Cost of Living Comparison Between France and Mongolia 
| Indices Difference |  |
|---|---|
| Cost of Living in Mongolia is 47.7% lower than in France (excluding rent) | |
| Cost of Living Including Rent in Mongolia is 41.4% lower than in France | |
| Rent Prices in Mongolia are 17.5% lower than in France | |
| Restaurant Prices in Mongolia are 58.7% lower than in France | |
| Groceries Prices in Mongolia are 46.6% lower than in France | |
| Local Purchasing Power in Mongolia is 63.6% lower than in France | |
Restaurants | France Edit |
Mongolia Edit | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meal at an Inexpensive Restaurant |
$16.80 (€15.00) |
$5.56 (₮20,000.00) |
-66.9 % |
| Meal for Two at a Mid-Range Restaurant (Three Courses, Without Drinks) |
$67.18 (€60.00) |
$29.17 (₮105,000.00) |
-56.6 % |
| Combo Meal at McDonald's (or Equivalent Fast-Food Meal) |
$13.44 (€12.00) |
$5.42 (₮19,500.00) |
-59.7 % |
| Domestic Draft Beer (1 Pint) |
$6.72 (€6.00) |
$2.36 (₮8,500.00) |
-64.8 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) |
$5.60 (€5.00) |
$3.33 (₮12,000.00) |
-40.4 % |
| Cappuccino (Regular Size) |
$3.86 (€3.45) |
$2.39 (₮8,600.00) |
-38.1 % |
| Soft Drink (Coca-Cola or Pepsi, 12 oz Small Bottle) |
$3.33 (€2.98) |
$0.83 (₮2,986.67) |
-75.1 % |
| Bottled Water (12 oz) |
$2.12 (€1.90) |
$0.56 (₮2,033.33) |
-73.4 % |
Markets | France Edit |
Mongolia Edit | |
| Milk (Regular, 1 Liter) |
$1.33 (€1.19) |
$1.39 (₮5,015.08) |
+4.5 % |
| Fresh White Bread (1 lb Loaf) |
$1.80 (€1.61) |
$0.88 (₮3,167.82) |
-51.2 % |
| White Rice (1 lb) |
$1.18 (€1.06) |
$0.96 (₮3,446.34) |
-19.1 % |
| Eggs (12, Large Size) |
$4.26 (€3.80) |
$2.12 (₮7,645.66) |
-50.1 % |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) |
$8.90 (€7.95) |
$4.42 (₮15,925.14) |
-50.3 % |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) |
$6.19 (€5.53) |
$2.29 (₮8,249.72) |
-63.0 % |
| Beef Round or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat (1 lb) |
$9.81 (€8.76) |
$2.91 (₮10,478.90) |
-70.3 % |
| Apples (1 lb) |
$1.42 (€1.26) |
$1.37 (₮4,920.23) |
-3.4 % |
| Bananas (1 lb) |
$1.06 (€0.95) |
$1.02 (₮3,666.54) |
-4.1 % |
| Oranges (1 lb) |
$1.35 (€1.20) |
$1.68 (₮6,042.99) |
+24.7 % |
| Tomatoes (1 lb) |
$1.64 (€1.47) |
$1.36 (₮4,885.84) |
-17.4 % |
| Potatoes (1 lb) |
$1.02 (€0.91) |
$0.36 (₮1,296.37) |
-64.8 % |
| Onions (1 lb) |
$1.10 (€0.98) |
$0.41 (₮1,476.70) |
-62.7 % |
| Lettuce (1 Head) |
$1.55 (€1.38) |
$1.71 (₮6,154.29) |
+10.3 % |
| Bottled Water (50 oz) |
$0.80 (€0.72) |
$0.79 (₮2,840.00) |
-1.8 % |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) |
$7.84 (€7.00) |
$9.72 (₮35,000.00) |
+24.1 % |
| Domestic Beer (16.9 oz Bottle) |
$2.72 (€2.43) |
$1.43 (₮5,129.75) |
-47.6 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) |
$3.15 (€2.81) |
$1.73 (₮6,216.50) |
-45.1 % |
| Cigarettes (Pack of 20, Marlboro) |
$14.00 (€12.50) |
$1.69 (₮6,067.15) |
-88.0 % |
Transportation | France Edit |
Mongolia Edit | |
| One-Way Ticket (Local Transport) |
$2.13 (€1.90) |
$0.28 (₮1,000.00) |
-86.9 % |
| Monthly Public Transport Pass (Regular Price) |
$55.98 (€50.00) |
$16.67 (₮60,000.00) |
-70.2 % |
| Taxi Start (Standard Tariff) |
$5.02 (€4.48) |
$0.53 (₮1,900.00) |
-89.5 % |
| Taxi 1 mile (Standard Tariff) |
$3.42 (€3.06) |
$0.87 (₮3,138.22) |
-74.5 % |
| Taxi 1 Hour Waiting (Standard Tariff) |
$37.73 (€33.70) |
$6.34 (₮22,800.00) |
-83.2 % |
| Gasoline (1 Liter) |
$2.13 (€1.90) |
$1.13 (₮4,060.32) |
-47.1 % |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.5 (or Equivalent New Compact Car) |
$34,710.40 (€31,000.00) |
$27,785.50 (₮100,000,000.00) |
-20.0 % |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6 (or Equivalent New Mid-Size Car) |
$37,158.22 (€33,186.15) |
$32,138.56 (₮115,666,666.67) |
-13.5 % |
Utilities (Monthly) | France Edit |
Mongolia Edit | |
| Basic Utilities for 915 Square Feet Apartment (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) |
$215.91 (€192.83) |
$71.28 (₮256,525.97) |
-67.0 % |
| Mobile Phone Plan (Monthly, with Calls and 10GB+ Data) |
$19.97 (€17.84) |
$7.17 (₮25,818.18) |
-64.1 % |
| Broadband Internet (Unlimited Data, 60 Mbps or Higher) |
$33.87 (€30.25) |
$12.43 (₮44,722.22) |
-63.3 % |
Sports And Leisure | France Edit |
Mongolia Edit | |
| Monthly Fitness Club Membership |
$36.19 (€32.32) |
$66.38 (₮238,888.89) |
+83.4 % |
| Tennis Court Rental (1 Hour, Weekend) |
$20.50 (€18.31) |
$17.23 (₮62,000.00) |
-16.0 % |
| Cinema Ticket (International Release) |
$13.44 (€12.00) |
$4.17 (₮15,000.00) |
-69.0 % |
Childcare | France Edit |
Mongolia Edit | |
| Private Full-Day Preschool or Kindergarten, Monthly Fee per Child |
$871.23 (€778.10) |
$763.79 (₮2,748,891.80) |
-12.3 % |
| International Primary School, Annual Tuition per Child |
$12,152.10 (€10,853.09) |
$7,962.09 (₮28,655,555.56) |
-34.5 % |
Clothing And Shoes | France Edit |
Mongolia Edit | |
| Jeans (Levi's 501 or Similar) |
$101.69 (€90.82) |
$78.34 (₮281,947.66) |
-23.0 % |
| Summer Dress in a Chain Store (e.g. Zara or H&M) |
$45.92 (€41.01) |
$49.09 (₮176,666.67) |
+6.9 % |
| Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) |
$106.04 (€94.71) |
$100.19 (₮360,575.56) |
-5.5 % |
| Men's Leather Business Shoes |
$136.65 (€122.04) |
$163.24 (₮587,500.00) |
+19.5 % |
Rent Per Month | France Edit |
Mongolia Edit | |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre |
$872.22 (€778.98) |
$569.30 (₮2,048,914.67) |
-34.7 % |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre |
$687.35 (€613.88) |
$429.07 (₮1,544,224.67) |
-37.6 % |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre |
$1,524.67 (€1,361.69) |
$1,623.96 (₮5,844,640.00) |
+6.5 % |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre |
$1,218.46 (€1,088.21) |
$940.74 (₮3,385,709.33) |
-22.8 % |
Buy Apartment Price | France Edit |
Mongolia Edit | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre |
$502.70 (€448.96) |
$168.54 (₮606,590.69) |
-66.5 % |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre |
$338.65 (€302.45) |
$87.15 (₮313,651.68) |
-74.3 % |
Salaries And Financing | France Edit |
Mongolia Edit | |
| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) |
$2,734.54 (€2,442.23) |
$582.29 (₮2,095,648.00) |
-78.7 % |
| Annual Mortgage Interest Rate (20-Year Fixed, in %) | 3.78 | 9.60 | +154.2 % |
| Last update: | 18 October 2026 | 2 October 2026 | |
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