Cost of living in Mongolia compared to Nigeria
Currency:
| Food | - 10% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Mongolia is 10% cheaper than in Nigeria | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 16,377 ₮ (2,189 ₦) | 2,074 ₦ | + 6% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 12,285 ₮ (1,642 ₦) | 2,369 ₦ | - 31% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 6,440 ₮ (861 ₦) | 1,030 ₦ | - 16% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 2,412 ₮ (322 ₦) | 752 ₦ | - 57% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 5,086 ₮ (680 ₦) | 708 ₦ | - 4% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 8,262 ₮ (1,104 ₦) | 533 ₦ | + 107% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 22,000 ₮ (2,940 ₦) | 3,269 ₦ | - 10% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 5,476 ₮ (732 ₦) | 847 ₦ | - 14% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 848 ₮ (113 ₦) | 961 ₦ | - 88% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 2,454 ₮ (328 ₦) | 440 ₦ | - 25% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 51,978 ₮ (6,947 ₦) | 2,826 ₦ | + 146% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 3,241 ₮ (433 ₦) | 306 ₦ | + 42% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 1,547 ₮ (207 ₦) | 361 ₦ | - 43% | |
| Housing | - 13% | |||
| Housing in Mongolia is 13% cheaper than in Nigeria | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 1,841,720 ₮ (246,146 ₦) | 427,015 ₦ | - 42% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 1,155,000 ₮ (154,366 ₦) | 169,522 ₦ | - 9% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 200,000 ₮ (26,730 ₦) | 31,646 ₦ | - 16% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 2,488,560 ₮ (332,596 ₦) | 125,257 ₦ | + 166% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 700,000 ₮ (93,555 ₦) | 115,758 ₦ | - 19% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 100,000 ₮ (13,365 ₦) | 21,205 ₦ | - 37% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 15,000 ₮ (2,005 ₦) | 9,971 ₦ | - 80% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 1,600,000 ₮ (213,840 ₦) | 75,224 ₦ | + 184% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 216,878 ₮ (28,986 ₦) | 31,266 ₦ | - 7% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 27,500 ₮ (3,675 ₦) | 1,281 ₦ | + 187% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 14,284 ₮ (1,909 ₦) | 1,000 ₦ | + 91% | |
| Clothes | + 99% | |||
| Clothes in Mongolia is 99% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 344,974 ₮ (46,106 ₦) | 6,646 ₦ | + 594% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 93,091 ₮ (12,442 ₦) | 11,438 ₦ | + 9% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 279,259 ₮ (37,323 ₦) | 16,911 ₦ | + 121% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 382,677 ₮ (51,145 ₦) | 20,625 ₦ | + 148% | |
| Transportation | - 51% | |||
| Transportation in Mongolia is 51% cheaper than in Nigeria | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 17,657,000 ₮ (2,359,858 ₦) | 7,702,020 ₦ | - 69% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 1,964 ₮ (262 ₦) | 144 ₦ | + 82% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 30,801 ₮ (4,117 ₦) | 12,525 ₦ | - 67% | |
| Personal Care | + 15% | |||
| Personal Care in Mongolia is 15% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 3,500 ₮ (468 ₦) | 1,669 ₦ | - 72% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 23,000 ₮ (3,074 ₦) | 2,343 ₦ | + 31% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | - | 15,181 ₦ | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 7,000 ₮ (936 ₦) | 1,323 ₦ | - 29% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 11,125 ₮ (1,487 ₦) | 902 ₦ | + 65% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 10,598 ₮ (1,416 ₦) | 1,815 ₦ | - 22% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 4,171 ₮ (557 ₦) | 354 ₦ | + 58% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 8,900 ₮ (1,189 ₦) | 520 ₦ | + 129% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 16,292 ₮ (2,177 ₦) | 2,337 ₦ | - 7% | |
| Entertainment | + 10% | |||
| Entertainment in Mongolia is 10% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 45,357 ₮ (6,062 ₦) | 5,838 ₦ | + 4% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 20,338 ₮ (2,718 ₦) | 3,848 ₦ | - 29% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 100,000 ₮ (13,365 ₦) | 13,722 ₦ | - 3% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 105,101 ₮ (14,047 ₦) | 27,860 ₦ | - 50% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 16,949 ₮ (2,265 ₦) | 2,455 ₦ | - 8% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 7,459 ₮ (997 ₦) | 1,814 ₦ | - 45% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 4,827 ₮ (645 ₦) | 511 ₦ | + 26% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 1,816,860 ₮ (242,823 ₦) | 163,040 ₦ | + 49% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | 33 ₦ | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 231,842 ₮ (30,986 ₦) | 16,561 ₦ | + 87% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 5,000 ₮ (668 ₦) | 541 ₦ | + 24% | |
| TOTAL | - 11% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 832 prices entered by 65 different people.
These prices were last updated on February 24, 2021.
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Cost of living in Mongolia is 11% cheaper than in Nigeria
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