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 ₮ (2,186 ₦) | 2,074 ₦ | + 5% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 12,285 ₮ (1,640 ₦) | 2,369 ₦ | - 31% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 6,440 ₮ (860 ₦) | 1,096 ₦ | - 22% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 2,412 ₮ (322 ₦) | 691 ₦ | - 53% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 5,086 ₮ (679 ₦) | 748 ₦ | - 9% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 8,262 ₮ (1,103 ₦) | 598 ₦ | + 84% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 22,000 ₮ (2,936 ₦) | 3,269 ₦ | - 10% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 5,476 ₮ (731 ₦) | 847 ₦ | - 14% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 848 ₮ (113 ₦) | 849 ₦ | - 87% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 2,454 ₮ (328 ₦) | 440 ₦ | - 26% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 51,978 ₮ (6,938 ₦) | 3,002 ₦ | + 131% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 3,241 ₮ (433 ₦) | 332 ₦ | + 30% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 1,547 ₮ (207 ₦) | 370 ₦ | - 44% | |
| Housing | - 14% | |||
| Housing in Mongolia is 14% cheaper than in Nigeria | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 1,841,720 ₮ (245,819 ₦) | 354,156 ₦ | - 31% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 1,155,000 ₮ (154,161 ₦) | 190,331 ₦ | - 19% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 200,000 ₮ (26,695 ₦) | 31,646 ₦ | - 16% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 2,488,560 ₮ (332,155 ₦) | 125,257 ₦ | + 165% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 700,000 ₮ (93,431 ₦) | 212,528 ₦ | - 56% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 100,000 ₮ (13,347 ₦) | 21,205 ₦ | - 37% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 15,000 ₮ (2,002 ₦) | 9,971 ₦ | - 80% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 1,600,000 ₮ (213,556 ₦) | 82,434 ₦ | + 159% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 216,878 ₮ (28,947 ₦) | 32,387 ₦ | - 11% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 27,500 ₮ (3,670 ₦) | 1,607 ₦ | + 128% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 14,284 ₮ (1,907 ₦) | 1,000 ₦ | + 91% | |
| Clothes | + 77% | |||
| Clothes in Mongolia is 77% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 344,974 ₮ (46,045 ₦) | 6,646 ₦ | + 593% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 93,091 ₮ (12,425 ₦) | 13,358 ₦ | - 7% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 279,259 ₮ (37,273 ₦) | 20,347 ₦ | + 83% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 382,677 ₮ (51,077 ₦) | 20,625 ₦ | + 148% | |
| Transportation | - 54% | |||
| Transportation in Mongolia is 54% cheaper than in Nigeria | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 17,657,000 ₮ (2,356,728 ₦) | 7,702,020 ₦ | - 69% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 1,964 ₮ (262 ₦) | 154 ₦ | + 71% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 30,801 ₮ (4,111 ₦) | 14,469 ₦ | - 72% | |
| Personal Care | + 10% | |||
| Personal Care in Mongolia is 10% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 3,500 ₮ (467 ₦) | 1,669 ₦ | - 72% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 23,000 ₮ (3,070 ₦) | 2,713 ₦ | + 13% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | - | 17,133 ₦ | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 7,000 ₮ (934 ₦) | 1,323 ₦ | - 29% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 11,125 ₮ (1,485 ₦) | 920 ₦ | + 61% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 10,598 ₮ (1,415 ₦) | 1,753 ₦ | - 19% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 4,171 ₮ (557 ₦) | 441 ₦ | + 26% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 8,900 ₮ (1,188 ₦) | 510 ₦ | + 133% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 16,292 ₮ (2,175 ₦) | 2,472 ₦ | - 12% | |
| Entertainment | + 7% | |||
| Entertainment in Mongolia is 7% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 45,357 ₮ (6,054 ₦) | 5,838 ₦ | + 4% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 20,338 ₮ (2,715 ₦) | 4,450 ₦ | - 39% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 100,000 ₮ (13,347 ₦) | 17,051 ₦ | - 22% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 105,101 ₮ (14,028 ₦) | 29,667 ₦ | - 53% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 16,949 ₮ (2,262 ₦) | 2,510 ₦ | - 10% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 7,459 ₮ (996 ₦) | 1,843 ₦ | - 46% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 4,827 ₮ (644 ₦) | 400 ₦ | + 61% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 1,816,860 ₮ (242,501 ₦) | 141,264 ₦ | + 72% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | 35 ₦ | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 231,842 ₮ (30,945 ₦) | 17,955 ₦ | + 72% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 5,000 ₮ (667 ₦) | 541 ₦ | + 23% | |
| TOTAL | - 14% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 674 prices entered by 61 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 15, 2021.
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Cost of living in Mongolia is 14% cheaper than in Nigeria
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