Cost of living in Mongolia compared to Bangladesh
Currency:
Food | + 23% | |||
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Food in Mongolia is 23% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
Mongolia | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 24,021 ₮ (Taka 767) | Taka 354 | + 116% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 16,447 ₮ (Taka 525) | Taka 372 | + 41% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 9,552 ₮ (Taka 305) | Taka 189 | + 62% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 4,633 ₮ (Taka 148) | Taka 91 | + 63% | |
12 eggs, large | 6,043 ₮ (Taka 193) | Taka 156 | + 24% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 9,650 ₮ (Taka 308) | Taka 83 | + 271% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 18,674 ₮ (Taka 596) | Taka 697 | - 15% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 9,299 ₮ (Taka 297) | Taka 209 | + 42% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 1,769 ₮ (Taka 56) | Taka 37 | + 53% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 3,825 ₮ (Taka 122) | Taka 488 | - 75% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 49,683 ₮ (Taka 1,586) | Taka 1,255 | + 26% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | 3,710 ₮ (Taka 118) | Taka 130 | - 9% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 2,425 ₮ (Taka 77) | Taka 57 | + 37% | |
Housing | + 54% | |||
Housing in Mongolia is 54% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
Mongolia | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 3,450,580 ₮ (Taka 110,169) | Taka 48,251 | + 128% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 2,245,510 ₮ (Taka 71,694) | Taka 35,702 | + 101% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 248,001 ₮ (Taka 7,918) | Taka 3,885 | + 104% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 1,500,000 ₮ (Taka 47,892) | Taka 61,660 | - 22% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 1,100,000 ₮ (Taka 35,120) | Taka 33,185 | + 6% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 1,081,970 ₮ (Taka 34,545) | Taka 3,381 | + 922% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 39,726 ₮ (Taka 1,268) | Taka 945 | + 34% | |
40” flat screen tv | 1,137,560 ₮ (Taka 36,320) | Taka 42,323 | - 14% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 493,660 ₮ (Taka 15,761) | Taka 19,150 | - 18% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 26,561 ₮ (Taka 848) | Taka 561 | + 51% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | 23,122 ₮ (Taka 738) | - | - | |
Clothes | + 169% | |||
Clothes in Mongolia is 169% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
Mongolia | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 300,000 ₮ (Taka 9,578) | Taka 2,028 | + 372% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 300,000 ₮ (Taka 9,578) | Taka 3,683 | + 160% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 400,000 ₮ (Taka 12,771) | Taka 7,920 | + 61% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 400,000 ₮ (Taka 12,771) | Taka 4,630 | + 176% | |
Transportation | - 44% | |||
Transportation in Mongolia is 44% cheaper than in Bangladesh | ||||
Mongolia | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 80,000,000 ₮ (Taka 2,554,217) | Taka 4,000,000 | - 36% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 3,803 ₮ (Taka 121) | Taka 128 | - 5% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 30,000 ₮ (Taka 958) | Taka 3,514 | - 73% | |
Personal Care | + 75% | |||
Personal Care in Mongolia is 75% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
Mongolia | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 30,000 ₮ (Taka 958) | Taka 228 | + 320% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 50,000 ₮ (Taka 1,596) | Taka 647 | + 147% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 100,000 ₮ (Taka 3,193) | Taka 1,685 | + 89% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 16,000 ₮ (Taka 511) | Taka 409 | + 25% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 12,500 ₮ (Taka 399) | Taka 325 | + 23% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 13,119 ₮ (Taka 419) | Taka 468 | - 10% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 8,979 ₮ (Taka 287) | Taka 94 | + 207% | |
Tube of toothpaste | 6,399 ₮ (Taka 204) | Taka 172 | + 18% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 35,000 ₮ (Taka 1,117) | Taka 640 | + 75% | |
Entertainment | + 57% | |||
Entertainment in Mongolia is 57% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
Mongolia | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 65,595 ₮ (Taka 2,094) | Taka 1,598 | + 31% | |
2 tickets to the movies | 34,236 ₮ (Taka 1,093) | Taka 896 | + 22% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 184,061 ₮ (Taka 5,877) | Taka 1,777 | + 231% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 136,439 ₮ (Taka 4,356) | Taka 3,233 | + 35% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 29,789 ₮ (Taka 951) | Taka 999 | - 5% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 11,047 ₮ (Taka 353) | Taka 266 | + 33% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 12,424 ₮ (Taka 397) | Taka 486 | - 18% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 4,000,000 ₮ (Taka 127,711) | Taka 35,756 | + 257% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 200 ₮ (Taka 6) | Taka 10 | - 36% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 150,723 ₮ (Taka 4,812) | Taka 1,738 | + 177% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 10,000 ₮ (Taka 319) | Taka 312 | + 2% | |
TOTAL | + 16% |

These prices were last updated on October 01, 2023.
Exchange rate:
0.03193
BDT
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MNT
Cost of living in Mongolia is 16% more expensive than in Bangladesh
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