Cost of living in Mongolia compared to Pakistan
Currency:
| Food | + 56% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Mongolia is 56% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Mongolia | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 11,930 ₮ (₨776) | ₨519 | + 49% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 13,366 ₮ (₨870) | ₨742 | + 17% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 7,314 ₮ (₨476) | ₨215 | + 121% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 2,989 ₮ (₨194) | ₨119 | + 63% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 5,923 ₮ (₨385) | ₨168 | + 129% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 6,691 ₮ (₨435) | ₨102 | + 328% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 12,068 ₮ (₨785) | ₨658 | + 19% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 7,379 ₮ (₨480) | ₨194 | + 147% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 1,425 ₮ (₨93) | ₨51 | + 81% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 2,624 ₮ (₨171) | ₨220 | - 22% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 35,007 ₮ (₨2,277) | ₨2,141 | + 6% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 3,882 ₮ (₨253) | ₨170 | + 49% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 1,892 ₮ (₨123) | ₨77 | + 59% | |
| Housing | + 41% | |||
| Housing in Mongolia is 41% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Mongolia | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 2,229,790 ₮ (₨145,065) | ₨65,360 | + 122% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 1,270,990 ₮ (₨82,687) | ₨44,450 | + 86% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 200,000 ₮ (₨13,012) | ₨14,918 | - 13% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 1,071,910 ₮ (₨69,736) | ₨47,849 | + 46% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 625,183 ₮ (₨40,673) | ₨35,800 | + 14% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 110,337 ₮ (₨7,178) | ₨10,123 | - 29% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 39,313 ₮ (₨2,558) | ₨2,270 | + 13% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 1,548,310 ₮ (₨100,729) | ₨53,975 | + 87% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 350,000 ₮ (₨22,770) | ₨18,356 | + 24% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 19,489 ₮ (₨1,268) | ₨851 | + 49% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 8,000 ₮ (₨520) | ₨797 | - 35% | |
| Clothes | - 4% | |||
| Clothes in Mongolia is 4% cheaper than in Pakistan | ||||
| Mongolia | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 110,612 ₮ (₨7,196) | ₨4,868 | + 48% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 89,780 ₮ (₨5,841) | ₨7,670 | - 24% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 222,993 ₮ (₨14,507) | ₨17,357 | - 16% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 287,264 ₮ (₨18,689) | ₨8,106 | + 131% | |
| Transportation | - 34% | |||
| Transportation in Mongolia is 34% cheaper than in Pakistan | ||||
| Mongolia | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 57,500,000 ₮ (₨3,740,808) | ₨5,697,890 | - 34% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 2,387 ₮ (₨155) | ₨146 | + 7% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 27,290 ₮ (₨1,775) | ₨4,073 | - 56% | |
| Personal Care | + 27% | |||
| Personal Care in Mongolia is 27% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Mongolia | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 3,500 ₮ (₨228) | ₨237 | - 4% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 23,000 ₮ (₨1,496) | ₨572 | + 162% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | - | ₨1,768 | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 16,000 ₮ (₨1,041) | ₨1,267 | - 18% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 11,125 ₮ (₨724) | ₨575 | + 26% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 10,393 ₮ (₨676) | ₨371 | + 82% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 4,171 ₮ (₨271) | ₨352 | - 23% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 10,502 ₮ (₨683) | ₨116 | + 487% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 18,349 ₮ (₨1,194) | ₨681 | + 75% | |
| Entertainment | + 28% | |||
| Entertainment in Mongolia is 28% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Mongolia | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 45,506 ₮ (₨2,960) | ₨2,016 | + 47% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 19,720 ₮ (₨1,283) | ₨1,908 | - 33% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 100,000 ₮ (₨6,506) | ₨2,708 | + 140% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 66,430 ₮ (₨4,322) | ₨4,907 | - 12% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 15,584 ₮ (₨1,014) | ₨1,025 | - 1% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 6,575 ₮ (₨428) | ₨469 | - 9% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 4,317 ₮ (₨281) | ₨513 | - 45% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 1,816,860 ₮ (₨118,200) | ₨107,118 | + 10% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 81 ₮ (₨5.24) | ₨4.02 | + 31% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 178,260 ₮ (₨11,597) | ₨4,729 | + 145% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 4,840 ₮ (₨315) | ₨237 | + 33% | |
| TOTAL | + 12% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 1,020 prices entered by 319 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 17, 2022.
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Cost of living in Mongolia is 12% more expensive than in Pakistan
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