- Cost of Living
- Mongolia
- India
- Comparison
Cost of living in Mongolia compared to India
Currency:
| Food | + 22% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Mongolia is 22% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 16,443 ₮ (₨467) | ₨381 | + 22% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 12,486 ₮ (₨355) | ₨267 | + 33% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 5,600 ₮ (₨159) | ₨143 | + 11% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 2,350 ₮ (₨67) | ₨51 | + 32% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 3,808 ₮ (₨108) | ₨70 | + 54% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 5,750 ₮ (₨163) | ₨50 | + 227% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 8,500 ₮ (₨241) | ₨200 | + 21% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 6,214 ₮ (₨177) | ₨134 | + 32% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 917 ₮ (₨26) | ₨24 | + 7% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 2,071 ₮ (₨59) | ₨117 | - 50% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 27,500 ₮ (₨781) | ₨824 | - 5% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 2,769 ₮ (₨79) | ₨80 | - 1% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 1,529 ₮ (₨43) | ₨34 | + 28% | |
| Housing | + 28% | |||
| Housing in Mongolia is 28% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 1,790,000 ₮ (₨50,841) | ₨31,409 | + 62% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 1,040,000 ₮ (₨29,539) | ₨20,864 | + 42% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 205,000 ₮ (₨5,823) | ₨4,152 | + 40% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 1,166,670 ₮ (₨33,136) | ₨25,695 | + 29% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 583,333 ₮ (₨16,568) | ₨14,720 | + 13% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 120,000 ₮ (₨3,408) | ₨3,702 | - 8% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 38,750 ₮ (₨1,101) | ₨895 | + 23% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 825,000 ₮ (₨23,432) | ₨34,482 | - 32% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 333,333 ₮ (₨9,468) | ₨10,722 | - 12% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 24,833 ₮ (₨705) | ₨378 | + 87% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 17,500 ₮ (₨497) | ₨572 | - 13% | |
| Clothes | + 31% | |||
| Clothes in Mongolia is 31% more expensive than in India | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 59,667 ₮ (₨1,695) | ₨2,441 | - 31% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 129,750 ₮ (₨3,685) | ₨2,722 | + 35% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 155,000 ₮ (₨4,402) | ₨3,714 | + 19% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 249,500 ₮ (₨7,086) | ₨2,947 | + 140% | |
| Transportation | - 7% | |||
| Transportation in Mongolia is 7% cheaper than in India | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 50,000,000 ₮ (₨1,420,129) | ₨865,675 | + 64% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 1,750 ₮ (₨50) | ₨74 | - 33% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 26,667 ₮ (₨757) | ₨1,329 | - 43% | |
| 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 ₮ (₨327) | ₨126 | + 159% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 11,000 ₮ (₨312) | ₨281 | + 11% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 30,000 ₮ (₨852) | ₨1,221 | - 30% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 4,250 ₮ (₨121) | ₨226 | - 47% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 4,375 ₮ (₨124) | ₨179 | - 31% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 11,667 ₮ (₨331) | ₨219 | + 52% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 10,167 ₮ (₨289) | ₨141 | + 104% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 4,933 ₮ (₨140) | ₨70 | + 101% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 12,667 ₮ (₨360) | ₨287 | + 25% | |
| Entertainment | + 31% | |||
| Entertainment in Mongolia is 31% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 34,478 ₮ (₨979) | ₨1,196 | - 18% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 13,055 ₮ (₨371) | ₨467 | - 21% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 55,000 ₮ (₨1,562) | ₨1,840 | - 15% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 80,000 ₮ (₨2,272) | ₨1,960 | + 16% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 22,585 ₮ (₨641) | ₨670 | - 4% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 7,880 ₮ (₨224) | ₨190 | + 18% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 3,609 ₮ (₨102) | ₨214 | - 52% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 1,399,500 ₮ (₨39,749) | ₨39,345 | + 1% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | ₨67 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 246,182 ₮ (₨6,992) | ₨1,877 | + 272% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 9,761 ₮ (₨277) | ₨234 | + 18% | |
| TOTAL | + 19% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 33,470 prices entered by 4,802 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 22, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Mongolia is 19% more expensive than in India
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