Cost of living in Mongolia compared to India
Currency:
| Food | + 42% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Mongolia is 42% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Mongolia | India | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 25,000 ₮ (₨604) | ₨425 | + 42% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 14,754 ₮ (₨357) | ₨363 | - 2% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 8,577 ₮ (₨207) | ₨180 | + 15% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 4,548 ₮ (₨110) | ₨61 | + 80% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 8,072 ₮ (₨195) | ₨102 | + 91% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 13,877 ₮ (₨335) | ₨44 | + 659% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 21,515 ₮ (₨520) | ₨250 | + 108% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 9,995 ₮ (₨242) | ₨194 | + 24% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 2,103 ₮ (₨51) | ₨41 | + 23% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 4,672 ₮ (₨113) | ₨162 | - 30% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 55,013 ₮ (₨1,329) | ₨941 | + 41% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 5,020 ₮ (₨121) | ₨92 | + 32% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 2,159 ₮ (₨52) | ₨40 | + 31% | |
| Housing | + 65% | |||
| Housing in Mongolia is 65% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Mongolia | India | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 3,450,580 ₮ (₨83,381) | ₨46,262 | + 80% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 2,245,510 ₮ (₨54,261) | ₨29,291 | + 85% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 248,001 ₮ (₨5,993) | ₨5,648 | + 6% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 1,500,000 ₮ (₨36,246) | ₨29,589 | + 23% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 1,100,000 ₮ (₨26,581) | ₨17,760 | + 50% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 1,081,970 ₮ (₨26,145) | ₨4,874 | + 436% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 39,726 ₮ (₨960) | ₨727 | + 32% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 1,137,560 ₮ (₨27,488) | ₨25,901 | + 6% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 493,660 ₮ (₨11,929) | ₨12,652 | - 6% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 26,561 ₮ (₨642) | ₨511 | + 26% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 23,122 ₮ (₨559) | ₨523 | + 7% | |
| Clothes | + 185% | |||
| Clothes in Mongolia is 185% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Mongolia | India | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 300,000 ₮ (₨7,249) | ₨2,399 | + 202% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 300,000 ₮ (₨7,249) | ₨2,579 | + 181% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 400,000 ₮ (₨9,666) | ₨4,001 | + 142% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 400,000 ₮ (₨9,666) | ₨2,864 | + 238% | |
| Transportation | + 22% | |||
| Transportation in Mongolia is 22% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Mongolia | India | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 135,000,000 ₮ (₨3,262,173) | ₨1,701,050 | + 92% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 4,500 ₮ (₨109) | ₨104 | + 4% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 60,000 ₮ (₨1,450) | ₨1,619 | - 10% | |
| Personal Care | + 107% | |||
| Personal Care in Mongolia is 107% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Mongolia | India | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 30,000 ₮ (₨725) | ₨97 | + 647% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 50,000 ₮ (₨1,208) | ₨217 | + 457% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 100,000 ₮ (₨2,416) | ₨1,173 | + 106% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 16,000 ₮ (₨387) | ₨329 | + 17% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 16,250 ₮ (₨393) | ₨220 | + 79% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 13,119 ₮ (₨317) | ₨307 | + 3% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 8,979 ₮ (₨217) | ₨195 | + 11% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 6,399 ₮ (₨155) | ₨97 | + 60% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 35,000 ₮ (₨846) | ₨315 | + 168% | |
| Entertainment | + 48% | |||
| Entertainment in Mongolia is 48% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Mongolia | India | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 65,595 ₮ (₨1,585) | ₨1,419 | + 12% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 34,236 ₮ (₨827) | ₨590 | + 40% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 184,061 ₮ (₨4,448) | ₨1,843 | + 141% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 136,439 ₮ (₨3,297) | ₨2,143 | + 54% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 29,789 ₮ (₨720) | ₨766 | - 6% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 11,047 ₮ (₨267) | ₨240 | + 11% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 12,424 ₮ (₨300) | ₨204 | + 47% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 4,000,000 ₮ (₨96,657) | ₨42,526 | + 127% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 200 ₮ (₨4.83) | ₨7 | - 28% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 150,723 ₮ (₨3,642) | ₨1,579 | + 131% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 10,000 ₮ (₨242) | ₨271 | - 11% | |
| TOTAL | + 53% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 3,511 prices entered by 468 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 18, 2025.
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Cost of living in Mongolia is 53% more expensive than in India
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