Cost of living in Ray is 48% lower than in Turkmenabat (without rent).
Rent in Ray is 59% cheaper than in Turkmenabat.
Cost of living including rent in Ray is 54% lower than in Turkmenabat.
Food in Ray is 60% cheaper than in Turkmenabat.
Transport in Ray is 39% cheaper than in Turkmenabat.
| Ray | Turkmenabat | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of Living, including rent | ||
| Without Rent | ||
| Rent & Utilities | ||
| Food | ||
| Transport | ||
| Monthly Salary, after tax | ||
| Quality of Life | ||
| Population |
| Ray | Turkmenabat | |
|---|---|---|
Restaurants |
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| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant |
4.18 $ | 15 $ |
| Dinner, for 2 | 24.2 $ | 59.7 $ |
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 4.68 $ | 9.14 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 0.78 $ | 11.8 $ |
| Capuccino | 1.4 $ | 7.74 $ |
| Coke, 330ml | 0.55 $ | 3.27 $ |
Markets |
Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.64 $ | 2.93 $ |
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 0.56 $ | 1.83 $ |
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.24 $ | 5.21 $ |
| Eggs, 12 pack | 1.2 $ | 6.42 $ |
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 3.97 $ | 9.22 $ |
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 3.95 $ | 9.85 $ |
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 10.8 $ | 25.3 $ |
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 0.98 $ | 5.03 $ |
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.53 $ | 1.4 $ |
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 0.92 $ | 1.39 $ |
| Potatoes, 1 kg or 2 lb | 0.52 $ | 1.91 $ |
| Onions, 1 kg or 2 lb | 0.55 $ | 1.87 $ |
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.17 $ | 0.79 $ |
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 1.8 $ | 1.09 $ |
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 0.97 $ | 27.3 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 0.58 $ | 3.29 $ |
| Cigarette pack | 2.36 $ | 25.6 $ |
Transport |
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| Local transport ticket, One-way Ticket | 0.3 $ | 0.14 $ |
| Monthly pass, Monthly Ticket | 10.5 $ | 8.65 $ |
| Gas or petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 0.71 $ | 0.37 $ |
| Taxi, 8 km | 2.95 $ | 9.73 $ |
Personal Care |
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| Doctor visit, private clinic | 115 $ | 35.6 $ |
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 17.2 $ | 5.44 $ |
| Hair shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz | 4.71 $ | 4.8 $ |
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 2.6 $ | 2.99 $ |
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 1.56 $ | 2.79 $ |
Utilities per Month |
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| Utility bill - 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
11.4 $ | 48.9 $ |
| Utility bill - family, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
17.5 $ | 76.2 $ |
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps |
8.3 $ | 84.9 $ |
Rent per Month |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 284 $ | 605 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 616 $ | 1,293 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 407 $ | 892 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 899 $ | 1,467 $ |
Buy Apartment Price |
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| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 2,031 $ | 3,901 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 1,286 $ | 2,982 $ |
Salaries and Financing |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 278 $ | 755 $ |
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 23.97 % | 8.04 % |
Sports and Leisure |
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| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 18.5 $ | 111 $ |
| Cinema, 1 seat | 1.56 $ | 17.5 $ |
| Haircut | 29.2 $ | 6.39 $ |
Clothing and Shoes |
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| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 125 $ | 139 $ |
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 34.7 $ | 84.3 $ |
Childcare |
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| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 117 $ | 22.8 $ |
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 1,636 $ | 6,562 $ |