Cost of living in Aktau is 55% lower than in Ashgabat (without rent).
Rent in Aktau is 73% cheaper than in Ashgabat.
Cost of living including rent in Aktau is 64% lower than in Ashgabat.
Food in Aktau is 56% cheaper than in Ashgabat.
Transport in Aktau is 74% cheaper than in Ashgabat.
| Aktau | Ashgabat | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of Living, including rent | ||
| Without Rent | ||
| Rent & Utilities | ||
| Food | ||
| Transport | ||
| Monthly Salary, after tax | ||
| Quality of Life | ||
| Population |
| Aktau | Ashgabat | |
|---|---|---|
Restaurants |
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| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant |
6.22 $ | 26.2 $ |
| Dinner, for 2 | 25.1 $ | 59.7 $ |
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 8.86 $ | 10.5 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.24 $ | 4.44 $ |
| Capuccino | 1.85 $ | 5.58 $ |
| Coke, 330ml | 0.54 $ | 3.27 $ |
Markets |
Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.23 $ | 3.17 $ |
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 0.43 $ | 1.86 $ |
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.9 $ | 5.17 $ |
| Eggs, 12 pack | 1.44 $ | 5.09 $ |
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 9.48 $ | 9.13 $ |
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 5.06 $ | 9.76 $ |
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 7.68 $ | 25.2 $ |
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.35 $ | 4.96 $ |
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.19 $ | 1.39 $ |
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.26 $ | 1.38 $ |
| Potatoes, 1 kg or 2 lb | 0.73 $ | 1.91 $ |
| Onions, 1 kg or 2 lb | 0.63 $ | 1.88 $ |
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.35 $ | 0.84 $ |
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 0.99 $ | 1.07 $ |
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 6.8 $ | 27.1 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 0.74 $ | 3.3 $ |
| Cigarette pack | 2.16 $ | 25.6 $ |
Transport |
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| Local transport ticket, One-way Ticket | 0.15 $ | 0.14 $ |
| Monthly pass, Monthly Ticket | 9.93 $ | 8.63 $ |
| Gas or petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 0.55 $ | 0.36 $ |
| Taxi, 8 km | 2.61 $ | 9.69 $ |
Personal Care |
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| Doctor visit, private clinic | 9.39 $ | 35.5 $ |
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 4.39 $ | 5.35 $ |
| Hair shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz | 4.8 $ | 4.8 $ |
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 1.68 $ | 2.97 $ |
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 1.07 $ | 2.79 $ |
Utilities per Month |
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| Utility bill - 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
21.5 $ | 49.3 $ |
| Utility bill - family, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
33.1 $ | 75.8 $ |
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps |
11.8 $ | 85.1 $ |
Rent per Month |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 169 $ | 606 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 572 $ | 1,322 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 255 $ | 894 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 497 $ | 1,482 $ |
Buy Apartment Price |
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| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 689 $ | 3,870 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 651 $ | 2,996 $ |
Salaries and Financing |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 366 $ | 756 $ |
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 14.93 % | 7.98 % |
Sports and Leisure |
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| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 37.4 $ | 112 $ |
| Cinema, 1 seat | 3.1 $ | 17.6 $ |
| Haircut | 5.4 $ | 6.39 $ |
Clothing and Shoes |
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| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 96.8 $ | 141 $ |
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 94.5 $ | 83.8 $ |
Childcare |
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| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 156 $ | 23 $ |
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 3,819 $ | 6,584 $ |