- Cost of Living
- Mongolia
- Brazil
- Comparison
Cost of living in Mongolia compared to Brazil
Currency:
| Food | - 5% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Mongolia is 5% cheaper than in Brazil | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 16,443 ₮ (R$ 26) | R$ 29 | - 11% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 12,486 ₮ (R$ 20) | R$ 26 | - 23% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 5,600 ₮ (R$ 9) | R$ 7 | + 31% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 2,500 ₮ (R$ 3.96) | R$ 3.22 | + 23% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 3,808 ₮ (R$ 6) | R$ 7 | - 15% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 5,750 ₮ (R$ 9) | R$ 4.63 | + 97% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 8,500 ₮ (R$ 13) | R$ 14 | - 7% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 6,214 ₮ (R$ 10) | R$ 5.61 | + 75% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 917 ₮ (R$ 1.45) | R$ 3.31 | - 56% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 2,071 ₮ (R$ 3.28) | R$ 4.61 | - 29% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 27,500 ₮ (R$ 44) | R$ 40 | + 9% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 2,769 ₮ (R$ 4.38) | R$ 6 | - 32% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 1,529 ₮ (R$ 2.42) | R$ 3.20 | - 24% | |
| Housing | - 16% | |||
| Housing in Mongolia is 16% cheaper than in Brazil | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 1,790,000 ₮ (R$ 2,834) | R$ 3,101 | - 9% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 900,000 ₮ (R$ 1,425) | R$ 1,934 | - 26% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 180,000 ₮ (R$ 285) | R$ 563 | - 49% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 1,166,670 ₮ (R$ 1,847) | R$ 2,064 | - 10% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 583,333 ₮ (R$ 924) | R$ 1,309 | - 29% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 120,000 ₮ (R$ 190) | R$ 399 | - 52% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 38,750 ₮ (R$ 61) | R$ 84 | - 27% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 825,000 ₮ (R$ 1,306) | R$ 1,736 | - 25% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 333,333 ₮ (R$ 528) | R$ 434 | + 22% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 24,833 ₮ (R$ 39) | R$ 21 | + 87% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 17,500 ₮ (R$ 28) | R$ 17 | + 67% | |
| Clothes | + 1% | |||
| Clothes in Mongolia is 1% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 59,667 ₮ (R$ 94) | R$ 204 | - 54% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 129,750 ₮ (R$ 205) | R$ 182 | + 13% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 155,000 ₮ (R$ 245) | R$ 327 | - 25% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 249,500 ₮ (R$ 395) | R$ 257 | + 54% | |
| 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$ 79,172) | R$ 86,028 | - 8% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 1,750 ₮ (R$ 2.77) | R$ 4.16 | - 33% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 26,667 ₮ (R$ 42) | R$ 200 | - 79% | |
| Personal Care | - 26% | |||
| Personal Care in Mongolia is 26% cheaper than in Brazil | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 11,500 ₮ (R$ 18) | R$ 17 | + 4% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 11,000 ₮ (R$ 17) | R$ 48 | - 63% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 30,000 ₮ (R$ 48) | R$ 233 | - 80% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 4,250 ₮ (R$ 7) | R$ 17 | - 61% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 4,375 ₮ (R$ 7) | R$ 12 | - 41% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 11,667 ₮ (R$ 18) | R$ 15 | + 25% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 10,167 ₮ (R$ 16) | R$ 6 | + 162% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 4,933 ₮ (R$ 8) | R$ 4.07 | + 92% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 12,667 ₮ (R$ 20) | R$ 38 | - 48% | |
| Entertainment | + 6% | |||
| Entertainment in Mongolia is 6% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 34,478 ₮ (R$ 55) | R$ 98 | - 44% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 13,055 ₮ (R$ 21) | R$ 50 | - 59% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 55,000 ₮ (R$ 87) | R$ 170 | - 49% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 80,000 ₮ (R$ 127) | R$ 175 | - 28% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 22,585 ₮ (R$ 36) | R$ 24 | + 50% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 7,880 ₮ (R$ 12) | R$ 9 | + 42% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 3,609 ₮ (R$ 5.71) | R$ 11 | - 48% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 1,399,500 ₮ (R$ 2,216) | R$ 2,752 | - 19% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | R$ 1.15 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 246,182 ₮ (R$ 390) | R$ 128 | + 203% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 9,761 ₮ (R$ 15) | R$ 10 | + 60% | |
| TOTAL | - 20% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 26,681 prices entered by 2,791 different people.
These prices were last updated on August 17, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Mongolia is 20% cheaper than in Brazil
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