Cost of Living Comparison Between Malaysia and Mongolia 
| Indices Difference |  |
|---|---|
| Cost of Living in Mongolia is 2.4% lower than in Malaysia (excluding rent) | |
| Cost of Living Including Rent in Mongolia is 9.0% higher than in Malaysia | |
| Rent Prices in Mongolia are 59.9% higher than in Malaysia | |
| Restaurant Prices in Mongolia are 4.9% higher than in Malaysia | |
| Groceries Prices in Mongolia are 4.2% lower than in Malaysia | |
| Local Purchasing Power in Mongolia is 56.6% lower than in Malaysia | |
Restaurants | Malaysia Edit |
Mongolia Edit | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant |
15.00 RM (11,995.76 ₮) |
20.01 RM (16,000.00 ₮) |
+33.4 % |
| Meal for 2 People, Mid-range Restaurant, Three-course |
100.00 RM (79,971.76 ₮) |
125.04 RM (100,000.00 ₮) |
+25.0 % |
| McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal) |
20.00 RM (15,994.35 ₮) |
22.51 RM (18,000.00 ₮) |
+12.5 % |
| Domestic Beer (1 pint draught) |
16.00 RM (12,795.48 ₮) |
8.13 RM (6,500.00 ₮) |
-49.2 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) |
20.00 RM (15,994.35 ₮) |
10.00 RM (8,000.00 ₮) |
-50.0 % |
| Cappuccino (regular) |
11.70 RM (9,354.18 ₮) |
10.72 RM (8,570.59 ₮) |
-8.4 % |
| Coke/Pepsi (12 oz small bottle) |
3.26 RM (2,603.33 ₮) |
3.04 RM (2,431.58 ₮) |
-6.6 % |
| Water (12 oz small bottle) |
1.76 RM (1,408.62 ₮) |
1.98 RM (1,585.42 ₮) |
+12.6 % |
Markets | Malaysia Edit |
Mongolia Edit | |
| Milk (regular), (1 gallon) |
28.91 RM (23,121.37 ₮) |
22.65 RM (18,111.65 ₮) |
-21.7 % |
| Loaf of Fresh White Bread (1 lb) |
3.70 RM (2,958.48 ₮) |
3.58 RM (2,859.94 ₮) |
-3.3 % |
| Rice (white), (1 lb) |
2.62 RM (2,097.38 ₮) |
3.74 RM (2,988.29 ₮) |
+42.5 % |
| Eggs (regular) (12) |
8.70 RM (6,955.90 ₮) |
9.04 RM (7,233.33 ₮) |
+4.0 % |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) |
26.54 RM (21,227.52 ₮) |
25.68 RM (20,535.39 ₮) |
-3.3 % |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) |
7.85 RM (6,276.78 ₮) |
10.07 RM (8,051.27 ₮) |
+28.3 % |
| Beef Round (1 lb) (or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat) |
16.19 RM (12,947.09 ₮) |
10.70 RM (8,556.41 ₮) |
-33.9 % |
| Apples (1 lb) |
5.42 RM (4,337.49 ₮) |
5.62 RM (4,492.82 ₮) |
+3.6 % |
| Banana (1 lb) |
2.81 RM (2,245.02 ₮) |
4.93 RM (3,944.37 ₮) |
+75.7 % |
| Oranges (1 lb) |
4.98 RM (3,985.00 ₮) |
7.30 RM (5,834.34 ₮) |
+46.4 % |
| Tomato (1 lb) |
2.87 RM (2,294.25 ₮) |
5.09 RM (4,067.22 ₮) |
+77.3 % |
| Potato (1 lb) |
2.08 RM (1,665.19 ₮) |
1.32 RM (1,052.54 ₮) |
-36.8 % |
| Onion (1 lb) |
2.34 RM (1,868.47 ₮) |
1.90 RM (1,517.47 ₮) |
-18.8 % |
| Lettuce (1 head) |
4.45 RM (3,561.73 ₮) |
4.61 RM (3,689.88 ₮) |
+3.6 % |
| Water (1.5 liter bottle) |
2.40 RM (1,915.95 ₮) |
3.06 RM (2,450.00 ₮) |
+27.9 % |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) |
75.00 RM (59,978.82 ₮) |
37.51 RM (30,000.00 ₮) |
-50.0 % |
| Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle) |
12.09 RM (9,669.02 ₮) |
5.48 RM (4,380.00 ₮) |
-54.7 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) |
15.79 RM (12,629.91 ₮) |
7.07 RM (5,655.56 ₮) |
-55.2 % |
| Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro) |
18.00 RM (14,394.92 ₮) |
7.50 RM (6,000.00 ₮) |
-58.3 % |
Transportation | Malaysia Edit |
Mongolia Edit | |
| One-way Ticket (Local Transport) |
3.00 RM (2,399.15 ₮) |
0.63 RM (500.00 ₮) |
-79.2 % |
| Monthly Pass (Regular Price) |
50.00 RM (39,985.88 ₮) |
32.82 RM (26,250.00 ₮) |
-34.4 % |
| Taxi Start (Normal Tariff) |
5.00 RM (3,998.59 ₮) |
2.50 RM (2,000.00 ₮) |
-50.0 % |
| Taxi 1 mile (Normal Tariff) |
6.04 RM (4,826.33 ₮) |
4.02 RM (3,218.69 ₮) |
-33.3 % |
| Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff) |
25.00 RM (19,992.94 ₮) |
22.51 RM (18,000.00 ₮) |
-10.0 % |
| Gasoline (1 gallon) |
7.77 RM (6,215.63 ₮) |
16.43 RM (13,138.58 ₮) |
+111.4 % |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 90 KW Trendline (Or Equivalent New Car) |
167,500.00 RM (133,952,694.75 ₮) |
92,532.67 RM (74,000,000.00 ₮) |
-44.8 % |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6l 97kW Comfort (Or Equivalent New Car) |
132,825.43 RM (106,222,833.79 ₮) |
69,027.49 RM (55,202,499.75 ₮) |
-48.0 % |
Utilities (Monthly) | Malaysia Edit |
Mongolia Edit | |
| Basic (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) for 915 sq ft Apartment |
215.25 RM (172,142.68 ₮) |
309.18 RM (247,258.52 ₮) |
+43.6 % |
| Mobile Phone Monthly Plan with Calls and 10GB+ Data |
44.06 RM (35,234.76 ₮) |
30.88 RM (24,691.67 ₮) |
-29.9 % |
| Internet (60 Mbps or More, Unlimited Data, Cable/ADSL) |
114.12 RM (91,266.10 ₮) |
64.40 RM (51,500.00 ₮) |
-43.6 % |
Sports And Leisure | Malaysia Edit |
Mongolia Edit | |
| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult |
155.34 RM (124,231.31 ₮) |
229.25 RM (183,333.33 ₮) |
+47.6 % |
| Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend) |
27.74 RM (22,187.91 ₮) |
53.93 RM (43,125.00 ₮) |
+94.4 % |
| Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat |
20.00 RM (15,994.35 ₮) |
15.01 RM (12,000.00 ₮) |
-25.0 % |
Childcare | Malaysia Edit |
Mongolia Edit | |
| Preschool (or Kindergarten), Full Day, Private, Monthly for 1 Child |
767.94 RM (614,137.03 ₮) |
750.26 RM (600,000.00 ₮) |
-2.3 % |
| International Primary School, Yearly for 1 Child |
29,306.25 RM (23,436,723.35 ₮) |
27,828.75 RM (22,255,142.86 ₮) |
-5.0 % |
Clothing And Shoes | Malaysia Edit |
Mongolia Edit | |
| 1 Pair of Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar) |
254.34 RM (203,402.10 ₮) |
316.32 RM (252,963.76 ₮) |
+24.4 % |
| 1 Summer Dress in a Chain Store (Zara, H&M, ...) |
141.55 RM (113,199.05 ₮) |
259.02 RM (207,142.71 ₮) |
+83.0 % |
| 1 Pair of Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) |
322.39 RM (257,824.10 ₮) |
419.10 RM (335,160.13 ₮) |
+30.0 % |
| 1 Pair of Men Leather Business Shoes |
278.17 RM (222,459.06 ₮) |
554.88 RM (443,750.00 ₮) |
+99.5 % |
Rent Per Month | Malaysia Edit |
Mongolia Edit | |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre |
1,671.46 RM (1,336,698.68 ₮) |
2,104.22 RM (1,682,780.65 ₮) |
+25.9 % |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside of Centre |
1,139.02 RM (910,892.60 ₮) |
1,672.47 RM (1,337,500.00 ₮) |
+46.8 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre |
3,047.17 RM (2,436,874.90 ₮) |
5,639.69 RM (4,510,155.32 ₮) |
+85.1 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) Outside of Centre |
1,976.36 RM (1,580,530.92 ₮) |
3,108.24 RM (2,485,714.29 ₮) |
+57.3 % |
Buy Apartment Price | Malaysia Edit |
Mongolia Edit | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre |
795.36 RM (636,061.24 ₮) |
622.08 RM (497,491.64 ₮) |
-21.8 % |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre |
466.13 RM (372,770.88 ₮) |
372.91 RM (298,226.37 ₮) |
-20.0 % |
Salaries And Financing | Malaysia Edit |
Mongolia Edit | |
| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) |
3,922.87 RM (3,137,188.96 ₮) |
1,856.91 RM (1,485,000.00 ₮) |
-52.7 % |
| Mortgage Interest Rate in Percentages (%), Yearly, for 20 Years Fixed-Rate | 4.20 | 6.00 | +42.9 % |
| Last update: | 22 May 2025 | 21 May 2025 | |
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