Cost of living in Mongolia compared to Bangladesh
Currency:
Food | - 29% | |||
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Food in Mongolia is 29% cheaper than in Bangladesh | ||||
Mongolia | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 11,930 ₮ (Taka 340) | Taka 532 | - 36% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 13,366 ₮ (Taka 381) | Taka 488 | - 22% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 7,314 ₮ (Taka 208) | Taka 263 | - 21% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 2,989 ₮ (Taka 85) | Taka 98 | - 13% | |
12 eggs, large | 5,923 ₮ (Taka 169) | Taka 134 | + 25% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 6,691 ₮ (Taka 190) | Taka 96 | + 98% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 12,068 ₮ (Taka 344) | Taka 329 | + 5% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 7,379 ₮ (Taka 210) | Taka 203 | + 3% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 1,425 ₮ (Taka 41) | Taka 27 | + 48% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 2,624 ₮ (Taka 75) | Taka 530 | - 86% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 35,007 ₮ (Taka 997) | Taka 1,346 | - 26% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | 3,882 ₮ (Taka 111) | Taka 112 | - 1% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 1,892 ₮ (Taka 54) | Taka 58 | - 7% | |
Housing | + 13% | |||
Housing in Mongolia is 13% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
Mongolia | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 2,229,790 ₮ (Taka 63,478) | Taka 43,087 | + 47% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 1,270,990 ₮ (Taka 36,182) | Taka 21,416 | + 69% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 200,000 ₮ (Taka 5,694) | Taka 4,489 | + 27% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 1,071,910 ₮ (Taka 30,515) | Taka 37,342 | - 18% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 625,183 ₮ (Taka 17,798) | Taka 20,129 | - 12% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 110,337 ₮ (Taka 3,141) | Taka 3,105 | + 1% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 39,313 ₮ (Taka 1,119) | Taka 947 | + 18% | |
40” flat screen tv | 1,548,310 ₮ (Taka 44,077) | Taka 36,542 | + 21% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 350,000 ₮ (Taka 9,964) | Taka 16,205 | - 39% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 19,489 ₮ (Taka 555) | Taka 369 | + 50% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | 8,000 ₮ (Taka 228) | - | - | |
Clothes | - 12% | |||
Clothes in Mongolia is 12% cheaper than in Bangladesh | ||||
Mongolia | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 110,612 ₮ (Taka 3,149) | Taka 2,612 | + 21% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 89,780 ₮ (Taka 2,556) | Taka 3,117 | - 18% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 222,993 ₮ (Taka 6,348) | Taka 9,947 | - 36% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 287,264 ₮ (Taka 8,178) | Taka 6,827 | + 20% | |
Transportation | - 39% | |||
Transportation in Mongolia is 39% cheaper than in Bangladesh | ||||
Mongolia | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 57,500,000 ₮ (Taka 1,636,906) | Taka 2,773,830 | - 41% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 2,387 ₮ (Taka 68) | Taka 91 | - 26% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 27,290 ₮ (Taka 777) | Taka 1,696 | - 54% | |
Personal Care | - 19% | |||
Personal Care in Mongolia is 19% cheaper than in Bangladesh | ||||
Mongolia | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 3,500 ₮ (Taka 100) | Taka 296 | - 66% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 23,000 ₮ (Taka 655) | Taka 1,395 | - 53% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | - | Taka 1,191 | - | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 16,000 ₮ (Taka 455) | Taka 498 | - 9% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 11,125 ₮ (Taka 317) | Taka 208 | + 52% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 10,393 ₮ (Taka 296) | Taka 690 | - 57% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 4,171 ₮ (Taka 119) | Taka 173 | - 31% | |
Tube of toothpaste | 10,502 ₮ (Taka 299) | Taka 229 | + 31% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 18,349 ₮ (Taka 522) | Taka 304 | + 72% | |
Entertainment | + 1% | |||
Entertainment in Mongolia is about the same as in Bangladesh | ||||
Mongolia | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 45,506 ₮ (Taka 1,295) | Taka 1,410 | - 8% | |
2 tickets to the movies | 19,720 ₮ (Taka 561) | Taka 885 | - 37% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 100,000 ₮ (Taka 2,847) | Taka 1,939 | + 47% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 66,430 ₮ (Taka 1,891) | Taka 3,617 | - 48% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 15,584 ₮ (Taka 444) | Taka 1,328 | - 67% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 6,575 ₮ (Taka 187) | Taka 393 | - 52% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 4,317 ₮ (Taka 123) | Taka 594 | - 79% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 1,816,860 ₮ (Taka 51,722) | Taka 35,756 | + 45% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 81 ₮ (Taka 2.30) | Taka 2.19 | + 5% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 178,260 ₮ (Taka 5,075) | Taka 1,057 | + 380% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 4,840 ₮ (Taka 138) | Taka 264 | - 48% | |
TOTAL | - 17% |

These prices were last updated on May 19, 2022.
Exchange rate:
0.02847
BDT
/
MNT
Cost of living in Mongolia is 17% cheaper than in Bangladesh
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