Cost of living in Mongolia compared to Brazil
Currency:
| Food | - 9% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Mongolia is 9% cheaper than in Brazil | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 12,685 ₮ (R$ 19) | R$ 28 | - 32% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 11,479 ₮ (R$ 17) | R$ 26 | - 32% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 7,252 ₮ (R$ 11) | R$ 7 | + 54% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 2,787 ₮ (R$ 4.24) | R$ 3.40 | + 25% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 5,004 ₮ (R$ 8) | R$ 7 | + 8% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 5,093 ₮ (R$ 8) | R$ 5.44 | + 42% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 16,067 ₮ (R$ 24) | R$ 15 | + 64% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 6,856 ₮ (R$ 10) | R$ 6 | + 73% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 1,147 ₮ (R$ 1.74) | R$ 3.91 | - 55% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 2,823 ₮ (R$ 4.29) | R$ 4.53 | - 5% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 31,070 ₮ (R$ 47) | R$ 40 | + 19% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 2,962 ₮ (R$ 4.50) | R$ 7 | - 34% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 1,172 ₮ (R$ 1.78) | R$ 3.28 | - 46% | |
| Housing | - 3% | |||
| Housing in Mongolia is about the same as in Brazil | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 2,246,540 ₮ (R$ 3,415) | R$ 3,127 | + 9% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 1,448,930 ₮ (R$ 2,203) | R$ 1,850 | + 19% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 251,746 ₮ (R$ 383) | R$ 529 | - 28% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 1,247,350 ₮ (R$ 1,896) | R$ 1,952 | - 3% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 640,736 ₮ (R$ 974) | R$ 1,291 | - 25% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 189,922 ₮ (R$ 289) | R$ 356 | - 19% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 44,018 ₮ (R$ 67) | R$ 80 | - 16% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 925,421 ₮ (R$ 1,407) | R$ 1,585 | - 11% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 216,878 ₮ (R$ 330) | R$ 432 | - 24% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 25,518 ₮ (R$ 39) | R$ 22 | + 75% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 14,284 ₮ (R$ 22) | R$ 16 | + 33% | |
| Clothes | + 3% | |||
| Clothes in Mongolia is about the same as in Brazil | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 152,739 ₮ (R$ 232) | R$ 197 | + 18% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 97,475 ₮ (R$ 148) | R$ 168 | - 12% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 238,747 ₮ (R$ 363) | R$ 308 | + 18% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 279,577 ₮ (R$ 425) | R$ 245 | + 74% | |
| Transportation | - 64% | |||
| Transportation in Mongolia is 64% cheaper than in Brazil | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 17,657,000 ₮ (R$ 26,843) | R$ 87,199 | - 69% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 2,123 ₮ (R$ 3.23) | R$ 4.34 | - 26% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 29,012 ₮ (R$ 44) | R$ 213 | - 79% | |
| Personal Care | - 17% | |||
| Personal Care in Mongolia is 17% cheaper than in Brazil | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 10,776 ₮ (R$ 16) | R$ 18 | - 7% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 40,616 ₮ (R$ 62) | R$ 42 | + 48% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 41,928 ₮ (R$ 64) | R$ 233 | - 73% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 5,536 ₮ (R$ 8) | R$ 15 | - 46% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 8,001 ₮ (R$ 12) | R$ 12 | + 4% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 10,169 ₮ (R$ 15) | R$ 15 | + 2% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 3,243 ₮ (R$ 4.93) | R$ 5.55 | - 11% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 4,451 ₮ (R$ 7) | R$ 3.89 | + 74% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 14,449 ₮ (R$ 22) | R$ 38 | - 42% | |
| Entertainment | - 33% | |||
| Entertainment in Mongolia is 33% cheaper than in Brazil | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 38,498 ₮ (R$ 59) | R$ 97 | - 40% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 15,749 ₮ (R$ 24) | R$ 49 | - 51% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 62,570 ₮ (R$ 95) | R$ 199 | - 52% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 58,273 ₮ (R$ 89) | R$ 173 | - 49% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 13,239 ₮ (R$ 20) | R$ 23 | - 12% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 5,673 ₮ (R$ 9) | R$ 9 | - 3% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 4,778 ₮ (R$ 7) | R$ 11 | - 33% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 1,257,810 ₮ (R$ 1,912) | R$ 2,779 | - 31% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 78 ₮ (R$ 0.12) | R$ 1.16 | - 90% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 182,232 ₮ (R$ 277) | R$ 112 | + 147% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 4,769 ₮ (R$ 7) | R$ 10 | - 27% | |
| TOTAL | - 29% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 13,149 prices entered by 1,303 different people.
These prices were last updated on January 27, 2020.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Mongolia is 29% cheaper than in Brazil
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