Cost of living in Mongolia compared to Brazil
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Food | - 4% | |||
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Food in Mongolia is about the same as in Brazil | ||||
Mongolia | Brazil | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 24,021 ₮ (R$ 34) | R$ 35 | - 4% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 16,447 ₮ (R$ 23) | R$ 35 | - 33% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 9,552 ₮ (R$ 14) | R$ 11 | + 28% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 4,633 ₮ (R$ 7) | R$ 5.33 | + 23% | |
12 eggs, large | 6,043 ₮ (R$ 9) | R$ 13 | - 32% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 9,650 ₮ (R$ 14) | R$ 8 | + 75% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 18,674 ₮ (R$ 26) | R$ 25 | + 7% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 9,299 ₮ (R$ 13) | R$ 9 | + 41% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 1,769 ₮ (R$ 2.51) | R$ 5.69 | - 56% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 3,825 ₮ (R$ 5.42) | R$ 5.87 | - 8% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 49,683 ₮ (R$ 70) | R$ 43 | + 64% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | 3,710 ₮ (R$ 5.26) | R$ 9 | - 42% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 2,425 ₮ (R$ 3.44) | R$ 4.85 | - 29% | |
Housing | + 11% | |||
Housing in Mongolia is 11% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
Mongolia | Brazil | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 3,450,580 ₮ (R$ 4,890) | R$ 3,800 | + 29% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 2,245,510 ₮ (R$ 3,182) | R$ 2,478 | + 28% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 248,001 ₮ (R$ 351) | R$ 615 | - 43% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 1,500,000 ₮ (R$ 2,126) | R$ 2,699 | - 21% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 1,100,000 ₮ (R$ 1,559) | R$ 1,679 | - 7% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 1,081,970 ₮ (R$ 1,533) | R$ 602 | + 154% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 39,726 ₮ (R$ 56) | R$ 93 | - 40% | |
40” flat screen tv | 1,137,560 ₮ (R$ 1,612) | R$ 1,958 | - 18% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 493,660 ₮ (R$ 700) | R$ 660 | + 6% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 26,561 ₮ (R$ 38) | R$ 30 | + 27% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | 23,122 ₮ (R$ 33) | R$ 21 | + 58% | |
Clothes | + 64% | |||
Clothes in Mongolia is 64% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
Mongolia | Brazil | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 300,000 ₮ (R$ 425) | R$ 262 | + 62% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 300,000 ₮ (R$ 425) | R$ 255 | + 67% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 400,000 ₮ (R$ 567) | R$ 400 | + 42% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 400,000 ₮ (R$ 567) | R$ 318 | + 78% | |
Transportation | - 49% | |||
Transportation in Mongolia is 49% cheaper than in Brazil | ||||
Mongolia | Brazil | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 80,000,000 ₮ (R$ 113,369) | R$ 114,874 | - 1% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 3,803 ₮ (R$ 5.39) | R$ 5.59 | - 4% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 30,000 ₮ (R$ 43) | R$ 235 | - 82% | |
Personal Care | + 18% | |||
Personal Care in Mongolia is 18% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
Mongolia | Brazil | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 30,000 ₮ (R$ 43) | R$ 22 | + 94% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 50,000 ₮ (R$ 71) | R$ 44 | + 60% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 100,000 ₮ (R$ 142) | R$ 253 | - 44% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 16,000 ₮ (R$ 23) | R$ 21 | + 9% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 12,500 ₮ (R$ 18) | R$ 14 | + 29% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 13,119 ₮ (R$ 19) | R$ 19 | - 3% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 8,979 ₮ (R$ 13) | R$ 7 | + 73% | |
Tube of toothpaste | 6,399 ₮ (R$ 9) | R$ 5.83 | + 55% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 35,000 ₮ (R$ 50) | R$ 55 | - 10% | |
Entertainment | - 8% | |||
Entertainment in Mongolia is 8% cheaper than in Brazil | ||||
Mongolia | Brazil | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 65,595 ₮ (R$ 93) | R$ 109 | - 15% | |
2 tickets to the movies | 34,236 ₮ (R$ 49) | R$ 63 | - 23% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 184,061 ₮ (R$ 261) | R$ 256 | + 2% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 136,439 ₮ (R$ 193) | R$ 214 | - 10% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 29,789 ₮ (R$ 42) | R$ 31 | + 36% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 11,047 ₮ (R$ 16) | R$ 13 | + 20% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 12,424 ₮ (R$ 18) | R$ 11 | + 58% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 4,000,000 ₮ (R$ 5,668) | R$ 4,193 | + 35% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 200 ₮ (R$ 0.28) | R$ 1.17 | - 76% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 150,723 ₮ (R$ 214) | R$ 129 | + 65% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 10,000 ₮ (R$ 14) | R$ 11 | + 28% | |
TOTAL | - 12% |

These prices were last updated on December 07, 2023.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Mongolia is 12% cheaper than in Brazil
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