- Cost of Living
- Mongolia
- Nigeria
- Comparison
Cost of living in Mongolia compared to Nigeria
Currency:
| Food | - 14% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Mongolia is 14% cheaper than in Nigeria | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 16,443 ₮ (2,318 ₦) | 2,400 ₦ | - 3% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 13,249 ₮ (1,867 ₦) | 2,041 ₦ | - 9% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 6,000 ₮ (846 ₦) | 988 ₦ | - 14% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 2,707 ₮ (382 ₦) | 918 ₦ | - 58% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 3,797 ₮ (535 ₦) | 572 ₦ | - 6% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 5,750 ₮ (810 ₦) | 634 ₦ | + 28% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 8,500 ₮ (1,198 ₦) | 1,900 ₦ | - 37% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 7,333 ₮ (1,034 ₦) | 1,171 ₦ | - 12% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 1,900 ₮ (268 ₦) | 918 ₦ | - 71% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 2,225 ₮ (314 ₦) | 340 ₦ | - 8% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 34,650 ₮ (4,884 ₦) | 2,387 ₦ | + 105% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 2,901 ₮ (409 ₦) | 369 ₦ | + 11% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 1,601 ₮ (226 ₦) | 374 ₦ | - 40% | |
| Housing | - 37% | |||
| Housing in Mongolia is 37% cheaper than in Nigeria | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 1,500,000 ₮ (211,410 ₦) | 327,096 ₦ | - 35% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 850,000 ₮ (119,799 ₦) | 265,824 ₦ | - 55% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 125,000 ₮ (17,617 ₦) | 27,010 ₦ | - 35% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 600,000 ₮ (84,564 ₦) | 234,517 ₦ | - 64% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 400,000 ₮ (56,376 ₦) | 125,903 ₦ | - 55% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 100,000 ₮ (14,094 ₦) | 16,128 ₦ | - 13% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 35,000 ₮ (4,933 ₦) | 6,064 ₦ | - 19% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 825,000 ₮ (116,275 ₦) | 115,445 ₦ | + 1% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 333,333 ₮ (46,980 ₦) | 35,316 ₦ | + 33% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 35,000 ₮ (4,933 ₦) | 1,101 ₦ | + 348% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 8,500 ₮ (1,198 ₦) | 1,488 ₦ | - 19% | |
| Clothes | + 61% | |||
| Clothes in Mongolia is 61% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 59,667 ₮ (8,409 ₦) | 6,787 ₦ | + 24% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 129,750 ₮ (18,287 ₦) | 10,295 ₦ | + 78% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 155,000 ₮ (21,846 ₦) | 16,193 ₦ | + 35% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 249,500 ₮ (35,165 ₦) | 27,800 ₦ | + 26% | |
| Transportation | - 12% | |||
| Transportation in Mongolia is 12% cheaper than in Nigeria | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 50,000,000 ₮ (7,046,995 ₦) | 5,470,950 ₦ | + 29% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 1,750 ₮ (247 ₦) | 155 ₦ | + 59% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 35,000 ₮ (4,933 ₦) | 10,211 ₦ | - 52% | |
| Personal Care | + 17% | |||
| Personal Care in Mongolia is 17% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 11,500 ₮ (1,621 ₦) | 1,599 ₦ | + 1% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 11,000 ₮ (1,550 ₦) | 1,933 ₦ | - 20% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 30,000 ₮ (4,228 ₦) | 7,156 ₦ | - 41% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 4,250 ₮ (599 ₦) | 1,414 ₦ | - 58% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 4,375 ₮ (617 ₦) | 1,145 ₦ | - 46% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 11,667 ₮ (1,644 ₦) | 1,441 ₦ | + 14% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 10,167 ₮ (1,433 ₦) | 402 ₦ | + 256% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 4,933 ₮ (695 ₦) | 487 ₦ | + 43% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 30,000 ₮ (4,228 ₦) | 1,476 ₦ | + 187% | |
| Entertainment | + 30% | |||
| Entertainment in Mongolia is 30% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 38,902 ₮ (5,483 ₦) | 5,419 ₦ | + 1% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 18,537 ₮ (2,613 ₦) | 3,209 ₦ | - 19% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 50,000 ₮ (7,047 ₦) | 17,434 ₦ | - 60% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 110,000 ₮ (15,503 ₦) | 15,524 ₦ | - 0% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 26,000 ₮ (3,664 ₦) | 2,556 ₦ | + 43% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 6,515 ₮ (918 ₦) | 1,457 ₦ | - 37% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 4,366 ₮ (615 ₦) | 562 ₦ | + 9% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 1,399,500 ₮ (197,245 ₦) | 186,359 ₦ | + 6% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | 43 ₦ | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 261,951 ₮ (36,919 ₦) | 14,882 ₦ | + 148% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 13,183 ₮ (1,858 ₦) | 471 ₦ | + 295% | |
| TOTAL | - 8% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 1,503 prices entered by 131 different people.
These prices were last updated on November 15, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Mongolia is 8% cheaper than in Nigeria
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