Cost of living in Mongolia compared to Japan
Currency:
| Food | - 56% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Mongolia is 56% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 12,685 ₮ (¥504) | ¥1,030 | - 51% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 11,479 ₮ (¥456) | ¥723 | - 37% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 7,252 ₮ (¥288) | ¥464 | - 38% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 2,787 ₮ (¥111) | ¥214 | - 48% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 5,004 ₮ (¥199) | ¥290 | - 31% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 5,093 ₮ (¥202) | ¥501 | - 60% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 16,067 ₮ (¥638) | ¥1,191 | - 46% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 6,856 ₮ (¥272) | ¥734 | - 63% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 1,147 ₮ (¥46) | ¥385 | - 88% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 2,823 ₮ (¥112) | ¥257 | - 56% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 31,070 ₮ (¥1,234) | ¥1,788 | - 31% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 2,962 ₮ (¥118) | ¥217 | - 46% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 1,172 ₮ (¥47) | ¥244 | - 81% | |
| Housing | - 56% | |||
| Housing in Mongolia is 56% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 2,246,540 ₮ (¥89,260) | ¥202,435 | - 56% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 1,448,930 ₮ (¥57,569) | ¥119,039 | - 52% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 251,746 ₮ (¥10,002) | ¥14,600 | - 31% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 1,247,350 ₮ (¥49,560) | ¥132,624 | - 63% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 640,736 ₮ (¥25,458) | ¥114,972 | - 78% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 189,922 ₮ (¥7,546) | ¥10,415 | - 28% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 44,018 ₮ (¥1,749) | ¥3,407 | - 49% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 925,421 ₮ (¥36,769) | ¥35,637 | + 3% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 216,878 ₮ (¥8,617) | ¥10,420 | - 17% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 25,518 ₮ (¥1,014) | ¥665 | + 52% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 14,284 ₮ (¥568) | ¥1,845 | - 69% | |
| Clothes | - 10% | |||
| Clothes in Mongolia is 10% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 152,739 ₮ (¥6,069) | ¥5,921 | + 2% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 97,475 ₮ (¥3,873) | ¥4,587 | - 16% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 238,747 ₮ (¥9,486) | ¥8,447 | + 12% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 279,577 ₮ (¥11,108) | ¥13,816 | - 20% | |
| Transportation | - 77% | |||
| Transportation in Mongolia is 77% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 17,657,000 ₮ (¥701,555) | ¥2,936,380 | - 76% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 2,123 ₮ (¥84) | ¥143 | - 41% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 29,012 ₮ (¥1,153) | ¥9,719 | - 88% | |
| Personal Care | - 51% | |||
| Personal Care in Mongolia is 51% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 10,776 ₮ (¥428) | ¥1,375 | - 69% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 40,616 ₮ (¥1,614) | ¥807 | + 100% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 41,928 ₮ (¥1,666) | ¥8,290 | - 80% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 5,536 ₮ (¥220) | ¥543 | - 59% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 8,001 ₮ (¥318) | ¥696 | - 54% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 10,169 ₮ (¥404) | ¥558 | - 28% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 3,243 ₮ (¥129) | ¥186 | - 31% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 4,451 ₮ (¥177) | ¥229 | - 23% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 14,449 ₮ (¥574) | ¥2,634 | - 78% | |
| Entertainment | - 53% | |||
| Entertainment in Mongolia is 53% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 38,498 ₮ (¥1,530) | ¥3,927 | - 61% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 15,749 ₮ (¥626) | ¥3,170 | - 80% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 62,570 ₮ (¥2,486) | ¥10,399 | - 76% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 58,273 ₮ (¥2,315) | ¥7,477 | - 69% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 13,239 ₮ (¥526) | ¥1,286 | - 59% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 5,673 ₮ (¥225) | ¥495 | - 54% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 4,778 ₮ (¥190) | ¥522 | - 64% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 1,257,810 ₮ (¥49,976) | ¥47,253 | + 6% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 78 ₮ (¥3) | ¥26 | - 88% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 182,232 ₮ (¥7,241) | ¥8,663 | - 16% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 4,769 ₮ (¥189) | ¥480 | - 60% | |
| TOTAL | - 59% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 1,585 prices entered by 215 different people.
These prices were last updated on January 26, 2020.
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Cost of living in Mongolia is 59% cheaper than in Japan
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