Cost of living in Mongolia compared to Brazil
Currency:
| Food | + 23% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Mongolia is 23% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 16,377 ₮ (R$ 31) | R$ 28 | + 10% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 12,285 ₮ (R$ 23) | R$ 27 | - 14% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 5,967 ₮ (R$ 11) | R$ 8 | + 45% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 2,362 ₮ (R$ 4.43) | R$ 3.82 | + 16% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 5,030 ₮ (R$ 9) | R$ 8 | + 14% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 8,262 ₮ (R$ 16) | R$ 5.55 | + 179% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 22,000 ₮ (R$ 41) | R$ 17 | + 136% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 5,476 ₮ (R$ 10) | R$ 7 | + 47% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 848 ₮ (R$ 1.59) | R$ 4.44 | - 64% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 2,454 ₮ (R$ 4.61) | R$ 4.80 | - 4% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 51,978 ₮ (R$ 98) | R$ 38 | + 157% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 3,270 ₮ (R$ 6) | R$ 7 | - 17% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 1,547 ₮ (R$ 2.90) | R$ 3.32 | - 13% | |
| Housing | + 16% | |||
| Housing in Mongolia is 16% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 1,841,720 ₮ (R$ 3,456) | R$ 3,127 | + 11% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 1,155,000 ₮ (R$ 2,167) | R$ 1,844 | + 18% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 200,000 ₮ (R$ 375) | R$ 491 | - 24% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 2,488,560 ₮ (R$ 4,670) | R$ 2,100 | + 122% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 700,000 ₮ (R$ 1,314) | R$ 1,306 | + 1% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 100,000 ₮ (R$ 188) | R$ 349 | - 46% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 15,000 ₮ (R$ 28) | R$ 78 | - 64% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 1,600,000 ₮ (R$ 3,002) | R$ 1,648 | + 82% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 216,878 ₮ (R$ 407) | R$ 465 | - 12% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 27,500 ₮ (R$ 52) | R$ 23 | + 128% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 14,284 ₮ (R$ 27) | R$ 17 | + 58% | |
| Clothes | + 56% | |||
| Clothes in Mongolia is 56% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 344,974 ₮ (R$ 647) | R$ 211 | + 207% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 93,091 ₮ (R$ 175) | R$ 194 | - 10% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 279,259 ₮ (R$ 524) | R$ 324 | + 62% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 382,677 ₮ (R$ 718) | R$ 245 | + 193% | |
| Transportation | - 57% | |||
| Transportation in Mongolia is 57% cheaper than in Brazil | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 17,657,000 ₮ (R$ 33,133) | R$ 88,557 | - 63% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 1,964 ₮ (R$ 3.69) | R$ 4.40 | - 16% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 30,801 ₮ (R$ 58) | R$ 220 | - 74% | |
| Personal Care | + 25% | |||
| Personal Care in Mongolia is 25% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 3,500 ₮ (R$ 7) | R$ 16 | - 59% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 23,000 ₮ (R$ 43) | R$ 40 | + 8% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | - | R$ 215 | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 7,000 ₮ (R$ 13) | R$ 15 | - 13% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 11,125 ₮ (R$ 21) | R$ 11 | + 89% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 10,598 ₮ (R$ 20) | R$ 15 | + 29% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 4,171 ₮ (R$ 8) | R$ 5.90 | + 33% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 8,900 ₮ (R$ 17) | R$ 3.93 | + 325% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 16,292 ₮ (R$ 31) | R$ 42 | - 27% | |
| Entertainment | + 25% | |||
| Entertainment in Mongolia is 25% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 45,357 ₮ (R$ 85) | R$ 95 | - 10% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 20,338 ₮ (R$ 38) | R$ 52 | - 27% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 100,000 ₮ (R$ 188) | R$ 224 | - 16% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 105,101 ₮ (R$ 197) | R$ 186 | + 6% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 16,949 ₮ (R$ 32) | R$ 25 | + 28% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 7,459 ₮ (R$ 14) | R$ 11 | + 25% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 4,827 ₮ (R$ 9) | R$ 10 | - 9% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 1,816,860 ₮ (R$ 3,409) | R$ 3,518 | - 3% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | R$ 1.28 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 231,842 ₮ (R$ 435) | R$ 117 | + 273% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 5,000 ₮ (R$ 9) | R$ 10 | - 10% | |
| 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 15,138 prices entered by 1,525 different people.
These prices were last updated on January 28, 2021.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Mongolia is about the same as in Brazil
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