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 111

$14.47 TMT 46.45

$57.9 TMT 186

Three-Course Dinner for Two, Mid-Range

$84.9 TMT 272

$59.4 TMT 191

$340 TMT 1,090

Fast Food Meal (McDonalds, etc)

$12.71 TMT 40.79

$9.88 TMT 31.72

$14.12 TMT 45.33

Cappuccino

$7.24 TMT 23.25

$1.42 TMT 4.57

$11.39 TMT 36.55

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

$3.09 TMT 9.92

$2.79 TMT 8.95

$12.54 TMT 40.25

Water (0.33 liter bottle)

$0.74 TMT 2.36

$0.55 TMT 1.77

$1.38 TMT 4.44

Local Beer (0.5 liter draught)

$5.28 TMT 16.96

$2.94 TMT 9.44

$14.69 TMT 47.14

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

$14.45 TMT 46.38

$8.67 TMT 27.82

$17.33 TMT 55.6

Milk (1 liter)

$4.56 TMT 14.63

$3.08 TMT 9.90

$5.61 TMT 18.01

White Bread (500g)

$2.33 TMT 7.46

$1.39 TMT 4.47

$4.17 TMT 13.40

Rice (white) (1kg)

$5.12 TMT 16.44

$2.85 TMT 9.15

$13.09 TMT 42.03

Eggs

$6.22 TMT 19.96

$3.95 TMT 12.69

$6.78 TMT 21.77

Local Cheese (1kg)

$39.90 TMT 128

$30.49 TMT 97.9

$42.75 TMT 137

Chicken Fillets (1kg)

$16.21 TMT 52.0

$8.64 TMT 27.74

$28.81 TMT 92.5

Beef Round Steak (1kg)

$18.74 TMT 60.2

$11.54 TMT 37.03

$43.26 TMT 139

Apples (1kg)

$4.31 TMT 13.82

$1.67 TMT 5.36

$8.46 TMT 27.17

Banana (1kg)

$7.86 TMT 25.22

$3.11 TMT 9.97

$11.27 TMT 36.17

Oranges (1kg)

$6.61 TMT 21.23

$2.59 TMT 8.31

$10.64 TMT 34.16

Tomato (1kg)

$3.20 TMT 10.29

$1.98 TMT 6.37

$5.66 TMT 18.18

Potato (1kg)

$1.76 TMT 5.64

$1.09 TMT 3.50

$3.53 TMT 11.32

Onion (1kg)

$1.32 TMT 4.24

$0.71 TMT 2.27

$2.93 TMT 9.41

Lettuce (1 head)

$1.97 TMT 6.32

$1.41 TMT 4.52

$2.81 TMT 9.03

Water (1.5 liter bottle)

$1.09 TMT 3.51

$0.84 TMT 2.70

$1.40 TMT 4.48

Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro, Camel)

$28.97 TMT 93.0

$26.07 TMT 83.7

$28.97 TMT 93.0

Wine (Bottle)

$42.50 TMT 136

$3.97 TMT 12.74

$85.0 TMT 273

Local Beer (0.5 liter bottle)

$4.64 TMT 14.89

$2.82 TMT 9.04

$5.62 TMT 18.06

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

$2.78 TMT 8.94

One-way Ticket (Public Transport)

$0.14 TMT 0.45

$0.29 TMT 0.94

Public Transport Monthly Pass (Regular Price)

$8.73 TMT 28.03

$11.65 TMT 37.39

Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)

$2.90 TMT 9.30

$1.45 TMT 4.65

$4.34 TMT 13.95

Taxi (Normal Tariff) (1km)

$0.83 TMT 2.65

Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)

$8.41 TMT 27.00

Gasoline (1 liter)

$0.42 TMT 1.34

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

$44.4K TMT 142.5K

$43.3K TMT 139.1K

$45.5K TMT 146.0K

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

$57.0K TMT 182.8K

$45.6K TMT 146.3K

$68.3K TMT 219.4K

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

$579 TMT 1,858

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

$56.5 TMT 181

$28.23 TMT 90.6

$64.9 TMT 208

Internet (50+ Mbps, Unlimited Data)

$187 TMT 600

$81.1 TMT 260

$434 TMT 1,394

Gym Membership (Monthly)

$169 TMT 542

$14.38 TMT 46.17

$288 TMT 923

Tennis Court (1 Hour on Weekend)

$44.82 TMT 144

$34.33 TMT 110

$44.82 TMT 144

Cinema Ticket

$15.57 TMT 49.98

$8.49 TMT 27.27

$19.82 TMT 63.6

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

$33.65 TMT 108

$22.43 TMT 72.0

$56.1 TMT 180

International Primary School, 1 Child (Yearly)

$25.4K TMT 81.6K

Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar)

$65.2 TMT 209

$25.52 TMT 81.9

$85.1 TMT 273

Summer Dress (H&M, Zara, etc)

$102 TMT 327

$58.2 TMT 187

$131 TMT 420

Sport Shoes (Adidas, Nike)

$392 TMT 1,258

$158 TMT 506

$573 TMT 1,840

Men's Leather Business Shoes

$286 TMT 917

$169 TMT 541

$478 TMT 1,534

1-bedroom Apartment, City Center (Monthly)

$1,037 TMT 3,327

$708 TMT 2,273

$1,983 TMT 6,364

1-bedroom Apartment, Outside City Center (Monthly)

$659 TMT 2,114

$286 TMT 919

$1,432 TMT 4,595

3-bedroom Apartment, City Center (Monthly)

$1,655 TMT 5,312

$856 TMT 2,747

$2,853 TMT 9,158

3-bedroom Apartment, Outside City Center (Monthly)

$1,423 TMT 4,567

$581 TMT 1,864

$2,613 TMT 8,388

Buy Apartment in City Center (m2)

$3,573 TMT 11.5K

$3,244 TMT 10.4K

$4,306 TMT 13.8K

Buy Apartment Outside City Center (m2)

$2,859 TMT 9,176

$2,546 TMT 8,172

$3,015 TMT 9,678

Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)

$611 TMT 1,960

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

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	-		$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

Turkmenistan Median Internet Speeds (Updated December 2025)

Mobile

Mbps

Fixed Broadband

Mbps

125

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.