Cost of living in Mongolia compared to Japan
Currency:
| Food | - 51% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Mongolia is 51% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 16,377 ₮ (¥595) | ¥954 | - 38% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 12,285 ₮ (¥446) | ¥699 | - 36% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 5,967 ₮ (¥217) | ¥444 | - 51% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 2,362 ₮ (¥86) | ¥200 | - 57% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 5,030 ₮ (¥183) | ¥253 | - 28% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 8,262 ₮ (¥300) | ¥622 | - 52% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 22,000 ₮ (¥799) | ¥903 | - 12% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 5,476 ₮ (¥199) | ¥771 | - 74% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 848 ₮ (¥31) | ¥384 | - 92% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 2,454 ₮ (¥89) | ¥306 | - 71% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 51,978 ₮ (¥1,888) | ¥1,331 | + 42% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 3,270 ₮ (¥119) | ¥199 | - 40% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 1,547 ₮ (¥56) | ¥226 | - 75% | |
| Housing | - 67% | |||
| Housing in Mongolia is 67% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 1,841,720 ₮ (¥66,911) | ¥268,095 | - 75% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 1,155,000 ₮ (¥41,962) | ¥150,794 | - 72% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 200,000 ₮ (¥7,266) | ¥23,880 | - 70% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 2,488,560 ₮ (¥90,411) | ¥140,127 | - 35% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 700,000 ₮ (¥25,431) | ¥77,433 | - 67% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 100,000 ₮ (¥3,633) | ¥12,855 | - 72% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 15,000 ₮ (¥545) | ¥4,197 | - 87% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 1,600,000 ₮ (¥58,129) | ¥63,991 | - 9% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 216,878 ₮ (¥7,879) | ¥10,809 | - 27% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 27,500 ₮ (¥999) | ¥901 | + 11% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 14,284 ₮ (¥519) | ¥2,418 | - 79% | |
| Clothes | + 12% | |||
| Clothes in Mongolia is 12% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 344,974 ₮ (¥12,533) | ¥6,941 | + 81% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 93,091 ₮ (¥3,382) | ¥4,416 | - 23% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 279,259 ₮ (¥10,146) | ¥8,088 | + 25% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 382,677 ₮ (¥13,903) | ¥12,131 | + 15% | |
| Transportation | - 79% | |||
| Transportation in Mongolia is 79% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 17,657,000 ₮ (¥641,490) | ¥2,676,280 | - 76% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 1,964 ₮ (¥71) | ¥135 | - 47% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 30,801 ₮ (¥1,119) | ¥10,384 | - 89% | |
| Personal Care | - 40% | |||
| Personal Care in Mongolia is 40% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 3,500 ₮ (¥127) | ¥1,225 | - 90% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 23,000 ₮ (¥836) | ¥1,626 | - 49% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | - | ¥6,148 | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 7,000 ₮ (¥254) | ¥812 | - 69% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 11,125 ₮ (¥404) | ¥655 | - 38% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 10,598 ₮ (¥385) | ¥501 | - 23% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 4,171 ₮ (¥152) | ¥170 | - 11% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 8,900 ₮ (¥323) | ¥229 | + 41% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 16,292 ₮ (¥592) | ¥2,983 | - 80% | |
| Entertainment | - 33% | |||
| Entertainment in Mongolia is 33% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 45,357 ₮ (¥1,648) | ¥3,633 | - 55% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 20,338 ₮ (¥739) | ¥3,657 | - 80% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 100,000 ₮ (¥3,633) | ¥12,969 | - 72% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 105,101 ₮ (¥3,818) | ¥6,422 | - 41% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 16,949 ₮ (¥616) | ¥1,122 | - 45% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 7,459 ₮ (¥271) | ¥445 | - 39% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 4,827 ₮ (¥175) | ¥556 | - 68% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 1,816,860 ₮ (¥66,008) | ¥52,544 | + 26% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | ¥40 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 231,842 ₮ (¥8,423) | ¥9,497 | - 11% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 5,000 ₮ (¥182) | ¥525 | - 65% | |
| TOTAL | - 58% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 959 prices entered by 154 different people.
These prices were last updated on January 27, 2021.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Mongolia is 58% cheaper than in Japan
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