Cost of living in Mongolia compared to Japan
Currency:
| Food | - 27% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Mongolia is 27% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Mongolia | Japan | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 24,021 ₮ (¥1,021) | ¥1,000 | + 2% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 16,447 ₮ (¥699) | ¥722 | - 3% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 9,552 ₮ (¥406) | ¥512 | - 21% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 4,633 ₮ (¥197) | ¥204 | - 4% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 6,043 ₮ (¥257) | ¥324 | - 21% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 9,650 ₮ (¥410) | ¥616 | - 33% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 18,674 ₮ (¥794) | ¥932 | - 15% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 9,299 ₮ (¥395) | ¥800 | - 51% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 1,769 ₮ (¥75) | ¥542 | - 86% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 3,825 ₮ (¥163) | ¥290 | - 44% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 49,683 ₮ (¥2,112) | ¥1,238 | + 71% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 3,710 ₮ (¥158) | ¥237 | - 33% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 2,425 ₮ (¥103) | ¥205 | - 50% | |
| Housing | - 41% | |||
| Housing in Mongolia is 41% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Mongolia | Japan | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 3,450,580 ₮ (¥146,696) | ¥278,877 | - 47% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 2,245,510 ₮ (¥95,464) | ¥150,711 | - 37% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 248,001 ₮ (¥10,543) | ¥23,456 | - 55% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 1,500,000 ₮ (¥63,770) | ¥149,073 | - 57% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 1,100,000 ₮ (¥46,765) | ¥80,601 | - 42% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 1,081,970 ₮ (¥45,998) | ¥36,500 | + 26% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 39,726 ₮ (¥1,689) | ¥4,379 | - 61% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 1,137,560 ₮ (¥48,362) | ¥52,721 | - 8% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 493,660 ₮ (¥20,987) | ¥17,628 | + 19% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 26,561 ₮ (¥1,129) | ¥1,017 | + 11% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 23,122 ₮ (¥983) | ¥1,313 | - 25% | |
| Clothes | + 111% | |||
| Clothes in Mongolia is 111% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| Mongolia | Japan | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 300,000 ₮ (¥12,754) | ¥6,007 | + 112% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 300,000 ₮ (¥12,754) | ¥5,278 | + 142% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 400,000 ₮ (¥17,005) | ¥9,959 | + 71% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 400,000 ₮ (¥17,005) | ¥13,627 | + 25% | |
| Transportation | - 58% | |||
| Transportation in Mongolia is 58% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Mongolia | Japan | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 80,000,000 ₮ (¥3,401,069) | ¥2,740,140 | + 24% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 3,803 ₮ (¥162) | ¥170 | - 5% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 30,000 ₮ (¥1,275) | ¥9,951 | - 87% | |
| Personal Care | - 27% | |||
| Personal Care in Mongolia is 27% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Mongolia | Japan | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 30,000 ₮ (¥1,275) | ¥2,154 | - 41% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 50,000 ₮ (¥2,126) | ¥2,551 | - 17% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 100,000 ₮ (¥4,251) | ¥5,499 | - 23% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 16,000 ₮ (¥680) | ¥1,340 | - 49% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 12,500 ₮ (¥531) | ¥842 | - 37% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 13,119 ₮ (¥558) | ¥750 | - 26% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 8,979 ₮ (¥382) | ¥225 | + 70% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 6,399 ₮ (¥272) | ¥233 | + 17% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 35,000 ₮ (¥1,488) | ¥3,251 | - 54% | |
| Entertainment | - 29% | |||
| Entertainment in Mongolia is 29% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Mongolia | Japan | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 65,595 ₮ (¥2,789) | ¥4,367 | - 36% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 34,236 ₮ (¥1,455) | ¥3,572 | - 59% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 184,061 ₮ (¥7,825) | ¥4,524 | + 73% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 136,439 ₮ (¥5,800) | ¥6,047 | - 4% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 29,789 ₮ (¥1,266) | ¥901 | + 41% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 11,047 ₮ (¥470) | ¥487 | - 4% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 12,424 ₮ (¥528) | ¥590 | - 10% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 4,000,000 ₮ (¥170,053) | ¥98,506 | + 73% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 200 ₮ (¥9) | ¥52 | - 84% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 150,723 ₮ (¥6,408) | ¥9,275 | - 31% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 10,000 ₮ (¥425) | ¥584 | - 27% | |
| TOTAL | - 36% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 888 prices entered by 121 different people.
These prices were last updated on November 28, 2023.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Mongolia is 36% cheaper than in Japan
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