- Cost of Living
- Mongolia
- Japan
- Comparison
Cost of living in Mongolia compared to Japan
Currency:
| Food | - 52% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Mongolia is 52% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 16,443 ₮ (¥723) | ¥1,062 | - 32% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 13,249 ₮ (¥583) | ¥694 | - 16% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 6,000 ₮ (¥264) | ¥441 | - 40% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 2,836 ₮ (¥125) | ¥200 | - 38% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 3,797 ₮ (¥167) | ¥293 | - 43% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 5,750 ₮ (¥253) | ¥754 | - 66% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 8,500 ₮ (¥374) | ¥924 | - 60% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 6,214 ₮ (¥273) | ¥653 | - 58% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 917 ₮ (¥40) | ¥401 | - 90% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 1,960 ₮ (¥86) | ¥280 | - 69% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 27,500 ₮ (¥1,210) | ¥1,689 | - 28% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 2,769 ₮ (¥122) | ¥199 | - 39% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 1,594 ₮ (¥70) | ¥196 | - 64% | |
| Housing | - 59% | |||
| Housing in Mongolia is 59% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 1,790,000 ₮ (¥78,731) | ¥216,398 | - 64% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 900,000 ₮ (¥39,585) | ¥126,737 | - 69% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 180,000 ₮ (¥7,917) | ¥21,223 | - 63% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 1,166,670 ₮ (¥51,315) | ¥113,438 | - 55% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 583,333 ₮ (¥25,657) | ¥71,567 | - 64% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 120,000 ₮ (¥5,278) | ¥12,789 | - 59% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 38,750 ₮ (¥1,704) | ¥3,965 | - 57% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 825,000 ₮ (¥36,287) | ¥55,558 | - 35% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 333,333 ₮ (¥14,661) | ¥18,276 | - 20% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 24,833 ₮ (¥1,092) | ¥711 | + 54% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 17,500 ₮ (¥770) | ¥2,062 | - 63% | |
| Clothes | - 7% | |||
| Clothes in Mongolia is 7% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 59,667 ₮ (¥2,624) | ¥7,354 | - 64% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 129,750 ₮ (¥5,707) | ¥4,823 | + 18% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 155,000 ₮ (¥6,817) | ¥8,419 | - 19% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 249,500 ₮ (¥10,974) | ¥14,523 | - 24% | |
| Transportation | - 67% | |||
| Transportation in Mongolia is 67% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 50,000,000 ₮ (¥2,199,187) | ¥2,587,360 | - 15% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 1,750 ₮ (¥77) | ¥144 | - 46% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 35,000 ₮ (¥1,539) | ¥11,257 | - 86% | |
| Personal Care | - 37% | |||
| Personal Care in Mongolia is 37% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 11,500 ₮ (¥506) | ¥1,278 | - 60% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 11,000 ₮ (¥484) | ¥1,019 | - 53% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 30,000 ₮ (¥1,320) | ¥3,562 | - 63% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 4,250 ₮ (¥187) | ¥612 | - 69% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 4,375 ₮ (¥192) | ¥680 | - 72% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 11,667 ₮ (¥513) | ¥455 | + 13% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 10,167 ₮ (¥447) | ¥144 | + 211% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 4,933 ₮ (¥217) | ¥229 | - 5% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 12,667 ₮ (¥557) | ¥3,114 | - 82% | |
| Entertainment | - 33% | |||
| Entertainment in Mongolia is 33% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 34,478 ₮ (¥1,516) | ¥4,326 | - 65% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 13,055 ₮ (¥574) | ¥3,385 | - 83% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 55,000 ₮ (¥2,419) | ¥14,181 | - 83% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 80,000 ₮ (¥3,519) | ¥8,294 | - 58% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 22,585 ₮ (¥993) | ¥964 | + 3% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 7,880 ₮ (¥347) | ¥479 | - 28% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 3,609 ₮ (¥159) | ¥586 | - 73% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 1,399,500 ₮ (¥61,555) | ¥49,094 | + 25% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | ¥56 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 246,182 ₮ (¥10,828) | ¥10,897 | - 1% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 9,761 ₮ (¥429) | ¥468 | - 8% | |
| 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 2,047 prices entered by 354 different people.
These prices were last updated on October 22, 2018.
Exchange rate:
0.04398
JPY
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Cost of living in Mongolia is 53% cheaper than in Japan
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