- Cost of Living
- Mongolia
- Pakistan
- Comparison
Cost of living in Mongolia compared to Pakistan
Currency:
| Food | + 27% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Mongolia is 27% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 16,443 ₮ (₨853) | ₨528 | + 62% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 13,249 ₮ (₨688) | ₨604 | + 14% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 6,000 ₮ (₨311) | ₨214 | + 45% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 2,707 ₮ (₨140) | ₨108 | + 30% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 3,797 ₮ (₨197) | ₨121 | + 63% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 5,750 ₮ (₨298) | ₨82 | + 265% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 8,500 ₮ (₨441) | ₨437 | + 1% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 7,333 ₮ (₨381) | ₨153 | + 149% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 1,900 ₮ (₨99) | ₨40 | + 148% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 2,225 ₮ (₨115) | ₨314 | - 63% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 34,650 ₮ (₨1,798) | ₨2,141 | - 16% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 2,901 ₮ (₨151) | ₨117 | + 28% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 1,601 ₮ (₨83) | ₨55 | + 50% | |
| Housing | - 3% | |||
| Housing in Mongolia is 3% cheaper than in Pakistan | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 1,500,000 ₮ (₨77,850) | ₨57,018 | + 37% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 850,000 ₮ (₨44,115) | ₨35,866 | + 23% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 125,000 ₮ (₨6,488) | ₨7,949 | - 18% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 600,000 ₮ (₨31,140) | ₨44,615 | - 30% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 400,000 ₮ (₨20,760) | ₨25,314 | - 18% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 100,000 ₮ (₨5,190) | ₨6,795 | - 24% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 35,000 ₮ (₨1,817) | ₨2,652 | - 32% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 825,000 ₮ (₨42,818) | ₨39,920 | + 7% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 333,333 ₮ (₨17,300) | ₨11,091 | + 56% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 35,000 ₮ (₨1,817) | ₨499 | + 264% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 8,500 ₮ (₨441) | ₨947 | - 53% | |
| Clothes | + 65% | |||
| Clothes in Mongolia is 65% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 59,667 ₮ (₨3,097) | ₨2,542 | + 22% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 129,750 ₮ (₨6,734) | ₨4,026 | + 67% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 155,000 ₮ (₨8,045) | ₨6,025 | + 34% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 249,500 ₮ (₨12,949) | ₨5,302 | + 144% | |
| Transportation | + 3% | |||
| Transportation in Mongolia is 3% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 50,000,000 ₮ (₨2,595,007) | ₨1,796,100 | + 44% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 1,750 ₮ (₨91) | ₨89 | + 2% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 35,000 ₮ (₨1,817) | ₨2,526 | - 28% | |
| Personal Care | + 60% | |||
| Personal Care in Mongolia is 60% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 11,500 ₮ (₨597) | ₨227 | + 162% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 11,000 ₮ (₨571) | ₨639 | - 11% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 30,000 ₮ (₨1,557) | ₨2,133 | - 27% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 4,250 ₮ (₨221) | ₨444 | - 50% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 4,375 ₮ (₨227) | ₨268 | - 15% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 11,667 ₮ (₨606) | ₨340 | + 78% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 10,167 ₮ (₨528) | ₨142 | + 271% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 4,933 ₮ (₨256) | ₨109 | + 136% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 30,000 ₮ (₨1,557) | ₨627 | + 148% | |
| Entertainment | + 61% | |||
| Entertainment in Mongolia is 61% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 38,902 ₮ (₨2,019) | ₨1,501 | + 35% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 18,537 ₮ (₨962) | ₨1,126 | - 15% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 50,000 ₮ (₨2,595) | ₨3,688 | - 30% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 110,000 ₮ (₨5,709) | ₨3,095 | + 84% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 26,000 ₮ (₨1,349) | ₨526 | + 157% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 6,515 ₮ (₨338) | ₨391 | - 13% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 4,366 ₮ (₨227) | ₨548 | - 59% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 1,399,500 ₮ (₨72,634) | ₨54,726 | + 33% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | ₨29 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 261,951 ₮ (₨13,595) | ₨3,850 | + 253% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 13,183 ₮ (₨684) | ₨182 | + 277% | |
| TOTAL | + 24% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 4,646 prices entered by 563 different people.
These prices were last updated on November 14, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Mongolia is 24% more expensive than in Pakistan
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