Cost of living in Mongolia compared to Bangladesh
Currency:
| Food | - 3% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Mongolia is about the same as in Bangladesh | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 16,377 ₮ (Taka 488) | Taka 228 | + 114% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 12,285 ₮ (Taka 366) | Taka 356 | + 3% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 6,440 ₮ (Taka 192) | Taka 188 | + 2% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 2,412 ₮ (Taka 72) | Taka 76 | - 5% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 5,086 ₮ (Taka 151) | Taka 106 | + 43% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 8,262 ₮ (Taka 246) | Taka 57 | + 335% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 22,000 ₮ (Taka 655) | Taka 511 | + 28% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 5,476 ₮ (Taka 163) | Taka 159 | + 3% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 848 ₮ (Taka 25) | Taka 30 | - 16% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 2,454 ₮ (Taka 73) | Taka 448 | - 84% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 51,978 ₮ (Taka 1,548) | Taka 1,484 | + 4% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 3,241 ₮ (Taka 96) | Taka 103 | - 6% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 1,547 ₮ (Taka 46) | Taka 42 | + 10% | |
| Housing | + 1% | |||
| Housing in Mongolia is about the same as in Bangladesh | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 1,841,720 ₮ (Taka 54,839) | Taka 64,159 | - 15% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 1,155,000 ₮ (Taka 34,391) | Taka 35,369 | - 3% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 200,000 ₮ (Taka 5,955) | Taka 4,449 | + 34% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 2,488,560 ₮ (Taka 74,099) | Taka 39,073 | + 90% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 700,000 ₮ (Taka 20,843) | Taka 22,885 | - 9% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 100,000 ₮ (Taka 2,978) | Taka 4,140 | - 28% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 15,000 ₮ (Taka 447) | Taka 1,133 | - 61% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 1,600,000 ₮ (Taka 47,641) | Taka 37,922 | + 26% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 216,878 ₮ (Taka 6,458) | Taka 15,038 | - 57% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 27,500 ₮ (Taka 819) | Taka 360 | + 127% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 14,284 ₮ (Taka 425) | Taka 621 | - 32% | |
| Clothes | + 90% | |||
| Clothes in Mongolia is 90% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 344,974 ₮ (Taka 10,272) | Taka 1,987 | + 417% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 93,091 ₮ (Taka 2,772) | Taka 2,314 | + 20% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 279,259 ₮ (Taka 8,315) | Taka 6,592 | + 26% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 382,677 ₮ (Taka 11,395) | Taka 4,486 | + 154% | |
| Transportation | - 59% | |||
| Transportation in Mongolia is 59% cheaper than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 17,657,000 ₮ (Taka 525,753) | Taka 2,688,560 | - 80% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 1,964 ₮ (Taka 58) | Taka 94 | - 38% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 30,801 ₮ (Taka 917) | Taka 2,108 | - 56% | |
| Personal Care | + 20% | |||
| Personal Care in Mongolia is 20% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 3,500 ₮ (Taka 104) | Taka 129 | - 19% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 23,000 ₮ (Taka 685) | Taka 491 | + 39% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | - | Taka 1,039 | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 7,000 ₮ (Taka 208) | Taka 405 | - 49% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 11,125 ₮ (Taka 331) | Taka 230 | + 44% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 10,598 ₮ (Taka 316) | Taka 411 | - 23% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 4,171 ₮ (Taka 124) | Taka 82 | + 52% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 8,900 ₮ (Taka 265) | Taka 100 | + 166% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 16,292 ₮ (Taka 485) | Taka 240 | + 102% | |
| Entertainment | + 23% | |||
| Entertainment in Mongolia is 23% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 45,357 ₮ (Taka 1,351) | Taka 1,281 | + 5% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 20,338 ₮ (Taka 606) | Taka 958 | - 37% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 100,000 ₮ (Taka 2,978) | Taka 2,373 | + 25% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 105,101 ₮ (Taka 3,129) | Taka 2,103 | + 49% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 16,949 ₮ (Taka 505) | Taka 1,179 | - 57% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 7,459 ₮ (Taka 222) | Taka 284 | - 22% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 4,827 ₮ (Taka 144) | Taka 632 | - 77% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 1,816,860 ₮ (Taka 54,099) | Taka 35,756 | + 51% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | Taka 6.00 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 231,842 ₮ (Taka 6,903) | Taka 1,420 | + 386% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 5,000 ₮ (Taka 149) | Taka 266 | - 44% | |
| TOTAL | - 9% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 1,356 prices entered by 293 different people.
These prices were last updated on February 26, 2021.
Exchange rate:
0.02978
BDT
/
MNT
Cost of living in Mongolia is 9% cheaper than in Bangladesh
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