Per day and per person
£113
Travel budget
Travel budget and cost of living in Turkmenistan
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The budget in Turkmenistan at a glance
Cheapest round-trip flight
£678
Cost of living
8.6 % more expensive
3-star hotel night
£56
Travel budget and cost of living in Turkmenistan
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How much does a trip cost?
Sample budgets for a trip to Turkmenistan
Discover the real cost of a trip to Turkmenistan with our budget estimates, based on 3 traveler profiles with different financial means and travel styles. For these budget examples, we consider a 2-week vacation to Turkmenistan for 2 people where the travelers arrange their own stay (without a travel agency).
for 2 people for 14 days in Turkmenistan
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Services for a trip to Turkmenistan
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Economy
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Comfort
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High-end
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| Flight London ↔ Ashgabat (per person) | £578 | £678 | £678 |
| Hotel room (per day, for 2 people) | £26 | £47 | £69 |
| Meals (per day, per person) | £14 | £39 | £63 |
| Rental car + fuel (per day, for 2 people) | £65 | £79 | £107 |
| Activities (per day, per person) | Free activities | £11 | £23 |
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Total travel budget to plan
for 2 people for 14 days in Turkmenistan
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£2,810 | £4,521 | £6,236 |
Economy
Flight London ↔ Ashgabat (per person)
£578
Hotel room (per day, for 2 people)
£26
Meals (per day, per person)
£14
Rental car + fuel (per day, for 2 people)
£65
Activities (per day, per person)
Free activities
Total travel budget to plan
£2,810
for 2 people for 14 days in Turkmenistan
Comfort
Flight London ↔ Ashgabat (per person)
£678
Hotel room (per day, for 2 people)
£47
Meals (per day, per person)
£39
Rental car + fuel (per day, for 2 people)
£79
Activities (per day, per person)
£11
Total travel budget to plan
£4,521
for 2 people for 14 days in Turkmenistan
High-end
Flight London ↔ Ashgabat (per person)
£678
Hotel room (per day, for 2 people)
£69
Meals (per day, per person)
£63
Rental car + fuel (per day, for 2 people)
£107
Activities (per day, per person)
£23
Total travel budget to plan
£6,236
for 2 people for 14 days in Turkmenistan
The Economic level favors controlled spending: simple accommodations or hostels, quick meals, local transport and flights with a stopover or booked well in advance. The Comfort level corresponds to a balanced trip, with the most direct flights possible, 2- or 3-star hotels, restaurant meals and mid-range services. The High-end level is aimed at travelers seeking more comfort, with direct flights if possible, 3- or 4-star hotels, good restaurants and more polished services.
The Economic level favors controlled spending: simple accommodations or hostels, quick meals, local transport and flights with a stopover or booked well in advance. The Comfort level corresponds to a balanced trip, with the most direct flights possible, 2- or 3-star hotels, restaurant meals and mid-range services. The High-end level is aimed at travelers seeking more comfort, with direct flights if possible, 3- or 4-star hotels, good restaurants and more polished services.
Budget and cost of living by city
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Cost of living
Travel budget in Ashgabat
Cost of living
Cost of living 8.6 % more expensive
compared to the United Kingdom
Cost of living in Turkmenistan
Compare the price level in Turkmenistan with that of your reference country to know whether your purchasing power will be higher or more limited locally.
The cost of living during a stay in Turkmenistan in 2026 is, on average, 8.6 % higher than that observed in the United Kingdom. You therefore lose purchasing power when traveling in Turkmenistan.
Calculated on the average of the categories of expense types (see below) with comparable prices.
Price on site
On-site prices in Turkmenistan by expense types
Find the main average prices observed in Turkmenistan to prepare the budget for your stay on site.
Prices given for informational purposes only: they correspond to an average observed over a period of 1 year.
Restaurant budget
Lunch
Lunch in a restaurant (main dish only)
Average price
£22
/person
(TMT 100)
Min/Max price: £11 - £43
35 % more expensive
3-course dinner
Meal (starter/main/dessert) in a good restaurant
Average price
£32
/person
(TMT 151)
Min/Max price: £23 - £129
Price roughly the same
McDonald's menu
A Big Mac menu at McDonald's (or equivalent fast food)
Average price
£9.7
/person
(TMT 45)
Min/Max price: £8.6 - £12
21 % more expensive
Local beer
Local draft beer (0.5L)
Average price
£4.1
for 0.5L
(TMT 19)
Min/Max price: £3.2 - £11
18 % cheaper
Imported beer
Imported bottled beer (0.33L)
Average price
£2.2
for 0.33
(TMT 10)
15 % cheaper
Cappuccino
A cup of cappuccino
Average price
£5.4
/cup
(TMT 25)
Min/Max price: £2.2 - £8.6
50 % more expensive
Soda
A can of soda like Coca-Cola or Pepsi
Average price
£2.0
/can
(TMT 9.5)
Min/Max price: £1.1 - £3.2
5.3 % more expensive
Bottle of water
A small individual bottle of water
Average price
£0.7
/bottle
(TMT 3.2)
Min/Max price: £0.4 - £1.1
50 % cheaper
Hotel budget
1-star hotel
Night in a 1-star hotel
Average price
£26
/night
(TMT 120)
74 % cheaper
2-star hotel
Night in a 2-star hotel
Average price
£39
/night
(TMT 180)
74 % cheaper
3-star hotel
Night in a 3-star hotel
Average price
£56
/night
(TMT 260)
61 % cheaper
4-star hotel
Night in a 4-star hotel
Average price
£83
/night
(TMT 388)
48 % cheaper
5-star hotel
Night in a 5-star hotel
Average price
£146
/night
(TMT 683)
40 % cheaper
Supermarket food budget
Milk
A 1-liter bottle of milk
Average price
£3.3
/L
(TMT 15)
Min/Max price: £2.2 - £4.3
161 % more expensive
Bread
500g of bread
Average price
£3.0
/500g
(TMT 14)
Min/Max price: £2.1 - £6.5
19 % more expensive
Rice
1kg of rice
Average price
£4.2
/kg
(TMT 19)
Min/Max price: £2.1 - £9.9
152 % more expensive
Eggs
A box of 12 eggs
Average price
£4.5
/12 eggs
(TMT 21)
Min/Max price: £3.0 - £5.2
48 % more expensive
Chicken
1kg of chicken breasts
Average price
£14
/kg
(TMT 64)
Min/Max price: £6.5 - £22
103 % more expensive
Apples
1kg of apples
Average price
£3.4
/kg
(TMT 16)
Min/Max price: £1.3 - £5.4
51 % more expensive
Tomatoes
1kg of tomatoes
Average price
£2.8
/kg
(TMT 13)
Min/Max price: £1.1 - £3.7
10 % more expensive
Potatoes
1kg of potatoes
Average price
£1.8
/kg
(TMT 8.2)
Min/Max price: £0.8 - £2.1
31 % more expensive
Bottle of water
Bottle of water (1.5L)
Average price
£0.9
/1.5L
(TMT 4.0)
Min/Max price: £0.6 - £1.1
30 % cheaper
Public and private transport budget
Bus ticket
A public transport ticket (bus, metro, tram...)
Average price
£0.1
/ticket
(TMT 0.5)
Min/Max price: £0.1 - £0.2
96 % cheaper
Taxi (per km)
One kilometer by taxi
Average price
£0.7
/km
(TMT 3.0)
62 % cheaper
Gasoline
1 liter of gasoline
Average price
£0.3
/L
(TMT 1.5)
78 % cheaper
Taxi (pickup)
Average price
£2.2
(TMT 10)
Min/Max price: £1.1 - £2.2
46 % cheaper
Car rental
A rental car (price per day)
Average price
£40
/24h
(TMT 173)
Min/Max price: £30 - £51
31 % more expensive
Leisure budget
Cinema
Price of a cinema ticket
Average price
£6.5
/ticket
(TMT 30)
Min/Max price: £4.3 - £11
35 % cheaper
Tennis
Tennis court rental for 1 hour
Average price
£34
/h
(TMT 157)
Min/Max price: £26 - £43
148 % more expensive
Clothing and cigarette prices budget
Cigarettes
A pack of cigarettes (Marlboro brand)
Average price
£19
/pack
(TMT 90)
Min/Max price: £13 - £22
9.5 % more expensive
Levis jeans
Purchase of Levis 501 jeans
Average price
£42
(TMT 196)
Min/Max price: £19 - £65
38 % cheaper
Summer dress
Purchase of a branded summer dress (Zara, H&M...)
Average price
£86
(TMT 401)
150 % more expensive
Plane ticket
Price of the plane ticket to to Turkmenistan
Compare average flight prices to Turkmenistan over the year. These estimates are based on hundreds of simulated price searches: they are statistics, not real-time fares.
Flight from London
Round-trip price per person, average price over the year.
Ashgabat
6h15*
Good price: £578
Average price: £678
* Direct flight duration.
Prices monitored continuously
The best offers right now to Turkmenistan
Each map is a real return flight offered from London, with its dates, airline and price. Choose one to find it on Skyscanner, or start your own search just below.
London Ashgabat
From 11 Nov to 21 Nov 2026
£572
per person
10 days on site
With stopover(s)
Ryanair
London Ashgabat
From 6 Feb to 13 Feb 2027
£578
per person
7 days on site
With stopover(s)
Ryanair
London Ashgabat
From 23 Jan to 27 Jan 2027
£578
per person
4 days on site
Direct flight
Turkmenistan Airlines
London Ashgabat
From 16 Jan to 20 Jan 2027
£578
per person
4 days on site
Direct flight
Turkmenistan Airlines
London Ashgabat
From 10 Nov to 20 Nov 2026
£578
per person
10 days on site
With stopover(s)
wizz air malta
London Ashgabat
From 5 Dec to 9 Dec 2026
£579
per person
4 days on site
With stopover(s)
Ryanair
London Ashgabat
From 9 Jan to 13 Jan 2027
£589
per person
4 days on site
Direct flight
Turkmenistan Airlines
London Ashgabat
From 10 Feb to 24 Feb 2027
£593
per person
14 days on site
With stopover(s)
wizz air malta
London Ashgabat
From 12 Dec to 16 Dec 2026
£594
per person
4 days on site
With stopover(s)
Ryanair
London Ashgabat
From 3 Mar to 10 Mar 2027
£598
per person
7 days on site
Direct flight
Turkmenistan Airlines
London Ashgabat
From 2 Jan to 9 Jan 2027
£600
per person
7 days on site
Direct flight
Turkmenistan Airlines
London Ashgabat
From 13 Mar to 20 Mar 2027
£600
per person
7 days on site
Direct flight
Turkmenistan Airlines
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Round-trip prices per person, recently collected from Skyscanner. Each offer has its own collection date and fares change constantly: the price displayed on Skyscanner is authoritative.
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Frequently asked questions
Travel budget in Turkmenistan: your frequently asked questions
Short answers to budget questions asked before booking.
Allow approximately £59 per person per day on a small budget, £113 for mid-range comfort and £174 for high-end travel. These amounts cover accommodation, meals, local transportation and activities, excluding airfare.
For 2 travelers and 14 days with mid-range comfort, expect around £3,165 in on-site expenses, plus £1,356 for plane tickets from London. The trip then costs £4,521, or £2,261 per person.
Once accommodation is set aside, around £89 per person per day remains for meals, local transport and activities, at a mid-range comfort level.
A night in a 3-star hotel costs an average of £56. Expect to pay £26 for a budget hotel and £146 for a 5-star hotel. These prices are per room, per night.
Lunch at an inexpensive restaurant costs around £22 per person. A three-course dinner at a mid-range restaurant costs around £32 per person, and a fast-food meal £9.7.
A 0.5 L draft local beer costs around £4.1 in a bar or restaurant, and a cappuccino £5.4. A bottle of water at the supermarket costs £0.9.
At the supermarket, expect to pay around £3.3 per litre of milk, £3.0 for a 500 g loaf of bread, £4.5 for a dozen eggs and £4.2 per kilo of rice.
A public transport journey costs about £0.1, a taxi ride about £0.7 per kilometre, and car rental about £40 per 24-hour period. A litre of fuel costs approximately £0.3.
Based on prices recorded in 2026, the cost of living in Turkmenistan is on average 8.6 % higher than that observed in the United Kingdom. Your purchasing power there will therefore be lower than at home.
Flights from London serve Ashgabat: £678 per person for a round trip on average over the year, and £578 when booking at the right time.
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