Cost of Living in Mongolia

Summary of cost of living in Mongolia:

The estimated monthly costs for a family of four are 1,702.6€ (7,089,546.6₮), excluding rent.
The estimated monthly costs for a single person are 462.9€ (1,927,531.3₮), excluding rent.
Cost of living in Mongolia is, on average, 55.9% lower than in United States.
Rent in Mongolia is, on average, 67.1% lower than in United States.

Restaurants	Edit	Range
Meal at an Inexpensive Restaurant	3.96 €	2.40-6.00
Meal for Two at a Mid-Range Restaurant (Three Courses, Without Drinks)	24.02 €	14.41-60.04
Combo Meal at McDonald's (or Equivalent Fast-Food Meal)	4.43 €	3.84-4.80
Domestic Draft Beer (1 Pint)	1.68 €	1.20-3.60
Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle)	1.92 €	1.08-2.88
Cappuccino (Regular Size)	2.07 €	1.08-2.88
Soft Drink (Coca-Cola or Pepsi, 12 oz Small Bottle)	0.57 €	0.48-0.72
Bottled Water (12 oz)	0.34 €	0.24-0.53
Markets	Edit
Milk (Regular, 1 Liter)	1.19 €	0.84-1.44
Fresh White Bread (1 lb Loaf)	0.65 €	0.54-1.02
White Rice (1 lb)	0.73 €	0.38-1.53
Eggs (12, Large Size)	1.85 €	1.44-2.39
Local Cheese (1 lb)	3.96 €	2.18-12.49
Chicken Fillets (1 lb)	2.09 €	0.65-3.27
Beef Round or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat (1 lb)	1.79 €	1.63-2.40
Apples (1 lb)	1.16 €	0.71-1.63
Bananas (1 lb)	0.85 €	0.65-2.94
Oranges (1 lb)	1.43 €	0.65-2.40
Tomatoes (1 lb)	1.03 €	0.38-1.44
Potatoes (1 lb)	0.26 €	0.10-0.54
Onions (1 lb)	0.37 €	0.27-0.84
Lettuce (1 Head)	1.00 €	0.48-2.16
Bottled Water (50 oz)	0.60 €	0.29-0.84
Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range)	7.44 €	4.80-9.61
Domestic Beer (16.9 oz Bottle)	1.08 €	0.72-1.44
Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle)	1.44 €	1.08-1.92
Cigarettes (Pack of 20, Marlboro)	1.44 €	1.20-1.56
Transportation	Edit
One-Way Ticket (Local Transport)	0.24 €	0.12-0.24
Monthly Public Transport Pass (Regular Price)	7.20 €	3.60-14.41
Taxi Start (Standard Tariff)	0.46 €	0.36-0.60
Taxi 1 mile (Standard Tariff)	0.77 €	0.58-0.97
Taxi 1 Hour Waiting (Standard Tariff)	5.48 €	2.16-5.48
Gasoline (1 Liter)	0.85 €	0.62-0.89
Volkswagen Golf 1.5 (or Equivalent New Compact Car)	19,212.35 €	14,371.40-24,015.44
Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6 (or Equivalent New Mid-Size Car)	14,208.01 €	10,806.95-19,212.35
Utilities (Monthly)	Edit
Basic Utilities for 915 Square Feet Apartment (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage)	59.65 €	48.03-90.72
Mobile Phone Plan (Monthly, with Calls and 10GB+ Data)	5.97 €	2.40-7.20
Broadband Internet (Unlimited Data, 60 Mbps or Higher)	11.51 €	8.65-19.21
Sports And Leisure	Edit
Monthly Fitness Club Membership	43.53 €	24.02-96.06
Tennis Court Rental (1 Hour, Weekend)	10.36 €	3.60-14.41
Cinema Ticket (International Release)	3.12 €	2.40-6.00
Childcare	Edit
Private Full-Day Preschool or Kindergarten, Monthly Fee per Child	141.09 €	84.05-240.15
International Primary School, Annual Tuition per Child	5,423.20 €	2,401.54-9,125.87
Clothing And Shoes	Edit
Jeans (Levi's 501 or Similar)	56.73 €	15.61-117.68
Summer Dress in a Chain Store (e.g. Zara or H&M)	36.02 €	15.61-72.05
Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range)	84.90 €	60.04-120.08
Men's Leather Business Shoes	135.52 €	48.03-192.12
Rent Per Month	Edit
1 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre	376.70 €	240.15-480.31
1 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre	301.91 €	144.09-480.31
3 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre	1,088.63 €	480.31-1,681.08
3 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre	612.39 €	360.23-720.46
Buy Apartment Price	Edit
Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre	139.71 €	111.55-178.49
Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre	72.25 €	62.47-78.09
Salaries And Financing	Edit
Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)	423.70 €
Annual Mortgage Interest Rate (20-Year Fixed, in %)	6.00	5.00-6.00

Prices in Mongolia

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Last update: 1 December 2025
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