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Cost of Living in Abadan

Abadan, Ahal, Turkmenistan

▼ -13% vs Turkmenistan average

Single person, monthly (incl. rent)m1,360 ($389)
Couple, monthlym2,412 ($689)
Family of four, monthlym3,117 ($891)

Estimated Prices in Abadan

ExpenseEstimated costBasis
Meal at an inexpensive restaurantm14.65 ($4.19)per meal
Three-course meal for two, mid-rangem58.59 ($16.74)per meal
Cappuccinom4.39 ($1.26)each
Monthly groceries (single person)m332 ($94.86)per month
Monthly public transport passm53.71 ($15.35)per month
Basic utilities for an 85m² apartmentm142 ($40.46)per month
Internet (60 Mbps, unlimited)m41.01 ($11.72)per month
Fitness club membershipm41.01 ($11.72)per month
Cinema ticketm10.74 ($3.07)each
One-bedroom apartment in city centrem551 ($158)per month
One-bedroom apartment outside centrem384 ($110)per month
Three-bedroom apartment in city centrem1,151 ($329)per month

Salary & Budget Planning

The estimated average net salary in Abadan is m1,139 ($326) per month. To live comfortably — covering the full single-person budget of m1,360 ($389) with about 30% left over for savings — you would need a net income of roughly m1,768 ($505) per month.

Housing takes the largest share: rent for a one-bedroom outside the centre (m384 ($110)) represents about 28% of the total single-person budget.

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Serdar

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Other Major Cities in Turkmenistan

Ashgabat

Aşgabat · pop. 1,030,063

m1,948 ($557) / mo

Türkmenabat

Lebap · pop. 230,861

m1,470 ($420) / mo

Daşoguz

Daşoguz · pop. 227,184

m1,470 ($420) / mo

Balkanabat

Balkan · pop. 139,000

m1,470 ($420) / mo

Mary

Mary · pop. 126,141

m1,470 ($420) / mo

Bayramaly

Mary · pop. 110,545

m1,470 ($420) / mo

Serdar

Balkan · pop. 89,582

m1,470 ($420) / mo

Türkmenbaşy

Balkan · pop. 86,800

m1,470 ($420) / mo

Living in Abadan

Abadan is one of the key cities in Turkmenistan. The estimated monthly cost of living for a single person is m1,360 ($389), placing it below the national average. Housing represents the largest expense, with a one-bedroom apartment outside the city centre costing around m384 ($110) per month.

For families, the estimated budget rises to m3,117 ($891) per month, driven mainly by larger housing needs and increased food and transport spending. Couples can expect to spend approximately m2,412 ($689) monthly.

The average estimated net salary in Abadan is m1,139 ($326). To maintain a comfortable lifestyle with room for savings, a single person typically needs a net income of at least m1,768 ($505) per month.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Abadan expensive to live in?
A single person needs an estimated m1,360 ($389) per month in Abadan including rent outside the city centre. That is 13% less than the national average for Turkmenistan.
What salary do you need to live comfortably in Abadan?
A net salary of around m1,768 ($505) per month lets a single person cover all estimated expenses in Abadan with roughly 30% left for savings. The estimated average net salary in Abadan is m1,139 ($326).
How much is rent in Abadan?
A one-bedroom apartment costs an estimated m551 ($158) per month in the city centre and m384 ($110) outside the centre. A three-bedroom in the centre runs about m1,151 ($329).
Is Abadan cheaper than Turkmenistan on average?
Yes — Abadan is estimated to be about 13% cheaper than the Turkmenistan average, making it a relatively affordable option in the country.
What is the cost of groceries in Abadan?
Monthly groceries for one person are estimated at m332 ($95) in Abadan. A meal at an inexpensive restaurant costs about m15 ($4) and a cappuccino runs around m4 ($1).
How do transport costs in Abadan compare?
A monthly public transport pass in Abadan is estimated at m54 ($15). Transport makes up a small share of the total budget compared to housing and food.
Figures for Abadan are estimates based on Turkmenistan national averages adjusted for city size. Last model update: July 2026. How we calculate.