Cost of living comparison
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United Arab Emirates vs. Turkmenistan Cost of Living Summary
United Arab Emirates is 2.4 times more expensive than Turkmenistan overall.
- Restaurants
- pay 51.3% less in United Arab Emirates
- Groceries
- pay 56.8% less in United Arab Emirates
- Transportation
- pay 2.4 times more in United Arab Emirates
- Housing
- pay 3.5% less in United Arab Emirates
- Childcare
- pay 11.0 times more in United Arab Emirates
- Entertainment and Sports
- pay 14.3% less in United Arab Emirates
- Clothing
- pay 36.0% less in United Arab Emirates
The cost of childcare and transportation in United Arab Emirates are more expensive than in Turkmenistan. Expenses including groceries, restaurants, clothing, entertainment and sports, and housing are lower in United Arab Emirates. Notably, childcare and transportation are significantly more expensive in United Arab Emirates.
United Arab Emirates vs. Turkmenistan Cost Breakdown
If you lived in United Arab Emirates instead of Turkmenistan, you would:
pay 51.3% less for restaurants
Turkmenistan | United Arab Emirates | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Basic meal with drink at inexpensive restaurant | $34.29 TMT120.00 | $7.91 AED29.06 | |
| Fast food combo meal McDonalds, or similar | $13.57 TMT47.50 | $8.65 AED31.75 | |
| Bottle of Coca-Cola (11 fl. oz) | $2.32 TMT8.11 | $1.04 AED3.83 | |
| Bottle of water (11 fl. oz) | $0.80 TMT2.80 | $0.50 AED1.85 | |
Turkmenistan vs. United Arab Emirates - Cost of restaurants
pay 56.8% less for groceries
Turkmenistan | United Arab Emirates | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Bread 1 loaf | $1.68 TMT5.88 | $1.47 AED5.39 | |
| Local cheese (8 oz) | $20.00 TMT70.00 | $5.36 AED19.68 | |
| Milk (1 gallon) | $18.21 TMT63.72 | $6.96 AED25.56 | |
| Eggs 1 dozen | $6.17 TMT21.60 | $2.81 AED10.34 | |
| Boneless chicken breast (1 lb) | $8.42 TMT29.48 | $3.68 AED13.51 | |
| Apples (1 lb) | $2.46 TMT8.62 | $0.98 AED3.59 | |
| Bananas (1 lb) | $4.00 TMT14.02 | $0.75 AED2.75 | |
| Oranges (1 lb) | $3.47 TMT12.13 | $0.73 AED2.69 | |
| Tomatoes (1 lb) | $1.60 TMT5.61 | $0.59 AED2.15 | |
| Potatoes (1 lb) | $0.91 TMT3.18 | $0.48 AED1.76 | |
| Onions (1 lb) | $0.81 TMT2.83 | $0.53 AED1.93 | |
Turkmenistan vs. United Arab Emirates - Cost of groceries
pay 2.4 times more for transportation
Turkmenistan | United Arab Emirates | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Gasoline (1 gallon) | $1.62 TMT5.68 | $2.91 AED10.69 | |
| Monthly public transit pass | $8.57 TMT30.00 | $53.10 AED195.00 | |
| New Volkswagen Golf 1.4 (standard edition) | $43,928.57 TMT154K | $40,680.12 AED149K | |
| Taxi trip in downtown area (5 miles) | $9.71 TMT34.00 | $8.50 AED31.21 | |
Turkmenistan vs. United Arab Emirates - Cost of transportation
pay 3.5% less for housing
Turkmenistan | United Arab Emirates | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Internet connection 50 mbps or faster, cable/dsl | $102.86 TMT360.00 | $101.41 AED372.42 | |
| 1-Bedroom apartment in downtown area | $1,128.57 TMT3,950.00 | $1,438.18 AED5,281.71 | |
| 1-Bedroom apartment outside city center | $750.00 TMT2,625.00 | $990.79 AED3,638.67 | |
| Utilities for two (700 sq ft apartment) including electric, gas, water, heating | $436.97 TMT1,529.41 | $122.67 AED450.49 | |
Turkmenistan vs. United Arab Emirates - Cost of housing
pay 11.0 times more for childcare
Turkmenistan | United Arab Emirates | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Private preschool for 1 child, monthly | $22.86 TMT80.00 | $497.28 AED1,826.25 | |
| Middle school for 1 child, two semesters | $25,714.29 TMT90,000.00 | $8,164.49 AED29,984.10 | |
Turkmenistan vs. United Arab Emirates - Cost of childcare
pay 14.3% less for entertainment and sports
Turkmenistan | United Arab Emirates | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Domestic/local beer (1 pint) | $5.14 TMT18.00 | $10.43 AED38.31 | |
| Cappuccino in mid-range area | $7.05 TMT24.68 | $4.99 AED18.32 | |
| Pack of cigarettes Marlboro or similar | $25.71 TMT90.00 | $6.23 AED22.88 | |
| Monthly membership at local gym | $195.24 TMT683.33 | $75.55 AED277.45 | |
| Movie ticket to theater/cinema | $14.29 TMT50.00 | $13.19 AED48.44 | |
Turkmenistan vs. United Arab Emirates - Cost of entertainment and sports
pay 36.0% less for clothing
Turkmenistan | United Arab Emirates | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular jeans Levi's brand | $65.71 TMT230.00 | $75.04 AED275.58 | |
| Regular dress from H&M or similar store | $121.43 TMT425.00 | $59.50 AED218.51 | |
| Running shoes Nike or Adidas | $300.00 TMT1,050.00 | $105.66 AED388.03 | |
| Men's business shoes (leather) | $185.71 TMT650.00 | $106.53 AED391.23 | |
Turkmenistan vs. United Arab Emirates - Cost of clothing
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