Cost of living in Ulan Bator (Mongolia) is 13% more expensive than in Ploieşti (Romania)
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Food | + 29% | |||
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Food in Ulan Bator (Mongolia) is 29% more expensive than in Ploieşti (Romania) | ||||
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Ulan Bator | Ploieşti | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 23,171 ₮ (31 lei) | 30 lei | + 3% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 16,149 ₮ (22 lei) | 20 lei | + 11% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 9,405 ₮ (13 lei) | - | - | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 4,519 ₮ (6 lei) | 4.85 lei | + 26% | |
12 eggs, large | 6,030 ₮ (8 lei) | 10 lei | - 18% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 9,489 ₮ (13 lei) | 5.40 lei | + 138% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 18,384 ₮ (25 lei) | 11 lei | + 128% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 9,191 ₮ (12 lei) | 3.33 lei | + 273% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 1,755 ₮ (2.37 lei) | 2.03 lei | + 17% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 3,767 ₮ (5.09 lei) | 2.72 lei | + 87% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 46,258 ₮ (63 lei) | 24 lei | + 165% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | 4,736 ₮ (6 lei) | 5.96 lei | + 7% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 1,473 ₮ (1.99 lei) | 1.72 lei | + 16% | |
Housing | + 54% | |||
Housing in Ulan Bator (Mongolia) is 54% more expensive than in Ploieşti (Romania) | ||||
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Ulan Bator | Ploieşti | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 3,371,840 ₮ (4,556 lei) | 1,663 lei | + 174% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 2,186,580 ₮ (2,955 lei) | - | - | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 247,140 ₮ (334 lei) | 436 lei | - 23% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 1,696,920 ₮ (2,293 lei) | 1,253 lei | + 83% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 931,682 ₮ (1,259 lei) | 880 lei | + 43% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 768,929 ₮ (1,039 lei) | 254 lei | + 309% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 39,880 ₮ (54 lei) | 31 lei | + 74% | |
40” flat screen tv | 1,170,150 ₮ (1,581 lei) | 1,430 lei | + 11% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 440,285 ₮ (595 lei) | - | - | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 24,725 ₮ (33 lei) | 38 lei | - 12% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | 23,232 ₮ (31 lei) | - | - | |
Clothes | + 2% | |||
Clothes in Ulan Bator (Mongolia) is about the same as in Ploieşti (Romania) | ||||
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1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 78,975 ₮ (107 lei) | - | - | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 130,050 ₮ (176 lei) | - | - | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 239,349 ₮ (323 lei) | 353 lei | - 9% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 353,418 ₮ (478 lei) | 322 lei | + 48% | |
Transportation | - 18% | |||
Transportation in Ulan Bator (Mongolia) is 18% cheaper than in Ploieşti (Romania) | ||||
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Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 55,759,000 ₮ (75,345 lei) | 66,766 lei | + 13% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 3,710 ₮ (5.01 lei) | 5.68 lei | - 12% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 32,058 ₮ (43 lei) | 84 lei | - 49% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 26,630 ₮ (36 lei) | 19 lei | + 86% | |
Personal Care | + 6% | |||
Personal Care in Ulan Bator (Mongolia) is 6% more expensive than in Ploieşti (Romania) | ||||
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Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 29,520 ₮ (40 lei) | - | - | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 21,855 ₮ (30 lei) | - | - | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 69,438 ₮ (94 lei) | - | - | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 8,246 ₮ (11 lei) | - | - | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 8,828 ₮ (12 lei) | 14 lei | - 15% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 13,037 ₮ (18 lei) | 17 lei | + 5% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 8,891 ₮ (12 lei) | 5.84 lei | + 106% | |
Tube of toothpaste | 6,460 ₮ (9 lei) | - | - | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 22,239 ₮ (30 lei) | 20 lei | + 49% | |
Entertainment | + 1% | |||
Entertainment in Ulan Bator (Mongolia) is about the same as in Ploieşti (Romania) | ||||
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Ulan Bator | Ploieşti | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 65,133 ₮ (88 lei) | 86 lei | + 2% | |
2 tickets to the movies | 27,050 ₮ (37 lei) | - | - | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 174,274 ₮ (235 lei) | - | - | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 132,883 ₮ (180 lei) | - | - | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 29,461 ₮ (40 lei) | - | - | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 10,819 ₮ (15 lei) | 9 lei | + 57% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 9,215 ₮ (12 lei) | 8 lei | + 65% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 1,433,030 ₮ (1,936 lei) | - | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 191 ₮ (0.26 lei) | - | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 152,870 ₮ (207 lei) | - | - | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 5,852 ₮ (8 lei) | 18 lei | - 55% | |
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 69 prices entered by 6 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 27, 2024.
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