Cost of living in Mongolia compared to Brazil
Currency:
| Food | + 8% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Mongolia is 8% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Mongolia | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 25,000 ₮ (R$ 41) | R$ 36 | + 13% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 7,000 ₮ (R$ 11) | R$ 35 | - 67% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 11,000 ₮ (R$ 18) | R$ 11 | + 65% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 4,500 ₮ (R$ 7) | R$ 5.17 | + 43% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 7,200 ₮ (R$ 12) | R$ 13 | - 8% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 10,000 ₮ (R$ 16) | R$ 8 | + 101% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 22,000 ₮ (R$ 36) | R$ 24 | + 53% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 13,000 ₮ (R$ 21) | R$ 11 | + 88% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 2,200 ₮ (R$ 3.61) | R$ 7 | - 51% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 3,800 ₮ (R$ 6) | R$ 6 | - 0% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 42,800 ₮ (R$ 70) | R$ 48 | + 45% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 4,695 ₮ (R$ 8) | R$ 10 | - 20% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 1,584 ₮ (R$ 2.60) | R$ 4.49 | - 42% | |
| Housing | + 25% | |||
| Housing in Mongolia is 25% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Mongolia | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 3,450,580 ₮ (R$ 5,655) | R$ 3,844 | + 47% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 2,245,510 ₮ (R$ 3,680) | R$ 2,567 | + 43% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 248,001 ₮ (R$ 406) | R$ 709 | - 43% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 1,500,000 ₮ (R$ 2,458) | R$ 2,857 | - 14% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 1,100,000 ₮ (R$ 1,803) | R$ 1,816 | - 1% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 1,081,970 ₮ (R$ 1,773) | R$ 524 | + 239% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 39,726 ₮ (R$ 65) | R$ 97 | - 33% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 1,137,560 ₮ (R$ 1,864) | R$ 1,853 | + 1% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 493,660 ₮ (R$ 809) | R$ 640 | + 26% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 26,561 ₮ (R$ 44) | R$ 30 | + 45% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 23,122 ₮ (R$ 38) | R$ 22 | + 75% | |
| Clothes | + 85% | |||
| Clothes in Mongolia is 85% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Mongolia | Brazil | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 300,000 ₮ (R$ 492) | R$ 258 | + 90% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 300,000 ₮ (R$ 492) | R$ 264 | + 86% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 400,000 ₮ (R$ 656) | R$ 409 | + 60% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 400,000 ₮ (R$ 656) | R$ 321 | + 104% | |
| Transportation | - 44% | |||
| Transportation in Mongolia is 44% cheaper than in Brazil | ||||
| Mongolia | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 80,000,000 ₮ (R$ 131,113) | R$ 116,838 | + 12% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 3,803 ₮ (R$ 6) | R$ 5.82 | + 7% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 30,000 ₮ (R$ 49) | R$ 242 | - 80% | |
| Personal Care | + 42% | |||
| Personal Care in Mongolia is 42% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Mongolia | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 30,000 ₮ (R$ 49) | R$ 22 | + 128% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 50,000 ₮ (R$ 82) | R$ 47 | + 75% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 100,000 ₮ (R$ 164) | R$ 275 | - 40% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 16,000 ₮ (R$ 26) | R$ 22 | + 17% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 16,250 ₮ (R$ 27) | R$ 13 | + 103% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 13,119 ₮ (R$ 22) | R$ 18 | + 17% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 8,979 ₮ (R$ 15) | R$ 7 | + 100% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 6,399 ₮ (R$ 10) | R$ 5.63 | + 86% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 35,000 ₮ (R$ 57) | R$ 56 | + 2% | |
| Entertainment | + 8% | |||
| Entertainment in Mongolia is 8% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Mongolia | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 65,595 ₮ (R$ 108) | R$ 111 | - 3% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 34,236 ₮ (R$ 56) | R$ 59 | - 5% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 184,061 ₮ (R$ 302) | R$ 222 | + 36% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 136,439 ₮ (R$ 224) | R$ 228 | - 2% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 29,789 ₮ (R$ 49) | R$ 32 | + 52% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 11,047 ₮ (R$ 18) | R$ 15 | + 17% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 12,424 ₮ (R$ 20) | R$ 11 | + 80% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 4,000,000 ₮ (R$ 6,556) | R$ 3,485 | + 88% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 200 ₮ (R$ 0.33) | R$ 1.22 | - 73% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 150,723 ₮ (R$ 247) | R$ 137 | + 80% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 10,000 ₮ (R$ 16) | R$ 12 | + 35% | |
| TOTAL | + 1% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 15,991 prices entered by 1,703 different people.
These prices were last updated on September 07, 2024.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Mongolia is about the same as in Brazil
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