Cost of living in Mongolia compared to Pakistan
Currency:
| Food | + 45% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Mongolia is 45% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 16,377 ₮ (₨906) | ₨477 | + 90% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 12,285 ₮ (₨680) | ₨617 | + 10% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 6,440 ₮ (₨356) | ₨253 | + 41% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 2,412 ₮ (₨133) | ₨111 | + 20% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 5,086 ₮ (₨281) | ₨146 | + 93% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 8,262 ₮ (₨457) | ₨85 | + 436% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 22,000 ₮ (₨1,217) | ₨736 | + 65% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 5,476 ₮ (₨303) | ₨147 | + 105% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 848 ₮ (₨47) | ₨52 | - 9% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 2,454 ₮ (₨136) | ₨285 | - 52% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 51,978 ₮ (₨2,876) | ₨1,607 | + 79% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 3,241 ₮ (₨179) | ₨133 | + 35% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 1,547 ₮ (₨86) | ₨80 | + 7% | |
| Housing | + 36% | |||
| Housing in Mongolia is 36% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 1,841,720 ₮ (₨101,911) | ₨65,208 | + 56% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 1,155,000 ₮ (₨63,911) | ₨40,675 | + 57% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 200,000 ₮ (₨11,067) | ₨11,662 | - 5% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 2,488,560 ₮ (₨137,704) | ₨44,902 | + 207% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 700,000 ₮ (₨38,734) | ₨32,659 | + 19% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 100,000 ₮ (₨5,533) | ₨8,932 | - 38% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 15,000 ₮ (₨830) | ₨2,572 | - 68% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 1,600,000 ₮ (₨88,535) | ₨44,098 | + 101% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 216,878 ₮ (₨12,001) | ₨23,617 | - 49% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 27,500 ₮ (₨1,522) | ₨667 | + 128% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 14,284 ₮ (₨790) | ₨516 | + 53% | |
| Clothes | + 81% | |||
| Clothes in Mongolia is 81% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 344,974 ₮ (₨19,089) | ₨3,054 | + 525% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 93,091 ₮ (₨5,151) | ₨5,408 | - 5% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 279,259 ₮ (₨15,453) | ₨8,399 | + 84% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 382,677 ₮ (₨21,175) | ₨5,912 | + 258% | |
| Transportation | - 28% | |||
| Transportation in Mongolia is 28% cheaper than in Pakistan | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 17,657,000 ₮ (₨977,043) | ₨2,463,580 | - 60% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 1,964 ₮ (₨109) | ₨107 | + 1% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 30,801 ₮ (₨1,704) | ₨2,108 | - 19% | |
| Personal Care | + 39% | |||
| Personal Care in Mongolia is 39% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 3,500 ₮ (₨194) | ₨260 | - 25% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 23,000 ₮ (₨1,273) | ₨616 | + 106% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | - | ₨1,831 | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 7,000 ₮ (₨387) | ₨463 | - 16% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 11,125 ₮ (₨616) | ₨350 | + 76% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 10,598 ₮ (₨586) | ₨441 | + 33% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 4,171 ₮ (₨231) | ₨189 | + 22% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 8,900 ₮ (₨492) | ₨169 | + 191% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 16,292 ₮ (₨902) | ₨480 | + 88% | |
| Entertainment | + 52% | |||
| Entertainment in Mongolia is 52% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 45,357 ₮ (₨2,510) | ₨1,849 | + 36% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 20,338 ₮ (₨1,125) | ₨1,458 | - 23% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 100,000 ₮ (₨5,533) | ₨2,679 | + 107% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 105,101 ₮ (₨5,816) | ₨3,680 | + 58% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 16,949 ₮ (₨938) | ₨850 | + 10% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 7,459 ₮ (₨413) | ₨437 | - 6% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 4,827 ₮ (₨267) | ₨435 | - 39% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 1,816,860 ₮ (₨100,535) | ₨58,894 | + 71% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | ₨39 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 231,842 ₮ (₨12,829) | ₨4,106 | + 212% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 5,000 ₮ (₨277) | ₨267 | + 3% | |
| TOTAL | + 30% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 1,962 prices entered by 473 different people.
These prices were last updated on February 26, 2021.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Mongolia is 30% more expensive than in Pakistan
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