- Cost of Living
- Mongolia
- Germany
- Comparison
Cost of living in Mongolia compared to Germany
Currency:
| Food | - 40% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Mongolia is 40% cheaper than in Germany | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 16,443 ₮ (€5.49) | €11 | - 50% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 13,249 ₮ (€4.42) | €8 | - 41% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 6,000 ₮ (€2.00) | €3.77 | - 47% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 2,707 ₮ (€0.90) | €0.99 | - 8% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 3,797 ₮ (€1.27) | €3.12 | - 59% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 5,750 ₮ (€1.92) | €2.46 | - 22% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 8,500 ₮ (€2.84) | €5.10 | - 44% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 7,333 ₮ (€2.45) | €2.39 | + 2% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 1,900 ₮ (€0.63) | €1.58 | - 60% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 2,225 ₮ (€0.74) | €0.92 | - 19% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 34,650 ₮ (€12) | €7 | + 74% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 2,901 ₮ (€0.97) | €1.77 | - 45% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 1,601 ₮ (€0.53) | €1.26 | - 58% | |
| Housing | - 68% | |||
| Housing in Mongolia is 68% cheaper than in Germany | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 1,500,000 ₮ (€501) | €1,441 | - 65% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 850,000 ₮ (€284) | €1,088 | - 74% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 125,000 ₮ (€42) | €186 | - 78% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 600,000 ₮ (€200) | €911 | - 78% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 400,000 ₮ (€133) | €678 | - 80% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 100,000 ₮ (€33) | €126 | - 74% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 35,000 ₮ (€12) | €24 | - 51% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 825,000 ₮ (€275) | €377 | - 27% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 333,333 ₮ (€111) | €92 | + 21% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 35,000 ₮ (€12) | €5.45 | + 114% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 8,500 ₮ (€2.84) | €13 | - 78% | |
| Clothes | - 19% | |||
| Clothes in Mongolia is 19% cheaper than in Germany | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 59,667 ₮ (€20) | €85 | - 77% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 129,750 ₮ (€43) | €35 | + 23% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 155,000 ₮ (€52) | €90 | - 42% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 249,500 ₮ (€83) | €111 | - 25% | |
| 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 ₮ (€16,686) | €20,693 | - 19% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 1,750 ₮ (€0.58) | €1.42 | - 59% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 35,000 ₮ (€12) | €73 | - 84% | |
| Personal Care | - 29% | |||
| Personal Care in Mongolia is 29% cheaper than in Germany | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 11,500 ₮ (€3.84) | €6 | - 37% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 11,000 ₮ (€3.67) | €9 | - 59% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 30,000 ₮ (€10) | €63 | - 84% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 4,250 ₮ (€1.42) | €3.25 | - 56% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 4,375 ₮ (€1.46) | €2.19 | - 33% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 11,667 ₮ (€3.89) | €2.11 | + 85% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 10,167 ₮ (€3.39) | €1.36 | + 150% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 4,933 ₮ (€1.65) | €1.44 | + 14% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 30,000 ₮ (€10) | €20 | - 50% | |
| Entertainment | - 16% | |||
| Entertainment in Mongolia is 16% cheaper than in Germany | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 38,902 ₮ (€13) | €31 | - 58% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 18,537 ₮ (€6) | €22 | - 72% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 50,000 ₮ (€17) | €124 | - 87% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 110,000 ₮ (€37) | €54 | - 32% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 26,000 ₮ (€9) | €9 | - 4% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 6,515 ₮ (€2.17) | €3.22 | - 33% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 4,366 ₮ (€1.46) | €3.43 | - 58% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 1,399,500 ₮ (€467) | €453 | + 3% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | €0.13 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 261,951 ₮ (€87) | €37 | + 136% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 13,183 ₮ (€4.40) | €6 | - 32% | |
| TOTAL | - 50% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 7,138 prices entered by 1,147 different people.
These prices were last updated on December 14, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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EUR
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Cost of living in Mongolia is 50% cheaper than in Germany
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