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Cost of living in Mongolia compared to India
Currency:
| Food | + 4% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Mongolia is 4% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 13,785 ₮ (₨361) | ₨395 | - 9% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 11,998 ₮ (₨314) | ₨257 | + 22% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 5,517 ₮ (₨144) | ₨143 | + 1% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 2,670 ₮ (₨70) | ₨52 | + 36% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 3,981 ₮ (₨104) | ₨71 | + 46% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 4,202 ₮ (₨110) | ₨37 | + 198% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 13,864 ₮ (₨363) | ₨195 | + 86% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 6,594 ₮ (₨173) | ₨141 | + 22% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 898 ₮ (₨24) | ₨24 | - 4% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 1,880 ₮ (₨49) | ₨120 | - 59% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 25,956 ₮ (₨680) | ₨868 | - 22% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 2,830 ₮ (₨74) | ₨82 | - 9% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 1,456 ₮ (₨38) | ₨33 | + 15% | |
| Housing | - 4% | |||
| Housing in Mongolia is 4% cheaper than in India | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 1,648,400 ₮ (₨43,176) | ₨30,952 | + 39% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 954,521 ₮ (₨25,002) | ₨20,722 | + 21% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 132,100 ₮ (₨3,460) | ₨4,222 | - 18% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 738,691 ₮ (₨19,348) | ₨23,489 | - 18% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 446,230 ₮ (₨11,688) | ₨15,067 | - 22% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 90,754 ₮ (₨2,377) | ₨3,407 | - 30% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 30,612 ₮ (₨802) | ₨774 | + 4% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 532,008 ₮ (₨13,935) | ₨33,237 | - 58% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 282,008 ₮ (₨7,387) | ₨10,729 | - 31% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 32,160 ₮ (₨842) | ₨416 | + 103% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 9,558 ₮ (₨250) | ₨547 | - 54% | |
| Clothes | + 39% | |||
| Clothes in Mongolia is 39% more expensive than in India | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 122,117 ₮ (₨3,199) | ₨2,420 | + 32% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 138,323 ₮ (₨3,623) | ₨2,712 | + 34% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 199,677 ₮ (₨5,230) | ₨4,018 | + 30% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 276,789 ₮ (₨7,250) | ₨3,262 | + 122% | |
| Transportation | - 33% | |||
| Transportation in Mongolia is 33% cheaper than in India | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 16,799,200 ₮ (₨440,021) | ₨888,670 | - 50% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 1,989 ₮ (₨52) | ₨79 | - 34% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 35,220 ₮ (₨923) | ₨1,293 | - 29% | |
| Personal Care | + 29% | |||
| Personal Care in Mongolia is 29% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 12,053 ₮ (₨316) | ₨129 | + 146% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 9,942 ₮ (₨260) | ₨328 | - 20% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 40,179 ₮ (₨1,052) | ₨1,174 | - 10% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 5,000 ₮ (₨131) | ₨263 | - 50% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 6,466 ₮ (₨169) | ₨183 | - 7% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 11,786 ₮ (₨309) | ₨229 | + 35% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 9,120 ₮ (₨239) | ₨128 | + 86% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 6,036 ₮ (₨158) | ₨72 | + 118% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 15,293 ₮ (₨401) | ₨299 | + 34% | |
| Entertainment | - 49% | |||
| Entertainment in Mongolia is 49% cheaper than in India | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 39,824 ₮ (₨1,043) | ₨1,247 | - 16% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 14,249 ₮ (₨373) | ₨495 | - 25% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 50,000 ₮ (₨1,310) | ₨2,139 | - 39% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 75,811 ₮ (₨1,986) | ₨1,840 | + 8% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 22,774 ₮ (₨597) | ₨831 | - 28% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 6,482 ₮ (₨170) | ₨218 | - 22% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 4,473 ₮ (₨117) | ₨239 | - 51% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 1,160,430 ₮ (₨30,395) | ₨37,438 | - 19% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 100 ₮ (₨2.62) | ₨70 | - 96% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 219,322 ₮ (₨5,745) | ₨1,877 | + 206% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 5,294 ₮ (₨139) | ₨255 | - 46% | |
| TOTAL | - 18% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 29,091 prices entered by 4,054 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 20, 2019.
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Cost of living in Mongolia is 18% cheaper than in India
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