Cost of living in United States compared to Mongolia
Currency:
Food | + 123% | |||
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Food in United States is 123% more expensive than in Mongolia | ||||
United States | Mongolia | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $20 (66,775 ₮) | 24,021 ₮ | + 178% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $11 (36,797 ₮) | 16,447 ₮ | + 124% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $5.70 (19,368 ₮) | 9,552 ₮ | + 103% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $1.06 (3,613 ₮) | 4,633 ₮ | - 22% | |
12 eggs, large | $4.54 (15,425 ₮) | 6,043 ₮ | + 155% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $4.56 (15,481 ₮) | 9,650 ₮ | + 60% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $7 (24,760 ₮) | 18,674 ₮ | + 33% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $4.44 (15,065 ₮) | 9,299 ₮ | + 62% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $2.22 (7,528 ₮) | 1,769 ₮ | + 326% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $3.02 (10,247 ₮) | 3,825 ₮ | + 168% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $16 (53,794 ₮) | 49,683 ₮ | + 8% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | $2.93 (9,962 ₮) | 4,786 ₮ | + 108% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $2.79 (9,466 ₮) | 1,433 ₮ | + 560% | |
Housing | + 210% | |||
Housing in United States is 210% more expensive than in Mongolia | ||||
United States | Mongolia | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $3,010 (10,218,309 ₮) | 3,450,580 ₮ | + 196% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $2,308 (7,834,720 ₮) | 2,245,510 ₮ | + 249% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $223 (755,861 ₮) | 248,001 ₮ | + 205% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $2,055 (6,975,720 ₮) | 1,500,000 ₮ | + 365% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $1,565 (5,314,076 ₮) | 1,100,000 ₮ | + 383% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $149 (504,604 ₮) | 1,081,970 ₮ | - 53% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $64 (218,045 ₮) | 39,726 ₮ | + 449% | |
40” flat screen tv | $293 (996,385 ₮) | 1,137,560 ₮ | - 12% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $145 (493,774 ₮) | 493,660 ₮ | + 0% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $14 (48,582 ₮) | 26,561 ₮ | + 83% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | $30 (101,335 ₮) | 23,122 ₮ | + 338% | |
Clothes | - 33% | |||
Clothes in United States is 33% cheaper than in Mongolia | ||||
United States | Mongolia | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $57 (194,333 ₮) | 300,000 ₮ | - 35% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $52 (177,623 ₮) | 300,000 ₮ | - 41% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $97 (330,643 ₮) | 400,000 ₮ | - 17% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $131 (445,134 ₮) | 400,000 ₮ | + 11% | |
Transportation | + 163% | |||
Transportation in United States is 163% more expensive than in Mongolia | ||||
United States | Mongolia | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $28,449 (96,583,052 ₮) | 80,000,000 ₮ | + 21% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.98 (3,340 ₮) | 3,803 ₮ | - 12% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | $74 (250,805 ₮) | 30,000 ₮ | + 736% | |
Personal Care | + 94% | |||
Personal Care in United States is 94% more expensive than in Mongolia | ||||
United States | Mongolia | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $10 (32,380 ₮) | 30,000 ₮ | + 8% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $21 (71,860 ₮) | 50,000 ₮ | + 44% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $140 (473,635 ₮) | 100,000 ₮ | + 374% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $9 (31,617 ₮) | 16,000 ₮ | + 98% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $5.01 (17,009 ₮) | 12,500 ₮ | + 36% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $7 (22,250 ₮) | 13,119 ₮ | + 70% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | $4.94 (16,769 ₮) | 8,979 ₮ | + 87% | |
Tube of toothpaste | $2.36 (8,016 ₮) | 6,399 ₮ | + 25% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $29 (99,909 ₮) | 35,000 ₮ | + 185% | |
Entertainment | + 92% | |||
Entertainment in United States is 92% more expensive than in Mongolia | ||||
United States | Mongolia | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $57 (194,590 ₮) | 65,595 ₮ | + 197% | |
2 tickets to the movies | $30 (101,119 ₮) | 34,236 ₮ | + 195% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $207 (702,165 ₮) | 184,061 ₮ | + 281% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $99 (336,560 ₮) | 136,439 ₮ | + 147% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $15 (49,587 ₮) | 29,789 ₮ | + 66% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $5.58 (18,931 ₮) | 11,047 ₮ | + 71% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $7 (24,675 ₮) | 12,424 ₮ | + 99% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $507 (1,720,269 ₮) | 4,000,000 ₮ | - 57% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.37 (1,253 ₮) | 200 ₮ | + 526% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | $66 (225,066 ₮) | 150,723 ₮ | + 49% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $10 (34,656 ₮) | 10,000 ₮ | + 247% | |
TOTAL | + 129% |
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 18,556 prices entered by 2,368 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 19, 2024.
Exchange rate:
3394.990
MNT
/
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Cost of living in United States is 129% more expensive than in Mongolia
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