- Cost of Living
- Mongolia
- Nigeria
- Comparison
Cost of living in Mongolia compared to Nigeria
Currency:
| Food | - 18% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Mongolia is 18% cheaper than in Nigeria | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 18,333 ₮ (2,497 ₦) | 2,350 ₦ | + 6% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 14,596 ₮ (1,988 ₦) | 2,113 ₦ | - 6% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 6,171 ₮ (841 ₦) | 979 ₦ | - 14% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 2,705 ₮ (368 ₦) | 922 ₦ | - 60% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 3,981 ₮ (542 ₦) | 574 ₦ | - 6% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 4,167 ₮ (568 ₦) | 646 ₦ | - 12% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 10,167 ₮ (1,385 ₦) | 2,189 ₦ | - 37% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 6,906 ₮ (941 ₦) | 1,140 ₦ | - 17% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 844 ₮ (115 ₦) | 942 ₦ | - 88% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 2,051 ₮ (279 ₦) | 321 ₦ | - 13% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 35,558 ₮ (4,843 ₦) | 2,387 ₦ | + 103% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 2,899 ₮ (395 ₦) | 373 ₦ | + 6% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 1,656 ₮ (226 ₦) | 375 ₦ | - 40% | |
| Housing | - 41% | |||
| Housing in Mongolia is 41% cheaper than in Nigeria | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 1,500,000 ₮ (204,301 ₦) | 371,518 ₦ | - 45% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 850,000 ₮ (115,770 ₦) | 235,474 ₦ | - 51% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 125,000 ₮ (17,025 ₦) | 28,635 ₦ | - 41% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 600,000 ₮ (81,720 ₦) | 204,970 ₦ | - 60% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 400,000 ₮ (54,480 ₦) | 107,913 ₦ | - 50% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 100,000 ₮ (13,620 ₦) | 18,994 ₦ | - 28% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 35,000 ₮ (4,767 ₦) | 7,060 ₦ | - 32% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 825,000 ₮ (112,365 ₦) | 119,290 ₦ | - 6% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 333,333 ₮ (45,400 ₦) | 33,500 ₦ | + 36% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 35,000 ₮ (4,767 ₦) | 1,142 ₦ | + 317% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 8,500 ₮ (1,158 ₦) | 2,599 ₦ | - 55% | |
| Clothes | + 46% | |||
| Clothes in Mongolia is 46% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 59,667 ₮ (8,127 ₦) | 6,845 ₦ | + 19% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 129,750 ₮ (17,672 ₦) | 10,919 ₦ | + 62% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 155,000 ₮ (21,111 ₦) | 17,240 ₦ | + 22% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 249,500 ₮ (33,982 ₦) | 29,566 ₦ | + 15% | |
| Transportation | - 19% | |||
| Transportation in Mongolia is 19% cheaper than in Nigeria | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 50,000,000 ₮ (6,810,019 ₦) | 5,470,950 ₦ | + 24% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 1,750 ₮ (238 ₦) | 150 ₦ | + 59% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 34,857 ₮ (4,748 ₦) | 11,277 ₦ | - 58% | |
| Personal Care | + 24% | |||
| Personal Care in Mongolia is 24% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 15,722 ₮ (2,141 ₦) | 1,712 ₦ | + 25% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 11,000 ₮ (1,498 ₦) | 1,740 ₦ | - 14% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 40,179 ₮ (5,472 ₦) | 7,626 ₦ | - 28% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 4,250 ₮ (579 ₦) | 1,581 ₦ | - 63% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 4,375 ₮ (596 ₦) | 1,106 ₦ | - 46% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 12,600 ₮ (1,716 ₦) | 1,336 ₦ | + 28% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 10,707 ₮ (1,458 ₦) | 390 ₦ | + 274% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 7,500 ₮ (1,022 ₦) | 478 ₦ | + 114% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 16,627 ₮ (2,265 ₦) | 1,593 ₦ | + 42% | |
| Entertainment | + 21% | |||
| Entertainment in Mongolia is 21% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 43,253 ₮ (5,891 ₦) | 5,427 ₦ | + 9% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 19,048 ₮ (2,594 ₦) | 3,246 ₦ | - 20% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 50,000 ₮ (6,810 ₦) | 17,434 ₦ | - 61% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 83,133 ₮ (11,323 ₦) | 15,096 ₦ | - 25% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 26,000 ₮ (3,541 ₦) | 2,655 ₦ | + 33% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 6,978 ₮ (950 ₦) | 1,656 ₦ | - 43% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 4,366 ₮ (595 ₦) | 575 ₦ | + 3% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 1,399,500 ₮ (190,612 ₦) | 178,983 ₦ | + 6% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | 62 ₦ | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 261,951 ₮ (35,678 ₦) | 14,751 ₦ | + 142% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 13,760 ₮ (1,874 ₦) | 473 ₦ | + 296% | |
| TOTAL | - 13% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 1,486 prices entered by 128 different people.
These prices were last updated on January 13, 2019.
Exchange rate:
0.13620
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Cost of living in Mongolia is 13% cheaper than in Nigeria
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