Cost of living in Mongolia compared to China
Currency:
| Food | - 33% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Mongolia is 33% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Mongolia | China | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 11,930 ₮ (26元) | 43元 | - 39% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 13,366 ₮ (29元) | 37元 | - 20% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 7,314 ₮ (16元) | 17元 | - 5% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 2,989 ₮ (7元) | 14元 | - 54% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 5,923 ₮ (13元) | 16元 | - 21% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 6,691 ₮ (15元) | 9元 | + 68% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 12,068 ₮ (27元) | 48元 | - 45% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 7,379 ₮ (16元) | 13元 | + 26% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 1,425 ₮ (3.14元) | 6元 | - 48% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 2,624 ₮ (5.77元) | 7元 | - 14% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 35,007 ₮ (77元) | 97元 | - 21% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 3,882 ₮ (9元) | 9元 | - 8% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 1,892 ₮ (4.16元) | 13元 | - 69% | |
| Housing | - 59% | |||
| Housing in Mongolia is 59% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Mongolia | China | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 2,229,790 ₮ (4,904元) | 13,898元 | - 65% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 1,270,990 ₮ (2,795元) | 8,379元 | - 67% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 200,000 ₮ (440元) | 462元 | - 5% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 1,071,910 ₮ (2,358元) | 6,525元 | - 64% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 625,183 ₮ (1,375元) | 4,376元 | - 69% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 110,337 ₮ (243元) | 516元 | - 53% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 39,313 ₮ (86元) | 140元 | - 38% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 1,548,310 ₮ (3,405元) | 1,829元 | + 86% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 350,000 ₮ (770元) | 546元 | + 41% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 19,489 ₮ (43元) | 50元 | - 14% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 8,000 ₮ (18元) | 66元 | - 73% | |
| Clothes | - 35% | |||
| Clothes in Mongolia is 35% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Mongolia | China | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 110,612 ₮ (243元) | 511元 | - 52% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 89,780 ₮ (197元) | 288元 | - 31% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 222,993 ₮ (490元) | 654元 | - 25% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 287,264 ₮ (632元) | 844元 | - 25% | |
| Transportation | - 42% | |||
| Transportation in Mongolia is 42% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Mongolia | China | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 57,500,000 ₮ (126,466元) | 148,501元 | - 15% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 2,387 ₮ (5.25元) | 8元 | - 36% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 27,290 ₮ (60元) | 206元 | - 71% | |
| Personal Care | - 14% | |||
| Personal Care in Mongolia is 14% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Mongolia | China | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 3,500 ₮ (8元) | 28元 | - 73% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 23,000 ₮ (51元) | 27元 | + 88% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | - | 386元 | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 16,000 ₮ (35元) | 30元 | + 17% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 11,125 ₮ (24元) | 19元 | + 26% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 10,393 ₮ (23元) | 44元 | - 47% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 4,171 ₮ (9元) | 21元 | - 56% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 10,502 ₮ (23元) | 16元 | + 46% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 18,349 ₮ (40元) | 82元 | - 51% | |
| Entertainment | - 33% | |||
| Entertainment in Mongolia is 33% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Mongolia | China | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 45,506 ₮ (100元) | 260元 | - 62% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 19,720 ₮ (43元) | 122元 | - 64% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 100,000 ₮ (220元) | 417元 | - 47% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 66,430 ₮ (146元) | 319元 | - 54% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 15,584 ₮ (34元) | 90元 | - 62% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 6,575 ₮ (14元) | 31元 | - 53% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 4,317 ₮ (9元) | 19元 | - 49% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 1,816,860 ₮ (3,996元) | 2,968元 | + 35% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 81 ₮ (0.18元) | 0.24元 | - 27% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 178,260 ₮ (392元) | 410元 | - 4% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 4,840 ₮ (11元) | 38元 | - 72% | |
| TOTAL | - 43% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 1,253 prices entered by 114 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 04, 2022.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Mongolia is 43% cheaper than in China
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