- Cost of Living
- Mongolia
- Bangladesh
- Comparison
Cost of living in Mongolia compared to Bangladesh
Currency:
| Food | - 13% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Mongolia is 13% cheaper than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 18,333 ₮ (Taka 580) | Taka 381 | + 52% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 14,596 ₮ (Taka 461) | Taka 426 | + 8% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 6,171 ₮ (Taka 195) | Taka 225 | - 13% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 2,705 ₮ (Taka 86) | Taka 75 | + 14% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 3,981 ₮ (Taka 126) | Taka 102 | + 24% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 4,167 ₮ (Taka 132) | Taka 56 | + 135% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 10,167 ₮ (Taka 321) | Taka 370 | - 13% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 6,906 ₮ (Taka 218) | Taka 148 | + 48% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 844 ₮ (Taka 27) | Taka 25 | + 8% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 2,051 ₮ (Taka 65) | Taka 317 | - 80% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 35,558 ₮ (Taka 1,124) | Taka 2,417 | - 53% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 2,899 ₮ (Taka 92) | Taka 101 | - 9% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 1,656 ₮ (Taka 52) | Taka 47 | + 12% | |
| Housing | - 27% | |||
| Housing in Mongolia is 27% cheaper than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 1,500,000 ₮ (Taka 47,421) | Taka 42,771 | + 11% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 850,000 ₮ (Taka 26,872) | Taka 34,396 | - 22% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 125,000 ₮ (Taka 3,952) | Taka 3,954 | - 0% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 600,000 ₮ (Taka 18,969) | Taka 44,270 | - 57% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 400,000 ₮ (Taka 12,646) | Taka 26,672 | - 53% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 100,000 ₮ (Taka 3,161) | Taka 3,605 | - 12% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 35,000 ₮ (Taka 1,106) | Taka 2,007 | - 45% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 825,000 ₮ (Taka 26,082) | Taka 46,846 | - 44% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 333,333 ₮ (Taka 10,538) | Taka 14,696 | - 28% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 35,000 ₮ (Taka 1,106) | Taka 299 | + 270% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 8,500 ₮ (Taka 269) | Taka 545 | - 51% | |
| Clothes | + 43% | |||
| Clothes in Mongolia is 43% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 59,667 ₮ (Taka 1,886) | Taka 2,215 | - 15% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 129,750 ₮ (Taka 4,102) | Taka 2,647 | + 55% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 155,000 ₮ (Taka 4,900) | Taka 4,735 | + 3% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 249,500 ₮ (Taka 7,888) | Taka 4,152 | + 90% | |
| Transportation | - 41% | |||
| Transportation in Mongolia is 41% cheaper than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 50,000,000 ₮ (Taka 1,580,712) | Taka 2,739,980 | - 42% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 1,750 ₮ (Taka 55) | Taka 85 | - 35% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 34,857 ₮ (Taka 1,102) | Taka 2,190 | - 50% | |
| 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) | 15,722 ₮ (Taka 497) | Taka 419 | + 18% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 11,000 ₮ (Taka 348) | Taka 522 | - 33% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 40,179 ₮ (Taka 1,270) | Taka 1,181 | + 8% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 4,250 ₮ (Taka 134) | Taka 370 | - 64% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 4,375 ₮ (Taka 138) | Taka 312 | - 56% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 12,600 ₮ (Taka 398) | Taka 361 | + 10% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 10,707 ₮ (Taka 338) | Taka 91 | + 271% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 7,500 ₮ (Taka 237) | Taka 107 | + 122% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 16,627 ₮ (Taka 526) | Taka 308 | + 71% | |
| Entertainment | + 20% | |||
| Entertainment in Mongolia is 20% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 43,253 ₮ (Taka 1,367) | Taka 951 | + 44% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 19,048 ₮ (Taka 602) | Taka 760 | - 21% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 50,000 ₮ (Taka 1,581) | Taka 2,046 | - 23% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 83,133 ₮ (Taka 2,628) | Taka 2,831 | - 7% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 26,000 ₮ (Taka 822) | Taka 1,364 | - 40% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 6,978 ₮ (Taka 221) | Taka 300 | - 27% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 4,366 ₮ (Taka 138) | Taka 501 | - 72% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 1,399,500 ₮ (Taka 44,244) | Taka 35,756 | + 24% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | Taka 22 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 261,951 ₮ (Taka 8,281) | Taka 2,792 | + 197% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 13,760 ₮ (Taka 435) | Taka 232 | + 87% | |
| TOTAL | - 15% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 2,391 prices entered by 369 different people.
These prices were last updated on January 15, 2019.
Exchange rate:
0.03161
BDT
/
MNT
Cost of living in Mongolia is 15% cheaper than in Bangladesh
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