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Cost of Living & Prices:
United States vs. Mongolia

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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United States vs. Mongolia - grocery purchase prices. You would pay on average 2.66 times more for grocery shopping in the United States than in Mongolia.

Apples (1kg)

One kilogram of apples costs 6.36 EUR (7.41 USD) in the United States and 2.61 EUR (3.04 USD) in Mongolia. The price of this product is 59% lower in Mongolia.

6.36 EUR
2.61 EUR

Banana (1kg)

1 kilogram of bananas costs 2.16 EUR (2.52 USD) in the United States and 2.15 EUR (2.51 USD) in Mongolia. The price of this product is 0.5% lower in Mongolia.

2.16 EUR
2.15 EUR

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

One kilogram of beef or similar meat costs 17.12 EUR (19.94 USD) in the United States and 4.62 EUR (5.38 USD) in Mongolia. The price of this product is 73% lower in Mongolia.

17.12 EUR
4.62 EUR

Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range)

A bottle of medium-grade wine costs 15.46 EUR (18 USD) in the United States and 7.58 EUR (8.83 USD) in Mongolia. The price of this product is 51% lower in Mongolia.

15.46 EUR
7.58 EUR

Chicken Fillets (1kg)

One kilogram of chicken fillet costs 13.81 EUR (16.08 USD) in the United States and 4.83 EUR (5.63 USD) in Mongolia. The price of this product is 65% lower in Mongolia.

13.81 EUR
4.83 EUR

Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro)

A pack of 20 cigarettes costs 16.32 EUR (19 USD) in the United States and 1.52 EUR (1.77 USD) in Mongolia. The price of this product is 90.7% lower in Mongolia.

16.32 EUR
1.52 EUR

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle)

Domestic beer in a 0.5 liter bottle costs 2.87 EUR (3.34 USD) in the United States and 1.13 EUR (1.32 USD) in Mongolia. The price of this product is 60.6% lower in Mongolia.

2.87 EUR
1.13 EUR

Eggs (regular) (12)

You will pay 6.17 EUR (7.19 USD) for 12 eggs in the United States and 1.83 EUR (2.13 USD) in Mongolia. The price of this product is 70.3% lower in Mongolia.

6.17 EUR
1.83 EUR

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 3.27 EUR (3.81 USD) in the United States and 1.43 EUR (1.66 USD) in Mongolia. The price of this product is 56.3% lower in Mongolia.

3.27 EUR
1.43 EUR

Johnnie Walker Red Label Whisky 0.7 Litre

21.46 EUR
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Lettuce (1 head)

One head of lettuce costs 2.52 EUR (2.94 USD) in the United States and 0.93 EUR (1.09 USD) in Mongolia. The price of this product is 63.1% lower in Mongolia.

2.52 EUR
0.93 EUR

Loaf of Fresh White Bread (500g)

One loaf of fresh white bread costs 4.3 EUR (5.01 USD) in the United States and 0.8 EUR (0.93 USD) in Mongolia. The price of this product is 81.4% lower in Mongolia.

4.30 EUR
0.80 EUR

Local Cheese (1kg)

One kilogram of locally produced cheese costs 14.74 EUR (17.16 USD) in the United States and 10.2 EUR (11.88 USD) in Mongolia. The price of this product is 30.8% lower in Mongolia.

14.74 EUR
10.20 EUR

Milk (regular), (1 liter)

One liter of milk costs 1.37 EUR (1.59 USD) in the United States and 1.23 EUR (1.43 USD) in Mongolia. The price of this product is 10.2% lower in Mongolia.

1.37 EUR
1.23 EUR

Onion (1kg)

One kilogram of onions costs 3.44 EUR (4.01 USD) in the United States and 0.86 EUR (1 USD) in Mongolia. The price of this product is 75% lower in Mongolia.

3.44 EUR
0.86 EUR

Oranges (1kg)

One kilogram of oranges costs 4.91 EUR (5.72 USD) in the United States and 3.25 EUR (3.79 USD) in Mongolia. The price of this product is 33.8% lower in Mongolia.

4.91 EUR
3.25 EUR

Potato (1kg)

One kilogram of potatoes costs 3.21 EUR (3.74 USD) in the United States and 0.59 EUR (0.69 USD) in Mongolia. The price of this product is 81.6% lower in Mongolia.

3.21 EUR
0.59 EUR

Rice (white), (1kg)

One kilogram of white rice costs 7.1 EUR (8.27 USD) in the United States and 1.53 EUR (1.78 USD) in Mongolia. The price of this product is 78.5% lower in Mongolia.

7.10 EUR
1.53 EUR

Smirnoff Red Label Vodka 0.7 Litre

7.71 EUR
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Tomato (1kg)

One kilogram of tomatoes costs 5.47 EUR (6.37 USD) in the United States and 2.27 EUR (2.64 USD) in Mongolia. The price of this product is 58.5% lower in Mongolia.

5.47 EUR
2.27 EUR

Water (1.5 liter bottle)

A 1.5 liter bottle of water costs 2.14 EUR (2.49 USD) in the United States and 0.63 EUR (0.74 USD) in Mongolia. The price of this product is 70.6% lower in Mongolia.

2.14 EUR
0.63 EUR

Restaurant

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United States vs. Mongolia - expenses on meals in restaurants. You would pay 4.4 times more for meals in restaurants in the United States than in Mongolia.

Cappuccino (regular)

For a cappuccino in a restaurant, you'll pay 5.03 EUR (5.86 USD) in the United States and 2.16 EUR (2.51 USD) in Mongolia. The price of this product is 57.1% lower in Mongolia.

5.03 EUR
2.16 EUR

Coke/Pepsi (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of Coca-Cola or Pepsi costs 2.83 EUR (3.3 USD) in the United States and 0.61 EUR (0.71 USD) in Mongolia. The price of this product is 78.4% lower in Mongolia.

2.83 EUR
0.61 EUR

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter draught)

Domestic beer with a capacity of 0.5 liters costs 6.87 EUR (8 USD) in the United States and 1.77 EUR (2.06 USD) in Mongolia. The price of this product is 74.2% lower in Mongolia.

6.87 EUR
1.77 EUR

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 10.31 EUR (12 USD) in the United States and 2.02 EUR (2.35 USD) in Mongolia. The price of this product is 80.4% lower in Mongolia.

10.31 EUR
2.02 EUR

McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal)

A McMeal or similar meal at McDonald's costs 10.31 EUR (12 USD) in the United States and 4.55 EUR (5.3 USD) in Mongolia. The price of this product is 55.9% lower in Mongolia.

10.31 EUR
4.55 EUR

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

A three-course meal for two people at a mid-range restaurant costs 120.23 EUR (140 USD) in the United States and 25.27 EUR (29.43 USD) in Mongolia. The price of this product is 79% lower in Mongolia.

120.23 EUR
25.27 EUR

Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant

A meal at an inexpensive restaurant costs 22.33 EUR (26 USD) in the United States and 4.11 EUR (4.78 USD) in Mongolia. The price of this product is 81.6% lower in Mongolia.

22.33 EUR
4.11 EUR

Water (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of water costs 2.19 EUR (2.55 USD) in the United States and 0.4 EUR (0.47 USD) in Mongolia. The price of this product is 81.7% lower in Mongolia.

2.19 EUR
0.40 EUR

Fuel

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

Diesel 1L

A liter of diesel costs 0.85 EUR (0.99 USD) in the United States and 0.96 EUR (1.12 USD) in Mongolia. The price of this product is 11.5% lower in the United States.

0.85 EUR
0.96 EUR

Gasoline 1L

A liter of gasoline costs 0.8 EUR (0.93 USD) in the United States and 1.15 EUR (1.33 USD) in Mongolia. The price of this product is 30.4% lower in the United States.

0.80 EUR
1.15 EUR

LPG 1L

-
0.64 EUR

Transportation

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United States vs. Mongolia - costs of transportation and public communication. You would pay 13.63 times more for transportation in the United States than in Mongolia.

Monthly Pass (Regular Price)

The monthly ticket price for public transportation is 113.36 EUR (132 USD) in the United States and 6.63 EUR (7.73 USD) in Mongolia. The price of this product is 94.2% lower in Mongolia.

113.36 EUR
6.63 EUR

One-way Ticket (Local Transport)

The one-way ticket price for local transportation is 2.49 EUR (2.9 USD) in the United States and 0.16 EUR (0.19 USD) in Mongolia. The price of this product is 93.6% lower in Mongolia.

2.49 EUR
0.16 EUR

Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)

The cost of a one-hour taxi stand/wait is 36.07 EUR (42 USD) in the United States and 3.79 EUR (4.41 USD) in Mongolia. The price of this product is 89.5% lower in Mongolia.

36.07 EUR
3.79 EUR

Taxi 1km (Normal Tariff)

The fare for each kilometer traveled is 1.86 EUR (2.17 USD) in the United States and 0.51 EUR (0.59 USD) in Mongolia. The price of this product is 72.6% lower in Mongolia.

1.86 EUR
0.51 EUR

Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)

The initial fare during a taxi ride is 4.29 EUR (4.99 USD) in the United States and 0.51 EUR (0.59 USD) in Mongolia. The price of this product is 88.1% lower in Mongolia.

4.29 EUR
0.51 EUR

Sports & entertainment

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

Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat

The ticket price for a foreign film in the cinema is 17.18 EUR (20 USD) in the United States and 3.03 EUR (3.53 USD) in Mongolia. The price of this product is 82.4% lower in Mongolia.

17.18 EUR
3.03 EUR

Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult

The monthly fee for entry to the fitness club is 135.49 EUR (157.77 USD) in the United States and 46.33 EUR (53.95 USD) in Mongolia. The price of this product is 65.8% lower in Mongolia.

135.49 EUR
46.33 EUR

Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend)

The cost of renting a tennis court for one hour on the weekend is 55.82 EUR (65 USD) in the United States and 10.9 EUR (12.69 USD) in Mongolia. The price of this product is 80.5% lower in Mongolia.

55.82 EUR
10.90 EUR

Flats for rent

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United States vs. Mongolia - costs of renting an apartment. You would pay about 6.92 times more for renting an apartment in the United States than in Mongolia.

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 3485 EUR (4057.67 USD) in the United States and 398.8 EUR (464.39 USD) in Mongolia. The price of this product is 88.6% lower in Mongolia.

3 485 EUR
398.80 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 2184 EUR (2543.17 USD) in the United States and 317.72 EUR (369.96 USD) in Mongolia. The price of this product is 85.5% lower in Mongolia.

2 184 EUR
317.72 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 7060 EUR (8221.43 USD) in the United States and 1143 EUR (1331.47 USD) in Mongolia. The price of this product is 83.8% lower in Mongolia.

7 060 EUR
1 143 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 4489 EUR (5226.67 USD) in the United States and 628.21 EUR (731.52 USD) in Mongolia. The price of this product is 86% lower in Mongolia.

4 489 EUR
628.21 EUR

Flats for sale

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United States vs. Mongolia - costs of purchasing an apartment. You would pay 12.17 times more for buying an apartment in the United States than in Mongolia.

Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment in City Centre

For one square meter of an apartment in the city center you will pay 14904 EUR (17355.2 USD) in the United States and 1273 EUR (1482.49 USD) in Mongolia. The price of this product is 91.5% lower in Mongolia.

14 904 EUR
1 273 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 10457 EUR (12176.1 USD) in the United States and 811.61 EUR (945.08 USD) in Mongolia. The price of this product is 92.2% lower in Mongolia.

10 457 EUR
811.61 EUR

Salary

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United States vs. Mongolia - average salary. The average salary in the United States is 11.44 times higher than in Mongolia.

Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)

The average monthly salary after taxes is 4419 EUR (5145.25 USD) in the United States and 386.11 EUR (449.61 USD) in Mongolia. The average salary is 91.3% lower in Mongolia.

4 419 EUR
386.11 EUR

Hotels

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

One star

89.1 EUR
-

Two stars

126 EUR
42.9 EUR

Three stars

168 EUR
71.8 EUR

Four stars

217 EUR
99.6 EUR

Five stars

516 EUR
182 EUR

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

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