Cost of Living Comparison Between Erdenet and Mandalgovi Cost of Living Comparison Between Erdenet and Mandalgovi

😐 Solo nomad: Erdenet is 39.1% more expensive than Mandalgovi without rent, and 31.8% more expensive with rent.
😐 Family of 3: Erdenet is 62.6% more expensive than Mandalgovi without rent, and 11.1% more expensive with rent.
Currency
🍽 Eating Out
Erdenet
Mandalgovi
Difference
Meal at Budget Restaurant
$3.90 MNT 14.0K
$2.71 MNT 9,685
43.91%
Three-Course Dinner for Two, Mid-Range
$29.10 MNT 104.0K
$13.25 MNT 47.4K
119.62%
Fast Food Meal (McDonalds, etc)
$4.39 MNT 15.7K
$5.58 MNT 19.9K
-21.33%
Cappuccino
$1.51 MNT 5,389
$1.88 MNT 6,713
-19.68%
Coke/Pepsi/Fanta/Sprite (0.33 liter bottle)
$0.64 MNT 2,290
$0.51 MNT 1,828
25.49%
Water (0.33 liter bottle)
$0.39 MNT 1,397
$0.30 MNT 1,083
30.00%
Local Beer (0.5 liter draught)
$1.27 MNT 4,529
$1.66 MNT 5,933
-23.49%
Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)
$1.32 MNT 4,702
$1.94 MNT 6,943
-31.96%
🛒 Groceries & Markets
Erdenet
Mandalgovi
Difference
Milk (1 liter)
$1.02 MNT 3,645
$1.17 MNT 4,166
-12.82%
White Bread (500g)
$0.68 MNT 2,435
$0.72 MNT 2,568
-5.56%
Rice (white) (1kg)
$1.76 MNT 6,284
$1.05 MNT 3,739
67.62%
Eggs
$2.13 MNT 7,625
$1.81 MNT 6,456
17.68%
Local Cheese (1kg)
$9.32 MNT 33.3K
$9.09 MNT 32.5K
2.53%
Chicken Fillets (1kg)
$5.05 MNT 18.1K
$5.31 MNT 19.0K
-4.90%
Beef Round Steak (1kg)
$3.86 MNT 13.8K
$4.83 MNT 17.3K
-20.08%
Apples (1kg)
$2.48 MNT 8,875
$2.36 MNT 8,440
5.08%
Banana (1kg)
$2.04 MNT 7,295
$2.15 MNT 7,701
-5.12%
Oranges (1kg)
$2.49 MNT 8,885
$1.87 MNT 6,669
33.16%
Tomato (1kg)
$1.97 MNT 7,059
$2.30 MNT 8,225
-14.35%
Potato (1kg)
$0.70 MNT 2,519
$0.52 MNT 1,851
34.62%
Onion (1kg)
$0.94 MNT 3,376
$1.05 MNT 3,762
-10.48%
Lettuce (1 head)
$0.85 MNT 3,041
$1.31 MNT 4,684
-35.11%
Water (1.5 liter bottle)
$0.70 MNT 2,490
$0.61 MNT 2,180
14.75%
Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro, Camel)
$2.87 MNT 10.2K
$1.35 MNT 4,809
112.59%
Wine (Bottle)
$5.72 MNT 20.4K
$5.51 MNT 19.7K
3.81%
Local Beer (0.5 liter bottle)
$1.21 MNT 4,320
$1.30 MNT 4,647
-6.92%
Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)
$1.30 MNT 4,664
$1.70 MNT 6,081
-23.53%
🚌 Getting Around
Erdenet
Mandalgovi
Difference
One-way Ticket (Public Transport)
$0.10 MNT 367
-
-
Public Transport Monthly Pass (Regular Price)
$4.67 MNT 16.7K
-
-
Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)
$0.45 MNT 1,615
$0.28 MNT 999
60.71%
Taxi (Normal Tariff) (1km)
$0.68 MNT 2,443
$0.30 MNT 1,087
126.67%
Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)
$5.32 MNT 19.0K
$4.75 MNT 17.0K
12.00%
Gasoline (1 liter)
$0.88 MNT 3,160
$0.78 MNT 2,774
12.82%
Midsize Hatchback 1.4l (Volkswagen Golf, Toyota Prius, Honda Civic, etc)
$12.6K MNT 44.9M
$20.3K MNT 72.6M
-38.22%
Compact Sedan 1.6l (Toyota Corolla, Mazda3, Kia K4, Hyundai Elantra, etc)
$10.3K MNT 36.9M
$13.5K MNT 48.2M
-23.33%
🧾 Monthly Utilities & Internet
Erdenet
Mandalgovi
Difference
Utilities for 2 People in 2-bedroom Apartment (Heating, Electricity, Gas, Water, Garbage) (85m2)
$62.2 MNT 222.2K
$41.51 MNT 148.4K
49.75%
SIM Card Monthly Plan (Calls and 10GB+ Data)
$2.99 MNT 10.7K
$7.54 MNT 27.0K
-60.34%
Internet (50+ Mbps, Unlimited Data)
$14.91 MNT 53.3K
$10.54 MNT 37.7K
41.46%
🎉 Sport & Entertainment
Erdenet
Mandalgovi
Difference
Gym Membership (Monthly)
$25.36 MNT 90.6K
$29.88 MNT 106.8K
-15.13%
Tennis Court (1 Hour on Weekend)
$4.50 MNT 16.1K
$4.31 MNT 15.4K
4.41%
Cinema Ticket
$2.71 MNT 9,673
$2.36 MNT 8,438
14.83%
🧸 Childcare & Education
Erdenet
Mandalgovi
Difference
Preschool or Kindergarten, Full Day, Private, 1 Child (Monthly)
$190 MNT 677.6K
$101 MNT 362.6K
86.87%
International Primary School, 1 Child (Yearly)
$2,627 MNT 9.4M
$6,512 MNT 23.3M
-59.66%
👕👟 Clothing & Footwear
Erdenet
Mandalgovi
Difference
Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar)
$29.91 MNT 106.9K
$16.36 MNT 58.5K
82.82%
Summer Dress (H&M, Zara, etc)
$29.37 MNT 105.0K
$19.05 MNT 68.1K
54.17%
Sport Shoes (Adidas, Nike)
$89.3 MNT 319.3K
$43.40 MNT 155.1K
105.85%
Men's Leather Business Shoes
$88.2 MNT 315.1K
$35.93 MNT 128.4K
145.37%
🏠 Accommodation & Living
Erdenet
Mandalgovi
Difference
1-bedroom Apartment, City Center (Monthly)
$174 MNT 620.3K
$103 MNT 366.5K
69.23%
1-bedroom Apartment, Outside City Center (Monthly)
$132 MNT 470.6K
$75.0 MNT 267.9K
75.63%
3-bedroom Apartment, City Center (Monthly)
$594 MNT 2.1M
$218 MNT 778.6K
172.90%
3-bedroom Apartment, Outside City Center (Monthly)
-
$133 MNT 476.3K
-
Buy Apartment in City Center (m2)
$841 MNT 3.0M
$581 MNT 2.1M
44.85%
Buy Apartment Outside City Center (m2)
-
$532 MNT 1.9M
-
💵 Salaries & Financials
Erdenet
Mandalgovi
Difference
Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)
$167 MNT 597.1K
$142 MNT 508.3K
17.47%
20-Year Fixed Mortgage Interest Rate (Annual %)
0
6
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Last update for Erdenet: March 2, 2026

Last update for Mandalgovi: March 1, 2026

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