Cost of living in Mongolia compared to Indonesia
Currency:
Food | + 1% | |||
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Food in Mongolia is about the same as in Indonesia | ||||
Mongolia | Indonesia | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 24,021 ₮ (Rp 111,276) | Rp 51,111 | + 118% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 16,447 ₮ (Rp 76,188) | Rp 61,877 | + 23% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 9,552 ₮ (Rp 44,247) | Rp 30,423 | + 45% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 4,633 ₮ (Rp 21,460) | Rp 22,265 | - 4% | |
12 eggs, large | 6,043 ₮ (Rp 27,995) | Rp 28,853 | - 3% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 9,650 ₮ (Rp 44,702) | Rp 17,001 | + 163% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 18,674 ₮ (Rp 86,505) | Rp 65,310 | + 32% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 9,299 ₮ (Rp 43,078) | Rp 46,717 | - 8% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 1,769 ₮ (Rp 8,194) | Rp 20,220 | - 59% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 3,825 ₮ (Rp 17,718) | Rp 35,818 | - 51% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 49,683 ₮ (Rp 230,155) | Rp 361,559 | - 36% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | 4,786 ₮ (Rp 22,173) | Rp 21,133 | + 5% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 1,433 ₮ (Rp 6,640) | Rp 20,433 | - 68% | |
Housing | - 10% | |||
Housing in Mongolia is 10% cheaper than in Indonesia | ||||
Mongolia | Indonesia | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 3,450,580 ₮ (Rp 15,984,719) | Rp 22,706,200 | - 30% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 2,245,510 ₮ (Rp 10,402,265) | Rp 12,226,400 | - 15% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 248,001 ₮ (Rp 1,148,858) | Rp 1,735,350 | - 34% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 1,500,000 ₮ (Rp 6,948,710) | Rp 9,185,280 | - 24% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 1,100,000 ₮ (Rp 5,095,720) | Rp 4,750,620 | + 7% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 1,081,970 ₮ (Rp 5,012,197) | Rp 1,250,250 | + 301% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 39,726 ₮ (Rp 184,030) | Rp 355,074 | - 48% | |
40” flat screen tv | 1,137,560 ₮ (Rp 5,269,716) | Rp 3,775,180 | + 40% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 493,660 ₮ (Rp 2,286,867) | Rp 1,744,390 | + 31% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 26,561 ₮ (Rp 123,043) | Rp 56,362 | + 118% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | 23,122 ₮ (Rp 107,112) | Rp 90,892 | + 18% | |
Clothes | + 113% | |||
Clothes in Mongolia is 113% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
Mongolia | Indonesia | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 300,000 ₮ (Rp 1,389,742) | Rp 737,605 | + 88% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 300,000 ₮ (Rp 1,389,742) | Rp 511,282 | + 172% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 400,000 ₮ (Rp 1,852,989) | Rp 1,342,120 | + 38% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 400,000 ₮ (Rp 1,852,989) | Rp 1,400,490 | + 32% | |
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 370,597,852) | Rp 527,598,000 | - 30% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 3,803 ₮ (Rp 17,617) | Rp 12,409 | + 42% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 30,000 ₮ (Rp 138,974) | Rp 230,891 | - 40% | |
Personal Care | + 116% | |||
Personal Care in Mongolia is 116% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
Mongolia | Indonesia | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 30,000 ₮ (Rp 138,974) | Rp 27,948 | + 397% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 50,000 ₮ (Rp 231,624) | Rp 35,309 | + 556% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 100,000 ₮ (Rp 463,247) | Rp 328,198 | + 41% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 16,000 ₮ (Rp 74,120) | Rp 114,524 | - 35% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 12,500 ₮ (Rp 57,906) | Rp 23,749 | + 144% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 13,119 ₮ (Rp 60,773) | Rp 34,773 | + 75% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 8,979 ₮ (Rp 41,596) | Rp 33,895 | + 23% | |
Tube of toothpaste | 6,399 ₮ (Rp 29,642) | Rp 9,939 | + 198% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 35,000 ₮ (Rp 162,137) | Rp 114,835 | + 41% | |
Entertainment | + 28% | |||
Entertainment in Mongolia is 28% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
Mongolia | Indonesia | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 65,595 ₮ (Rp 303,867) | Rp 209,471 | + 45% | |
2 tickets to the movies | 34,236 ₮ (Rp 158,597) | Rp 119,365 | + 33% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 184,061 ₮ (Rp 852,658) | Rp 400,000 | + 113% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 136,439 ₮ (Rp 632,050) | Rp 432,378 | + 46% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 29,789 ₮ (Rp 137,999) | Rp 157,306 | - 12% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 11,047 ₮ (Rp 51,175) | Rp 40,476 | + 26% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 12,424 ₮ (Rp 57,552) | Rp 57,564 | - 0% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 4,000,000 ₮ (Rp 18,529,893) | Rp 10,732,200 | + 73% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 200 ₮ (Rp 927) | Rp 1,881 | - 51% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 150,723 ₮ (Rp 698,220) | Rp 501,142 | + 39% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 10,000 ₮ (Rp 46,325) | Rp 36,781 | + 26% | |
TOTAL | + 7% |
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 802 prices entered by 101 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 19, 2024.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Mongolia is 7% more expensive than in Indonesia
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