Cost of living in Ashgabat is 179% higher than in Oskemen (without rent).
Rent in Ashgabat is 211% more expensive than in Oskemen.
Cost of living including rent in Ashgabat is 194% higher than in Oskemen.
Food in Ashgabat is 198% more expensive than in Oskemen.
Transport in Ashgabat is 130% more expensive than in Oskemen.
| Ashgabat | Oskemen | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of Living, including rent | ||
| Without Rent | ||
| Rent & Utilities | ||
| Food | ||
| Transport | ||
| Monthly Salary, after tax | ||
| Quality of Life | ||
| Population |
| Ashgabat | Oskemen | |
|---|---|---|
Restaurants |
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| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant |
26.2 $ | 4.61 $ |
| Dinner, for 2 | 59.7 $ | 15.5 $ |
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 10.5 $ | 3.93 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 4.44 $ | 1.18 $ |
| Capuccino | 5.58 $ | 2.04 $ |
| Coke, 330ml | 3.27 $ | 0.76 $ |
Markets |
Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 3.17 $ | 0.89 $ |
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 1.86 $ | 0.34 $ |
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 5.17 $ | 0.74 $ |
| Eggs, 12 pack | 5.09 $ | 1.47 $ |
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 9.13 $ | 6.22 $ |
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 9.76 $ | 4.39 $ |
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 25.2 $ | 6.01 $ |
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 4.96 $ | 1.46 $ |
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.39 $ | 1.82 $ |
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.38 $ | 1.89 $ |
| Potatoes, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.91 $ | 0.35 $ |
| Onions, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.88 $ | 0.42 $ |
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.84 $ | 0.6 $ |
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 1.07 $ | 0.53 $ |
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 27.1 $ | 4.18 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 3.3 $ | 1.15 $ |
| Cigarette pack | 25.6 $ | 1.99 $ |
Transport |
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| Local transport ticket, One-way Ticket | 0.14 $ | 0.23 $ |
| Monthly pass, Monthly Ticket | 8.63 $ | 7.14 $ |
| Gas or petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 0.36 $ | 0.4 $ |
| Taxi, 8 km | 9.69 $ | 5.48 $ |
Personal Care |
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| Doctor visit, private clinic | 35.5 $ | 6.93 $ |
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 5.35 $ | 8.18 $ |
| Hair shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz | 4.8 $ | 1.95 $ |
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 2.97 $ | 0.78 $ |
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 2.79 $ | 0.69 $ |
Utilities per Month |
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| Utility bill - 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
49.3 $ | 21.4 $ |
| Utility bill - family, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
75.8 $ | 32.8 $ |
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps |
85.1 $ | 11.9 $ |
Rent per Month |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 606 $ | 201 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 1,322 $ | 466 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 894 $ | 313 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 1,482 $ | 533 $ |
Buy Apartment Price |
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| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 3,870 $ | 843 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 2,996 $ | 729 $ |
Salaries and Financing |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 756 $ | 862 $ |
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 7.98 % | 16.74 % |
Sports and Leisure |
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| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 112 $ | 25 $ |
| Cinema, 1 seat | 17.6 $ | 2.72 $ |
| Haircut | 6.39 $ | 2.97 $ |
Clothing and Shoes |
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| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 141 $ | 73.2 $ |
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 83.8 $ | 82.9 $ |
Childcare |
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| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 23 $ | 202 $ |
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 6,584 $ | 2,776 $ |