- Cost of Living
- Mongolia
- Japan
- Ulan Bator
- Akita
- Comparison
Cost of living in Ulan Bator, Mongolia compared to Akita, Japan
Currency:
| Food | - 17% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Ulan Bator (Mongolia) is 17% cheaper than in Akita (Japan) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 15,784 ₮ (¥712) | - | - | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 11,156 ₮ (¥503) | ¥1,200 | - 58% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 5,395 ₮ (¥243) | - | - | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 2,350 ₮ (¥106) | ¥168 | - 37% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 3,805 ₮ (¥172) | - | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 4,625 ₮ (¥208) | - | - | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 10,536 ₮ (¥475) | - | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 6,216 ₮ (¥280) | ¥600 | - 53% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 917 ₮ (¥41) | - | - | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 1,924 ₮ (¥87) | - | - | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 29,992 ₮ (¥1,352) | - | - | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 2,664 ₮ (¥120) | - | - | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 1,450 ₮ (¥65) | - | - | |
| Housing | - 5% | |||
| Housing in Ulan Bator (Mongolia) is 5% cheaper than in Akita (Japan) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 2,111,350 ₮ (¥95,184) | ¥82,500 | + 15% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 970,524 ₮ (¥43,753) | ¥85,000 | - 49% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 170,201 ₮ (¥7,673) | ¥15,000 | - 49% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 943,483 ₮ (¥42,534) | - | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 550,006 ₮ (¥24,795) | - | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 91,980 ₮ (¥4,147) | - | - | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 33,453 ₮ (¥1,508) | - | - | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 839,172 ₮ (¥37,832) | - | - | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 262,680 ₮ (¥11,842) | - | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 16,418 ₮ (¥740) | - | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 14,390 ₮ (¥649) | - | - | |
| Clothes | - 8% | |||
| Clothes in Ulan Bator (Mongolia) is 8% cheaper than in Akita (Japan) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 89,234 ₮ (¥4,023) | ¥7,000 | - 43% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 99,985 ₮ (¥4,508) | - | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 226,569 ₮ (¥10,214) | - | - | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 257,317 ₮ (¥11,600) | - | - | |
| Transportation | - 12% | |||
| Transportation in Ulan Bator (Mongolia) is 12% cheaper than in Akita (Japan) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 43,060,100 ₮ (¥1,941,239) | - | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 1,674 ₮ (¥75) | ¥158 | - 52% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 30,000 ₮ (¥1,352) | - | - | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 8,068 ₮ (¥364) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | ||||
| Personal Care in Ulan Bator (Mongolia) is in Akita (Japan) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 18,153 ₮ (¥818) | - | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 11,462 ₮ (¥517) | - | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 49,655 ₮ (¥2,239) | - | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 8,405 ₮ (¥379) | - | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 6,613 ₮ (¥298) | - | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 9,677 ₮ (¥436) | - | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 4,242 ₮ (¥191) | - | - | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 4,197 ₮ (¥189) | - | - | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 15,416 ₮ (¥695) | - | - | |
| Entertainment | - 23% | |||
| Entertainment in Ulan Bator (Mongolia) is 23% cheaper than in Akita (Japan) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 30,448 ₮ (¥1,373) | ¥5,000 | - 73% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 13,335 ₮ (¥601) | - | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 57,500 ₮ (¥2,592) | - | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 74,566 ₮ (¥3,362) | - | - | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 15,251 ₮ (¥688) | - | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 5,419 ₮ (¥244) | - | - | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 3,838 ₮ (¥173) | ¥550 | - 69% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 1,659,610 ₮ (¥74,819) | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 205,754 ₮ (¥9,276) | - | - | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 11,373 ₮ (¥513) | - | - | |
| TOTAL | - 13% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 276 prices entered by 24 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 20, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Ulan Bator (Mongolia) is 13% cheaper than in Akita (Japan)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
¥252,000
in Akita
you would need to make just about ¥218,360
(4,843,607 ₮)
in Ulan Bator.
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