- Cost of Living
- Mongolia
- Japan
- Comparison
Cost of living in Mongolia compared to Japan
Currency:
| Food | - 50% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Mongolia is 50% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 16,443 ₮ (¥702) | ¥1,054 | - 33% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 13,249 ₮ (¥566) | ¥698 | - 19% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 6,000 ₮ (¥256) | ¥436 | - 41% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 2,707 ₮ (¥116) | ¥205 | - 44% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 3,797 ₮ (¥162) | ¥285 | - 43% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 5,750 ₮ (¥246) | ¥777 | - 68% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 8,500 ₮ (¥363) | ¥910 | - 60% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 7,333 ₮ (¥313) | ¥697 | - 55% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 1,900 ₮ (¥81) | ¥414 | - 80% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 2,225 ₮ (¥95) | ¥265 | - 64% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 34,650 ₮ (¥1,480) | ¥1,538 | - 4% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 2,901 ₮ (¥124) | ¥203 | - 39% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 1,601 ₮ (¥68) | ¥198 | - 66% | |
| Housing | - 70% | |||
| Housing in Mongolia is 70% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 1,500,000 ₮ (¥64,061) | ¥231,808 | - 72% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 850,000 ₮ (¥36,301) | ¥125,591 | - 71% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 125,000 ₮ (¥5,338) | ¥21,159 | - 75% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 600,000 ₮ (¥25,624) | ¥113,754 | - 77% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 400,000 ₮ (¥17,083) | ¥74,885 | - 77% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 100,000 ₮ (¥4,271) | ¥12,611 | - 66% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 35,000 ₮ (¥1,495) | ¥4,134 | - 64% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 825,000 ₮ (¥35,234) | ¥55,558 | - 37% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 333,333 ₮ (¥14,236) | ¥16,830 | - 15% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 35,000 ₮ (¥1,495) | ¥693 | + 116% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 8,500 ₮ (¥363) | ¥1,827 | - 80% | |
| Clothes | - 2% | |||
| Clothes in Mongolia is 2% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 59,667 ₮ (¥2,548) | ¥6,829 | - 63% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 129,750 ₮ (¥5,541) | ¥4,215 | + 31% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 155,000 ₮ (¥6,620) | ¥8,321 | - 20% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 249,500 ₮ (¥10,655) | ¥13,972 | - 24% | |
| Transportation | - 68% | |||
| Transportation in Mongolia is 68% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 50,000,000 ₮ (¥2,135,370) | ¥2,590,890 | - 18% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 1,750 ₮ (¥75) | ¥145 | - 48% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 35,000 ₮ (¥1,495) | ¥11,257 | - 87% | |
| Personal Care | - 35% | |||
| Personal Care in Mongolia is 35% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 11,500 ₮ (¥491) | ¥1,278 | - 62% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 11,000 ₮ (¥470) | ¥1,016 | - 54% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 30,000 ₮ (¥1,281) | ¥3,622 | - 65% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 4,250 ₮ (¥182) | ¥630 | - 71% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 4,375 ₮ (¥187) | ¥707 | - 74% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 11,667 ₮ (¥498) | ¥455 | + 10% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 10,167 ₮ (¥434) | ¥137 | + 216% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 4,933 ₮ (¥211) | ¥217 | - 3% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 30,000 ₮ (¥1,281) | ¥2,939 | - 56% | |
| Entertainment | - 26% | |||
| Entertainment in Mongolia is 26% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 38,902 ₮ (¥1,661) | ¥4,035 | - 59% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 18,537 ₮ (¥792) | ¥3,358 | - 76% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 50,000 ₮ (¥2,135) | ¥12,964 | - 84% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 110,000 ₮ (¥4,698) | ¥7,899 | - 41% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 26,000 ₮ (¥1,110) | ¥880 | + 26% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 6,515 ₮ (¥278) | ¥491 | - 43% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 4,366 ₮ (¥186) | ¥560 | - 67% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 1,399,500 ₮ (¥59,769) | ¥49,094 | + 22% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | ¥56 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 261,951 ₮ (¥11,187) | ¥10,296 | + 9% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 13,183 ₮ (¥563) | ¥468 | + 20% | |
| TOTAL | - 55% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 1,931 prices entered by 331 different people.
These prices were last updated on December 18, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Mongolia is 55% cheaper than in Japan
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