- Cost of Living
- Mongolia
- Japan
- Ulan Bator
- Akita
- Comparison
Cost of living in Ulan Bator, Mongolia compared to Akita, Japan
Currency:
| Food | - 18% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Ulan Bator (Mongolia) is 18% cheaper than in Akita (Japan) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 18,391 ₮ (¥872) | - | - | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 12,584 ₮ (¥597) | ¥1,200 | - 50% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 4,640 ₮ (¥220) | - | - | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 2,262 ₮ (¥107) | ¥168 | - 36% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 4,341 ₮ (¥206) | - | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 4,374 ₮ (¥207) | - | - | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 10,662 ₮ (¥505) | - | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 6,030 ₮ (¥286) | ¥600 | - 52% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 1,255 ₮ (¥59) | - | - | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 1,950 ₮ (¥92) | - | - | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 29,365 ₮ (¥1,392) | - | - | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 2,380 ₮ (¥113) | - | - | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 1,375 ₮ (¥65) | - | - | |
| Housing | + 3% | |||
| Housing in Ulan Bator (Mongolia) is 3% more expensive than in Akita (Japan) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 2,474,310 ₮ (¥117,295) | ¥82,500 | + 42% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 1,249,700 ₮ (¥59,242) | ¥85,000 | - 30% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 157,602 ₮ (¥7,471) | ¥15,000 | - 50% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 868,879 ₮ (¥41,189) | - | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 508,188 ₮ (¥24,091) | - | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 65,176 ₮ (¥3,090) | - | - | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 30,944 ₮ (¥1,467) | - | - | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 972,058 ₮ (¥46,081) | - | - | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 265,881 ₮ (¥12,604) | - | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 18,606 ₮ (¥882) | - | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 12,030 ₮ (¥570) | - | - | |
| Clothes | - 4% | |||
| Clothes in Ulan Bator (Mongolia) is 4% cheaper than in Akita (Japan) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 106,169 ₮ (¥5,033) | ¥7,000 | - 28% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 94,459 ₮ (¥4,478) | - | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 263,501 ₮ (¥12,491) | - | - | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 283,865 ₮ (¥13,457) | - | - | |
| Transportation | - 13% | |||
| Transportation in Ulan Bator (Mongolia) is 13% cheaper than in Akita (Japan) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 46,801,000 ₮ (¥2,218,611) | - | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 1,705 ₮ (¥81) | ¥158 | - 49% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 27,215 ₮ (¥1,290) | - | - | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 7,955 ₮ (¥377) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | ||||
| Personal Care in Ulan Bator (Mongolia) is in Akita (Japan) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 14,798 ₮ (¥701) | - | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 9,544 ₮ (¥452) | - | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 43,110 ₮ (¥2,044) | - | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 8,070 ₮ (¥383) | - | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 6,763 ₮ (¥321) | - | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 9,470 ₮ (¥449) | - | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 3,746 ₮ (¥178) | - | - | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 3,732 ₮ (¥177) | - | - | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 12,809 ₮ (¥607) | - | - | |
| Entertainment | - 23% | |||
| Entertainment in Ulan Bator (Mongolia) is 23% cheaper than in Akita (Japan) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 33,278 ₮ (¥1,578) | ¥5,000 | - 68% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 14,393 ₮ (¥682) | - | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 39,205 ₮ (¥1,859) | - | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 84,019 ₮ (¥3,983) | - | - | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 15,279 ₮ (¥724) | - | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 5,132 ₮ (¥243) | - | - | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 4,130 ₮ (¥196) | ¥550 | - 64% | |
| iPod nano 16GB | 225,604 ₮ (¥10,695) | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 79 ₮ (¥4) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 181,999 ₮ (¥8,628) | - | - | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 3,521 ₮ (¥167) | - | - | |
| TOTAL | - 11% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 353 prices entered by 21 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 25, 2017.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Ulan Bator (Mongolia) is 11% cheaper than in Akita (Japan)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
¥230,000
in Akita
you would need to make just about ¥204,962
(4,323,611 ₮)
in Ulan Bator.
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