Cost of living in Mongolia compared to Nigeria
Currency:
| Food | - 39% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Mongolia is 39% cheaper than in Nigeria | ||||
| Mongolia | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 11,930 ₮ (1,611 ₦) | 3,461 ₦ | - 53% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 13,366 ₮ (1,805 ₦) | 3,494 ₦ | - 48% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 7,314 ₮ (987 ₦) | 1,266 ₦ | - 22% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 2,989 ₮ (404 ₦) | 1,051 ₦ | - 62% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 5,923 ₮ (800 ₦) | 808 ₦ | - 1% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 6,691 ₮ (903 ₦) | 989 ₦ | - 9% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 12,068 ₮ (1,629 ₦) | 5,019 ₦ | - 68% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 7,379 ₮ (996 ₦) | 1,236 ₦ | - 19% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 1,425 ₮ (192 ₦) | 1,012 ₦ | - 81% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 2,624 ₮ (354 ₦) | 367 ₦ | - 3% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 35,007 ₮ (4,726 ₦) | 4,640 ₦ | + 2% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 3,882 ₮ (524 ₦) | 659 ₦ | - 20% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 1,892 ₮ (255 ₦) | 528 ₦ | - 52% | |
| Housing | - 48% | |||
| Housing in Mongolia is 48% cheaper than in Nigeria | ||||
| Mongolia | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 2,229,790 ₮ (301,037 ₦) | 600,977 ₦ | - 50% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 1,270,990 ₮ (171,592 ₦) | 344,756 ₦ | - 50% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 200,000 ₮ (27,001 ₦) | 21,473 ₦ | + 26% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 1,071,910 ₮ (144,715 ₦) | 319,785 ₦ | - 55% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 625,183 ₮ (84,404 ₦) | 184,708 ₦ | - 54% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 110,337 ₮ (14,896 ₦) | 7,649 ₦ | + 95% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 39,313 ₮ (5,308 ₦) | 17,828 ₦ | - 70% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 1,548,310 ₮ (209,032 ₦) | 105,832 ₦ | + 98% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 350,000 ₮ (47,252 ₦) | 74,342 ₦ | - 36% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 19,489 ₮ (2,631 ₦) | 1,818 ₦ | + 45% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 8,000 ₮ (1,080 ₦) | - | - | |
| Clothes | - 10% | |||
| Clothes in Mongolia is 10% cheaper than in Nigeria | ||||
| Mongolia | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 110,612 ₮ (14,933 ₦) | 9,511 ₦ | + 57% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 89,780 ₮ (12,121 ₦) | 14,349 ₦ | - 16% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 222,993 ₮ (30,106 ₦) | 46,330 ₦ | - 35% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 287,264 ₮ (38,783 ₦) | 37,979 ₦ | + 2% | |
| Transportation | - 17% | |||
| Transportation in Mongolia is 17% cheaper than in Nigeria | ||||
| Mongolia | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 57,500,000 ₮ (7,762,894 ₦) | 7,857,240 ₦ | - 1% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 2,387 ₮ (322 ₦) | 182 ₦ | + 77% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 27,290 ₮ (3,684 ₦) | 8,326 ₦ | - 56% | |
| Personal Care | + 26% | |||
| Personal Care in Mongolia is 26% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Mongolia | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 3,500 ₮ (473 ₦) | 526 ₦ | - 10% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 23,000 ₮ (3,105 ₦) | 1,787 ₦ | + 74% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | - | 15,152 ₦ | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 16,000 ₮ (2,160 ₦) | 1,295 ₦ | + 67% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 11,125 ₮ (1,502 ₦) | 1,096 ₦ | + 37% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 10,393 ₮ (1,403 ₦) | 1,223 ₦ | + 15% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 4,171 ₮ (563 ₦) | 604 ₦ | - 7% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 10,502 ₮ (1,418 ₦) | 529 ₦ | + 168% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 18,349 ₮ (2,477 ₦) | 1,631 ₦ | + 52% | |
| Entertainment | + 8% | |||
| Entertainment in Mongolia is 8% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Mongolia | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 45,506 ₮ (6,144 ₦) | 5,323 ₦ | + 15% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 19,720 ₮ (2,662 ₦) | 5,345 ₦ | - 50% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 100,000 ₮ (13,501 ₦) | 19,661 ₦ | - 31% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 66,430 ₮ (8,968 ₦) | 9,858 ₦ | - 9% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 15,584 ₮ (2,104 ₦) | 970 ₦ | + 117% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 6,575 ₮ (888 ₦) | 596 ₦ | + 49% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 4,317 ₮ (583 ₦) | 579 ₦ | + 1% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 1,816,860 ₮ (245,289 ₦) | 182,671 ₦ | + 34% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 81 ₮ (11 ₦) | 25 ₦ | - 56% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 178,260 ₮ (24,066 ₦) | 20,152 ₦ | + 19% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 4,840 ₮ (653 ₦) | 501 ₦ | + 31% | |
| TOTAL | - 29% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 373 prices entered by 47 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 11, 2022.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Mongolia is 29% cheaper than in Nigeria
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