Cost of living in Mongolia compared to China
Currency:
| Food | + 4% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Mongolia is about the same as in China | ||||
| Mongolia | China | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 25,000 ₮ (50元) | 41元 | + 21% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 14,754 ₮ (30元) | 38元 | - 22% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 8,577 ₮ (17元) | 15元 | + 17% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 4,548 ₮ (9元) | 14元 | - 35% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 8,072 ₮ (16元) | 16元 | + 3% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 13,877 ₮ (28元) | 10元 | + 166% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 21,515 ₮ (43元) | 50元 | - 14% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 9,995 ₮ (20元) | 16元 | + 24% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 2,103 ₮ (4.22元) | 6元 | - 35% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 4,672 ₮ (9元) | 7元 | + 40% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 55,013 ₮ (110元) | 89元 | + 24% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 5,020 ₮ (10元) | 8元 | + 25% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 2,159 ₮ (4.33元) | 13元 | - 65% | |
| Housing | - 20% | |||
| Housing in Mongolia is 20% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Mongolia | China | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 3,450,580 ₮ (6,927元) | 11,256元 | - 38% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 2,245,510 ₮ (4,508元) | 5,248元 | - 14% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 248,001 ₮ (498元) | 450元 | + 11% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 1,500,000 ₮ (3,011元) | 6,564元 | - 54% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 1,100,000 ₮ (2,208元) | 3,518元 | - 37% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 1,081,970 ₮ (2,172元) | 296元 | + 634% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 39,726 ₮ (80元) | 100元 | - 20% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 1,137,560 ₮ (2,284元) | 1,460元 | + 56% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 493,660 ₮ (991元) | 553元 | + 79% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 26,561 ₮ (53元) | 43元 | + 24% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 23,122 ₮ (46元) | 50元 | - 6% | |
| Clothes | + 65% | |||
| Clothes in Mongolia is 65% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Mongolia | China | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 300,000 ₮ (602元) | 418元 | + 44% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 300,000 ₮ (602元) | 302元 | + 99% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 400,000 ₮ (803元) | 553元 | + 45% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 400,000 ₮ (803元) | 705元 | + 14% | |
| Transportation | - 0% | |||
| Transportation in Mongolia is about the same as in China | ||||
| Mongolia | China | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 135,000,000 ₮ (271,023元) | 137,169元 | + 98% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 4,500 ₮ (9元) | 8元 | + 20% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 60,000 ₮ (120元) | 228元 | - 47% | |
| Personal Care | + 1% | |||
| Personal Care in Mongolia is about the same as in China | ||||
| Mongolia | China | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 30,000 ₮ (60元) | 45元 | + 35% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 50,000 ₮ (100元) | 59元 | + 69% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 100,000 ₮ (201元) | 114元 | + 76% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 16,000 ₮ (32元) | 67元 | - 52% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 16,250 ₮ (33元) | 57元 | - 43% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 13,119 ₮ (26元) | 25元 | + 5% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 8,979 ₮ (18元) | 6元 | + 192% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 6,399 ₮ (13元) | 15元 | - 16% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 35,000 ₮ (70元) | 64元 | + 9% | |
| Entertainment | + 1% | |||
| Entertainment in Mongolia is about the same as in China | ||||
| Mongolia | China | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 65,595 ₮ (132元) | 169元 | - 22% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 34,236 ₮ (69元) | 100元 | - 31% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 184,061 ₮ (370元) | 1,179元 | - 69% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 136,439 ₮ (274元) | 320元 | - 14% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 29,789 ₮ (60元) | 81元 | - 26% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 11,047 ₮ (22元) | 28元 | - 20% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 12,424 ₮ (25元) | 19元 | + 30% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 4,000,000 ₮ (8,030元) | 3,680元 | + 118% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 200 ₮ (0.40元) | 0.34元 | + 20% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 150,723 ₮ (303元) | 394元 | - 23% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 10,000 ₮ (20元) | 25元 | - 19% | |
| 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 781 prices entered by 114 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 06, 2025.
Exchange rate:
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CNY
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Cost of living in Mongolia is about the same as in China
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