Cost of Living in Turkmenistan - Updated Prices & Insights

Name: Turkmenistan
Address: TM

Solo nomad: Estimated monthly costs are $1,940 (excluding rent), and $3,157 including rent.

Family of 3: Estimated monthly costs are $4,471 (excluding rent), and $6,303 including rent.

Meal at Budget Restaurant

$34.72 TMT 122

$14.47 TMT 50.7

$57.9 TMT 203

Three-Course Dinner for Two, Mid-Range

$84.9 TMT 297

$59.4 TMT 208

$340 TMT 1,188

Fast Food Meal (McDonalds, etc)

$12.71 TMT 44.48

$9.88 TMT 34.59

$14.12 TMT 49.42

Cappuccino

$7.24 TMT 25.35

$1.42 TMT 4.99

$11.39 TMT 39.86

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

$3.09 TMT 10.82

$2.79 TMT 9.76

$12.54 TMT 43.88

Water (0.33 liter bottle)

$0.74 TMT 2.57

$0.55 TMT 1.93

$1.38 TMT 4.84

Local Beer (0.5 liter draught)

$5.28 TMT 18.49

$2.94 TMT 10.29

$14.69 TMT 51.4

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

$14.45 TMT 50.6

$8.67 TMT 30.33

$17.33 TMT 60.7

Milk (1 liter)

$4.56 TMT 15.95

$3.08 TMT 10.80

$5.61 TMT 19.63

White Bread (500g)

$2.33 TMT 8.14

$1.39 TMT 4.87

$4.17 TMT 14.61

Rice (white) (1kg)

$5.12 TMT 17.93

$2.85 TMT 9.97

$13.09 TMT 45.82

Eggs

$6.22 TMT 21.76

$3.95 TMT 13.84

$6.78 TMT 23.74

Local Cheese (1kg)

$39.90 TMT 140

$30.49 TMT 107

$42.75 TMT 150

Chicken Fillets (1kg)

$16.21 TMT 56.7

$8.64 TMT 30.25

$28.81 TMT 101

Beef Round Steak (1kg)

$18.74 TMT 65.6

$11.54 TMT 40.38

$43.26 TMT 151

Apples (1kg)

$4.31 TMT 15.07

$1.67 TMT 5.84

$8.46 TMT 29.62

Banana (1kg)

$7.86 TMT 27.50

$3.11 TMT 10.87

$11.27 TMT 39.43

Oranges (1kg)

$6.61 TMT 23.15

$2.59 TMT 9.06

$10.64 TMT 37.24

Tomato (1kg)

$3.20 TMT 11.22

$1.98 TMT 6.94

$5.66 TMT 19.83

Potato (1kg)

$1.76 TMT 6.15

$1.09 TMT 3.81

$3.53 TMT 12.34

Onion (1kg)

$1.32 TMT 4.63

$0.71 TMT 2.48

$2.93 TMT 10.26

Lettuce (1 head)

$1.97 TMT 6.89

$1.41 TMT 4.92

$2.81 TMT 9.85

Water (1.5 liter bottle)

$1.09 TMT 3.83

$0.84 TMT 2.94

$1.40 TMT 4.89

Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro, Camel)

$28.97 TMT 101

$26.07 TMT 91.3

$28.97 TMT 101

Wine (Bottle)

$42.50 TMT 149

$3.97 TMT 13.89

$85.0 TMT 297

Local Beer (0.5 liter bottle)

$4.64 TMT 16.24

$2.82 TMT 9.86

$5.62 TMT 19.69

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

$2.78 TMT 9.74

One-way Ticket (Public Transport)

$0.14 TMT 0.49

$0.29 TMT 1.02

Public Transport Monthly Pass (Regular Price)

$8.73 TMT 30.57

$11.65 TMT 40.77

Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)

$2.90 TMT 10.14

$1.45 TMT 5.07

$4.34 TMT 15.21

Taxi (Normal Tariff) (1km)

$0.83 TMT 2.89

Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)

$8.41 TMT 29.44

Gasoline (1 liter)

$0.42 TMT 1.46

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

$44.4K TMT 155.4K

$43.3K TMT 151.6K

$45.5K TMT 159.2K

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

$57.0K TMT 199.3K

$45.6K TMT 159.5K

$68.3K TMT 239.2K

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

$579 TMT 2,026

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

$56.5 TMT 198

$28.23 TMT 98.8

$64.9 TMT 227

Internet (50+ Mbps, Unlimited Data)

$187 TMT 654

$81.1 TMT 284

$434 TMT 1,520

Gym Membership (Monthly)

$169 TMT 591

$14.38 TMT 50.3

$288 TMT 1,007

Tennis Court (1 Hour on Weekend)

$44.82 TMT 157

$34.33 TMT 120

$44.82 TMT 157

Cinema Ticket

$15.57 TMT 54.5

$8.49 TMT 29.73

$19.82 TMT 69.4

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

$33.65 TMT 118

$22.43 TMT 78.5

$56.1 TMT 196

International Primary School, 1 Child (Yearly)

$25.4K TMT 89.0K

Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar)

$65.2 TMT 228

$25.52 TMT 89.3

$85.1 TMT 298

Summer Dress (H&M, Zara, etc)

$102 TMT 356

$58.2 TMT 204

$131 TMT 458

Sport Shoes (Adidas, Nike)

$392 TMT 1,371

$158 TMT 552

$573 TMT 2,007

Men's Leather Business Shoes

$286 TMT 1,000

$169 TMT 590

$478 TMT 1,673

1-bedroom Apartment, City Center (Monthly)

$1,037 TMT 3,628

$708 TMT 2,478

$1,983 TMT 6,939

1-bedroom Apartment, Outside City Center (Monthly)

$659 TMT 2,305

$286 TMT 1,002

$1,432 TMT 5,010

3-bedroom Apartment, City Center (Monthly)

$1,655 TMT 5,791

$856 TMT 2,996

$2,853 TMT 9,985

3-bedroom Apartment, Outside City Center (Monthly)

$1,423 TMT 4,980

$581 TMT 2,032

$2,613 TMT 9,146

Buy Apartment in City Center (m2)

$3,573 TMT 12.5K

$3,244 TMT 11.4K

$4,306 TMT 15.1K

Buy Apartment Outside City Center (m2)

$2,859 TMT 10.0K

$2,546 TMT 8,910

$3,015 TMT 10.6K

Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)

$611 TMT 2,138

20-Year Fixed Mortgage Interest Rate (Annual %)

8.5

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

Last update: January 19, 2026

By City in Turkmenistan

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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	-		$96.6	$85.1	$147	$130	31.86	91.63
2	Ashgabat	909000	159	$1,861	$3,184	$4,309	$6,462	6.35	91.63
3	Kaka	-		$74.3	$86.9	$110	$127	-	112.7
4	Mary	123000		$402	$370	$817	$776	14.99	113.12
5	Turkmenabat	830000		$1,794	$2,078	$3,761	$4,655	120.11	124.97
6	Turkmenbasi	-		$13.33	$14.44	$21.22	$23.29	43.37	79.88

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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.