Cost of living in Mongolia compared to Japan
Currency:
| Food | - 22% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Mongolia is 22% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Mongolia | Japan | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 25,000 ₮ (¥1,083) | ¥1,031 | + 5% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 7,000 ₮ (¥303) | ¥790 | - 62% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 11,000 ₮ (¥476) | ¥518 | - 8% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 4,500 ₮ (¥195) | ¥219 | - 11% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 7,200 ₮ (¥312) | ¥311 | + 0% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 10,000 ₮ (¥433) | ¥564 | - 23% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 22,000 ₮ (¥953) | ¥1,287 | - 26% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 13,000 ₮ (¥563) | ¥611 | - 8% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 2,200 ₮ (¥95) | ¥399 | - 76% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 3,800 ₮ (¥165) | ¥307 | - 46% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 42,800 ₮ (¥1,854) | ¥1,249 | + 48% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 4,695 ₮ (¥203) | ¥203 | + 0% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 1,584 ₮ (¥69) | ¥177 | - 61% | |
| Housing | - 47% | |||
| Housing in Mongolia is 47% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Mongolia | Japan | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 3,450,580 ₮ (¥149,442) | ¥358,144 | - 58% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 2,245,510 ₮ (¥97,251) | ¥174,960 | - 44% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 248,001 ₮ (¥10,741) | ¥20,112 | - 47% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 1,500,000 ₮ (¥64,964) | ¥167,408 | - 61% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 1,100,000 ₮ (¥47,640) | ¥104,544 | - 54% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 1,081,970 ₮ (¥46,859) | ¥13,280 | + 253% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 39,726 ₮ (¥1,721) | ¥4,420 | - 61% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 1,137,560 ₮ (¥49,267) | ¥61,842 | - 20% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 493,660 ₮ (¥21,380) | ¥10,283 | + 108% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 26,561 ₮ (¥1,150) | ¥1,221 | - 6% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 23,122 ₮ (¥1,001) | ¥2,831 | - 65% | |
| Clothes | + 104% | |||
| Clothes in Mongolia is 104% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| Mongolia | Japan | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 300,000 ₮ (¥12,993) | ¥8,396 | + 55% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 300,000 ₮ (¥12,993) | ¥5,233 | + 148% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 400,000 ₮ (¥17,324) | ¥9,250 | + 87% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 400,000 ₮ (¥17,324) | ¥12,490 | + 39% | |
| Transportation | - 54% | |||
| Transportation in Mongolia is 54% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Mongolia | Japan | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 80,000,000 ₮ (¥3,464,744) | ¥2,997,270 | + 16% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 3,803 ₮ (¥165) | ¥169 | - 2% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 30,000 ₮ (¥1,299) | ¥8,633 | - 85% | |
| Personal Care | - 23% | |||
| Personal Care in Mongolia is 23% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Mongolia | Japan | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 30,000 ₮ (¥1,299) | ¥1,575 | - 18% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 50,000 ₮ (¥2,165) | ¥2,993 | - 28% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 100,000 ₮ (¥4,331) | ¥6,000 | - 28% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 16,000 ₮ (¥693) | ¥1,337 | - 48% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 16,250 ₮ (¥704) | ¥948 | - 26% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 13,119 ₮ (¥568) | ¥622 | - 9% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 8,979 ₮ (¥389) | ¥224 | + 73% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 6,399 ₮ (¥277) | ¥204 | + 36% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 35,000 ₮ (¥1,516) | ¥4,086 | - 63% | |
| Entertainment | - 29% | |||
| Entertainment in Mongolia is 29% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Mongolia | Japan | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 65,595 ₮ (¥2,841) | ¥5,113 | - 44% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 34,236 ₮ (¥1,483) | ¥3,854 | - 62% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 184,061 ₮ (¥7,972) | ¥12,839 | - 38% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 136,439 ₮ (¥5,909) | ¥7,916 | - 25% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 29,789 ₮ (¥1,290) | ¥1,898 | - 32% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 11,047 ₮ (¥478) | ¥526 | - 9% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 12,424 ₮ (¥538) | ¥631 | - 15% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 4,000,000 ₮ (¥173,237) | ¥35,175 | + 393% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 200 ₮ (¥9) | ¥52 | - 83% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 150,723 ₮ (¥6,528) | ¥9,541 | - 32% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 10,000 ₮ (¥433) | ¥578 | - 25% | |
| 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 802 prices entered by 145 different people.
These prices were last updated on October 03, 2024.
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Cost of living in Mongolia is 36% cheaper than in Japan
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