Prices and Cost of Living in Turkmenistan

Food and beverage prices in Turkmenistan

Popular food products found on store shelves in Turkmenistan include bananas, rice, bread, onions, eggs, tomatoes, cheese, beef and potatoes, among others. Prices for a kilo of these products range from 5.6 TMT (1.6 USD) for a kilo of onions to 68.29 TMT (19.46 USD) for a kilo of beef. The price of white rice is 19.24 TMT (5.48 USD) per kilo, while a loaf of fresh white bread costs 3.67 TMT (1.05 USD) per half kilo. Bananas cost 17.76 TMT (5.06 USD) per kilo, while apples cost 11.67 TMT (3.32 USD) per kilo.

Water, available in 1.5-liter bottles, costs 4.67 TMT (1.33 USD). Dairy prices in Turkmenistan, on the other hand, are as follows: 1 liter of milk costs about 13.5 TMT (3.85 USD), and 1 kilogram of locally produced cheese is an expense of 67.82 TMT (19.32 USD). Chicken filet, which is a common ingredient in meat dishes, costs in the range of 45.34 TMT (12.92 USD) per kilo. Eggs (12 pieces per package) are an expense of about 19.2 TMT (5.47 USD), and the average price of tomatoes is 13 TMT (3.7 USD) per kilo.

What is the typical cost for an affordable meal?

Prices in restaurants in Turkmenistan vary and depend on several factors, such as the type of restaurant, location and time of day. For instance, a Cappuccino typically costs around 16.6 TMT (4.73 USD), while a 0.33-liter bottle of Coca-Cola or Pepsi is priced at approximately 16 TMT (4.56 USD). At a fast-food restaurant such as McDonald's, you can expect to pay 50 TMT (14.25 USD) for a meal, whereas a meal for two at a mid-range restaurant could cost around 400 TMT (114 USD). Budget-friendly dining options are also available, with some restaurants offering meals for as little as 100 TMT (28.49 USD).

How much does transportation cost in Turkmenistan?

The average expense of a one-way trip using local transportation stands at approximately 0.5 TMT (0.14 USD), while a monthly ticket for public transportation has an average cost of roughly 40 TMT (11.4 USD). Choosing to travel by taxi would entail an initial fee of 5 TMT (1.42 USD), along with a per-kilometer charge of 3 TMT (0.85 USD).

Fuel prices in Turkmenistan

Average fuel prices in Turkmenistan are 1.5 TMT (0.43 USD) per liter of gasoline and 1 TMT (0.28 USD) per liter of diesel.

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Turkmenistan?

The cost of renting or buying an apartment in Turkmenistan varies according to its location. On average, renting an apartment with one bedroom and a living room outside the city center costs approximately 1125 TMT (321 USD) per month, while the same type of apartment in the city center can cost around 2450 TMT (698 USD) per month. In comparison, the purchase price of an apartment in the city center is 11475 TMT (3269 USD) per square meter.