- Cost of Living
- Mongolia
- Pakistan
- Comparison
Cost of living in Mongolia compared to Pakistan
Currency:
| Food | + 20% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Mongolia is 20% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 18,333 ₮ (₨967) | ₨561 | + 72% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 14,596 ₮ (₨770) | ₨654 | + 18% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 6,171 ₮ (₨325) | ₨222 | + 46% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 2,705 ₮ (₨143) | ₨108 | + 32% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 3,981 ₮ (₨210) | ₨122 | + 72% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 4,167 ₮ (₨220) | ₨81 | + 170% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 10,167 ₮ (₨536) | ₨601 | - 11% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 6,906 ₮ (₨364) | ₨157 | + 132% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 844 ₮ (₨45) | ₨40 | + 11% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 2,051 ₮ (₨108) | ₨283 | - 62% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 35,558 ₮ (₨1,875) | ₨2,980 | - 37% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 2,899 ₮ (₨153) | ₨117 | + 31% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 1,656 ₮ (₨87) | ₨57 | + 53% | |
| Housing | - 5% | |||
| Housing in Mongolia is 5% cheaper than in Pakistan | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 1,500,000 ₮ (₨79,089) | ₨55,913 | + 41% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 850,000 ₮ (₨44,817) | ₨35,841 | + 25% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 125,000 ₮ (₨6,591) | ₨8,271 | - 20% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 600,000 ₮ (₨31,636) | ₨45,604 | - 31% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 400,000 ₮ (₨21,091) | ₨28,662 | - 26% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 100,000 ₮ (₨5,273) | ₨7,054 | - 25% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 35,000 ₮ (₨1,845) | ₨2,745 | - 33% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 825,000 ₮ (₨43,499) | ₨41,233 | + 5% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 333,333 ₮ (₨17,575) | ₨11,254 | + 56% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 35,000 ₮ (₨1,845) | ₨504 | + 266% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 8,500 ₮ (₨448) | ₨1,031 | - 57% | |
| Clothes | + 70% | |||
| Clothes in Mongolia is 70% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 59,667 ₮ (₨3,146) | ₨2,511 | + 25% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 129,750 ₮ (₨6,841) | ₨3,906 | + 75% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 155,000 ₮ (₨8,173) | ₨6,587 | + 24% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 249,500 ₮ (₨13,155) | ₨5,399 | + 144% | |
| Transportation | - 5% | |||
| Transportation in Mongolia is 5% cheaper than in Pakistan | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 50,000,000 ₮ (₨2,636,316) | ₨2,201,860 | + 20% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 1,750 ₮ (₨92) | ₨92 | - 0% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 34,857 ₮ (₨1,838) | ₨2,619 | - 30% | |
| Personal Care | + 59% | |||
| Personal Care in Mongolia is 59% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 15,722 ₮ (₨829) | ₨241 | + 243% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 11,000 ₮ (₨580) | ₨774 | - 25% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 40,179 ₮ (₨2,118) | ₨2,396 | - 12% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 4,250 ₮ (₨224) | ₨458 | - 51% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 4,375 ₮ (₨231) | ₨326 | - 29% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 12,600 ₮ (₨664) | ₨361 | + 84% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 10,707 ₮ (₨565) | ₨156 | + 262% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 7,500 ₮ (₨395) | ₨111 | + 256% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 16,627 ₮ (₨877) | ₨585 | + 50% | |
| Entertainment | + 36% | |||
| Entertainment in Mongolia is 36% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 43,253 ₮ (₨2,281) | ₨1,463 | + 56% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 19,048 ₮ (₨1,004) | ₨1,197 | - 16% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 50,000 ₮ (₨2,636) | ₨3,978 | - 34% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 83,133 ₮ (₨4,383) | ₨3,261 | + 34% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 26,000 ₮ (₨1,371) | ₨1,228 | + 12% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 6,978 ₮ (₨368) | ₨400 | - 8% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 4,366 ₮ (₨230) | ₨548 | - 58% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 889,600 ₮ (₨46,905) | ₨57,507 | - 18% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | ₨50 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 261,951 ₮ (₨13,812) | ₨3,895 | + 255% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 13,760 ₮ (₨726) | ₨275 | + 164% | |
| TOTAL | + 16% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 4,500 prices entered by 557 different people.
These prices were last updated on January 22, 2019.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Mongolia is 16% more expensive than in Pakistan
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