Cost of living in Mongolia compared to Philippines
Currency:
Food | + 14% | |||
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Food in Mongolia is 14% more expensive than in Philippines | ||||
Mongolia | Philippines | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 24,021 ₮ (Php398) | Php245 | + 63% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 16,447 ₮ (Php272) | Php206 | + 32% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 9,552 ₮ (Php158) | Php132 | + 20% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 4,633 ₮ (Php77) | Php112 | - 31% | |
12 eggs, large | 6,043 ₮ (Php100) | Php107 | - 6% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 9,650 ₮ (Php160) | Php89 | + 80% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 18,674 ₮ (Php309) | Php179 | + 73% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 9,299 ₮ (Php154) | Php168 | - 8% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 1,769 ₮ (Php29) | Php112 | - 74% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 3,825 ₮ (Php63) | Php64 | - 1% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 49,683 ₮ (Php823) | Php397 | + 107% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | 4,786 ₮ (Php79) | Php87 | - 9% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 1,433 ₮ (Php24) | Php53 | - 55% | |
Housing | + 15% | |||
Housing in Mongolia is 15% more expensive than in Philippines | ||||
Mongolia | Philippines | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 3,450,580 ₮ (Php57,131) | Php37,823 | + 51% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 2,245,510 ₮ (Php37,179) | Php30,442 | + 22% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 248,001 ₮ (Php4,106) | Php5,658 | - 27% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 1,500,000 ₮ (Php24,835) | Php26,810 | - 7% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 1,100,000 ₮ (Php18,213) | Php16,268 | + 12% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 1,081,970 ₮ (Php17,914) | Php3,698 | + 384% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 39,726 ₮ (Php658) | Php1,172 | - 44% | |
40” flat screen tv | 1,137,560 ₮ (Php18,835) | Php20,706 | - 9% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 493,660 ₮ (Php8,174) | Php5,329 | + 53% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 26,561 ₮ (Php440) | Php433 | + 2% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | 23,122 ₮ (Php383) | Php755 | - 49% | |
Clothes | + 152% | |||
Clothes in Mongolia is 152% more expensive than in Philippines | ||||
Mongolia | Philippines | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 300,000 ₮ (Php4,967) | Php2,273 | + 119% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 300,000 ₮ (Php4,967) | Php1,572 | + 216% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 400,000 ₮ (Php6,623) | Php4,144 | + 60% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 400,000 ₮ (Php6,623) | Php3,659 | + 81% | |
Transportation | - 11% | |||
Transportation in Mongolia is 11% cheaper than in Philippines | ||||
Mongolia | Philippines | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 80,000,000 ₮ (Php1,324,558) | Php1,319,830 | + 0% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 3,803 ₮ (Php63) | Php60 | + 4% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 30,000 ₮ (Php497) | Php810 | - 39% | |
Personal Care | + 41% | |||
Personal Care in Mongolia is 41% more expensive than in Philippines | ||||
Mongolia | Philippines | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 30,000 ₮ (Php497) | Php217 | + 129% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 50,000 ₮ (Php828) | Php532 | + 56% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 100,000 ₮ (Php1,656) | Php1,632 | + 1% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 16,000 ₮ (Php265) | Php257 | + 3% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 12,500 ₮ (Php207) | Php165 | + 26% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 13,119 ₮ (Php217) | Php208 | + 4% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 8,979 ₮ (Php149) | Php81 | + 83% | |
Tube of toothpaste | 6,399 ₮ (Php106) | Php87 | + 22% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 35,000 ₮ (Php579) | Php279 | + 108% | |
Entertainment | + 18% | |||
Entertainment in Mongolia is 18% more expensive than in Philippines | ||||
Mongolia | Philippines | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 65,595 ₮ (Php1,086) | Php637 | + 71% | |
2 tickets to the movies | 34,236 ₮ (Php567) | Php603 | - 6% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 184,061 ₮ (Php3,047) | Php20,000 | - 85% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 136,439 ₮ (Php2,259) | Php1,554 | + 45% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 29,789 ₮ (Php493) | Php456 | + 8% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 11,047 ₮ (Php183) | Php168 | + 9% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 12,424 ₮ (Php206) | Php75 | + 176% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 4,000,000 ₮ (Php66,228) | Php19,960 | + 232% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 200 ₮ (Php3.31) | Php8 | - 59% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 150,723 ₮ (Php2,496) | Php2,505 | - 0% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 10,000 ₮ (Php166) | Php155 | + 7% | |
TOTAL | + 16% |
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 688 prices entered by 147 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 23, 2024.
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Cost of living in Mongolia is 16% more expensive than in Philippines
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