PRICES IN MONGOLIA
Mongolia is located in the eastern part of Asia between Russia in the north and China in the south. It has no access to the sea. A colorful state with a great history and culture. It occupies an area of 1,564,000 km2. The population is about 3.5 million people. The income tax rate is 10%, and the unemployment rate does not exceed 5-6%.
The average salary in Mongolia in 2025 is 2,479.6 thousand tugriks per month (720 dollars). In-demand technical specialists can receive more than 5 million tugriks. The highest salaries are provided by the mining and exploration industry. The minimum monthly wage in Mongolia is 792,000 tugriks ($230).
Note. At the current (official) exchange rate, 1 Mongolian tugrik corresponds to 0.000289 dollars/0.000239 euros.
Next, let's highlight the average prices of food and some other goods/services in Mongolia in 2025.
PRICES IN MONGOLIA IN 2025
| Product | Price |
| Milk (1 liter) | 4,825.74 ₮/1.15 € |
| Loaf of fresh white bread (500g) | 3,043.01 ₮/0.73 € |
| Rice (white) (1 kg) | 5,857.69 ₮/1.40 € |
| Eggs (12 pcs.) | 7,384.18 ₮/1.76 € |
| Local cheese (1 kg) | 44,666.67 ₮/10.66 € |
| Chicken fillet (1 kg) | 17,708.33 ₮/4.23 € |
| Apples (1 kg) | 10,845.83 ₮/2.59 € |
| Banana (1 kg) | 9,123.08 ₮/2.18 € |
| Orange (1 kg) | 13,560.00 ₮/3.24 € |
| Tomato (1 kg) | 9,500.00 ₮/2.27 € |
| Potato (1 kg) | 2,299.23 ₮/0.55 € |
| Onion (1 kg) | 3,361.54 ₮/0.80 € |
| Lettuce (1 head) | 3,535.44 ₮/0.84 € |
| Water (1.5 liter bottle) | 2,270.75 ₮/0.54 € |
| Bottle of wine (medium level) | 30,000.00 ₮/7.16 € |
| Local beer (0,5 liter bottle) | 4,019.92 ₮/0.96 € |
| Imported beer (0.33 liter bottle) | 5,614.90 ₮/1.34 € |
| Pack of 20 cigarettes (Marlboro) | 6,000.00 ₮/1.43 € |
Important. In general, prices in Mongolia are significantly lower compared to more developed Asian and European countries.
| Goods/services | Price |
| Public transportation | 500.00 ₮/0.12 € |
| Monthly pass | 26,250.00 ₮/6.27 € |
| Cab 1 km (normal fare) | 2,000.00 ₮/0.91 € |
| Gasoline (1 liter) | 3,395.69 ₮/0.81 € |
| Utilities (monthly) for an 85m2 apartment | 225,135.88 ₮/53.75 € |
| Monthly mobile tariff plan | 24,691.67 ₮/5.89 € |
| Internet (60 Mbps or more) | 52,750.00 ₮/12.59 € |
| Fitness club, monthly fee for 1 adult | 194,166.67 ₮/46.36 € |
| Tennis court rental (1 hour) | 43,125 ₮/10.30 € |
| Movie theater (international rental) 1 seat | 15,000.00 ₮/3.58 € |
| A pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 207,142.86 ₮/49.45 € |
| One summer dress in a chain store (Zara, H&M...) | 178,749.88 ₮/42.68 € |
| A pair of mid-range sneakers (nike, adidas...) | 306,250.00 ₮/73.12 € |
| Pair of men's leather business shoes | 456,250 ₮/108.93 € |
| Standard men's haircut | 35,000.00 ₮/8.36 € |
| Tube of toothpaste | 6,399.00 ₮/1.53 € |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 8,979.00 ₮/2.14 € |
| Rental apartment (1 bedroom) in the city center | 1,765,054.09 ₮/421.40 € |
| Rental apartment (3 bedrooms) in the city center | 4,409,985.33 ₮/1,052.86 € |
Note. Price information is based on current data from official statistical offices and surveys of local residents in different Mongolian cities.
Unfortunately, currently the income level in Mongolia is still very low and a large number of local residents are below the poverty line. There remains a significant gap between rich and poor segments of the population. Jobs in Mongolia for foreigners are mainly available in the mining, construction, and oil sectors.
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