Cost of living in Mongolia compared to Pakistan
Currency:
| Food | + 75% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Mongolia is 75% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Mongolia | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 25,000 ₮ (₨1,981) | ₨916 | + 116% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 14,754 ₮ (₨1,169) | ₨1,082 | + 8% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 8,577 ₮ (₨680) | ₨533 | + 27% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 4,548 ₮ (₨360) | ₨230 | + 57% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 8,072 ₮ (₨640) | ₨315 | + 103% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 13,877 ₮ (₨1,100) | ₨165 | + 565% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 21,515 ₮ (₨1,705) | ₨836 | + 104% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 9,995 ₮ (₨792) | ₨279 | + 184% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 2,103 ₮ (₨167) | ₨114 | + 46% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 4,672 ₮ (₨370) | ₨391 | - 5% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 55,013 ₮ (₨4,360) | ₨2,569 | + 70% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 5,020 ₮ (₨398) | ₨216 | + 84% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 2,159 ₮ (₨171) | ₨144 | + 19% | |
| Housing | + 101% | |||
| Housing in Mongolia is 101% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Mongolia | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 3,450,580 ₮ (₨273,456) | ₨137,741 | + 99% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 2,245,510 ₮ (₨177,955) | ₨58,708 | + 203% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 248,001 ₮ (₨19,654) | ₨21,580 | - 9% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 1,500,000 ₮ (₨118,874) | ₨79,067 | + 50% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 1,100,000 ₮ (₨87,174) | ₨35,699 | + 144% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 1,081,970 ₮ (₨85,745) | ₨17,044 | + 403% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 39,726 ₮ (₨3,148) | ₨2,308 | + 36% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 1,137,560 ₮ (₨90,151) | ₨58,431 | + 54% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 493,660 ₮ (₨39,122) | ₨29,384 | + 33% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 26,561 ₮ (₨2,105) | ₨1,281 | + 64% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 23,122 ₮ (₨1,832) | ₨625 | + 193% | |
| Clothes | + 196% | |||
| Clothes in Mongolia is 196% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Mongolia | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 300,000 ₮ (₨23,775) | ₨4,832 | + 392% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 300,000 ₮ (₨23,775) | ₨9,004 | + 164% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 400,000 ₮ (₨31,700) | ₨13,089 | + 142% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 400,000 ₮ (₨31,700) | ₨13,255 | + 139% | |
| Transportation | + 67% | |||
| Transportation in Mongolia is 67% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Mongolia | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 135,000,000 ₮ (₨10,698,650) | ₨2,800,000 | + 282% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 4,500 ₮ (₨357) | ₨272 | + 31% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 60,000 ₮ (₨4,755) | ₨4,030 | + 18% | |
| Personal Care | + 162% | |||
| Personal Care in Mongolia is 162% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Mongolia | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 30,000 ₮ (₨2,377) | ₨230 | + 936% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 50,000 ₮ (₨3,962) | ₨838 | + 373% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 100,000 ₮ (₨7,925) | ₨3,307 | + 140% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 16,000 ₮ (₨1,268) | ₨1,222 | + 4% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 16,250 ₮ (₨1,288) | ₨649 | + 98% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 13,119 ₮ (₨1,040) | ₨557 | + 87% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 8,979 ₮ (₨712) | ₨396 | + 80% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 6,399 ₮ (₨507) | ₨217 | + 133% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 35,000 ₮ (₨2,774) | ₨495 | + 461% | |
| Entertainment | - 41% | |||
| Entertainment in Mongolia is 41% cheaper than in Pakistan | ||||
| Mongolia | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 65,595 ₮ (₨5,198) | ₨3,859 | + 35% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 34,236 ₮ (₨2,713) | ₨1,827 | + 49% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 184,061 ₮ (₨14,587) | ₨6,844 | + 113% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 136,439 ₮ (₨10,813) | ₨8,435 | + 28% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 29,789 ₮ (₨2,361) | ₨2,877 | - 18% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 11,047 ₮ (₨875) | ₨566 | + 55% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 12,424 ₮ (₨985) | ₨979 | + 1% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 4,000,000 ₮ (₨316,997) | ₨149,999 | + 111% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 200 ₮ (₨16) | ₨255 | - 94% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 150,723 ₮ (₨11,945) | ₨5,226 | + 129% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 10,000 ₮ (₨792) | ₨637 | + 24% | |
| TOTAL | + 41% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 668 prices entered by 180 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 12, 2025.
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Cost of living in Mongolia is 41% more expensive than in Pakistan
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