- Cost of Living
- Mongolia
- India
- Comparison
Cost of living in Mongolia compared to India
Currency:
| Food | + 23% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Mongolia is 23% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 16,443 ₮ (₨471) | ₨385 | + 22% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 12,486 ₮ (₨357) | ₨268 | + 33% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 5,600 ₮ (₨160) | ₨144 | + 12% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 2,500 ₮ (₨72) | ₨51 | + 40% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 3,808 ₮ (₨109) | ₨71 | + 53% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 5,750 ₮ (₨165) | ₨42 | + 290% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 8,500 ₮ (₨243) | ₨196 | + 24% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 6,214 ₮ (₨178) | ₨136 | + 30% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 917 ₮ (₨26) | ₨24 | + 7% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 2,071 ₮ (₨59) | ₨119 | - 50% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 27,500 ₮ (₨787) | ₨821 | - 4% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 2,769 ₮ (₨79) | ₨81 | - 2% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 1,529 ₮ (₨44) | ₨31 | + 41% | |
| Housing | + 29% | |||
| Housing in Mongolia is 29% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 1,790,000 ₮ (₨51,228) | ₨30,994 | + 65% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 900,000 ₮ (₨25,757) | ₨21,041 | + 22% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 180,000 ₮ (₨5,151) | ₨4,337 | + 19% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 1,166,670 ₮ (₨33,389) | ₨25,442 | + 31% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 583,333 ₮ (₨16,694) | ₨14,687 | + 14% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 120,000 ₮ (₨3,434) | ₨3,732 | - 8% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 38,750 ₮ (₨1,109) | ₨865 | + 28% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 825,000 ₮ (₨23,610) | ₨34,039 | - 31% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 333,333 ₮ (₨9,540) | ₨10,375 | - 8% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 24,833 ₮ (₨711) | ₨388 | + 83% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 17,500 ₮ (₨501) | ₨501 | + 0% | |
| Clothes | + 31% | |||
| Clothes in Mongolia is 31% more expensive than in India | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 59,667 ₮ (₨1,708) | ₨2,420 | - 29% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 129,750 ₮ (₨3,713) | ₨2,757 | + 35% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 155,000 ₮ (₨4,436) | ₨3,721 | + 19% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 249,500 ₮ (₨7,140) | ₨2,937 | + 143% | |
| Transportation | - 6% | |||
| Transportation in Mongolia is 6% cheaper than in India | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 50,000,000 ₮ (₨1,430,936) | ₨858,974 | + 67% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 1,750 ₮ (₨50) | ₨76 | - 34% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 26,667 ₮ (₨763) | ₨1,289 | - 41% | |
| Personal Care | + 28% | |||
| Personal Care in Mongolia is 28% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 11,500 ₮ (₨329) | ₨116 | + 184% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 11,000 ₮ (₨315) | ₨289 | + 9% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 30,000 ₮ (₨859) | ₨1,375 | - 38% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 4,250 ₮ (₨122) | ₨237 | - 49% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 4,375 ₮ (₨125) | ₨181 | - 31% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 11,667 ₮ (₨334) | ₨221 | + 51% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 10,167 ₮ (₨291) | ₨136 | + 114% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 4,933 ₮ (₨141) | ₨68 | + 107% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 12,667 ₮ (₨363) | ₨274 | + 32% | |
| Entertainment | + 33% | |||
| Entertainment in Mongolia is 33% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 34,478 ₮ (₨987) | ₨1,194 | - 17% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 13,055 ₮ (₨374) | ₨466 | - 20% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 55,000 ₮ (₨1,574) | ₨1,803 | - 13% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 80,000 ₮ (₨2,289) | ₨1,821 | + 26% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 22,585 ₮ (₨646) | ₨637 | + 1% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 7,880 ₮ (₨226) | ₨189 | + 19% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 3,609 ₮ (₨103) | ₨203 | - 49% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 1,399,500 ₮ (₨40,052) | ₨38,557 | + 4% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | ₨29 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 246,182 ₮ (₨7,045) | ₨1,875 | + 276% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 9,761 ₮ (₨279) | ₨246 | + 14% | |
| TOTAL | + 20% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 33,858 prices entered by 4,861 different people.
These prices were last updated on August 16, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Mongolia is 20% more expensive than in India
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