Ashgabat travel budget

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Sample budgets for a trip to Ashgabat

These example budgets assume a 2-week holiday in Ashgabat for 2 people.

Low budget
(backpacker)

Daily budget:

  • $ 35 for 2 ppl.
  • $ 20 per person
  • $ 0.5 per person
  • Free activities

Total budget:

$ 1048* (3682 TMT)

Average budget
(traveller)

Daily budget:

  • $ 64 for 2 ppl.
  • $ 63 per person
  • $ 6.6 per person
  • $ 17 per person

Total budget:

$ 3264* (11466 TMT)

High budget
(tourist)

Daily budget:

  • $ 94 for 2 ppl.
  • $ 99 per person
  • $ 16 per person
  • $ 33 per person

Total budget:

$ 5413* (18998 TMT)

* estimated local budget for 2 people for 2 weeks (excluding plane tickets).



Cost of living in Ashgabat compared to United States in 2025

Compare with the average cost of living in:

On average, the cost of living in Ashgabat in 2025 is 22% higher than the average cost of living in the United States (USA).

See the graphic below for the price variation percentage by type of expense in Ashgabat in 2025 compared to average prices in the United States (USA):

Created with Highcharts 8.2.2%+17%+17%-69%-69%+26%+26%-46%-46%+64%+64%+141%+141%Price variation between Ashgabat and United States (countrywide average) in 2025RestaurantHotelFoodTransportLeisure activitiesShopping-100-50050100150200



Local prices in Ashgabat by expense type

Restaurant budget in Ashgabat

On average, budget for eating in a restaurant in Ashgabat is 17% more expensive than in the United States (USA).
Created with Highcharts 8.2.2Price (USD)Restaurant: sample prices in Ashgabat (compared to United States)2222414112126.56.54040454514145.75.7United StatesAshgabatLunch3 course dinnerMcDonald's mealLocal beer024681012141618202224262830323436384042444648
Lunch
Lunch
$ 40/person
($ 17 to $ 65)

81% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 22
3 course dinner
3 course dinner
$ 45/person
($ 35 to $ 57)

9% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 41
McDonald's meal
McDonald's meal
$ 14/person
($ 13 to $ 15)

15% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 12
Local beer
Local beer
$ 5.7 for 500ml
($ 3.2 to $ 6.3)

11% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 6.5
Imported beer
Imported beer
$ 4.5 for 330ml
( $ 4.5)

18% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.8
Cappuccino
Cappuccino
$ 7.8/cup
($ 1.6 to $ 13)

41% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5.6
Fizzy drink
Fizzy drink
$ 3.7/can
($ 3.2 to $ 4.8)

34% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.7
Water bottle
Water bottle
$ 1/bottle
($ 0.7 to $ 2.3)

53% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.2

Hotel and accommodation budget in Ashgabat

On average, hotel and accommodation budget in Ashgabat is 69% cheaper than in the United States (USA).
Created with Highcharts 8.2.2Price (USD)Hotel: sample prices in Ashgabat (compared to United States)16516524424434334352527575112112United StatesAshgabat2-star hotel3-star hotel4-star hotel020406080100120140160180200220240260280300320340360380
1-star hotel
1-star hotel
$ 35/night
( $ 35)

80% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 173
2-star hotel
2-star hotel
$ 52/night
( $ 52)

68% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 165
3-star hotel
3-star hotel
$ 75/night
( $ 75)

69% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 244
4-star hotel
4-star hotel
$ 112/night
( $ 112)

67% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 343
5-star hotel
5-star hotel
$ 198/night
( $ 198)

64% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 560

Supermarket food budget in Ashgabat

On average, the price of supermarket food in Ashgabat is 26% more expensive than in the United States (USA).
Created with Highcharts 8.2.2Price (USD)Food: sample prices in Ashgabat (compared to United States)4413135.35.33.23.27.37.314143.93.922United StatesAshgabatEggsChickenTomatoesPotatoes0123456789101112131415
Milk
Milk
$ 4.5/litre
($ 3.2 to $ 6.3)

302% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1.1
Bread
Bread
$ 1.8/500g
($ 1.6 to $ 4.8)

51% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.9
Rice
Rice
$ 5.5/kg
($ 3.2 to $ 15)

12% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4.9
Eggs
Eggs
$ 7.3/12 eggs
($ 4.5 to $ 7.7)

83% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4
Chicken
Chicken
$ 14/kg
($ 9.6 to $ 17)

4% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 13
Apples
Apples
$ 5.1/kg
($ 1.8 to $ 9.6)

9% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5.7
Tomatoes
Tomatoes
$ 3.9/kg
($ 2.2 to $ 6.3)

26% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5.3
Potatoes
Potatoes
$ 2/kg
($ 1.2 to $ 3.8)

37% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.2
Water bottle
Water bottle
$ 1.3
($ 0.9 to $ 1.6)

47% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.4

Public and private transport budget in Ashgabat

On average, the price of transport in Ashgabat is 46% cheaper than in the United States (USA).
Created with Highcharts 8.2.2Price (USD)Transport: sample prices in Ashgabat (compared to United States)2.72.71.91.91180800.10.10.90.90.50.56565United StatesAshgabatBus ticketTaxi (per km)PetrolCar hire0510152025303540455055606570758085
Bus ticket
Bus ticket
$ 0.1/ticket
($ 0.1 to $ 0.3)

93% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.7
Taxi (per km)
Taxi (per km)
$ 0.9/km
($ 0.9 to $ 0.9)

48% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1.9
Petrol
Petrol
$ 0.5/litre
($ 0.5 to $ 0.5)

53% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1
Taxi (initial pick-up charge)
Taxi (initial pick-up charge)
$ 3.2
($ 1.6 to $ 4.8)

19% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4
Car hire
Car hire
$ 65/24hrs
($ 50 to $ 78)

18% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 80

Leisure activity budget in Ashgabat

On average, budget for leisure activities in Ashgabat is 64% more expensive than in the United States (USA).
Cinema
Cinema
$ 17/ticket
($ 9.6 to $ 24)

7% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 16
Tennis
Tennis
$ 51/hr
($ 40 to $ 65)

122% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 23

Budget for clothes and price of cigarettes in Ashgabat

On average, shopping budget in Ashgabat is 141% more expensive than in the United States (USA).
Cigarettes
Cigarettes
$ 33/pack
($ 29 to $ 33)

198% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 11
Levi's jeans
Levi's jeans
$ 74
($ 29 to $ 97)

31% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 57
Summer dress
Summer dress
$ 137
($ 129 to $ 145)

195% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 47

Plane ticket budget

London → Ashgabat
London → Ashgabat
London → Ashgabat
$ 942
(fair price: $ 799)
Manchester → Ashgabat
Manchester → Ashgabat
Manchester → Ashgabat
$ 1043
(fair price: $ 915)
Dublin → Ashgabat
Dublin → Ashgabat
Dublin → Ashgabat
$ 800
(fair price: $ 675)
New York City → Ashgabat
New York City → Ashgabat
New York City → Ashgabat
$ 1536
(fair price: $ 1337)
Sydney → Ashgabat
Sydney → Ashgabat
Sydney → Ashgabat
$ 1912
(fair price: $ 1495)

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About this information on the cost of living in Ashgabat

The information about the cost of living in Ashgabat shown on this page comes from multiple sources, including: Numbeo, Skyscanner and Hotels.com.

The information about the cost of living in Ashgabat was updated on 11-11-2024.

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