Cost of living in Mongolia compared to Brazil
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Food | - 29% | |||
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Food in Mongolia is 29% cheaper than in Brazil | ||||
Mongolia | Brazil | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 11,930 ₮ (R$ 17) | R$ 34 | - 50% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 13,366 ₮ (R$ 19) | R$ 33 | - 42% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 7,314 ₮ (R$ 11) | R$ 11 | - 7% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 2,989 ₮ (R$ 4.32) | R$ 5.73 | - 25% | |
12 eggs, large | 5,923 ₮ (R$ 9) | R$ 12 | - 28% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 6,691 ₮ (R$ 10) | R$ 8 | + 25% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 12,068 ₮ (R$ 17) | R$ 25 | - 32% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 7,379 ₮ (R$ 11) | R$ 9 | + 20% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 1,425 ₮ (R$ 2.06) | R$ 5.80 | - 65% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 2,624 ₮ (R$ 3.79) | R$ 5.92 | - 36% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 35,007 ₮ (R$ 51) | R$ 44 | + 15% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | 3,882 ₮ (R$ 5.61) | R$ 9 | - 36% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 1,892 ₮ (R$ 2.73) | R$ 4.60 | - 41% | |
Housing | - 32% | |||
Housing in Mongolia is 32% cheaper than in Brazil | ||||
Mongolia | Brazil | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 2,229,790 ₮ (R$ 3,220) | R$ 3,576 | - 10% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 1,270,990 ₮ (R$ 1,835) | R$ 2,482 | - 26% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 200,000 ₮ (R$ 289) | R$ 645 | - 55% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 1,071,910 ₮ (R$ 1,548) | R$ 2,673 | - 42% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 625,183 ₮ (R$ 903) | R$ 1,723 | - 48% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 110,337 ₮ (R$ 159) | R$ 600 | - 73% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 39,313 ₮ (R$ 57) | R$ 89 | - 36% | |
40” flat screen tv | 1,548,310 ₮ (R$ 2,236) | R$ 2,002 | + 12% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 350,000 ₮ (R$ 505) | R$ 642 | - 21% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 19,489 ₮ (R$ 28) | R$ 28 | + 0% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | 8,000 ₮ (R$ 12) | R$ 20 | - 43% | |
Clothes | - 36% | |||
Clothes in Mongolia is 36% cheaper than in Brazil | ||||
Mongolia | Brazil | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 110,612 ₮ (R$ 160) | R$ 256 | - 38% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 89,780 ₮ (R$ 130) | R$ 244 | - 47% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 222,993 ₮ (R$ 322) | R$ 392 | - 18% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 287,264 ₮ (R$ 415) | R$ 294 | + 41% | |
Transportation | - 57% | |||
Transportation in Mongolia is 57% cheaper than in Brazil | ||||
Mongolia | Brazil | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 57,500,000 ₮ (R$ 83,037) | R$ 109,371 | - 24% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 2,387 ₮ (R$ 3.45) | R$ 6 | - 43% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 27,290 ₮ (R$ 39) | R$ 226 | - 83% | |
Personal Care | - 8% | |||
Personal Care in Mongolia is 8% cheaper than in Brazil | ||||
Mongolia | Brazil | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 3,500 ₮ (R$ 5.05) | R$ 22 | - 76% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 23,000 ₮ (R$ 33) | R$ 47 | - 30% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | - | R$ 263 | - | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 16,000 ₮ (R$ 23) | R$ 20 | + 13% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 11,125 ₮ (R$ 16) | R$ 13 | + 28% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 10,393 ₮ (R$ 15) | R$ 17 | - 14% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 4,171 ₮ (R$ 6) | R$ 7 | - 13% | |
Tube of toothpaste | 10,502 ₮ (R$ 15) | R$ 4.75 | + 219% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 18,349 ₮ (R$ 26) | R$ 53 | - 50% | |
Entertainment | - 42% | |||
Entertainment in Mongolia is 42% cheaper than in Brazil | ||||
Mongolia | Brazil | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 45,506 ₮ (R$ 66) | R$ 110 | - 40% | |
2 tickets to the movies | 19,720 ₮ (R$ 28) | R$ 63 | - 55% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 100,000 ₮ (R$ 144) | R$ 206 | - 30% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 66,430 ₮ (R$ 96) | R$ 195 | - 51% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 15,584 ₮ (R$ 23) | R$ 29 | - 21% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 6,575 ₮ (R$ 9) | R$ 12 | - 21% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 4,317 ₮ (R$ 6) | R$ 11 | - 42% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 1,816,860 ₮ (R$ 2,624) | R$ 4,267 | - 39% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 81 ₮ (R$ 0.12) | R$ 1.30 | - 91% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 178,260 ₮ (R$ 257) | R$ 129 | + 100% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 4,840 ₮ (R$ 7) | R$ 11 | - 36% | |
TOTAL | - 40% |

These prices were last updated on February 03, 2023.
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Cost of living in Mongolia is 40% cheaper than in Brazil
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