Cost of living in Mongolia compared to China
Currency:
| Food | - 24% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Mongolia is 24% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 16,377 ₮ (37元) | 55元 | - 33% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 12,285 ₮ (28元) | 37元 | - 25% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 6,440 ₮ (15元) | 16元 | - 11% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 2,412 ₮ (5.45元) | 13元 | - 59% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 5,086 ₮ (11元) | 14元 | - 18% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 8,262 ₮ (19元) | 8元 | + 121% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 22,000 ₮ (50元) | 56元 | - 11% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 5,476 ₮ (12元) | 13元 | - 4% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 848 ₮ (1.91元) | 7元 | - 73% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 2,454 ₮ (5.54元) | 6元 | - 9% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 51,978 ₮ (117元) | 119元 | - 2% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 3,241 ₮ (7元) | 9元 | - 16% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 1,547 ₮ (3.49元) | 10元 | - 64% | |
| Housing | - 35% | |||
| Housing in Mongolia is 35% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 1,841,720 ₮ (4,158元) | 7,672元 | - 46% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 1,155,000 ₮ (2,608元) | 4,711元 | - 45% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 200,000 ₮ (452元) | 412元 | + 10% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 2,488,560 ₮ (5,619元) | 7,031元 | - 20% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 700,000 ₮ (1,581元) | 4,064元 | - 61% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 100,000 ₮ (226元) | 279元 | - 19% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 15,000 ₮ (34元) | 88元 | - 61% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 1,600,000 ₮ (3,613元) | 2,091元 | + 73% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 216,878 ₮ (490元) | 619元 | - 21% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 27,500 ₮ (62元) | 43元 | + 43% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 14,284 ₮ (32元) | 41元 | - 22% | |
| Clothes | + 28% | |||
| Clothes in Mongolia is 28% more expensive than in China | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 344,974 ₮ (779元) | 415元 | + 88% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 93,091 ₮ (210元) | 211元 | - 1% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 279,259 ₮ (631元) | 590元 | + 7% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 382,677 ₮ (864元) | 663元 | + 30% | |
| Transportation | - 55% | |||
| Transportation in Mongolia is 55% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 17,657,000 ₮ (39,868元) | 159,594元 | - 75% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 1,964 ₮ (4.43元) | 6元 | - 31% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 30,801 ₮ (70元) | 176元 | - 60% | |
| Personal Care | - 18% | |||
| Personal Care in Mongolia is 18% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 3,500 ₮ (8元) | 30元 | - 74% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 23,000 ₮ (52元) | 36元 | + 45% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | - | 440元 | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 7,000 ₮ (16元) | 35元 | - 55% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 11,125 ₮ (25元) | 38元 | - 33% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 10,598 ₮ (24元) | 36元 | - 33% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 4,171 ₮ (9元) | 10元 | - 1% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 8,900 ₮ (20元) | 11元 | + 91% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 16,292 ₮ (37元) | 80元 | - 54% | |
| Entertainment | - 25% | |||
| Entertainment in Mongolia is 25% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 45,357 ₮ (102元) | 206元 | - 50% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 20,338 ₮ (46元) | 98元 | - 53% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 100,000 ₮ (226元) | 743元 | - 70% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 105,101 ₮ (237元) | 429元 | - 45% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 16,949 ₮ (38元) | 67元 | - 43% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 7,459 ₮ (17元) | 35元 | - 52% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 4,827 ₮ (11元) | 32元 | - 66% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 1,816,860 ₮ (4,102元) | 3,535元 | + 16% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | 0.68元 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 231,842 ₮ (523元) | 481元 | + 9% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 5,000 ₮ (11元) | 23元 | - 50% | |
| TOTAL | - 31% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 1,955 prices entered by 206 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 13, 2021.
Exchange rate:
0.00226
CNY
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Cost of living in Mongolia is 31% cheaper than in China
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