- Cost of Living
- Mongolia
- Japan
- Comparison
Cost of living in Mongolia compared to Japan
Currency:
| Food | - 53% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Mongolia is 53% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 16,443 ₮ (¥740) | ¥1,057 | - 30% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 12,486 ₮ (¥562) | ¥671 | - 16% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 5,600 ₮ (¥252) | ¥497 | - 49% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 2,500 ₮ (¥113) | ¥205 | - 45% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 3,808 ₮ (¥171) | ¥301 | - 43% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 5,750 ₮ (¥259) | ¥808 | - 68% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 8,500 ₮ (¥383) | ¥924 | - 59% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 6,214 ₮ (¥280) | ¥749 | - 63% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 917 ₮ (¥41) | ¥429 | - 90% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 2,071 ₮ (¥93) | ¥282 | - 67% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 27,500 ₮ (¥1,238) | ¥1,659 | - 25% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 2,769 ₮ (¥125) | ¥198 | - 37% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 1,529 ₮ (¥69) | ¥206 | - 67% | |
| Housing | - 60% | |||
| Housing in Mongolia is 60% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 1,790,000 ₮ (¥80,592) | ¥224,805 | - 64% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 900,000 ₮ (¥40,521) | ¥128,074 | - 68% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 180,000 ₮ (¥8,104) | ¥19,331 | - 58% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 1,166,670 ₮ (¥52,527) | ¥124,565 | - 58% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 583,333 ₮ (¥26,264) | ¥88,209 | - 70% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 120,000 ₮ (¥5,403) | ¥13,050 | - 59% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 38,750 ₮ (¥1,745) | ¥4,177 | - 58% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 825,000 ₮ (¥37,144) | ¥58,983 | - 37% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 333,333 ₮ (¥15,008) | ¥15,842 | - 5% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 24,833 ₮ (¥1,118) | ¥748 | + 50% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 17,500 ₮ (¥788) | ¥1,978 | - 60% | |
| Clothes | - 0% | |||
| Clothes in Mongolia is 0% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 59,667 ₮ (¥2,686) | ¥8,366 | - 68% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 129,750 ₮ (¥5,842) | ¥4,198 | + 39% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 155,000 ₮ (¥6,979) | ¥8,351 | - 16% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 249,500 ₮ (¥11,233) | ¥14,989 | - 25% | |
| Transportation | - 66% | |||
| Transportation in Mongolia is 66% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 50,000,000 ₮ (¥2,251,167) | ¥2,383,290 | - 6% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 1,750 ₮ (¥79) | ¥138 | - 43% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 26,667 ₮ (¥1,201) | ¥10,566 | - 89% | |
| Personal Care | - 39% | |||
| Personal Care in Mongolia is 39% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 11,500 ₮ (¥518) | ¥1,278 | - 59% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 11,000 ₮ (¥495) | ¥1,019 | - 51% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 30,000 ₮ (¥1,351) | ¥4,575 | - 70% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 4,250 ₮ (¥191) | ¥491 | - 61% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 4,375 ₮ (¥197) | ¥645 | - 69% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 11,667 ₮ (¥525) | ¥499 | + 5% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 10,167 ₮ (¥458) | ¥132 | + 246% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 4,933 ₮ (¥222) | ¥261 | - 15% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 12,667 ₮ (¥570) | ¥3,117 | - 82% | |
| Entertainment | - 32% | |||
| Entertainment in Mongolia is 32% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 34,478 ₮ (¥1,552) | ¥4,427 | - 65% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 13,055 ₮ (¥588) | ¥3,435 | - 83% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 55,000 ₮ (¥2,476) | ¥10,226 | - 76% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 80,000 ₮ (¥3,602) | ¥7,878 | - 54% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 22,585 ₮ (¥1,017) | ¥957 | + 6% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 7,880 ₮ (¥355) | ¥474 | - 25% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 3,609 ₮ (¥162) | ¥598 | - 73% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 1,399,500 ₮ (¥63,010) | ¥53,237 | + 18% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | ¥47 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 246,182 ₮ (¥11,084) | ¥10,366 | + 7% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 9,761 ₮ (¥439) | ¥466 | - 6% | |
| TOTAL | - 53% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 2,460 prices entered by 416 different people.
These prices were last updated on August 16, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Mongolia is 53% cheaper than in Japan
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