Cost of living
Abadan (Turkmenistan) compared to Balkan
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Overview comparison
Abadan (Turkmenistan)Balkan
Consumer prices in Abadan (Turkmenistan) are roughly 46% higher than in Balkan.
Cost of living
| Item | Abadan (Turkmenistan) | Balkan |
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| Total with rent one person | 1,630 | 892 |
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| Total with rent family | 3,453 | 1,864 |
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| Without rent one person | 735 | 530 |
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| Without rent one family | 1,768 | 1,404 |
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| Rent & Utilities person | 888.06 | 269.42 |
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| Rent & Utilities family | 1,228.84 | 511.55 |
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| Food person | 626 | 319 |
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| Food family | 1,231 | 747 |
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| Transport person | 17.39 | 59.57 |
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| Transport family | 62.58 | 171.58 |
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| Life expectancy | 72.55 years | 80.95 years |
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Eating Out
| Item | Abadan (Turkmenistan) | Balkan |
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| Lunch Menu | 29.2 | 8.84 |
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| Dinner in a Restaurant, for 2 | 67.74 | 40.4 |
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| Fast food meal, equiv. McDonald's | 10.15 | 7.9 |
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| Beer in a Pub, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 5.58 | 1.27 |
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| Cappuccino | 7.3 | 3.67 |
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| Pepsi / Coke, 0.5 L or 16.9 fl oz | 2.9 | 0.53 |
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Rent & Utilities
| Item | Abadan (Turkmenistan) | Balkan |
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| 1 bedroom apartment in city Center, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 955.07 | 446.63 |
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| Cheap 1 bedroom apartment, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 583.61 | 258.85 |
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| 3 bedroom apartment in city Center, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 1,444.35 | 862.03 |
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| Cheap 3 bedroom apartment, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 1,129.23 | 369.04 |
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| Utility Bill one person, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 39.1 | 31.44 |
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| Utility Bill for a Family, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 66.19 | 61.51 |
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| Internet plan, 25 Mbps+ 1 month unlimited | 98.87 | 13.11 |
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Transportation
| Item | Abadan (Turkmenistan) | Balkan |
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| Local transport ticket | 7.78 | 10.16 |
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| Monthly ticket local transport | 4,026 | 1,695 |
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| Taxi Ride, 8 km or 5 mi | 2,571 | 750 |
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| Gas / Petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 0.11 | 0.24 |
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| Mortgage Interest Rate for 20 Years | 7.26% | 19.49% |
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| Apartment price to Buy in city Center, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 8.04 | 6.07 |
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| House price to Buy in Suburbs, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 0.34 | 0.82 |
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Groceries
| Item | Abadan (Turkmenistan) | Balkan |
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| Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 2.72 | 1.12 |
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| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1.1 lb | 1.77 | 0.4 |
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| Eggs, x12 | 4.7 | 1.28 |
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| Cheese, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 10.01 | 4.71 |
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| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 10.89 | 4.45 |
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| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 27.95 | 10.34 |
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| Banana, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 1.19 | 1.75 |
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| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.74 | 0.45 |
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Other
| Item | Abadan (Turkmenistan) | Balkan |
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| Gym Membership, 1 month | 113.89 | 40.59 |
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| Cinema Ticket, 1 person | 16.57 | 6.97 |
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| Doctors visit | 32.49 | 32.56 |
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| Haircut, simple | 6.72 | 12.4 |
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| Brand Jeans | 87.01 | 54.12 |
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| Brand Sneakers | 119.32 | 134.74 |
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| Daycare or Preschool, 1 month | 18.74 | 259.66 |
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| International Primary School, 1 year | 7,689 | 5,025 |
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