Cost of living in Mongolia compared to Japan
Currency:
| Food | - 58% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Mongolia is 58% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Mongolia | Japan | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 11,930 ₮ (¥438) | ¥1,510 | - 71% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 13,366 ₮ (¥491) | ¥777 | - 37% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 7,314 ₮ (¥269) | ¥442 | - 39% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 2,989 ₮ (¥110) | ¥210 | - 48% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 5,923 ₮ (¥218) | ¥332 | - 34% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 6,691 ₮ (¥246) | ¥626 | - 61% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 12,068 ₮ (¥443) | ¥855 | - 48% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 7,379 ₮ (¥271) | ¥1,035 | - 74% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 1,425 ₮ (¥52) | ¥461 | - 89% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 2,624 ₮ (¥96) | ¥271 | - 64% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 35,007 ₮ (¥1,286) | ¥1,299 | - 1% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 3,882 ₮ (¥143) | ¥205 | - 30% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 1,892 ₮ (¥69) | ¥227 | - 69% | |
| Housing | - 69% | |||
| Housing in Mongolia is 69% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Mongolia | Japan | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 2,229,790 ₮ (¥81,889) | ¥218,917 | - 63% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 1,270,990 ₮ (¥46,677) | ¥128,457 | - 64% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 200,000 ₮ (¥7,345) | ¥27,749 | - 74% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 1,071,910 ₮ (¥39,366) | ¥187,909 | - 79% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 625,183 ₮ (¥22,960) | ¥76,748 | - 70% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 110,337 ₮ (¥4,052) | ¥19,268 | - 79% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 39,313 ₮ (¥1,444) | ¥4,419 | - 67% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 1,548,310 ₮ (¥56,862) | ¥43,152 | + 32% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 350,000 ₮ (¥12,854) | ¥17,240 | - 25% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 19,489 ₮ (¥716) | ¥1,196 | - 40% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 8,000 ₮ (¥294) | ¥3,024 | - 90% | |
| Clothes | - 17% | |||
| Clothes in Mongolia is 17% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Mongolia | Japan | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 110,612 ₮ (¥4,062) | ¥6,406 | - 37% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 89,780 ₮ (¥3,297) | ¥3,885 | - 15% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 222,993 ₮ (¥8,189) | ¥8,497 | - 4% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 287,264 ₮ (¥10,550) | ¥10,842 | - 3% | |
| Transportation | - 77% | |||
| Transportation in Mongolia is 77% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Mongolia | Japan | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 57,500,000 ₮ (¥2,111,694) | ¥3,145,430 | - 33% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 2,387 ₮ (¥88) | ¥167 | - 47% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 27,290 ₮ (¥1,002) | ¥13,986 | - 93% | |
| Personal Care | - 45% | |||
| Personal Care in Mongolia is 45% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Mongolia | Japan | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 3,500 ₮ (¥129) | ¥2,137 | - 94% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 23,000 ₮ (¥845) | ¥1,967 | - 57% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | - | ¥4,294 | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 16,000 ₮ (¥588) | ¥677 | - 13% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 11,125 ₮ (¥409) | ¥635 | - 36% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 10,393 ₮ (¥382) | ¥529 | - 28% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 4,171 ₮ (¥153) | ¥195 | - 21% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 10,502 ₮ (¥386) | ¥192 | + 101% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 18,349 ₮ (¥674) | ¥3,899 | - 83% | |
| Entertainment | - 64% | |||
| Entertainment in Mongolia is 64% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Mongolia | Japan | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 45,506 ₮ (¥1,671) | ¥3,808 | - 56% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 19,720 ₮ (¥724) | ¥3,606 | - 80% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 100,000 ₮ (¥3,673) | ¥9,510 | - 61% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 66,430 ₮ (¥2,440) | ¥6,842 | - 64% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 15,584 ₮ (¥572) | ¥1,086 | - 47% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 6,575 ₮ (¥241) | ¥566 | - 57% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 4,317 ₮ (¥159) | ¥564 | - 72% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 1,816,860 ₮ (¥66,724) | ¥106,060 | - 37% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 81 ₮ (¥3) | ¥56 | - 95% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 178,260 ₮ (¥6,547) | ¥12,147 | - 46% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 4,840 ₮ (¥178) | ¥600 | - 70% | |
| TOTAL | - 66% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 801 prices entered by 89 different people.
These prices were last updated on February 02, 2023.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Mongolia is 66% cheaper than in Japan
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