Cost of living in Mongolia compared to Mexico
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| Food | - 31% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Mongolia is 31% cheaper than in Mexico | ||||
| Mongolia | Mexico | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 25,000 ₮ (Mex$ 137) | Mex$ 327 | - 58% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 14,754 ₮ (Mex$ 81) | Mex$ 180 | - 55% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 8,577 ₮ (Mex$ 47) | Mex$ 71 | - 34% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 4,548 ₮ (Mex$ 25) | Mex$ 29 | - 13% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 8,072 ₮ (Mex$ 44) | Mex$ 49 | - 10% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 13,877 ₮ (Mex$ 76) | Mex$ 34 | + 124% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 21,515 ₮ (Mex$ 118) | Mex$ 91 | + 30% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 9,995 ₮ (Mex$ 55) | Mex$ 47 | + 17% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 2,103 ₮ (Mex$ 12) | Mex$ 34 | - 66% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 4,672 ₮ (Mex$ 26) | Mex$ 30 | - 16% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 55,013 ₮ (Mex$ 302) | Mex$ 261 | + 16% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 5,020 ₮ (Mex$ 28) | Mex$ 39 | - 30% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 2,159 ₮ (Mex$ 12) | Mex$ 28 | - 57% | |
| Housing | - 11% | |||
| Housing in Mongolia is 11% cheaper than in Mexico | ||||
| Mongolia | Mexico | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 3,450,580 ₮ (Mex$ 18,918) | Mex$ 23,488 | - 19% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 2,245,510 ₮ (Mex$ 12,311) | Mex$ 12,338 | - 0% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 248,001 ₮ (Mex$ 1,360) | Mex$ 1,242 | + 9% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 1,500,000 ₮ (Mex$ 8,224) | Mex$ 15,019 | - 45% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 1,100,000 ₮ (Mex$ 6,031) | Mex$ 7,923 | - 24% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 1,081,970 ₮ (Mex$ 5,932) | Mex$ 730 | + 713% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 39,726 ₮ (Mex$ 218) | Mex$ 408 | - 47% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 1,137,560 ₮ (Mex$ 6,237) | Mex$ 5,872 | + 6% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 493,660 ₮ (Mex$ 2,707) | Mex$ 2,316 | + 17% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 26,561 ₮ (Mex$ 146) | Mex$ 139 | + 5% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 23,122 ₮ (Mex$ 127) | Mex$ 138 | - 8% | |
| Clothes | + 79% | |||
| Clothes in Mongolia is 79% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Mongolia | Mexico | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 300,000 ₮ (Mex$ 1,645) | Mex$ 977 | + 68% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 300,000 ₮ (Mex$ 1,645) | Mex$ 784 | + 110% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 400,000 ₮ (Mex$ 2,193) | Mex$ 1,715 | + 28% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 400,000 ₮ (Mex$ 2,193) | Mex$ 1,413 | + 55% | |
| Transportation | - 7% | |||
| Transportation in Mongolia is 7% cheaper than in Mexico | ||||
| Mongolia | Mexico | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 135,000,000 ₮ (Mex$ 740,162) | Mex$ 396,522 | + 87% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 4,500 ₮ (Mex$ 25) | Mex$ 24 | + 2% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 60,000 ₮ (Mex$ 329) | Mex$ 643 | - 49% | |
| Personal Care | + 4% | |||
| Personal Care in Mongolia is 4% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Mongolia | Mexico | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 30,000 ₮ (Mex$ 164) | Mex$ 107 | + 54% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 50,000 ₮ (Mex$ 274) | Mex$ 284 | - 3% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 100,000 ₮ (Mex$ 548) | Mex$ 655 | - 16% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 16,000 ₮ (Mex$ 88) | Mex$ 95 | - 8% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 16,250 ₮ (Mex$ 89) | Mex$ 68 | + 31% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 13,119 ₮ (Mex$ 72) | Mex$ 84 | - 15% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 8,979 ₮ (Mex$ 49) | Mex$ 45 | + 9% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 6,399 ₮ (Mex$ 35) | Mex$ 44 | - 19% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 35,000 ₮ (Mex$ 192) | Mex$ 297 | - 35% | |
| Entertainment | + 1% | |||
| Entertainment in Mongolia is about the same as in Mexico | ||||
| Mongolia | Mexico | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 65,595 ₮ (Mex$ 360) | Mex$ 390 | - 8% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 34,236 ₮ (Mex$ 188) | Mex$ 175 | + 7% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 184,061 ₮ (Mex$ 1,009) | Mex$ 911 | + 11% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 136,439 ₮ (Mex$ 748) | Mex$ 848 | - 12% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 29,789 ₮ (Mex$ 163) | Mex$ 182 | - 10% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 11,047 ₮ (Mex$ 61) | Mex$ 101 | - 40% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 12,424 ₮ (Mex$ 68) | Mex$ 58 | + 17% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 4,000,000 ₮ (Mex$ 21,931) | Mex$ 11,177 | + 96% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 200 ₮ (Mex$ 1.10) | Mex$ 2.44 | - 55% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 150,723 ₮ (Mex$ 826) | Mex$ 887 | - 7% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 10,000 ₮ (Mex$ 55) | Mex$ 81 | - 32% | |
| TOTAL | - 6% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 6,617 prices entered by 653 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 29, 2025.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Mongolia is 6% cheaper than in Mexico
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