Cost of living in Mongolia compared to Mexico
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Food | - 31% | |||
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Food in Mongolia is 31% cheaper than in Mexico | ||||
Mongolia | Mexico | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 20,000 ₮ (Mex$ 102) | Mex$ 267 | - 62% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 18,624 ₮ (Mex$ 95) | Mex$ 148 | - 36% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 12,623 ₮ (Mex$ 64) | Mex$ 67 | - 4% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 4,633 ₮ (Mex$ 24) | Mex$ 26 | - 9% | |
12 eggs, large | 7,432 ₮ (Mex$ 38) | Mex$ 45 | - 15% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 9,650 ₮ (Mex$ 49) | Mex$ 26 | + 92% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 18,674 ₮ (Mex$ 95) | Mex$ 84 | + 14% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 9,299 ₮ (Mex$ 47) | Mex$ 48 | - 1% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 1,769 ₮ (Mex$ 9) | Mex$ 32 | - 72% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 3,825 ₮ (Mex$ 20) | Mex$ 28 | - 31% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 49,683 ₮ (Mex$ 253) | Mex$ 257 | - 1% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | 4,656 ₮ (Mex$ 24) | Mex$ 34 | - 31% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 2,387 ₮ (Mex$ 12) | Mex$ 24 | - 49% | |
Housing | - 5% | |||
Housing in Mongolia is 5% cheaper than in Mexico | ||||
Mongolia | Mexico | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 3,799,040 ₮ (Mex$ 19,384) | Mex$ 20,891 | - 7% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 2,418,060 ₮ (Mex$ 12,338) | Mex$ 10,405 | + 19% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 251,854 ₮ (Mex$ 1,285) | Mex$ 1,045 | + 23% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 1,500,000 ₮ (Mex$ 7,653) | Mex$ 12,954 | - 41% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 1,100,000 ₮ (Mex$ 5,612) | Mex$ 6,806 | - 18% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 1,081,970 ₮ (Mex$ 5,520) | Mex$ 710 | + 677% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 36,878 ₮ (Mex$ 188) | Mex$ 398 | - 53% | |
40” flat screen tv | 1,137,560 ₮ (Mex$ 5,804) | Mex$ 6,725 | - 14% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 493,660 ₮ (Mex$ 2,519) | Mex$ 2,526 | - 0% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 26,561 ₮ (Mex$ 136) | Mex$ 116 | + 16% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | 23,122 ₮ (Mex$ 118) | Mex$ 124 | - 5% | |
Clothes | + 85% | |||
Clothes in Mongolia is 85% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
Mongolia | Mexico | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 300,000 ₮ (Mex$ 1,531) | Mex$ 969 | + 58% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 300,000 ₮ (Mex$ 1,531) | Mex$ 712 | + 115% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 400,000 ₮ (Mex$ 2,041) | Mex$ 1,696 | + 20% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 400,000 ₮ (Mex$ 2,041) | Mex$ 1,261 | + 62% | |
Transportation | - 36% | |||
Transportation in Mongolia is 36% cheaper than in Mexico | ||||
Mongolia | Mexico | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 80,000,000 ₮ (Mex$ 408,179) | Mex$ 386,961 | + 5% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 3,430 ₮ (Mex$ 18) | Mex$ 23 | - 23% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 30,000 ₮ (Mex$ 153) | Mex$ 543 | - 72% | |
Personal Care | + 11% | |||
Personal Care in Mongolia is 11% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
Mongolia | Mexico | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 30,000 ₮ (Mex$ 153) | Mex$ 92 | + 67% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 50,000 ₮ (Mex$ 255) | Mex$ 221 | + 15% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 100,000 ₮ (Mex$ 510) | Mex$ 589 | - 13% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 16,000 ₮ (Mex$ 82) | Mex$ 76 | + 7% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 12,500 ₮ (Mex$ 64) | Mex$ 57 | + 11% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 13,119 ₮ (Mex$ 67) | Mex$ 67 | - 0% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 8,979 ₮ (Mex$ 46) | Mex$ 38 | + 20% | |
Tube of toothpaste | 6,399 ₮ (Mex$ 33) | Mex$ 34 | - 4% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 35,000 ₮ (Mex$ 179) | Mex$ 246 | - 27% | |
Entertainment | + 2% | |||
Entertainment in Mongolia is about the same as in Mexico | ||||
Mongolia | Mexico | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 65,595 ₮ (Mex$ 335) | Mex$ 363 | - 8% | |
2 tickets to the movies | 34,236 ₮ (Mex$ 175) | Mex$ 156 | + 12% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 184,061 ₮ (Mex$ 939) | Mex$ 724 | + 30% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 136,439 ₮ (Mex$ 696) | Mex$ 768 | - 9% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 29,789 ₮ (Mex$ 152) | Mex$ 164 | - 7% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 11,047 ₮ (Mex$ 56) | Mex$ 80 | - 29% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 12,424 ₮ (Mex$ 63) | Mex$ 45 | + 41% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 4,000,000 ₮ (Mex$ 20,409) | Mex$ 11,670 | + 75% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 200 ₮ (Mex$ 1.02) | Mex$ 2.24 | - 54% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 150,723 ₮ (Mex$ 769) | Mex$ 883 | - 13% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 10,000 ₮ (Mex$ 51) | Mex$ 78 | - 35% | |
TOTAL | - 12% |

These prices were last updated on May 27, 2023.
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Cost of living in Mongolia is 12% cheaper than in Mexico
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