Cost of living in Mongolia compared to United Kingdom
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Food | - 45% | |||
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Food in Mongolia is 45% cheaper than in United Kingdom | ||||
Mongolia | United Kingdom | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 24,021 ₮ (£5.58) | £13 | - 58% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 16,447 ₮ (£3.82) | £8 | - 51% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 9,552 ₮ (£2.22) | £4.26 | - 48% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 4,633 ₮ (£1.08) | £1.20 | - 10% | |
12 eggs, large | 6,043 ₮ (£1.40) | £3.63 | - 61% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 9,650 ₮ (£2.24) | £2.28 | - 2% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 18,674 ₮ (£4.33) | £5.34 | - 19% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 9,299 ₮ (£2.16) | £2.13 | + 1% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 1,769 ₮ (£0.41) | £0.89 | - 54% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 3,825 ₮ (£0.89) | £1.97 | - 55% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 49,683 ₮ (£12) | £10 | + 15% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | 4,786 ₮ (£1.11) | £2.36 | - 53% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 1,433 ₮ (£0.33) | £1.04 | - 68% | |
Housing | - 64% | |||
Housing in Mongolia is 64% cheaper than in United Kingdom | ||||
Mongolia | United Kingdom | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 3,450,580 ₮ (£801) | £1,997 | - 60% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 2,245,510 ₮ (£521) | £1,637 | - 68% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 248,001 ₮ (£58) | £229 | - 75% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 1,500,000 ₮ (£348) | £1,818 | - 81% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 1,100,000 ₮ (£255) | £1,060 | - 76% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 1,081,970 ₮ (£251) | £190 | + 32% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 39,726 ₮ (£9) | £26 | - 64% | |
40” flat screen tv | 1,137,560 ₮ (£264) | £324 | - 19% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 493,660 ₮ (£115) | £83 | + 38% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 26,561 ₮ (£6) | £7 | - 5% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | 23,122 ₮ (£5.37) | £16 | - 66% | |
Clothes | + 51% | |||
Clothes in Mongolia is 51% more expensive than in United Kingdom | ||||
Mongolia | United Kingdom | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 300,000 ₮ (£70) | £73 | - 5% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 300,000 ₮ (£70) | £32 | + 115% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 400,000 ₮ (£93) | £81 | + 15% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 400,000 ₮ (£93) | £83 | + 12% | |
Transportation | - 73% | |||
Transportation in Mongolia is 73% cheaper than in United Kingdom | ||||
Mongolia | United Kingdom | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 80,000,000 ₮ (£18,569) | £25,126 | - 26% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 3,803 ₮ (£0.88) | £1.44 | - 39% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 30,000 ₮ (£7) | £85 | - 92% | |
Personal Care | - 16% | |||
Personal Care in Mongolia is 16% cheaper than in United Kingdom | ||||
Mongolia | United Kingdom | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 30,000 ₮ (£7) | £5.04 | + 38% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 50,000 ₮ (£12) | £8 | + 48% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 100,000 ₮ (£23) | £74 | - 69% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 16,000 ₮ (£3.71) | £4.77 | - 22% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 12,500 ₮ (£2.90) | £1.97 | + 47% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 13,119 ₮ (£3.05) | £3.78 | - 19% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 8,979 ₮ (£2.08) | £2.39 | - 13% | |
Tube of toothpaste | 6,399 ₮ (£1.49) | £1.77 | - 16% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 35,000 ₮ (£8) | £14 | - 43% | |
Entertainment | - 45% | |||
Entertainment in Mongolia is 45% cheaper than in United Kingdom | ||||
Mongolia | United Kingdom | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 65,595 ₮ (£15) | £40 | - 62% | |
2 tickets to the movies | 34,236 ₮ (£8) | £19 | - 59% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 184,061 ₮ (£43) | £124 | - 65% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 136,439 ₮ (£32) | £69 | - 54% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 29,789 ₮ (£7) | £11 | - 35% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 11,047 ₮ (£2.56) | £3.71 | - 31% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 12,424 ₮ (£2.88) | £5.75 | - 50% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 4,000,000 ₮ (£928) | £537 | + 73% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 200 ₮ (£0.05) | £0.28 | - 83% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 150,723 ₮ (£35) | £35 | + 0% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 10,000 ₮ (£2.32) | £14 | - 83% | |
TOTAL | - 55% |
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 3,932 prices entered by 647 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 16, 2024.
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Cost of living in Mongolia is 55% cheaper than in United Kingdom
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