Cost of living in Mongolia compared to India
Currency:
| Food | + 45% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Mongolia is 45% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Mongolia | India | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 20,000 ₮ (₨474) | ₨368 | + 29% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 18,624 ₮ (₨441) | ₨319 | + 38% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 12,623 ₮ (₨299) | ₨165 | + 81% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 4,633 ₮ (₨110) | ₨58 | + 91% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 7,432 ₮ (₨176) | ₨90 | + 95% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 9,650 ₮ (₨229) | ₨39 | + 490% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 18,674 ₮ (₨443) | ₨239 | + 85% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 9,299 ₮ (₨220) | ₨154 | + 43% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 1,769 ₮ (₨42) | ₨31 | + 36% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 3,825 ₮ (₨91) | ₨169 | - 46% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 49,683 ₮ (₨1,178) | ₨769 | + 53% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 4,656 ₮ (₨110) | ₨91 | + 21% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 2,387 ₮ (₨57) | ₨38 | + 50% | |
| Housing | + 84% | |||
| Housing in Mongolia is 84% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Mongolia | India | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 3,799,040 ₮ (₨90,041) | ₨40,484 | + 122% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 2,418,060 ₮ (₨57,310) | ₨24,222 | + 137% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 251,854 ₮ (₨5,969) | ₨5,258 | + 14% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 1,500,000 ₮ (₨35,551) | ₨24,750 | + 44% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 1,100,000 ₮ (₨26,071) | ₨14,691 | + 77% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 1,081,970 ₮ (₨25,644) | ₨6,007 | + 327% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 36,878 ₮ (₨874) | ₨665 | + 31% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 1,137,560 ₮ (₨26,961) | ₨29,903 | - 10% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 493,660 ₮ (₨11,700) | ₨11,999 | - 2% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 26,561 ₮ (₨630) | ₨535 | + 18% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 23,122 ₮ (₨548) | ₨428 | + 28% | |
| Clothes | + 161% | |||
| Clothes in Mongolia is 161% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Mongolia | India | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 300,000 ₮ (₨7,110) | ₨2,524 | + 182% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 300,000 ₮ (₨7,110) | ₨2,741 | + 159% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 400,000 ₮ (₨9,480) | ₨4,298 | + 121% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 400,000 ₮ (₨9,480) | ₨3,255 | + 191% | |
| Transportation | - 5% | |||
| Transportation in Mongolia is 5% cheaper than in India | ||||
| Mongolia | India | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 80,000,000 ₮ (₨1,896,073) | ₨1,326,030 | + 43% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 3,430 ₮ (₨81) | ₨105 | - 23% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 30,000 ₮ (₨711) | ₨1,104 | - 36% | |
| Personal Care | + 90% | |||
| Personal Care in Mongolia is 90% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Mongolia | India | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 30,000 ₮ (₨711) | ₨138 | + 414% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 50,000 ₮ (₨1,185) | ₨276 | + 330% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 100,000 ₮ (₨2,370) | ₨916 | + 159% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 16,000 ₮ (₨379) | ₨396 | - 4% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 12,500 ₮ (₨296) | ₨223 | + 33% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 13,119 ₮ (₨311) | ₨281 | + 11% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 8,979 ₮ (₨213) | ₨167 | + 28% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 6,399 ₮ (₨152) | ₨98 | + 54% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 35,000 ₮ (₨830) | ₨306 | + 171% | |
| Entertainment | + 63% | |||
| Entertainment in Mongolia is 63% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Mongolia | India | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 65,595 ₮ (₨1,555) | ₨1,460 | + 6% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 34,236 ₮ (₨811) | ₨600 | + 35% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 184,061 ₮ (₨4,362) | ₨1,500 | + 191% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 136,439 ₮ (₨3,234) | ₨1,872 | + 73% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 29,789 ₮ (₨706) | ₨756 | - 7% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 11,047 ₮ (₨262) | ₨217 | + 21% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 12,424 ₮ (₨294) | ₨182 | + 62% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 4,000,000 ₮ (₨94,804) | ₨51,130 | + 85% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 200 ₮ (₨4.74) | ₨1.39 | + 240% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 150,723 ₮ (₨3,572) | ₨1,621 | + 120% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 10,000 ₮ (₨237) | ₨269 | - 12% | |
| 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 7,954 prices entered by 1,235 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 01, 2023.
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Cost of living in Mongolia is 53% more expensive than in India
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