Cost of Living in Mongolia
Summary of cost of living in Mongolia:
- The estimated monthly costs for a family of four are 2,104.5$ (7,512,108.4₮), excluding rent.
- The estimated monthly costs for a single person are 570.7$ (2,037,095.4₮), excluding rent.
- Cost of living in Mongolia is, on average, 52.1% lower than in United States.
- Rent in Mongolia is, on average, 55.0% lower than in United States.
Restaurants |  Edit |
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| Meal at an Inexpensive Restaurant | 19,000.00 ₮ | |
| Meal for Two at a Mid-Range Restaurant (Three Courses, Without Drinks) | 100,000.00 ₮ | |
| Combo Meal at McDonald's (or Equivalent Fast-Food Meal) | 18,900.00 ₮ | |
| Domestic Draft Beer (1 Pint) | 8,500.00 ₮ | |
| Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) | 12,000.00 ₮ | |
| Cappuccino (Regular Size) | 8,347.06 ₮ | |
| Soft Drink (Coca-Cola or Pepsi, 12 oz Small Bottle) | 2,761.11 ₮ | |
| Bottled Water (12 oz) | 1,933.00 ₮ | |
Markets | Edit |
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| Milk (Regular, 1 Liter) | 4,901.93 ₮ | |
| Fresh White Bread (1 lb Loaf) | 2,829.37 ₮ | |
| White Rice (1 lb) | 3,260.78 ₮ | |
| Eggs (12, Large Size) | 7,753.35 ₮ | |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) | 14,968.57 ₮ | |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) | 8,051.27 ₮ | |
| Beef Round or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat (1 lb) | 8,414.15 ₮ | |
| Apples (1 lb) | 4,925.93 ₮ | |
| Bananas (1 lb) | 3,553.14 ₮ | |
| Oranges (1 lb) | 5,868.36 ₮ | |
| Tomatoes (1 lb) | 4,924.72 ₮ | |
| Potatoes (1 lb) | 1,215.63 ₮ | |
| Onions (1 lb) | 1,577.50 ₮ | |
| Lettuce (1 Head) | 5,857.14 ₮ | |
| Bottled Water (50 oz) | 2,560.00 ₮ | |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) | 33,500.00 ₮ | |
| Domestic Beer (16.9 oz Bottle) | 5,148.50 ₮ | |
| Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) | 5,839.90 ₮ | |
| Cigarettes (Pack of 20, Marlboro) | 6,281.80 ₮ | |
Transportation | Edit |
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| One-Way Ticket (Local Transport) | 1,000.00 ₮ | |
| Monthly Public Transport Pass (Regular Price) | 60,000.00 ₮ | |
| Taxi Start (Standard Tariff) | 1,900.00 ₮ | |
| Taxi 1 mile (Standard Tariff) | 3,218.69 ₮ | |
| Taxi 1 Hour Waiting (Standard Tariff) | 22,800.00 ₮ | |
| Gasoline (1 Liter) | 3,340.92 ₮ | |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.5 (or Equivalent New Compact Car) | 96,800,000.00 ₮ | |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6 (or Equivalent New Mid-Size Car) | 115,666,666.67 ₮ | |
Utilities (Monthly) | Edit |
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| Basic Utilities for 915 Square Feet Apartment (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) | 251,022.73 ₮ | |
| Mobile Phone Plan (Monthly, with Calls and 10GB+ Data) | 23,777.78 ₮ | |
| Broadband Internet (Unlimited Data, 60 Mbps or Higher) | 45,277.78 ₮ | |
Sports And Leisure | Edit |
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| Monthly Fitness Club Membership | 212,500.00 ₮ | |
| Tennis Court Rental (1 Hour, Weekend) | 58,333.33 ₮ | |
| Cinema Ticket (International Release) | 15,000.00 ₮ | |
Childcare | Edit |
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| Private Full-Day Preschool or Kindergarten, Monthly Fee per Child | 2,106,666.73 ₮ | |
| International Primary School, Annual Tuition per Child | 31,211,111.11 ₮ | |
Clothing And Shoes | Edit |
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| Jeans (Levi's 501 or Similar) | 276,878.51 ₮ | |
| Summer Dress in a Chain Store (e.g. Zara or H&M) | 155,714.14 ₮ | |
| Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) | 409,558.15 ₮ | |
| Men's Leather Business Shoes | 576,428.57 ₮ | |
Rent Per Month | Edit |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre | 1,974,172.83 ₮ | |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre | 1,535,109.74 ₮ | |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre | 5,660,470.91 ₮ | |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre | 3,580,147.40 ₮ | |
Buy Apartment Price | Edit |
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| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre | 590,804.09 ₮ | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre | 313,651.68 ₮ | |
Salaries And Financing | Edit |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) | 2,032,802.91 ₮ | |
| Annual Mortgage Interest Rate (20-Year Fixed, in %) | 9.60 | |
Prices in Mongolia
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Last update: 20 March 2026
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Last update: 20 March 2026
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