Cost of living in Mongolia compared to Bangladesh
Currency:
| Food | + 41% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Mongolia is 41% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Mongolia | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 25,000 ₮ (Taka 894) | Taka 267 | + 235% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 14,754 ₮ (Taka 528) | Taka 546 | - 3% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 8,577 ₮ (Taka 307) | Taka 218 | + 41% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 4,548 ₮ (Taka 163) | Taka 92 | + 77% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 8,072 ₮ (Taka 289) | Taka 154 | + 87% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 13,877 ₮ (Taka 496) | Taka 88 | + 466% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 21,515 ₮ (Taka 769) | Taka 475 | + 62% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 9,995 ₮ (Taka 357) | Taka 305 | + 17% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 2,103 ₮ (Taka 75) | Taka 54 | + 39% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 4,672 ₮ (Taka 167) | Taka 407 | - 59% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 55,013 ₮ (Taka 1,967) | Taka 1,495 | + 32% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 5,020 ₮ (Taka 179) | Taka 137 | + 31% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 2,159 ₮ (Taka 77) | Taka 76 | + 1% | |
| Housing | + 125% | |||
| Housing in Mongolia is 125% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Mongolia | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 3,450,580 ₮ (Taka 123,378) | Taka 38,619 | + 219% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 2,245,510 ₮ (Taka 80,290) | Taka 21,828 | + 268% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 248,001 ₮ (Taka 8,867) | Taka 5,017 | + 77% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 1,500,000 ₮ (Taka 53,634) | Taka 25,126 | + 113% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 1,100,000 ₮ (Taka 39,331) | Taka 15,134 | + 160% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 1,081,970 ₮ (Taka 38,687) | Taka 10,000 | + 287% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 39,726 ₮ (Taka 1,420) | Taka 1,380 | + 3% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 1,137,560 ₮ (Taka 40,674) | Taka 44,973 | - 10% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 493,660 ₮ (Taka 17,651) | Taka 9,570 | + 84% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 26,561 ₮ (Taka 950) | Taka 533 | + 78% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 23,122 ₮ (Taka 827) | - | - | |
| Clothes | + 317% | |||
| Clothes in Mongolia is 317% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Mongolia | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 300,000 ₮ (Taka 10,727) | Taka 2,114 | + 407% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 300,000 ₮ (Taka 10,727) | Taka 2,450 | + 338% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 400,000 ₮ (Taka 14,302) | Taka 4,870 | + 194% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 400,000 ₮ (Taka 14,302) | Taka 4,397 | + 225% | |
| Transportation | + 13% | |||
| Transportation in Mongolia is 13% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Mongolia | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 135,000,000 ₮ (Taka 4,827,025) | Taka 3,757,380 | + 28% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 4,500 ₮ (Taka 161) | Taka 115 | + 40% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 60,000 ₮ (Taka 2,145) | Taka 2,408 | - 11% | |
| Personal Care | + 65% | |||
| Personal Care in Mongolia is 65% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Mongolia | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 30,000 ₮ (Taka 1,073) | Taka 836 | + 28% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 50,000 ₮ (Taka 1,788) | Taka 682 | + 162% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 100,000 ₮ (Taka 3,576) | Taka 1,500 | + 138% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 16,000 ₮ (Taka 572) | Taka 360 | + 59% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 16,250 ₮ (Taka 581) | Taka 411 | + 41% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 13,119 ₮ (Taka 469) | Taka 625 | - 25% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 8,979 ₮ (Taka 321) | Taka 102 | + 216% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 6,399 ₮ (Taka 229) | Taka 129 | + 77% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 35,000 ₮ (Taka 1,251) | Taka 380 | + 230% | |
| Entertainment | + 52% | |||
| Entertainment in Mongolia is 52% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Mongolia | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 65,595 ₮ (Taka 2,345) | Taka 1,745 | + 34% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 34,236 ₮ (Taka 1,224) | Taka 1,011 | + 21% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 184,061 ₮ (Taka 6,581) | Taka 3,000 | + 119% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 136,439 ₮ (Taka 4,878) | Taka 3,597 | + 36% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 29,789 ₮ (Taka 1,065) | Taka 1,519 | - 30% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 11,047 ₮ (Taka 395) | Taka 253 | + 56% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 12,424 ₮ (Taka 444) | Taka 571 | - 22% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 4,000,000 ₮ (Taka 143,023) | Taka 35,756 | + 300% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 200 ₮ (Taka 7) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 150,723 ₮ (Taka 5,389) | Taka 2,365 | + 128% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 10,000 ₮ (Taka 358) | Taka 335 | + 7% | |
| TOTAL | + 58% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 449 prices entered by 216 different people.
These prices were last updated on January 19, 2025.
Exchange rate:
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BDT
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Cost of living in Mongolia is 58% more expensive than in Bangladesh
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