Cost of living in Ulan Bator, Mongolia vs Tainan City, Taiwan
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Food | - 33% | |||
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Food in Ulan Bator (Mongolia) is 33% cheaper than in Tainan City (Taiwan) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 15,487 ₮ (155 NT$) | 164 NT$ | - 6% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 11,412 ₮ (114 NT$) | 140 NT$ | - 19% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 6,519 ₮ (65 NT$) | 55 NT$ | + 19% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 2,405 ₮ (24 NT$) | 95 NT$ | - 75% | |
12 eggs, large | 4,582 ₮ (46 NT$) | 65 NT$ | - 30% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 6,583 ₮ (66 NT$) | 73 NT$ | - 10% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 10,568 ₮ (106 NT$) | 229 NT$ | - 54% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 6,501 ₮ (65 NT$) | 108 NT$ | - 40% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 1,060 ₮ (11 NT$) | 91 NT$ | - 88% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 3,010 ₮ (30 NT$) | 45 NT$ | - 33% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 49,037 ₮ (490 NT$) | 427 NT$ | + 15% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | 3,106 ₮ (31 NT$) | 45 NT$ | - 31% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 1,244 ₮ (12 NT$) | 38 NT$ | - 67% | |
Housing | - 11% | |||
Housing in Ulan Bator (Mongolia) is 11% cheaper than in Tainan City (Taiwan) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 1,828,260 ₮ (18,259 NT$) | 17,359 NT$ | + 5% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 1,072,550 ₮ (10,711 NT$) | 12,243 NT$ | - 13% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 201,004 ₮ (2,007 NT$) | 1,812 NT$ | + 11% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 1,264,080 ₮ (12,624 NT$) | 10,913 NT$ | + 16% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 597,473 ₮ (5,967 NT$) | 7,382 NT$ | - 19% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 113,817 ₮ (1,137 NT$) | 795 NT$ | + 43% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 36,002 ₮ (360 NT$) | 530 NT$ | - 32% | |
40” flat screen tv | 977,897 ₮ (9,766 NT$) | 14,258 NT$ | - 32% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 270,333 ₮ (2,700 NT$) | 3,404 NT$ | - 21% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 23,738 ₮ (237 NT$) | 221 NT$ | + 7% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | 22,081 ₮ (221 NT$) | 461 NT$ | - 52% | |
Clothes | - 14% | |||
Clothes in Ulan Bator (Mongolia) is 14% cheaper than in Tainan City (Taiwan) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 93,944 ₮ (938 NT$) | 2,037 NT$ | - 54% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 102,660 ₮ (1,025 NT$) | 1,033 NT$ | - 1% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 207,382 ₮ (2,071 NT$) | 2,230 NT$ | - 7% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 298,128 ₮ (2,977 NT$) | 2,523 NT$ | + 18% | |
Transportation | - 58% | |||
Transportation in Ulan Bator (Mongolia) is 58% cheaper than in Tainan City (Taiwan) | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 39,968,300 ₮ (399,160 NT$) | 798,742 NT$ | - 50% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 1,877 ₮ (19 NT$) | 30 NT$ | - 37% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 27,703 ₮ (277 NT$) | 1,015 NT$ | - 73% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 11,958 ₮ (119 NT$) | 253 NT$ | - 53% | |
Personal Care | - 61% | |||
Personal Care in Ulan Bator (Mongolia) is 61% cheaper than in Tainan City (Taiwan) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 10,283 ₮ (103 NT$) | 246 NT$ | - 58% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 11,861 ₮ (118 NT$) | 201 NT$ | - 41% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 32,459 ₮ (324 NT$) | 820 NT$ | - 60% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 8,464 ₮ (85 NT$) | 229 NT$ | - 63% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 6,354 ₮ (63 NT$) | 219 NT$ | - 71% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 10,202 ₮ (102 NT$) | 212 NT$ | - 52% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 3,631 ₮ (36 NT$) | 95 NT$ | - 62% | |
Tube of toothpaste | 4,871 ₮ (49 NT$) | 94 NT$ | - 48% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 14,186 ₮ (142 NT$) | 272 NT$ | - 48% | |
Entertainment | - 25% | |||
Entertainment in Ulan Bator (Mongolia) is 25% cheaper than in Tainan City (Taiwan) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 30,404 ₮ (304 NT$) | 671 NT$ | - 55% | |
2 tickets to the movies | 19,173 ₮ (191 NT$) | 556 NT$ | - 66% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 57,603 ₮ (575 NT$) | 2,218 NT$ | - 74% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 54,205 ₮ (541 NT$) | 1,031 NT$ | - 47% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 11,406 ₮ (114 NT$) | 275 NT$ | - 59% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 6,449 ₮ (64 NT$) | 92 NT$ | - 30% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 4,689 ₮ (47 NT$) | 56 NT$ | - 16% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 1,511,850 ₮ (15,099 NT$) | 12,433 NT$ | + 21% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 125 ₮ (1.25 NT$) | 4.98 NT$ | - 75% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 185,238 ₮ (1,850 NT$) | 988 NT$ | + 87% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 4,758 ₮ (48 NT$) | 95 NT$ | - 50% | |
TOTAL | - 35% |

These prices were last updated on April 13, 2021.
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Cost of living in Ulan Bator (Mongolia) is 35% cheaper than in Tainan City (Taiwan)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require 53,000 NT$ in Tainan City you would need to make just about 34,369 NT$ (3,441,414 ₮) in Ulan Bator.
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