- Cost of Living
- Mongolia
- Germany
- Comparison
Cost of living in Mongolia compared to Germany
Currency:
| Food | - 42% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Mongolia is 42% cheaper than in Germany | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 16,443 ₮ (€5.56) | €11 | - 50% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 13,249 ₮ (€4.48) | €8 | - 40% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 6,000 ₮ (€2.03) | €3.79 | - 47% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 2,836 ₮ (€0.96) | €0.99 | - 3% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 3,797 ₮ (€1.28) | €3.04 | - 58% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 5,750 ₮ (€1.94) | €2.52 | - 23% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 8,500 ₮ (€2.87) | €5.07 | - 43% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 6,214 ₮ (€2.10) | €2.47 | - 15% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 917 ₮ (€0.31) | €1.53 | - 80% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 1,960 ₮ (€0.66) | €0.91 | - 27% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 27,500 ₮ (€9) | €7 | + 39% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 2,769 ₮ (€0.94) | €1.77 | - 47% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 1,594 ₮ (€0.54) | €1.23 | - 56% | |
| Housing | - 57% | |||
| Housing in Mongolia is 57% cheaper than in Germany | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 1,790,000 ₮ (€605) | €1,429 | - 58% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 900,000 ₮ (€304) | €1,087 | - 72% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 180,000 ₮ (€61) | €175 | - 65% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 1,166,670 ₮ (€394) | €903 | - 56% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 583,333 ₮ (€197) | €677 | - 71% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 120,000 ₮ (€41) | €124 | - 67% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 38,750 ₮ (€13) | €23 | - 44% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 825,000 ₮ (€279) | €377 | - 26% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 333,333 ₮ (€113) | €95 | + 19% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 24,833 ₮ (€8) | €5.23 | + 60% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 17,500 ₮ (€5.91) | €13 | - 54% | |
| Clothes | - 17% | |||
| Clothes in Mongolia is 17% cheaper than in Germany | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 59,667 ₮ (€20) | €87 | - 77% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 129,750 ₮ (€44) | €35 | + 25% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 155,000 ₮ (€52) | €91 | - 43% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 249,500 ₮ (€84) | €113 | - 26% | |
| Transportation | - 64% | |||
| Transportation in Mongolia is 64% cheaper than in Germany | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 50,000,000 ₮ (€16,898) | €20,579 | - 18% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 1,750 ₮ (€0.59) | €1.40 | - 58% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 35,000 ₮ (€12) | €73 | - 84% | |
| Personal Care | - 36% | |||
| Personal Care in Mongolia is 36% cheaper than in Germany | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 11,500 ₮ (€3.89) | €6 | - 38% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 11,000 ₮ (€3.72) | €9 | - 59% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 30,000 ₮ (€10) | €61 | - 83% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 4,250 ₮ (€1.44) | €3.36 | - 57% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 4,375 ₮ (€1.48) | €2.13 | - 31% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 11,667 ₮ (€3.94) | €2.13 | + 85% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 10,167 ₮ (€3.44) | €1.41 | + 144% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 4,933 ₮ (€1.67) | €1.42 | + 18% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 12,667 ₮ (€4.28) | €20 | - 79% | |
| Entertainment | - 24% | |||
| Entertainment in Mongolia is 24% cheaper than in Germany | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 34,478 ₮ (€12) | €32 | - 63% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 13,055 ₮ (€4.41) | €22 | - 80% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 55,000 ₮ (€19) | €128 | - 86% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 80,000 ₮ (€27) | €53 | - 49% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 22,585 ₮ (€8) | €9 | - 15% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 7,880 ₮ (€2.66) | €3.23 | - 18% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 3,609 ₮ (€1.22) | €3.43 | - 64% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 1,399,500 ₮ (€473) | €459 | + 3% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | €0.13 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 246,182 ₮ (€83) | €38 | + 117% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 9,761 ₮ (€3.30) | €6 | - 49% | |
| TOTAL | - 48% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 7,205 prices entered by 1,162 different people.
These prices were last updated on October 18, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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EUR
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Cost of living in Mongolia is 48% cheaper than in Germany
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