- Cost of Living
- Mongolia
- Brazil
- Comparison
Cost of living in Mongolia compared to Brazil
Currency:
| Food | - 4% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Mongolia is 4% cheaper than in Brazil | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 16,443 ₮ (R$ 24) | R$ 29 | - 15% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 13,249 ₮ (R$ 20) | R$ 26 | - 24% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 6,000 ₮ (R$ 9) | R$ 7 | + 35% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 2,707 ₮ (R$ 4.00) | R$ 3.27 | + 22% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 3,797 ₮ (R$ 5.61) | R$ 7 | - 19% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 5,750 ₮ (R$ 8) | R$ 4.81 | + 77% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 8,500 ₮ (R$ 13) | R$ 15 | - 14% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 7,333 ₮ (R$ 11) | R$ 5.65 | + 92% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 1,900 ₮ (R$ 2.81) | R$ 3.28 | - 14% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 2,225 ₮ (R$ 3.29) | R$ 4.54 | - 28% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 34,650 ₮ (R$ 51) | R$ 40 | + 27% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 2,901 ₮ (R$ 4.29) | R$ 6 | - 33% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 1,601 ₮ (R$ 2.37) | R$ 3.24 | - 27% | |
| Housing | - 41% | |||
| Housing in Mongolia is 41% cheaper than in Brazil | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 1,500,000 ₮ (R$ 2,216) | R$ 3,149 | - 30% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 850,000 ₮ (R$ 1,256) | R$ 1,958 | - 36% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 125,000 ₮ (R$ 185) | R$ 584 | - 68% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 600,000 ₮ (R$ 886) | R$ 2,165 | - 59% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 400,000 ₮ (R$ 591) | R$ 1,367 | - 57% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 100,000 ₮ (R$ 148) | R$ 421 | - 65% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 35,000 ₮ (R$ 52) | R$ 83 | - 38% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 825,000 ₮ (R$ 1,219) | R$ 1,730 | - 30% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 333,333 ₮ (R$ 492) | R$ 425 | + 16% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 35,000 ₮ (R$ 52) | R$ 21 | + 147% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 8,500 ₮ (R$ 13) | R$ 17 | - 25% | |
| Clothes | - 7% | |||
| Clothes in Mongolia is 7% cheaper than in Brazil | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 59,667 ₮ (R$ 88) | R$ 205 | - 57% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 129,750 ₮ (R$ 192) | R$ 181 | + 6% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 155,000 ₮ (R$ 229) | R$ 332 | - 31% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 249,500 ₮ (R$ 369) | R$ 256 | + 44% | |
| Transportation | - 50% | |||
| Transportation in Mongolia is 50% cheaper than in Brazil | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 50,000,000 ₮ (R$ 73,875) | R$ 87,319 | - 15% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 1,750 ₮ (R$ 2.59) | R$ 4.33 | - 40% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 35,000 ₮ (R$ 52) | R$ 203 | - 75% | |
| Personal Care | - 23% | |||
| Personal Care in Mongolia is 23% cheaper than in Brazil | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 11,500 ₮ (R$ 17) | R$ 16 | + 3% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 11,000 ₮ (R$ 16) | R$ 47 | - 66% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 30,000 ₮ (R$ 44) | R$ 235 | - 81% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 4,250 ₮ (R$ 6) | R$ 18 | - 64% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 4,375 ₮ (R$ 6) | R$ 12 | - 44% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 11,667 ₮ (R$ 17) | R$ 15 | + 17% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 10,167 ₮ (R$ 15) | R$ 6 | + 143% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 4,933 ₮ (R$ 7) | R$ 4.08 | + 79% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 30,000 ₮ (R$ 44) | R$ 40 | + 12% | |
| Entertainment | + 11% | |||
| Entertainment in Mongolia is 11% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 38,902 ₮ (R$ 57) | R$ 95 | - 40% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 18,537 ₮ (R$ 27) | R$ 51 | - 46% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 50,000 ₮ (R$ 74) | R$ 179 | - 59% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 110,000 ₮ (R$ 163) | R$ 179 | - 9% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 26,000 ₮ (R$ 38) | R$ 24 | + 63% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 6,515 ₮ (R$ 10) | R$ 9 | + 11% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 4,366 ₮ (R$ 6) | R$ 11 | - 41% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 1,399,500 ₮ (R$ 2,068) | R$ 2,723 | - 24% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | R$ 1.18 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 261,951 ₮ (R$ 387) | R$ 116 | + 233% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 13,183 ₮ (R$ 19) | R$ 10 | + 101% | |
| TOTAL | - 25% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 24,654 prices entered by 2,449 different people.
These prices were last updated on December 19, 2018.
Exchange rate:
0.00148
BRL
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Cost of living in Mongolia is 25% cheaper than in Brazil
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