- 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 | 18,833 ₮ (¥851) | - | - | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 12,761 ₮ (¥576) | ¥1,200 | - 52% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 4,218 ₮ (¥191) | - | - | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 2,223 ₮ (¥100) | ¥168 | - 40% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 4,288 ₮ (¥194) | - | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 4,010 ₮ (¥181) | - | - | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 10,656 ₮ (¥481) | - | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 6,213 ₮ (¥281) | ¥600 | - 53% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 1,035 ₮ (¥47) | - | - | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 1,960 ₮ (¥89) | - | - | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 28,903 ₮ (¥1,306) | - | - | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 2,388 ₮ (¥108) | - | - | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 1,079 ₮ (¥49) | - | - | |
| Housing | - 9% | |||
| Housing in Ulan Bator (Mongolia) is 9% cheaper than in Akita (Japan) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 1,930,030 ₮ (¥87,181) | ¥82,500 | + 6% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 893,283 ₮ (¥40,350) | ¥85,000 | - 53% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 122,131 ₮ (¥5,517) | ¥15,000 | - 63% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 909,828 ₮ (¥41,097) | - | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 503,037 ₮ (¥22,722) | - | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 65,133 ₮ (¥2,942) | - | - | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 29,011 ₮ (¥1,310) | - | - | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 971,424 ₮ (¥43,880) | - | - | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 253,655 ₮ (¥11,458) | - | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 17,323 ₮ (¥782) | - | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 13,709 ₮ (¥619) | - | - | |
| Clothes | - 7% | |||
| Clothes in Ulan Bator (Mongolia) is 7% cheaper than in Akita (Japan) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 95,718 ₮ (¥4,324) | ¥7,000 | - 38% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 105,539 ₮ (¥4,767) | - | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 243,341 ₮ (¥10,992) | - | - | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 243,066 ₮ (¥10,979) | - | - | |
| 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 | 44,449,100 ₮ (¥2,007,791) | - | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 1,645 ₮ (¥74) | ¥158 | - 53% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 29,332 ₮ (¥1,325) | - | - | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 7,896 ₮ (¥357) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | ||||
| Personal Care in Ulan Bator (Mongolia) is in Akita (Japan) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 14,414 ₮ (¥651) | - | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 9,709 ₮ (¥439) | - | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 43,568 ₮ (¥1,968) | - | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 8,233 ₮ (¥372) | - | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 6,738 ₮ (¥304) | - | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 9,668 ₮ (¥437) | - | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 3,990 ₮ (¥180) | - | - | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 4,203 ₮ (¥190) | - | - | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 13,807 ₮ (¥624) | - | - | |
| Entertainment | - 23% | |||
| Entertainment in Ulan Bator (Mongolia) is 23% cheaper than in Akita (Japan) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 34,257 ₮ (¥1,547) | ¥5,000 | - 69% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 14,559 ₮ (¥658) | - | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 42,669 ₮ (¥1,927) | - | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 83,118 ₮ (¥3,754) | - | - | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 15,203 ₮ (¥687) | - | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 5,372 ₮ (¥243) | - | - | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 4,195 ₮ (¥189) | ¥550 | - 66% | |
| iPod nano 16GB | 224,544 ₮ (¥10,143) | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 84 ₮ (¥4) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 186,242 ₮ (¥8,413) | - | - | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 3,701 ₮ (¥167) | - | - | |
| TOTAL | - 15% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 336 prices entered by 21 different people.
These prices were last updated on August 18, 2017.
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Cost of living in Ulan Bator (Mongolia) is 15% cheaper than in Akita (Japan)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
¥233,000
in Akita
you would need to make just about ¥199,045
(4,406,512 ₮)
in Ulan Bator.
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