Cost of living in Mongolia compared to Bangladesh
Currency:
| Food | - 17% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Mongolia is 17% cheaper than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 12,685 ₮ (Taka 391) | Taka 264 | + 48% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 11,479 ₮ (Taka 354) | Taka 397 | - 11% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 7,252 ₮ (Taka 224) | Taka 160 | + 40% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 2,787 ₮ (Taka 86) | Taka 81 | + 7% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 5,004 ₮ (Taka 154) | Taka 116 | + 33% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 5,093 ₮ (Taka 157) | Taka 52 | + 204% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 16,067 ₮ (Taka 495) | Taka 434 | + 14% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 6,856 ₮ (Taka 211) | Taka 186 | + 14% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 1,147 ₮ (Taka 35) | Taka 25 | + 41% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 2,823 ₮ (Taka 87) | Taka 426 | - 80% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 31,070 ₮ (Taka 958) | Taka 1,872 | - 49% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 2,962 ₮ (Taka 91) | Taka 102 | - 11% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 1,172 ₮ (Taka 36) | Taka 41 | - 12% | |
| Housing | - 1% | |||
| Housing in Mongolia is about the same as in Bangladesh | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 1,483,390 ₮ (Taka 45,741) | Taka 48,433 | - 6% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 1,448,930 ₮ (Taka 44,678) | Taka 27,702 | + 61% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 251,746 ₮ (Taka 7,763) | Taka 4,496 | + 73% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 1,247,350 ₮ (Taka 38,462) | Taka 34,541 | + 11% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 640,736 ₮ (Taka 19,757) | Taka 19,179 | + 3% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 189,922 ₮ (Taka 5,856) | Taka 3,784 | + 55% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 44,018 ₮ (Taka 1,357) | Taka 1,257 | + 8% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 925,421 ₮ (Taka 28,535) | Taka 35,775 | - 20% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 216,878 ₮ (Taka 6,687) | Taka 12,836 | - 48% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 25,518 ₮ (Taka 787) | Taka 341 | + 131% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 14,284 ₮ (Taka 440) | Taka 1,289 | - 66% | |
| Clothes | + 151% | |||
| Clothes in Mongolia is 151% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 344,974 ₮ (Taka 10,637) | Taka 1,687 | + 530% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 89,715 ₮ (Taka 2,766) | Taka 1,618 | + 71% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 238,270 ₮ (Taka 7,347) | Taka 4,829 | + 52% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 349,981 ₮ (Taka 10,792) | Taka 3,696 | + 192% | |
| Transportation | - 51% | |||
| Transportation in Mongolia is 51% cheaper than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 17,657,000 ₮ (Taka 544,456) | Taka 1,708,220 | - 68% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 2,123 ₮ (Taka 65) | Taka 94 | - 30% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 29,012 ₮ (Taka 895) | Taka 2,184 | - 59% | |
| Personal Care | + 19% | |||
| Personal Care in Mongolia is 19% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 10,776 ₮ (Taka 332) | Taka 189 | + 76% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 40,616 ₮ (Taka 1,252) | Taka 588 | + 113% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 41,928 ₮ (Taka 1,293) | Taka 914 | + 41% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 5,536 ₮ (Taka 171) | Taka 560 | - 70% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 8,001 ₮ (Taka 247) | Taka 256 | - 4% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 10,169 ₮ (Taka 314) | Taka 340 | - 8% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 3,243 ₮ (Taka 100) | Taka 87 | + 15% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 4,451 ₮ (Taka 137) | Taka 102 | + 34% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 14,449 ₮ (Taka 446) | Taka 231 | + 92% | |
| Entertainment | - 0% | |||
| Entertainment in Mongolia is about the same as in Bangladesh | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 38,498 ₮ (Taka 1,187) | Taka 1,040 | + 14% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 15,749 ₮ (Taka 486) | Taka 878 | - 45% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 62,570 ₮ (Taka 1,929) | Taka 2,026 | - 5% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 58,273 ₮ (Taka 1,797) | Taka 2,200 | - 18% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 13,239 ₮ (Taka 408) | Taka 1,227 | - 67% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 5,673 ₮ (Taka 175) | Taka 362 | - 52% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 4,778 ₮ (Taka 147) | Taka 540 | - 73% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 1,257,810 ₮ (Taka 38,785) | Taka 35,756 | + 8% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 78 ₮ (Taka 2.39) | Taka 1.70 | + 41% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 182,232 ₮ (Taka 5,619) | Taka 1,903 | + 195% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 4,769 ₮ (Taka 147) | Taka 270 | - 45% | |
| TOTAL | - 12% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 1,486 prices entered by 159 different people.
These prices were last updated on February 25, 2020.
Exchange rate:
0.03084
BDT
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MNT
Cost of living in Mongolia is 12% cheaper than in Bangladesh
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