- Cost of Living
- Mongolia
- Canada
- Ulan Bator
- Greater Sudbury
- Comparison
Cost of living comparison between Ulan Bator (Mongolia) and Greater Sudbury (Canada)
| Food | 29% | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Ulan Bator (Mongolia) is 29% cheaper than in Greater Sudbury (Canada) | |||
| Daily menu in the business district | 12,222 ₮ (C$8.78) | C$10.67 | 18% |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 5,650 ₮ (C$4.06) | C$7.48 | 46% |
| 1/2 Kg (1 lb.) of chicken breast | 4,000 ₮ (C$2.87) | C$3.24 | 11% |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 2,000 ₮ (C$1.44) | C$2.50 | 43% |
| 12 eggs, large | 3,725 ₮ (C$2.68) | C$2.87 | 7% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 4,125 ₮ (C$2.96) | C$2.49 | 19% |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 9,733 ₮ (C$6.99) | C$5.44 | 29% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 4,788 ₮ (C$3.44) | C$3.00 | 15% |
| 2 kg (4,5 lb.) of potatoes | 2,380 ₮ (C$1.71) | C$2.16 | 21% |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) beer in the supermarket | 2,000 ₮ (C$1.44) | C$4.85 | 70% |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 16,400 ₮ (C$11.78) | C$19.25 | 39% |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 2,563 ₮ (C$1.84) | C$1.32 | 39% |
| bread for 2 people for 1 day | 1,517 ₮ (C$1.09) | C$2.60 | 58% |
| Housing | 4% | ||
| Housing in Ulan Bator (Mongolia) is 4% more expensive than in Greater Sudbury (Canada) | |||
| monthly rent for a 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished apartment in expensive area of the city | 1,997,500 ₮ (C$1,435) | C$1,167 | 23% |
| utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 140,000 ₮ (C$101) | C$255 | 61% |
| Internet 8MB (1 month) | 60,000 ₮ (C$43) | C$51 | 16% |
| 40” flat screen TV | 2,100,000 ₮ (C$1,509) | C$675 | 124% |
| Microwave, known brand, 800/900 Watt | 425,000 ₮ (C$305) | C$250 | 22% |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 23,000 ₮ (C$16.52) | C$6.50 | 154% |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 13,333 ₮ (C$9.58) | C$15 | 36% |
| Clothes | 81% | ||
| Clothes in Ulan Bator (Mongolia) is 81% more expensive than in Greater Sudbury (Canada) | |||
| 1 pair of Levis 501 | 125,000 ₮ (C$90) | C$52 | 74% |
| 1 summer dress in a chain store (Zara, H&M, ...) | 91,667 ₮ (C$66) | C$28 | 139% |
| 1 pair of Adidas trainers | 149,000 ₮ (C$107) | C$108 | 1% |
| 1 pair of average business shoes | 170,000 ₮ (C$122) | C$78 | 58% |
| Transportation | 36% | ||
| Transportation in Ulan Bator (Mongolia) is 36% cheaper than in Greater Sudbury (Canada) | |||
| Volkswagen Golf 2.0 TDI 140 CV 6 vel. (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 51,500,000 ₮ (C$36,998) | C$27,000 | 37% |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 1,690 ₮ (C$1.21) | C$1.30 | 6% |
| monthly ticket public transport | 17,500 ₮ (C$12.57) | C$62 | 80% |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 Km. (5 miles) | 13,564 ₮ (C$9.74) | - | - |
| Personal Care | 9% | ||
| Personal Care in Ulan Bator (Mongolia) is 9% cheaper than in Greater Sudbury (Canada) | |||
| medicine against cold for 6 days (Frenadol, Coldrex, ...) | 9,280 ₮ (C$6.67) | C$9.49 | 30% |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 5,750 ₮ (C$4.13) | C$9.99 | 59% |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 6,500 ₮ (C$4.67) | C$3.75 | 25% |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 10,000 ₮ (C$7.18) | C$4.14 | 74% |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 4,243 ₮ (C$3.05) | C$2.25 | 36% |
| Tube of toothpaste | 3,050 ₮ (C$2.19) | C$2.99 | 27% |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 10,375 ₮ (C$7.45) | C$19.67 | 62% |
| Entertainment | 27% | ||
| Entertainment in Ulan Bator (Mongolia) is 27% cheaper than in Greater Sudbury (Canada) | |||
| basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 28,714 ₮ (C$21) | C$37 | 44% |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 12,667 ₮ (C$9.10) | C$14.67 | 38% |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 53,714 ₮ (C$39) | C$115 | 66% |
| dinner out for two in Italian restaurant with wine and dessert | 61,667 ₮ (C$44) | C$92 | 52% |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 6,750 ₮ (C$4.85) | C$5.33 | 9% |
| Capuccino in expat area of the city | 5,340 ₮ (C$3.84) | C$2.90 | 32% |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub | 3,357 ₮ (C$2.41) | C$4.33 | 44% |
| iPod nano 16GB | 287,500 ₮ (C$207) | C$196 | 5% |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 215 ₮ (C$0.15) | - | - |
| 1 month of gym in business district | 93,571 ₮ (C$67) | C$40 | 70% |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarretes | 2,933 ₮ (C$2.11) | C$11.50 | 82% |
| TOTAL | 16% | ||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 424 prices entered by 24 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 22, 2013.
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For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
C$3,125
in Greater Sudbury
you would need to make just about C$2,613
(3,637,277 ₮)
in Ulan Bator.