Cost of living in Mongolia compared to Pakistan
Currency:
| Food | + 14% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Mongolia is 14% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 12,685 ₮ (₨709) | ₨588 | + 21% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 11,479 ₮ (₨641) | ₨653 | - 2% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 7,252 ₮ (₨405) | ₨249 | + 62% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 2,787 ₮ (₨156) | ₨110 | + 41% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 5,004 ₮ (₨280) | ₨123 | + 128% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 5,093 ₮ (₨285) | ₨116 | + 145% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 16,067 ₮ (₨898) | ₨492 | + 82% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 6,856 ₮ (₨383) | ₨180 | + 113% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 1,147 ₮ (₨64) | ₨46 | + 38% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 2,823 ₮ (₨158) | ₨359 | - 56% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 31,070 ₮ (₨1,736) | ₨2,731 | - 36% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 2,962 ₮ (₨166) | ₨127 | + 30% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 1,172 ₮ (₨66) | ₨57 | + 15% | |
| Housing | + 51% | |||
| Housing in Mongolia is 51% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 2,246,540 ₮ (₨125,540) | ₨56,028 | + 124% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 1,448,930 ₮ (₨80,969) | ₨35,811 | + 126% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 251,746 ₮ (₨14,068) | ₨8,975 | + 57% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 1,247,350 ₮ (₨69,704) | ₨49,793 | + 40% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 640,736 ₮ (₨35,805) | ₨29,925 | + 20% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 189,922 ₮ (₨10,613) | ₨8,086 | + 31% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 44,018 ₮ (₨2,460) | ₨2,480 | - 1% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 925,421 ₮ (₨51,714) | ₨38,897 | + 33% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 216,878 ₮ (₨12,119) | ₨12,402 | - 2% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 25,518 ₮ (₨1,426) | ₨593 | + 140% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 14,284 ₮ (₨798) | ₨791 | + 1% | |
| Clothes | + 146% | |||
| Clothes in Mongolia is 146% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 344,974 ₮ (₨19,278) | ₨2,103 | + 816% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 89,715 ₮ (₨5,013) | ₨3,538 | + 42% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 238,270 ₮ (₨13,315) | ₨6,562 | + 103% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 349,981 ₮ (₨19,558) | ₨5,556 | + 252% | |
| Transportation | - 20% | |||
| Transportation in Mongolia is 20% cheaper than in Pakistan | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 17,657,000 ₮ (₨986,702) | ₨1,949,500 | - 49% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 2,123 ₮ (₨119) | ₨112 | + 6% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 29,012 ₮ (₨1,621) | ₨1,909 | - 15% | |
| Personal Care | + 72% | |||
| Personal Care in Mongolia is 72% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 10,776 ₮ (₨602) | ₨311 | + 94% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 40,616 ₮ (₨2,270) | ₨401 | + 467% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 41,928 ₮ (₨2,343) | ₨1,486 | + 58% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 5,536 ₮ (₨309) | ₨514 | - 40% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 8,001 ₮ (₨447) | ₨301 | + 48% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 10,169 ₮ (₨568) | ₨305 | + 86% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 3,243 ₮ (₨181) | ₨190 | - 4% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 4,451 ₮ (₨249) | ₨126 | + 97% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 14,449 ₮ (₨807) | ₨388 | + 108% | |
| Entertainment | + 32% | |||
| Entertainment in Mongolia is 32% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 38,498 ₮ (₨2,151) | ₨1,486 | + 45% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 15,749 ₮ (₨880) | ₨1,191 | - 26% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 62,570 ₮ (₨3,497) | ₨3,767 | - 7% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 58,273 ₮ (₨3,256) | ₨3,552 | - 8% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 13,239 ₮ (₨740) | ₨885 | - 16% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 5,673 ₮ (₨317) | ₨327 | - 3% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 4,778 ₮ (₨267) | ₨393 | - 32% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 1,257,810 ₮ (₨70,288) | ₨55,804 | + 26% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 78 ₮ (₨4.34) | ₨4.62 | - 6% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 182,232 ₮ (₨10,183) | ₨4,010 | + 154% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 4,769 ₮ (₨267) | ₨216 | + 23% | |
| TOTAL | + 27% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 3,266 prices entered by 487 different people.
These prices were last updated on February 19, 2020.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Mongolia is 27% more expensive than in Pakistan
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