public Transport)

$0.14 TMT 0.49

$0.29 TMT 1.02

Public Transport Monthly Pass (Regular Price)

$8.56 TMT 29.96

$11.42 TMT 39.95

Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)

$2.92 TMT 10.24

$1.46 TMT 5.12

$4.39 TMT 15.35

Taxi (Normal Tariff) (1km)

$0.83 TMT 2.92

Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)

$8.66 TMT 30.32

Gasoline (1 liter)

$0.44 TMT 1.54

Midsize Hatchback 1.4l (Volkswagen Golf, Toyota Prius, Honda Civic, etc)

$43.1K TMT 150.8K

$42.0K TMT 147.2K

$44.1K TMT 154.5K

Compact Sedan 1.6l (Toyota Corolla, Mazda3, Kia K4, Hyundai Elantra, etc)

$58.0K TMT 203.0K

$46.4K TMT 162.4K

$69.6K TMT 243.7K

Utilities for 2 People in 2-bedroom Apartment (Heating, Electricity, Gas, Water, Garbage) (85m2)

$574 TMT 2,010

SIM Card Monthly Plan (Calls and 10GB+ Data)

$57.5 TMT 201

$28.76 TMT 101

$66.1 TMT 231

Internet (50+ Mbps, Unlimited Data)

$183 TMT 641

$79.5 TMT 278

$426 TMT 1,490

Gym Membership (Monthly)

$170 TMT 596

$14.50 TMT 50.8

$290 TMT 1,015

Tennis Court (1 Hour on Weekend)

$45.42 TMT 159

$34.79 TMT 122

$45.42 TMT 159

Cinema Ticket

$15.48 TMT 54.2

$8.44 TMT 29.55

$19.70 TMT 69.0

Preschool or Kindergarten, Full Day, Private, 1 Child (Monthly)

$33.69 TMT 118

$22.46 TMT 78.6

$56.1 TMT 196

International Primary School, 1 Child (Yearly)

$26.1K TMT 91.3K

Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar)

$65.0 TMT 227

$25.43 TMT 89.0

$84.8 TMT 297

Summer Dress (H&M, Zara, etc)

$99.5 TMT 348

$56.8 TMT 199

$128 TMT 448

Sport Shoes (Adidas, Nike)

$397 TMT 1,388

$160 TMT 559

$580 TMT 2,032

Men's Leather Business Shoes

$294 TMT 1,028

$173 TMT 607

$491 TMT 1,720

1-bedroom Apartment, City Center (Monthly)

$1,036 TMT 3,626

$708 TMT 2,477

$1,981 TMT 6,934

1-bedroom Apartment, Outside City Center (Monthly)

$653 TMT 2,286

$284 TMT 994

$1,420 TMT 4,970

3-bedroom Apartment, City Center (Monthly)

$1,669 TMT 5,842

$863 TMT 3,022

$2,878 TMT 10.1K

3-bedroom Apartment, Outside City Center (Monthly)

$1,416 TMT 4,957

$578 TMT 2,023

$2,601 TMT 9,105

Buy Apartment in City Center (m2)

$3,519 TMT 12.3K

$3,194 TMT 11.2K

$4,246 TMT 14.9K

Buy Apartment Outside City Center (m2)

$2,829 TMT 9,903

$2,520 TMT 8,819

$2,984 TMT 10.4K

Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)

$622 TMT 2,176

20-Year Fixed Mortgage Interest Rate (Annual %)

8.5

CityCost data is based on AI and user input – minor inaccuracies may occur.

Last update: March 1, 2026

By City in Turkmenistan

Lowest

Highest

Rank	City	Population	Living Index	Solo costs (no rent) / month	Solo costs (with rent) / month	Family of 3 costs (no rent) / month	Family of 3 costs (with rent) / month	Mobile download speed (Mbps)	Internet download speed (Mbps)
1	Abadan	-		$93.6	$83.7	$117	$126	31.86	91.63
2	Ashgabat	909000	159	$1,846	$3,142	$4,393	$6,582	6.35	91.63
3	Kaka	-		$75.7	$84.3	$139	$124	-	112.7
4	Mary	123000		$406	$375	$770	$786	14.99	113.12
5	Turkmenabat	830000		$1,793	$2,104	$3,818	$4,741	120.11	124.97
6	Turkmenbasi	-		$13.06	$14.04	$24.23	$23.30	43.37	79.88

Turkmenistan Median Internet Speeds (Updated January 2026)

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The chart highlights the Precision Threshold for mobile and fixed broadband internet speeds, updated quarterly.

Digital Nomad Cost of Living Index

Cost of Living in Turkmenistan - Frequently Asked Questions

Turkmenistan generally offers moderate affordability for travelers and longer stays, especially outside major cities. Cost of Living in Turkmenistan varies by area, with local markets and street food keeping daily meals economical, while imported items can push up costs. Housing is often affordable in smaller towns if you’re open to local arrangements, though choices may be tighter in the capital. Public transit and shared taxis provide inexpensive options, and walking or cycling around town keeps expenses down. For longer stays, negotiate a fair longer-term rate in housing and be mindful of service charges in formal accommodations. Tip: map out expat-friendly neighborhoods and set a flexible budget that accounts for occasional price spikes.

Daily life centers on balancing housing, food, transport, and errands across neighborhoods that fit your pace. You’ll find a range of housing – from modest apartments to satellite towns – often with negotiable terms for longer stays. Turkmenistan living cost tends to be lower outside the capital, though you may see higher prices for imported goods or services tied to the expat scene in Ashgabat. To keep costs predictable, cook at home with local produce, use public transit or shared taxis, and shop at markets for fresh staples. For work and errands, seek up-to-date listings and ask locals for reliable, affordable options. Tip: build a simple monthly budget and track it weekly.

Quality of life comes from reliable services, access to healthcare, internet, and a pace that suits you. When choosing a neighborhood, look for proximity to markets, cafes, and quiet streets. A simple budgeting framework helps: categorize housing, food, transport, and personal expenses; assign a monthly cap for each; and review it weekly to accommodate seasonal shifts – for example hotter months may increase cooling costs and outdoor activity opportunities. Stay flexible and tap into local networks for deals on coworking spaces or gym memberships. Tip: keep a small contingency fund and rotate weekend outings to balance savings with new experiences.