Cost of living in Mongolia compared to India
Currency:
Food | + 36% | |||
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Food in Mongolia is 36% more expensive than in India | ||||
Mongolia | India | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 24,021 ₮ (₨586) | ₨417 | + 41% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 16,447 ₮ (₨402) | ₨340 | + 18% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 9,552 ₮ (₨233) | ₨168 | + 39% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 4,633 ₮ (₨113) | ₨60 | + 89% | |
12 eggs, large | 6,043 ₮ (₨148) | ₨87 | + 69% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 9,650 ₮ (₨236) | ₨47 | + 397% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 18,674 ₮ (₨456) | ₨243 | + 88% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 9,299 ₮ (₨227) | ₨182 | + 25% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 1,769 ₮ (₨43) | ₨32 | + 36% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 3,825 ₮ (₨93) | ₨155 | - 40% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 49,683 ₮ (₨1,213) | ₨912 | + 33% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | 4,786 ₮ (₨117) | ₨88 | + 33% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 1,433 ₮ (₨35) | ₨39 | - 11% | |
Housing | + 75% | |||
Housing in Mongolia is 75% more expensive than in India | ||||
Mongolia | India | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 3,450,580 ₮ (₨84,246) | ₨46,457 | + 81% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 2,245,510 ₮ (₨54,824) | ₨26,696 | + 105% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 248,001 ₮ (₨6,055) | ₨4,673 | + 30% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 1,500,000 ₮ (₨36,623) | ₨26,601 | + 38% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 1,100,000 ₮ (₨26,857) | ₨14,895 | + 80% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 1,081,970 ₮ (₨26,416) | ₨4,065 | + 550% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 39,726 ₮ (₨970) | ₨595 | + 63% | |
40” flat screen tv | 1,137,560 ₮ (₨27,774) | ₨29,913 | - 7% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 493,660 ₮ (₨12,053) | ₨10,503 | + 15% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 26,561 ₮ (₨648) | ₨455 | + 43% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | 23,122 ₮ (₨565) | ₨647 | - 13% | |
Clothes | + 164% | |||
Clothes in Mongolia is 164% more expensive than in India | ||||
Mongolia | India | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 300,000 ₮ (₨7,325) | ₨2,412 | + 204% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 300,000 ₮ (₨7,325) | ₨2,912 | + 151% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 400,000 ₮ (₨9,766) | ₨4,109 | + 138% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 400,000 ₮ (₨9,766) | ₨2,950 | + 231% | |
Transportation | - 10% | |||
Transportation in Mongolia is 10% cheaper than in India | ||||
Mongolia | India | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 80,000,000 ₮ (₨1,953,212) | ₨1,910,150 | + 2% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 3,803 ₮ (₨93) | ₨102 | - 9% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 30,000 ₮ (₨732) | ₨1,062 | - 31% | |
Personal Care | + 110% | |||
Personal Care in Mongolia is 110% more expensive than in India | ||||
Mongolia | India | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 30,000 ₮ (₨732) | ₨140 | + 424% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 50,000 ₮ (₨1,221) | ₨241 | + 406% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 100,000 ₮ (₨2,442) | ₨953 | + 156% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 16,000 ₮ (₨391) | ₨386 | + 1% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 12,500 ₮ (₨305) | ₨200 | + 53% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 13,119 ₮ (₨320) | ₨294 | + 9% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 8,979 ₮ (₨219) | ₨155 | + 41% | |
Tube of toothpaste | 6,399 ₮ (₨156) | ₨86 | + 82% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 35,000 ₮ (₨855) | ₨275 | + 211% | |
Entertainment | + 69% | |||
Entertainment in Mongolia is 69% more expensive than in India | ||||
Mongolia | India | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 65,595 ₮ (₨1,602) | ₨1,451 | + 10% | |
2 tickets to the movies | 34,236 ₮ (₨836) | ₨688 | + 22% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 184,061 ₮ (₨4,494) | ₨1,587 | + 183% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 136,439 ₮ (₨3,331) | ₨2,125 | + 57% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 29,789 ₮ (₨727) | ₨625 | + 16% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 11,047 ₮ (₨270) | ₨191 | + 41% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 12,424 ₮ (₨303) | ₨188 | + 61% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 4,000,000 ₮ (₨97,661) | ₨47,373 | + 106% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 200 ₮ (₨4.89) | ₨1.67 | + 193% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 150,723 ₮ (₨3,680) | ₨1,611 | + 128% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 10,000 ₮ (₨244) | ₨289 | - 16% | |
TOTAL | + 48% |
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 7,459 prices entered by 1,052 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 19, 2024.
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Cost of living in Mongolia is 48% more expensive than in India
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