Cost of living in Mongolia compared to India
Currency:
| Food | + 18% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Mongolia is 18% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Mongolia | India | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 11,930 ₮ (₨301) | ₨330 | - 9% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 13,366 ₮ (₨337) | ₨293 | + 15% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 7,314 ₮ (₨184) | ₨163 | + 13% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 2,989 ₮ (₨75) | ₨54 | + 40% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 5,923 ₮ (₨149) | ₨82 | + 81% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 6,691 ₮ (₨169) | ₨41 | + 314% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 12,068 ₮ (₨304) | ₨216 | + 41% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 7,379 ₮ (₨186) | ₨152 | + 22% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 1,425 ₮ (₨36) | ₨29 | + 25% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 2,624 ₮ (₨66) | ₨149 | - 55% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 35,007 ₮ (₨883) | ₨766 | + 15% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 3,882 ₮ (₨98) | ₨87 | + 12% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 1,892 ₮ (₨48) | ₨35 | + 35% | |
| Housing | + 34% | |||
| Housing in Mongolia is 34% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Mongolia | India | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 2,229,790 ₮ (₨56,234) | ₨31,400 | + 79% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 1,270,990 ₮ (₨32,054) | ₨20,122 | + 59% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 200,000 ₮ (₨5,044) | ₨4,477 | + 13% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 1,071,910 ₮ (₨27,033) | ₨22,933 | + 18% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 625,183 ₮ (₨15,767) | ₨14,192 | + 11% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 110,337 ₮ (₨2,783) | ₨3,664 | - 24% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 39,313 ₮ (₨991) | ₨511 | + 94% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 1,548,310 ₮ (₨39,048) | ₨29,219 | + 34% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 350,000 ₮ (₨8,827) | ₨12,383 | - 29% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 19,489 ₮ (₨491) | ₨416 | + 18% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 8,000 ₮ (₨202) | ₨320 | - 37% | |
| Clothes | + 12% | |||
| Clothes in Mongolia is 12% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Mongolia | India | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 110,612 ₮ (₨2,790) | ₨2,328 | + 20% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 89,780 ₮ (₨2,264) | ₨2,564 | - 12% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 222,993 ₮ (₨5,624) | ₨3,571 | + 57% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 287,264 ₮ (₨7,245) | ₨3,002 | + 141% | |
| Transportation | - 19% | |||
| Transportation in Mongolia is 19% cheaper than in India | ||||
| Mongolia | India | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 57,500,000 ₮ (₨1,450,123) | ₨980,422 | + 48% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 2,387 ₮ (₨60) | ₨108 | - 44% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 27,290 ₮ (₨688) | ₨1,414 | - 51% | |
| Personal Care | + 19% | |||
| Personal Care in Mongolia is 19% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Mongolia | India | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 3,500 ₮ (₨88) | ₨140 | - 37% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 23,000 ₮ (₨580) | ₨303 | + 91% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | - | ₨1,443 | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 16,000 ₮ (₨404) | ₨402 | + 0% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 11,125 ₮ (₨281) | ₨190 | + 48% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 10,393 ₮ (₨262) | ₨248 | + 5% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 4,171 ₮ (₨105) | ₨152 | - 31% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 10,502 ₮ (₨265) | ₨72 | + 269% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 18,349 ₮ (₨463) | ₨373 | + 24% | |
| Entertainment | + 12% | |||
| Entertainment in Mongolia is 12% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Mongolia | India | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 45,506 ₮ (₨1,148) | ₨1,357 | - 15% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 19,720 ₮ (₨497) | ₨595 | - 16% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 100,000 ₮ (₨2,522) | ₨1,516 | + 66% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 66,430 ₮ (₨1,675) | ₨2,086 | - 20% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 15,584 ₮ (₨393) | ₨594 | - 34% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 6,575 ₮ (₨166) | ₨229 | - 28% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 4,317 ₮ (₨109) | ₨175 | - 38% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 1,816,860 ₮ (₨45,820) | ₨46,652 | - 2% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 81 ₮ (₨2.03) | ₨1.29 | + 58% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 178,260 ₮ (₨4,496) | ₨1,530 | + 194% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 4,840 ₮ (₨122) | ₨244 | - 50% | |
| TOTAL | + 11% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 5,642 prices entered by 975 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 20, 2022.
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Cost of living in Mongolia is 11% more expensive than in India
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