Cost of living in Mongolia compared to China
Currency:
| Food | - 11% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Mongolia is 11% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Mongolia | China | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 20,000 ₮ (41元) | 46元 | - 12% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 18,624 ₮ (38元) | 40元 | - 4% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 12,623 ₮ (26元) | 16元 | + 63% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 4,633 ₮ (9元) | 18元 | - 48% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 7,432 ₮ (15元) | 19元 | - 19% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 9,650 ₮ (20元) | 11元 | + 82% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 18,674 ₮ (38元) | 63元 | - 39% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 9,299 ₮ (19元) | 15元 | + 23% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 1,769 ₮ (3.62元) | 6元 | - 43% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 3,825 ₮ (8元) | 7元 | + 7% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 49,683 ₮ (102元) | 118元 | - 14% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 4,656 ₮ (10元) | 8元 | + 13% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 2,387 ₮ (4.89元) | 16元 | - 70% | |
| Housing | - 35% | |||
| Housing in Mongolia is 35% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Mongolia | China | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 3,799,040 ₮ (7,778元) | 15,059元 | - 48% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 2,418,060 ₮ (4,951元) | 9,006元 | - 45% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 251,854 ₮ (516元) | 421元 | + 22% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 1,500,000 ₮ (3,071元) | 7,547元 | - 59% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 1,100,000 ₮ (2,252元) | 4,347元 | - 48% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 1,081,970 ₮ (2,215元) | 262元 | + 745% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 36,878 ₮ (76元) | 115元 | - 35% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 1,137,560 ₮ (2,329元) | 1,143元 | + 104% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 493,660 ₮ (1,011元) | 589元 | + 72% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 26,561 ₮ (54元) | 39元 | + 41% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 23,122 ₮ (47元) | 51元 | - 7% | |
| Clothes | + 78% | |||
| Clothes in Mongolia is 78% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Mongolia | China | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 300,000 ₮ (614元) | 529元 | + 16% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 300,000 ₮ (614元) | 248元 | + 148% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 400,000 ₮ (819元) | 626元 | + 31% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 400,000 ₮ (819元) | 828元 | - 1% | |
| Transportation | - 34% | |||
| Transportation in Mongolia is 34% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Mongolia | China | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 80,000,000 ₮ (163,791元) | 161,247元 | + 2% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 3,430 ₮ (7元) | 9元 | - 18% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 30,000 ₮ (61元) | 204元 | - 70% | |
| Personal Care | + 3% | |||
| 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 ₮ (61元) | 39元 | + 58% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 50,000 ₮ (102元) | 27元 | + 281% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 100,000 ₮ (205元) | 391元 | - 48% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 16,000 ₮ (33元) | 53元 | - 38% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 12,500 ₮ (26元) | 33元 | - 23% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 13,119 ₮ (27元) | 34元 | - 22% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 8,979 ₮ (18元) | 13元 | + 39% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 6,399 ₮ (13元) | 15元 | - 11% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 35,000 ₮ (72元) | 74元 | - 4% | |
| Entertainment | - 4% | |||
| Entertainment in Mongolia is about the same as in China | ||||
| Mongolia | China | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 65,595 ₮ (134元) | 265元 | - 49% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 34,236 ₮ (70元) | 110元 | - 36% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 184,061 ₮ (377元) | 1,294元 | - 71% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 136,439 ₮ (279元) | 348元 | - 20% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 29,789 ₮ (61元) | 79元 | - 23% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 11,047 ₮ (23元) | 29元 | - 23% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 12,424 ₮ (25元) | 18元 | + 42% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 4,000,000 ₮ (8,190元) | 3,321元 | + 147% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 200 ₮ (0.41元) | 0.20元 | + 105% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 150,723 ₮ (309元) | 410元 | - 25% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 10,000 ₮ (20元) | 24元 | - 15% | |
| TOTAL | - 18% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 1,452 prices entered by 141 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 31, 2023.
Exchange rate:
0.00205
CNY
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Cost of living in Mongolia is 18% cheaper than in China
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