Cost of living in Mongolia compared to Indonesia
Currency:
| Food | + 5% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Mongolia is 5% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Mongolia | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 20,000 ₮ (Rp 86,151) | Rp 44,863 | + 92% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 18,624 ₮ (Rp 80,225) | Rp 54,330 | + 48% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 12,623 ₮ (Rp 54,374) | Rp 27,591 | + 97% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 4,633 ₮ (Rp 19,955) | Rp 19,917 | + 0% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 7,432 ₮ (Rp 32,013) | Rp 25,297 | + 27% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 9,650 ₮ (Rp 41,566) | Rp 18,627 | + 123% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 18,674 ₮ (Rp 80,437) | Rp 55,732 | + 44% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 9,299 ₮ (Rp 40,057) | Rp 43,429 | - 8% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 1,769 ₮ (Rp 7,620) | Rp 21,967 | - 65% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 3,825 ₮ (Rp 16,475) | Rp 34,412 | - 52% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 49,683 ₮ (Rp 214,011) | Rp 337,317 | - 37% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 4,656 ₮ (Rp 20,056) | Rp 22,207 | - 10% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 2,387 ₮ (Rp 10,281) | Rp 17,971 | - 43% | |
| Housing | + 4% | |||
| Housing in Mongolia is 4% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Mongolia | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 3,799,040 ₮ (Rp 16,364,466) | Rp 17,957,200 | - 9% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 2,418,060 ₮ (Rp 10,415,858) | Rp 9,443,920 | + 10% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 251,854 ₮ (Rp 1,084,868) | Rp 528,780 | + 105% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 1,500,000 ₮ (Rp 6,461,290) | Rp 7,265,990 | - 11% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 1,100,000 ₮ (Rp 4,738,279) | Rp 4,054,970 | + 17% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 1,081,970 ₮ (Rp 4,660,615) | Rp 1,282,180 | + 263% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 36,878 ₮ (Rp 158,853) | Rp 410,662 | - 61% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 1,137,560 ₮ (Rp 4,900,070) | Rp 4,056,150 | + 21% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 493,660 ₮ (Rp 2,126,454) | Rp 1,358,260 | + 57% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 26,561 ₮ (Rp 114,412) | Rp 56,742 | + 102% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 23,122 ₮ (Rp 99,599) | Rp 77,300 | + 29% | |
| Clothes | + 131% | |||
| Clothes in Mongolia is 131% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Mongolia | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 300,000 ₮ (Rp 1,292,258) | Rp 624,572 | + 107% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 300,000 ₮ (Rp 1,292,258) | Rp 443,680 | + 191% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 400,000 ₮ (Rp 1,723,011) | Rp 1,212,520 | + 42% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 400,000 ₮ (Rp 1,723,011) | Rp 1,298,040 | + 33% | |
| Transportation | - 19% | |||
| Transportation in Mongolia is 19% cheaper than in Indonesia | ||||
| Mongolia | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 80,000,000 ₮ (Rp 344,602,139) | Rp 535,705,000 | - 36% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 3,430 ₮ (Rp 14,775) | Rp 12,273 | + 20% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 30,000 ₮ (Rp 129,226) | Rp 150,291 | - 14% | |
| Personal Care | + 90% | |||
| Personal Care in Mongolia is 90% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Mongolia | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 30,000 ₮ (Rp 129,226) | Rp 36,367 | + 255% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 50,000 ₮ (Rp 215,376) | Rp 60,467 | + 256% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 100,000 ₮ (Rp 430,753) | Rp 351,050 | + 23% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 16,000 ₮ (Rp 68,920) | Rp 130,123 | - 47% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 12,500 ₮ (Rp 53,844) | Rp 21,655 | + 149% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 13,119 ₮ (Rp 56,510) | Rp 34,558 | + 64% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 8,979 ₮ (Rp 38,678) | Rp 30,035 | + 29% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 6,399 ₮ (Rp 27,563) | Rp 15,580 | + 77% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 35,000 ₮ (Rp 150,763) | Rp 88,350 | + 71% | |
| Entertainment | + 11% | |||
| Entertainment in Mongolia is 11% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Mongolia | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 65,595 ₮ (Rp 282,552) | Rp 216,012 | + 31% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 34,236 ₮ (Rp 147,472) | Rp 104,481 | + 41% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 184,061 ₮ (Rp 792,848) | Rp 2,274,680 | - 65% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 136,439 ₮ (Rp 587,715) | Rp 383,761 | + 53% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 29,789 ₮ (Rp 128,319) | Rp 162,937 | - 21% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 11,047 ₮ (Rp 47,585) | Rp 36,298 | + 31% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 12,424 ₮ (Rp 53,515) | Rp 40,791 | + 31% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 4,000,000 ₮ (Rp 17,230,107) | Rp 12,194,000 | + 41% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 200 ₮ (Rp 862) | Rp 2,029 | - 58% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 150,723 ₮ (Rp 649,243) | Rp 496,553 | + 31% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 10,000 ₮ (Rp 43,075) | Rp 35,528 | + 21% | |
| TOTAL | + 11% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 723 prices entered by 99 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 26, 2023.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Mongolia is 11% more expensive than in Indonesia
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