- 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 ₮ (¥746) | ¥1,048 | - 29% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 12,486 ₮ (¥566) | ¥669 | - 15% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 5,600 ₮ (¥254) | ¥478 | - 47% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 2,500 ₮ (¥113) | ¥207 | - 45% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 3,808 ₮ (¥173) | ¥310 | - 44% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 5,750 ₮ (¥261) | ¥815 | - 68% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 8,500 ₮ (¥386) | ¥1,014 | - 62% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 6,214 ₮ (¥282) | ¥749 | - 62% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 917 ₮ (¥42) | ¥431 | - 90% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 2,071 ₮ (¥94) | ¥291 | - 68% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 27,500 ₮ (¥1,248) | ¥1,703 | - 27% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 2,769 ₮ (¥126) | ¥199 | - 37% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 1,529 ₮ (¥69) | ¥208 | - 67% | |
| Housing | - 62% | |||
| Housing in Mongolia is 62% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 1,790,000 ₮ (¥81,205) | ¥236,601 | - 66% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 1,040,000 ₮ (¥47,180) | ¥141,401 | - 67% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 205,000 ₮ (¥9,300) | ¥18,611 | - 50% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 1,166,670 ₮ (¥52,927) | ¥129,819 | - 59% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 583,333 ₮ (¥26,463) | ¥88,209 | - 70% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 120,000 ₮ (¥5,444) | ¥13,050 | - 58% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 38,750 ₮ (¥1,758) | ¥4,177 | - 58% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 825,000 ₮ (¥37,427) | ¥59,797 | - 37% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 333,333 ₮ (¥15,122) | ¥18,392 | - 18% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 24,833 ₮ (¥1,127) | ¥848 | + 33% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 17,500 ₮ (¥794) | ¥2,803 | - 72% | |
| Clothes | + 3% | |||
| Clothes in Mongolia is 3% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 59,667 ₮ (¥2,707) | ¥7,691 | - 65% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 129,750 ₮ (¥5,886) | ¥4,244 | + 39% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 155,000 ₮ (¥7,032) | ¥8,631 | - 19% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 249,500 ₮ (¥11,319) | ¥13,887 | - 18% | |
| Transportation | - 64% | |||
| Transportation in Mongolia is 64% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 50,000,000 ₮ (¥2,268,287) | ¥2,413,730 | - 6% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 1,750 ₮ (¥79) | ¥137 | - 42% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 26,667 ₮ (¥1,210) | ¥10,169 | - 88% | |
| 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 ₮ (¥522) | ¥1,229 | - 58% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 11,000 ₮ (¥499) | ¥998 | - 50% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 30,000 ₮ (¥1,361) | ¥4,043 | - 66% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 4,250 ₮ (¥193) | ¥491 | - 61% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 4,375 ₮ (¥198) | ¥659 | - 70% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 11,667 ₮ (¥529) | ¥499 | + 6% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 10,167 ₮ (¥461) | ¥124 | + 272% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 4,933 ₮ (¥224) | ¥248 | - 10% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 12,667 ₮ (¥575) | ¥3,314 | - 83% | |
| Entertainment | - 33% | |||
| Entertainment in Mongolia is 33% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 34,478 ₮ (¥1,564) | ¥4,543 | - 66% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 13,055 ₮ (¥592) | ¥3,386 | - 83% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 55,000 ₮ (¥2,495) | ¥10,226 | - 76% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 80,000 ₮ (¥3,629) | ¥7,804 | - 53% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 22,585 ₮ (¥1,025) | ¥918 | + 12% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 7,880 ₮ (¥358) | ¥479 | - 25% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 3,609 ₮ (¥164) | ¥573 | - 71% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 1,399,500 ₮ (¥63,489) | ¥53,237 | + 19% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | ¥49 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 246,182 ₮ (¥11,168) | ¥11,808 | - 5% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 9,761 ₮ (¥443) | ¥546 | - 19% | |
| 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 2,777 prices entered by 437 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 20, 2018.
Exchange rate:
0.04537
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Cost of living in Mongolia is 53% cheaper than in Japan
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