Cost of living in Mongolia compared to Nigeria
Currency:
| Food | + 18% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Mongolia is 18% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Mongolia | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 24,021 ₮ (5,345 ₦) | 2,119 ₦ | + 152% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 16,447 ₮ (3,660 ₦) | 3,174 ₦ | + 15% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 9,552 ₮ (2,125 ₦) | 2,563 ₦ | - 17% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 4,633 ₮ (1,031 ₦) | 1,441 ₦ | - 28% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 6,043 ₮ (1,345 ₦) | 1,270 ₦ | + 6% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 9,650 ₮ (2,147 ₦) | 991 ₦ | + 117% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 18,674 ₮ (4,155 ₦) | 2,753 ₦ | + 51% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 9,299 ₮ (2,069 ₦) | 2,293 ₦ | - 10% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 1,769 ₮ (394 ₦) | 1,917 ₦ | - 79% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 3,825 ₮ (851 ₦) | 657 ₦ | + 30% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 49,683 ₮ (11,056 ₦) | 4,267 ₦ | + 159% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 3,710 ₮ (825 ₦) | 750 ₦ | + 10% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 2,425 ₮ (540 ₦) | 678 ₦ | - 20% | |
| Housing | + 5% | |||
| Housing in Mongolia is 5% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Mongolia | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 3,450,580 ₮ (767,840 ₦) | 451,523 ₦ | + 70% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 2,245,510 ₮ (499,682 ₦) | 228,437 ₦ | + 119% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 248,001 ₮ (55,186 ₦) | 65,443 ₦ | - 16% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 1,500,000 ₮ (333,788 ₦) | 514,982 ₦ | - 35% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 1,100,000 ₮ (244,778 ₦) | 466,568 ₦ | - 48% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 1,081,970 ₮ (240,765 ₦) | 126,232 ₦ | + 91% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 39,726 ₮ (8,840 ₦) | 19,590 ₦ | - 55% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 1,137,560 ₮ (253,136 ₦) | 190,281 ₦ | + 33% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 493,660 ₮ (109,852 ₦) | 71,787 ₦ | + 53% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 26,561 ₮ (5,910 ₦) | 3,559 ₦ | + 66% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 23,122 ₮ (5,145 ₦) | - | - | |
| Clothes | + 213% | |||
| Clothes in Mongolia is 213% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Mongolia | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 300,000 ₮ (66,758 ₦) | 12,848 ₦ | + 420% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 300,000 ₮ (66,758 ₦) | 18,978 ₦ | + 252% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 400,000 ₮ (89,010 ₦) | 36,493 ₦ | + 144% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 400,000 ₮ (89,010 ₦) | 69,715 ₦ | + 28% | |
| Transportation | - 20% | |||
| Transportation in Mongolia is 20% cheaper than in Nigeria | ||||
| Mongolia | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 80,000,000 ₮ (17,802,001 ₦) | 5,616,260 ₦ | + 217% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 3,803 ₮ (846 ₦) | 485 ₦ | + 74% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 30,000 ₮ (6,676 ₦) | 30,349 ₦ | - 78% | |
| Personal Care | + 73% | |||
| Personal Care in Mongolia is 73% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Mongolia | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 30,000 ₮ (6,676 ₦) | 936 ₦ | + 613% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 50,000 ₮ (11,126 ₦) | 8,438 ₦ | + 32% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 100,000 ₮ (22,253 ₦) | 16,919 ₦ | + 32% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 16,000 ₮ (3,560 ₦) | 2,431 ₦ | + 46% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 12,500 ₮ (2,782 ₦) | 2,005 ₦ | + 39% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 13,119 ₮ (2,919 ₦) | 1,872 ₦ | + 56% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 8,979 ₮ (1,998 ₦) | 779 ₦ | + 157% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 6,399 ₮ (1,424 ₦) | 794 ₦ | + 79% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 35,000 ₮ (7,788 ₦) | 1,771 ₦ | + 340% | |
| Entertainment | + 55% | |||
| Entertainment in Mongolia is 55% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Mongolia | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 65,595 ₮ (14,597 ₦) | 12,066 ₦ | + 21% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 34,236 ₮ (7,618 ₦) | 8,082 ₦ | - 6% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 184,061 ₮ (40,958 ₦) | 13,012 ₦ | + 215% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 136,439 ₮ (30,361 ₦) | 45,534 ₦ | - 33% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 29,789 ₮ (6,629 ₦) | 6,738 ₦ | - 2% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 11,047 ₮ (2,458 ₦) | 1,500 ₦ | + 64% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 12,424 ₮ (2,765 ₦) | 1,000 ₦ | + 176% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 4,000,000 ₮ (890,100 ₦) | 49,403 ₦ | + 1702% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 200 ₮ (45 ₦) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 150,723 ₮ (33,540 ₦) | 17,745 ₦ | + 89% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 10,000 ₮ (2,225 ₦) | 1,413 ₦ | + 58% | |
| TOTAL | + 19% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 442 prices entered by 54 different people.
These prices were last updated on September 22, 2023.
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Cost of living in Mongolia is 19% more expensive than in Nigeria
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