- Cost of Living
- Mongolia
- China
- Comparison
Cost of living in Mongolia compared to China
Currency:
| Food | - 21% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Mongolia is 21% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 16,443 ₮ (43元) | 53元 | - 19% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 13,249 ₮ (35元) | 34元 | + 2% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 6,000 ₮ (16元) | 15元 | + 4% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 2,707 ₮ (7元) | 15元 | - 54% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 3,797 ₮ (10元) | 16元 | - 37% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 5,750 ₮ (15元) | 8元 | + 85% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 8,500 ₮ (22元) | 61元 | - 63% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 7,333 ₮ (19元) | 13元 | + 44% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 1,900 ₮ (4.97元) | 7元 | - 25% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 2,225 ₮ (5.82元) | 5.78元 | + 1% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 34,650 ₮ (91元) | 111元 | - 19% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 2,901 ₮ (8元) | 8元 | - 3% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 1,601 ₮ (4.19元) | 12元 | - 66% | |
| Housing | - 51% | |||
| Housing in Mongolia is 51% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 1,500,000 ₮ (3,923元) | 9,859元 | - 60% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 850,000 ₮ (2,223元) | 4,468元 | - 50% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 125,000 ₮ (327元) | 446元 | - 27% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 600,000 ₮ (1,569元) | 5,638元 | - 72% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 400,000 ₮ (1,046元) | 3,578元 | - 71% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 100,000 ₮ (262元) | 325元 | - 20% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 35,000 ₮ (92元) | 86元 | + 7% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 825,000 ₮ (2,158元) | 2,229元 | - 3% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 333,333 ₮ (872元) | 670元 | + 30% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 35,000 ₮ (92元) | 40元 | + 130% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 8,500 ₮ (22元) | 38元 | - 42% | |
| Clothes | - 10% | |||
| Clothes in Mongolia is 10% cheaper than in China | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 59,667 ₮ (156元) | 558元 | - 72% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 129,750 ₮ (339元) | 270元 | + 25% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 155,000 ₮ (405元) | 607元 | - 33% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 249,500 ₮ (652元) | 685元 | - 5% | |
| Transportation | - 25% | |||
| Transportation in Mongolia is 25% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 50,000,000 ₮ (130,759元) | 143,984元 | - 9% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 1,750 ₮ (4.58元) | 7元 | - 38% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 35,000 ₮ (92元) | 152元 | - 40% | |
| Personal Care | - 31% | |||
| Personal Care in Mongolia is 31% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 11,500 ₮ (30元) | 27元 | + 11% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 11,000 ₮ (29元) | 34元 | - 14% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 30,000 ₮ (78元) | 456元 | - 83% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 4,250 ₮ (11元) | 28元 | - 60% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 4,375 ₮ (11元) | 37元 | - 69% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 11,667 ₮ (31元) | 37元 | - 18% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 10,167 ₮ (27元) | 10元 | + 178% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 4,933 ₮ (13元) | 14元 | - 7% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 30,000 ₮ (78元) | 63元 | + 25% | |
| Entertainment | - 0% | |||
| Entertainment in Mongolia is 0% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 38,902 ₮ (102元) | 155元 | - 35% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 18,537 ₮ (48元) | 87元 | - 44% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 50,000 ₮ (131元) | 749元 | - 83% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 110,000 ₮ (288元) | 368元 | - 22% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 26,000 ₮ (68元) | 60元 | + 14% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 6,515 ₮ (17元) | 34元 | - 49% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 4,366 ₮ (11元) | 34元 | - 66% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 1,399,500 ₮ (3,660元) | 3,274元 | + 12% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | 1.00元 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 261,951 ₮ (685元) | 300元 | + 128% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 13,183 ₮ (34元) | 20元 | + 69% | |
| TOTAL | - 27% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 4,507 prices entered by 562 different people.
These prices were last updated on December 11, 2018.
Exchange rate:
0.00262
CNY
/
MNT
Cost of living in Mongolia is 27% cheaper than in China
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