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Cost of Living in Gyzylgaya

Gyzylgaya, Balkan, Turkmenistan · Population 993

▼ -16% vs Turkmenistan average

Single person, monthly (incl. rent)m1,313 ($375)
Couple, monthlym2,328 ($665)
Family of four, monthlym3,008 ($859)

Estimated Prices in Gyzylgaya

ExpenseEstimated costBasis
Meal at an inexpensive restaurantm14.18 ($4.05)per meal
Three-course meal for two, mid-rangem56.70 ($16.20)per meal
Cappuccinom4.25 ($1.22)each
Monthly groceries (single person)m321 ($91.80)per month
Monthly public transport passm51.98 ($14.85)per month
Basic utilities for an 85m² apartmentm137 ($39.15)per month
Internet (60 Mbps, unlimited)m39.69 ($11.34)per month
Fitness club membershipm39.69 ($11.34)per month
Cinema ticketm10.40 ($2.97)each
One-bedroom apartment in city centrem529 ($151)per month
One-bedroom apartment outside centrem368 ($105)per month
Three-bedroom apartment in city centrem1,105 ($316)per month

Salary & Budget Planning

The estimated average net salary in Gyzylgaya is m1,103 ($315) per month. To live comfortably — covering the full single-person budget of m1,313 ($375) with about 30% left over for savings — you would need a net income of roughly m1,707 ($488) per month.

Housing takes the largest share: rent for a one-bedroom outside the centre (m368 ($105)) represents about 28% of the total single-person budget.

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Other Major Cities in Turkmenistan

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m1,948 ($557) / mo

Türkmenabat

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m1,470 ($420) / mo

Daşoguz

Daşoguz · pop. 227,184

m1,470 ($420) / mo

Balkanabat

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m1,470 ($420) / mo

Mary

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m1,470 ($420) / mo

Bayramaly

Mary · pop. 110,545

m1,470 ($420) / mo

Serdar

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m1,470 ($420) / mo

Türkmenbaşy

Balkan · pop. 86,800

m1,470 ($420) / mo

Living in Gyzylgaya

Gyzylgaya is one of the key cities in Turkmenistan. The estimated monthly cost of living for a single person is m1,313 ($375), placing it below the national average. Housing represents the largest expense, with a one-bedroom apartment outside the city centre costing around m368 ($105) per month.

For families, the estimated budget rises to m3,008 ($859) per month, driven mainly by larger housing needs and increased food and transport spending. Couples can expect to spend approximately m2,328 ($665) monthly.

The average estimated net salary in Gyzylgaya is m1,103 ($315). To maintain a comfortable lifestyle with room for savings, a single person typically needs a net income of at least m1,707 ($488) per month.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Gyzylgaya expensive to live in?
A single person needs an estimated m1,313 ($375) per month in Gyzylgaya including rent outside the city centre. That is 16% less than the national average for Turkmenistan.
What salary do you need to live comfortably in Gyzylgaya?
A net salary of around m1,707 ($488) per month lets a single person cover all estimated expenses in Gyzylgaya with roughly 30% left for savings. The estimated average net salary in Gyzylgaya is m1,103 ($315).
How much is rent in Gyzylgaya?
A one-bedroom apartment costs an estimated m529 ($151) per month in the city centre and m368 ($105) outside the centre. A three-bedroom in the centre runs about m1,105 ($316).
Is Gyzylgaya cheaper than Turkmenistan on average?
Yes — Gyzylgaya is estimated to be about 16% cheaper than the Turkmenistan average, making it a relatively affordable option in the country.
What is the cost of groceries in Gyzylgaya?
Monthly groceries for one person are estimated at m321 ($92) in Gyzylgaya. A meal at an inexpensive restaurant costs about m14 ($4) and a cappuccino runs around m4 ($1).
How do transport costs in Gyzylgaya compare?
A monthly public transport pass in Gyzylgaya is estimated at m52 ($15). Transport makes up a small share of the total budget compared to housing and food.
Figures for Gyzylgaya are estimates based on Turkmenistan national averages adjusted for city size (population 993). Last model update: July 2026. How we calculate.