Cost of living in Mongolia compared to China
Currency:
| Food | - 23% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Mongolia is 23% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 13,941 ₮ (35元) | 42元 | - 15% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 11,111 ₮ (28元) | 34元 | - 17% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 6,210 ₮ (16元) | 15元 | + 3% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 2,290 ₮ (5.81元) | 15元 | - 61% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 5,006 ₮ (13元) | 13元 | - 4% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 5,871 ₮ (15元) | 8元 | + 91% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 16,067 ₮ (41元) | 47元 | - 14% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 6,713 ₮ (17元) | 14元 | + 21% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 1,170 ₮ (2.97元) | 5.82元 | - 49% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 2,946 ₮ (7元) | 5.43元 | + 38% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 34,139 ₮ (87元) | 103元 | - 16% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 3,468 ₮ (9元) | 8元 | + 15% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 1,095 ₮ (2.78元) | 14元 | - 80% | |
| Housing | - 14% | |||
| Housing in Mongolia is 14% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 1,326,750 ₮ (3,364元) | 8,580元 | - 61% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 968,111 ₮ (2,455元) | 4,449元 | - 45% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 100,003 ₮ (254元) | 386元 | - 34% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 3,337,420 ₮ (8,463元) | 5,174元 | + 64% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 640,736 ₮ (1,625元) | 3,034元 | - 46% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 189,922 ₮ (482元) | 280元 | + 72% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 44,018 ₮ (112元) | 87元 | + 28% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 925,421 ₮ (2,347元) | 2,283元 | + 3% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 216,878 ₮ (550元) | 525元 | + 5% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 25,518 ₮ (65元) | 38元 | + 68% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 14,284 ₮ (36元) | 50元 | - 27% | |
| Clothes | + 32% | |||
| Clothes in Mongolia is 32% more expensive than in China | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 344,974 ₮ (875元) | 443元 | + 97% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 93,091 ₮ (236元) | 233元 | + 1% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 241,969 ₮ (614元) | 593元 | + 4% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 349,981 ₮ (887元) | 532元 | + 67% | |
| Transportation | - 45% | |||
| Transportation in Mongolia is 45% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 17,657,000 ₮ (44,773元) | 131,184元 | - 66% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 2,415 ₮ (6元) | 7元 | - 10% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 25,343 ₮ (64元) | 151元 | - 57% | |
| Personal Care | - 32% | |||
| Personal Care in Mongolia is 32% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 10,776 ₮ (27元) | 32元 | - 16% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 40,616 ₮ (103元) | 34元 | + 204% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 41,928 ₮ (106元) | 357元 | - 70% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 7,000 ₮ (18元) | 40元 | - 55% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 8,001 ₮ (20元) | 50元 | - 59% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 10,169 ₮ (26元) | 33元 | - 21% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 3,243 ₮ (8元) | 8元 | + 2% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 4,451 ₮ (11元) | 11元 | + 5% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 19,965 ₮ (51元) | 74元 | - 32% | |
| Entertainment | - 5% | |||
| Entertainment in Mongolia is 5% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 54,322 ₮ (138元) | 179元 | - 23% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 19,264 ₮ (49元) | 96元 | - 49% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 69,929 ₮ (177元) | 1,203元 | - 85% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 95,952 ₮ (243元) | 359元 | - 32% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 14,041 ₮ (36元) | 67元 | - 47% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 7,748 ₮ (20元) | 32元 | - 39% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 4,732 ₮ (12元) | 28元 | - 57% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 1,816,860 ₮ (4,607元) | 3,283元 | + 40% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 78 ₮ (0.20元) | 0.28元 | - 29% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 250,000 ₮ (634元) | 312元 | + 103% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 5,001 ₮ (13元) | 20元 | - 36% | |
| TOTAL | - 19% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 2,648 prices entered by 301 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 01, 2020.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Mongolia is 19% cheaper than in China
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