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Cost of Living & Prices:
Mongolia vs. United States

Compare the cost of living and prices of goods and services, such as consumer goods prices, housing costs, average wages and more, to learn about differences and similarities between countries.

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Grocery

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Mongolia vs. United States - grocery purchase prices. You would pay on average 2.8 times less for grocery shopping in Mongolia than in the United States.

Apples (1kg)

One kilogram of apples costs 2.45 EUR (2.88 USD) in Mongolia and 6.31 EUR (7.41 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 61.2% lower in Mongolia.

2.45 EUR
6.31 EUR

Banana (1kg)

1 kilogram of bananas costs 2.02 EUR (2.37 USD) in Mongolia and 2.15 EUR (2.52 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 6% lower in Mongolia.

2.02 EUR
2.15 EUR

Beef Round (1kg) (or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat)

One kilogram of beef or similar meat costs 4.34 EUR (5.09 USD) in Mongolia and 16.98 EUR (19.94 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 74.4% lower in Mongolia.

4.34 EUR
16.98 EUR

Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range)

A bottle of medium-grade wine costs 7.12 EUR (8.36 USD) in Mongolia and 15.32 EUR (18 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 53.5% lower in Mongolia.

7.12 EUR
15.32 EUR

Chicken Fillets (1kg)

One kilogram of chicken fillet costs 4.54 EUR (5.33 USD) in Mongolia and 13.69 EUR (16.08 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 66.8% lower in Mongolia.

4.54 EUR
13.69 EUR

Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro)

A pack of 20 cigarettes costs 1.43 EUR (1.67 USD) in Mongolia and 16.18 EUR (19 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 91.2% lower in Mongolia.

1.43 EUR
16.18 EUR

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle)

Domestic beer in a 0.5 liter bottle costs 1.06 EUR (1.25 USD) in Mongolia and 2.84 EUR (3.34 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 62.7% lower in Mongolia.

1.06 EUR
2.84 EUR

Eggs (regular) (12)

You will pay 1.72 EUR (2.02 USD) for 12 eggs in Mongolia and 6.12 EUR (7.19 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 71.9% lower in Mongolia.

1.72 EUR
6.12 EUR

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 1.34 EUR (1.58 USD) in Mongolia and 3.24 EUR (3.81 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 58.6% lower in Mongolia.

1.34 EUR
3.24 EUR

Johnnie Walker Red Label Whisky 0.7 Litre

-
21.27 EUR

Lettuce (1 head)

One head of lettuce costs 0.88 EUR (1.03 USD) in Mongolia and 2.5 EUR (2.94 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 64.8% lower in Mongolia.

0.88 EUR
2.50 EUR

Loaf of Fresh White Bread (500g)

One loaf of fresh white bread costs 0.75 EUR (0.88 USD) in Mongolia and 4.27 EUR (5.01 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 82.4% lower in Mongolia.

0.75 EUR
4.27 EUR

Local Cheese (1kg)

One kilogram of locally produced cheese costs 9.58 EUR (11.25 USD) in Mongolia and 14.61 EUR (17.16 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 34.4% lower in Mongolia.

9.58 EUR
14.61 EUR

Milk (regular), (1 liter)

One liter of milk costs 1.15 EUR (1.36 USD) in Mongolia and 1.35 EUR (1.59 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 14.8% lower in Mongolia.

1.15 EUR
1.35 EUR

Onion (1kg)

One kilogram of onions costs 0.8 EUR (0.94 USD) in Mongolia and 3.41 EUR (4.01 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 76.5% lower in Mongolia.

0.80 EUR
3.41 EUR

Oranges (1kg)

One kilogram of oranges costs 3.05 EUR (3.58 USD) in Mongolia and 4.87 EUR (5.72 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 37.4% lower in Mongolia.

3.05 EUR
4.87 EUR

Potato (1kg)

One kilogram of potatoes costs 0.55 EUR (0.65 USD) in Mongolia and 3.18 EUR (3.74 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 82.7% lower in Mongolia.

0.55 EUR
3.18 EUR

Rice (white), (1kg)

One kilogram of white rice costs 1.43 EUR (1.69 USD) in Mongolia and 7.04 EUR (8.27 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 79.7% lower in Mongolia.

1.43 EUR
7.04 EUR

Smirnoff Red Label Vodka 0.7 Litre

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7.64 EUR

Tomato (1kg)

One kilogram of tomatoes costs 2.13 EUR (2.5 USD) in Mongolia and 5.42 EUR (6.37 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 60.7% lower in Mongolia.

2.13 EUR
5.42 EUR

Water (1.5 liter bottle)

A 1.5 liter bottle of water costs 0.59 EUR (0.7 USD) in Mongolia and 2.12 EUR (2.49 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 72.2% lower in Mongolia.

0.59 EUR
2.12 EUR

Restaurant

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Mongolia vs. United States - expenses on meals in restaurants. You would pay 4.65 times less for meals in restaurants in Mongolia than in the United States.

Cappuccino (regular)

For a cappuccino in a restaurant, you'll pay 2.03 EUR (2.38 USD) in Mongolia and 4.99 EUR (5.86 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 59.3% lower in Mongolia.

2.03 EUR
4.99 EUR

Coke/Pepsi (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of Coca-Cola or Pepsi costs 0.57 EUR (0.68 USD) in Mongolia and 2.81 EUR (3.3 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 79.7% lower in Mongolia.

0.57 EUR
2.81 EUR

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter draught)

Domestic beer with a capacity of 0.5 liters costs 1.66 EUR (1.95 USD) in Mongolia and 6.81 EUR (8 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 75.6% lower in Mongolia.

1.66 EUR
6.81 EUR

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 1.9 EUR (2.23 USD) in Mongolia and 10.22 EUR (12 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 81.4% lower in Mongolia.

1.90 EUR
10.22 EUR

McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal)

A McMeal or similar meal at McDonald's costs 4.27 EUR (5.02 USD) in Mongolia and 10.22 EUR (12 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 58.2% lower in Mongolia.

4.27 EUR
10.22 EUR

Meal for 2 People, Mid-range Restaurant, Three-course

A three-course meal for two people at a mid-range restaurant costs 23.73 EUR (27.87 USD) in Mongolia and 119.18 EUR (140 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 80.1% lower in Mongolia.

23.73 EUR
119.18 EUR

Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant

A meal at an inexpensive restaurant costs 3.86 EUR (4.53 USD) in Mongolia and 22.13 EUR (26 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 82.6% lower in Mongolia.

3.86 EUR
22.13 EUR

Water (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of water costs 0.38 EUR (0.44 USD) in Mongolia and 2.17 EUR (2.55 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 82.5% lower in Mongolia.

0.38 EUR
2.17 EUR

Fuel

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Mongolia vs. United States - expenses related to fuel. You would pay 1.28 times more for fuel in Mongolia than in the United States.

Diesel 1L

A liter of diesel costs 0.95 EUR (1.12 USD) in Mongolia and 0.84 EUR (0.99 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 11.6% lower in the United States.

0.95 EUR
0.84 EUR

Gasoline 1L

A liter of gasoline costs 1.14 EUR (1.33 USD) in Mongolia and 0.79 EUR (0.93 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 30.7% lower in the United States.

1.14 EUR
0.79 EUR

LPG 1L

0.63 EUR
-

Transportation

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Mongolia vs. United States - costs of transportation and public communication. You would pay 14.4 times less for transportation in Mongolia than in the United States.

Monthly Pass (Regular Price)

The monthly ticket price for public transportation is 6.23 EUR (7.32 USD) in Mongolia and 112.37 EUR (132 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 94.5% lower in Mongolia.

6.23 EUR
112.37 EUR

One-way Ticket (Local Transport)

The one-way ticket price for local transportation is 0.15 EUR (0.18 USD) in Mongolia and 2.47 EUR (2.9 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 93.9% lower in Mongolia.

0.15 EUR
2.47 EUR

Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)

The cost of a one-hour taxi stand/wait is 3.56 EUR (4.18 USD) in Mongolia and 35.76 EUR (42 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 90% lower in Mongolia.

3.56 EUR
35.76 EUR

Taxi 1km (Normal Tariff)

The fare for each kilometer traveled is 0.47 EUR (0.56 USD) in Mongolia and 1.85 EUR (2.17 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 74.6% lower in Mongolia.

0.47 EUR
1.85 EUR

Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)

The initial fare during a taxi ride is 0.47 EUR (0.56 USD) in Mongolia and 4.25 EUR (4.99 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 88.9% lower in Mongolia.

0.47 EUR
4.25 EUR

Sports & entertainment

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Mongolia vs. United States - costs related to entertainment and sports.

Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat

The ticket price for a foreign film in the cinema is 2.85 EUR (3.34 USD) in Mongolia and 17.03 EUR (20 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 83.3% lower in Mongolia.

2.85 EUR
17.03 EUR

Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult

The monthly fee for entry to the fitness club is 43.5 EUR (51.1 USD) in Mongolia and 134.31 EUR (157.77 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 67.6% lower in Mongolia.

43.50 EUR
134.31 EUR

Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend)

The cost of renting a tennis court for one hour on the weekend is 10.23 EUR (12.02 USD) in Mongolia and 55.34 EUR (65 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 81.5% lower in Mongolia.

10.23 EUR
55.34 EUR

Flats for rent

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Mongolia vs. United States - costs of renting an apartment. You would pay about 7.31 times less for renting an apartment in Mongolia than in the United States.

Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre

For renting an apartment in the city center consisting of a living room and one bedroom, you will pay 374.41 EUR (439.8 USD) in Mongolia and 3454 EUR (4057.67 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 89.2% lower in Mongolia.

374.41 EUR
3 454 EUR

Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside of Centre

For renting an apartment outside the city center consisting of a living room and one bedroom, you will pay 298.28 EUR (350.37 USD) in Mongolia and 2165 EUR (2543.17 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 86.2% lower in Mongolia.

298.28 EUR
2 165 EUR

Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre

For renting an apartment in the city center consisting of a living room and three bedrooms, you will pay 1073 EUR (1260.96 USD) in Mongolia and 6999 EUR (8221.43 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 84.7% lower in Mongolia.

1 073 EUR
6 999 EUR

Apartment (3 bedrooms) Outside of Centre

For renting an apartment outside the city center consisting of a living room and three bedrooms, you will pay 589.78 EUR (692.79 USD) in Mongolia and 4450 EUR (5226.67 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 86.7% lower in Mongolia.

589.78 EUR
4 450 EUR

Flats for sale

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Mongolia vs. United States - costs of purchasing an apartment. You would pay 12.85 times less for buying an apartment in Mongolia than in the United States.

Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment in City Centre

For one square meter of an apartment in the city center you will pay 1195 EUR (1403.99 USD) in Mongolia and 14775 EUR (17355.2 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 91.9% lower in Mongolia.

1 195 EUR
14 775 EUR

Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre

For one square meter of an apartment outside the city center, you will pay 761.96 EUR (895.03 USD) in Mongolia and 10366 EUR (12176.1 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 92.6% lower in Mongolia.

761.96 EUR
10 366 EUR

Salary

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Mongolia vs. United States - average salary. The average salary in Mongolia is 12.08 times lower than in the United States.

Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)

The average monthly salary after taxes is 362.49 EUR (425.8 USD) in Mongolia and 4380 EUR (5145.25 USD) in the United States. The average salary is 91.7% lower in Mongolia.

362.49 EUR
4 380 EUR

Hotels

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Mongolia vs. United States - prices of accommodation in hostels, guesthouses, and hotels.

One star

-
88.3 EUR

Two stars

42.6 EUR
125 EUR

Three stars

71.2 EUR
166 EUR

Four stars

98.7 EUR
215 EUR

Five stars

180 EUR
512 EUR

Average accommodation prices based on Expedia.com data • Update: 15 Dec 2024 (1 night stay for 2 people on 29 Dec 2024) • Mongolia: 1 cities, 38 hotels • United States: 20 cities, 3762 hotels

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