Cost of living in Melbourne, Australia vs Erdenet, Mongolia
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| Food | + 15% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Melbourne (Australia) is 15% more expensive than in Erdenet (Mongolia) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | AU$18 (39,343 ₮) | - | - | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | AU$12 (26,209 ₮) | - | - | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | AU$5.37 (11,918 ₮) | - | - | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | AU$1.50 (3,339 ₮) | - | - | |
| 12 eggs, large | AU$5.60 (12,425 ₮) | - | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | AU$4.86 (10,780 ₮) | - | - | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | AU$8 (16,848 ₮) | - | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | AU$4.49 (9,952 ₮) | - | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | AU$3.12 (6,915 ₮) | - | - | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | AU$5.49 (12,185 ₮) | - | - | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | AU$17 (38,090 ₮) | - | - | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | AU$2.82 (6,252 ₮) | 3,675 ₮ | + 70% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | AU$2.64 (5,852 ₮) | 2,756 ₮ | + 112% | |
| Housing | ||||
| Housing in Melbourne (Australia) is about the same as in Erdenet (Mongolia) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | AU$2,943 (6,529,224 ₮) | - | - | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | AU$2,147 (4,763,790 ₮) | - | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | AU$249 (552,053 ₮) | - | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | AU$1,822 (4,041,703 ₮) | - | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | AU$1,417 (3,144,930 ₮) | - | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | AU$157 (348,068 ₮) | - | - | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | AU$46 (102,628 ₮) | - | - | |
| 40” flat screen tv | AU$374 (830,580 ₮) | - | - | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | AU$212 (469,592 ₮) | - | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | AU$9 (20,611 ₮) | - | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | AU$28 (62,292 ₮) | - | - | |
| Clothes | ||||
| Clothes in Melbourne (Australia) is about the same as in Erdenet (Mongolia) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | AU$101 (223,216 ₮) | - | - | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | AU$59 (131,362 ₮) | - | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | AU$129 (286,523 ₮) | - | - | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | AU$131 (290,987 ₮) | - | - | |
| Transportation | ||||
| Transportation in Melbourne (Australia) is about the same as in Erdenet (Mongolia) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | AU$27,303 (60,579,280 ₮) | - | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | AU$1.38 (3,062 ₮) | - | - | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | AU$160 (355,275 ₮) | - | - | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | AU$21 (47,037 ₮) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | ||||
| Personal Care in Melbourne (Australia) is about the same as in Erdenet (Mongolia) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | AU$8 (17,220 ₮) | - | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | AU$19 (41,744 ₮) | - | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | AU$61 (134,431 ₮) | - | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | AU$7 (15,237 ₮) | - | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | AU$4.57 (10,146 ₮) | - | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | AU$5.32 (11,796 ₮) | - | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | AU$2.66 (5,908 ₮) | - | - | |
| Tube of toothpaste | AU$3.01 (6,680 ₮) | - | - | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | AU$34 (75,095 ₮) | - | - | |
| Entertainment | ||||
| Entertainment in Melbourne (Australia) is about the same as in Erdenet (Mongolia) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | AU$51 (112,598 ₮) | - | - | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | AU$39 (86,114 ₮) | - | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | AU$226 (502,346 ₮) | - | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | AU$80 (178,043 ₮) | - | - | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | AU$16 (34,563 ₮) | - | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | AU$4.43 (9,822 ₮) | - | - | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | AU$10 (21,912 ₮) | - | - | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | AU$634 (1,406,394 ₮) | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | AU$0.25 (545 ₮) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | AU$72 (158,697 ₮) | - | - | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | AU$34 (74,356 ₮) | - | - | |
| TOTAL | + 15% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 828 prices entered by 126 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 20, 2021.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Melbourne (Australia) is 15% more expensive than in Erdenet (Mongolia)
For example, you would need at least 24,707,809 ₮ (AU$11,136) in Melbourne to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with 21,400,000 ₮ in Erdenet.
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