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Cost of living in Mongolia compared to China
Currency:
| Food | - 29% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Mongolia is 29% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 13,785 ₮ (35元) | 48元 | - 26% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 11,998 ₮ (31元) | 34元 | - 9% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 5,517 ₮ (14元) | 14元 | + 2% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 2,670 ₮ (7元) | 14元 | - 53% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 3,981 ₮ (10元) | 15元 | - 34% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 4,202 ₮ (11元) | 8元 | + 39% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 13,864 ₮ (35元) | 61元 | - 42% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 6,594 ₮ (17元) | 13元 | + 30% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 898 ₮ (2.29元) | 6元 | - 63% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 1,880 ₮ (4.79元) | 5.64元 | - 15% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 25,956 ₮ (66元) | 112元 | - 41% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 2,830 ₮ (7元) | 7元 | - 1% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 1,456 ₮ (3.71元) | 11元 | - 67% | |
| Housing | - 46% | |||
| Housing in Mongolia is 46% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 1,648,400 ₮ (4,200元) | 8,884元 | - 53% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 954,521 ₮ (2,432元) | 4,292元 | - 43% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 132,100 ₮ (337元) | 423元 | - 20% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 738,691 ₮ (1,882元) | 5,129元 | - 63% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 446,230 ₮ (1,137元) | 3,286元 | - 65% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 90,754 ₮ (231元) | 281元 | - 18% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 30,612 ₮ (78元) | 88元 | - 11% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 532,008 ₮ (1,355元) | 2,046元 | - 34% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 282,008 ₮ (718元) | 714元 | + 1% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 32,160 ₮ (82元) | 36元 | + 127% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 9,558 ₮ (24元) | 40元 | - 39% | |
| Clothes | + 3% | |||
| Clothes in Mongolia is about the same as in China | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 122,117 ₮ (311元) | 525元 | - 41% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 138,323 ₮ (352元) | 281元 | + 25% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 199,677 ₮ (509元) | 629元 | - 19% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 276,789 ₮ (705元) | 675元 | + 4% | |
| Transportation | - 46% | |||
| Transportation in Mongolia is 46% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 16,799,200 ₮ (42,800元) | 143,741元 | - 70% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 1,989 ₮ (5.07元) | 7元 | - 31% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 35,220 ₮ (90元) | 150元 | - 40% | |
| Personal Care | - 21% | |||
| Personal Care in Mongolia is 21% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 12,053 ₮ (31元) | 28元 | + 11% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 9,942 ₮ (25元) | 33元 | - 23% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 40,179 ₮ (102元) | 249元 | - 59% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 5,000 ₮ (13元) | 31元 | - 59% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 6,466 ₮ (16元) | 39元 | - 58% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 11,786 ₮ (30元) | 36元 | - 17% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 9,120 ₮ (23元) | 10元 | + 131% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 6,036 ₮ (15元) | 14元 | + 11% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 15,293 ₮ (39元) | 56元 | - 30% | |
| Entertainment | - 29% | |||
| Entertainment in Mongolia is 29% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 39,824 ₮ (101元) | 155元 | - 35% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 14,249 ₮ (36元) | 89元 | - 59% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 50,000 ₮ (127元) | 951元 | - 87% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 75,811 ₮ (193元) | 386元 | - 50% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 22,774 ₮ (58元) | 59元 | - 1% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 6,482 ₮ (17元) | 34元 | - 52% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 4,473 ₮ (11元) | 30元 | - 62% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 1,160,430 ₮ (2,956元) | 3,237元 | - 9% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 100 ₮ (0.25元) | 1.04元 | - 75% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 219,322 ₮ (559元) | 297元 | + 88% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 5,294 ₮ (13元) | 21元 | - 36% | |
| TOTAL | - 35% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 4,393 prices entered by 541 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 20, 2019.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Mongolia is 35% cheaper than in China
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