Cost of Living Comparison Between United States and Mongolia Cost of Living Comparison Between United States and Mongolia

😐 Solo nomad: United States is 101.3% more expensive than Mongolia without rent, and 181.2% more expensive with rent.
😐 Family of 3: United States is 90.6% more expensive than Mongolia without rent, and 143.9% more expensive with rent.
Currency
🍽 Eating Out
United States
Mongolia
Difference
Meal at Budget Restaurant
$20.33 $20.33
$4.57 MNT 16.4K
344.86%
Three-Course Dinner for Two, Mid-Range
$74.4 $74.4
$29.04 MNT 103.8K
156.10%
Fast Food Meal (McDonalds, etc)
$11.49 $11.49
$5.25 MNT 18.8K
118.86%
Cappuccino
$5.09 $5.09
$2.58 MNT 9,242
97.29%
Coke/Pepsi/Fanta/Sprite (0.33 liter bottle)
$2.54 $2.54
$0.69 MNT 2,470
268.12%
Water (0.33 liter bottle)
$2.11 $2.11
$0.48 MNT 1,707
339.58%
Local Beer (0.5 liter draught)
$6.09 $6.09
$1.95 MNT 6,981
212.31%
Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)
$7.1 $7.1
$2.31 MNT 8,275
207.36%
🛒 Groceries & Markets
United States
Mongolia
Difference
Milk (1 liter)
$1.08 $1.08
$1.42 MNT 5,090
-23.94%
White Bread (500g)
$3.7 $3.7
$0.91 MNT 3,261
306.59%
Rice (white) (1kg)
$4.65 $4.65
$1.94 MNT 6,922
139.69%
Eggs
$4.21 $4.21
$2.17 MNT 7,746
94.01%
Local Cheese (1kg)
$12.75 $12.75
$13.19 MNT 47.2K
-3.34%
Chicken Fillets (1kg)
$12.24 $12.24
$5.32 MNT 19K
130.08%
Beef Round Steak (1kg)
$16.08 $16.08
$5.37 MNT 19.2K
199.44%
Apples (1kg)
$5.41 $5.41
$2.91 MNT 10.4K
85.91%
Banana (1kg)
$1.73 $1.73
$2.49 MNT 8,892
-30.52%
Oranges (1kg)
$4.37 $4.37
$3.72 MNT 13.3K
17.47%
Tomato (1kg)
$4.94 $4.94
$2.58 MNT 9,211
91.47%
Potato (1kg)
$2.88 $2.88
$0.7 MNT 2,499
311.43%
Onion (1kg)
$3.07 $3.07
$1.02 MNT 3,650
200.98%
Lettuce (1 head)
$2.25 $2.25
$1.1 MNT 3,946
104.55%
Water (1.5 liter bottle)
$2.21 $2.21
$0.69 MNT 2,477
220.29%
Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro, Camel)
$10.09 $10.09
$1.81 MNT 6,460
457.46%
Wine (Bottle)
$14.73 $14.73
$8.44 MNT 30.2K
74.53%
Local Beer (0.5 liter bottle)
$1.91 $1.91
$1.26 MNT 4,511
51.59%
Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)
$3.54 $3.54
$1.62 MNT 5,806
118.52%
🚌 Getting Around
United States
Mongolia
Difference
One-way Ticket (Public Transport)
$2.56 $2.56
$0.19 MNT 664
1247.37%
Public Transport Monthly Pass (Regular Price)
$63.9 $63.9
$7.7 MNT 27.5K
729.22%
Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)
$3.81 $3.81
$0.62 MNT 2,204
514.52%
Taxi (Normal Tariff) (1km)
$1.77 $1.77
$0.61 MNT 2,181
190.16%
Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)
$30.4 $30.4
$4.5 MNT 16.1K
575.56%
Gasoline (1 liter)
$0.94 $0.94
$0.99 MNT 3,526
-5.05%
Midsize Hatchback 1.4l (Volkswagen Golf, Toyota Prius, Honda Civic, etc)
$30K $30K
$22.1K MNT 79M
35.58%
Compact Sedan 1.6l (Toyota Corolla, Mazda3, Kia K4, Hyundai Elantra, etc)
$25.8K $25.8K
$16.5K MNT 59M
56.27%
🧾 Monthly Utilities & Internet
United States
Mongolia
Difference
Utilities for 2 People in 2-bedroom Apartment (Heating, Electricity, Gas, Water, Garbage) (85m2)
$209 $209
$71.7 MNT 256.3K
191.17%
SIM Card Monthly Plan (Calls and 10GB+ Data)
$57.9 $57.9
$7.22 MNT 25.8K
701.25%
Internet (50+ Mbps, Unlimited Data)
$71.1 $71.1
$14.55 MNT 52K
388.59%
🎉 Sport & Entertainment
United States
Mongolia
Difference
Gym Membership (Monthly)
$45.88 $45.88
$50.3 MNT 180K
-8.84%
Tennis Court (1 Hour on Weekend)
$22.25 $22.25
$12.77 MNT 45.7K
74.24%
Cinema Ticket
$14.14 $14.14
$3.58 MNT 12.8K
294.97%
🧸 Childcare & Education
United States
Mongolia
Difference
Preschool or Kindergarten, Full Day, Private, 1 Child (Monthly)
$1,373 $1,373
$175 MNT 625.5K
684.86%
International Primary School, 1 Child (Yearly)
$22.4K $22.4K
$6,452 MNT 23.1M
246.50%
👕👟 Clothing & Footwear
United States
Mongolia
Difference
Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar)
$51.5 $51.5
$74.9 MNT 267.8K
-31.22%
Summer Dress (H&M, Zara, etc)
$41.96 $41.96
$61.1 MNT 218.5K
-31.34%
Sport Shoes (Adidas, Nike)
$88.3 $88.3
$97 MNT 346.7K
-8.89%
Men's Leather Business Shoes
$112 $112
$131 MNT 468.9K
-14.89%
🏠 Accommodation & Living
United States
Mongolia
Difference
1-bedroom Apartment, City Center (Monthly)
$1,731 $1,731
$486 MNT 1.7M
256.21%
1-bedroom Apartment, Outside City Center (Monthly)
$1,446 $1,446
$372 MNT 1.3M
288.48%
3-bedroom Apartment, City Center (Monthly)
$2,846 $2,846
$1,322 MNT 4.7M
115.36%
3-bedroom Apartment, Outside City Center (Monthly)
$2,366 $2,366
$740 MNT 2.6M
219.71%
Buy Apartment in City Center (m2)
$3,245 $3,245
$1,482 MNT 5.3M
119.01%
Buy Apartment Outside City Center (m2)
$2,667 $2,667
$875 MNT 3.1M
204.70%
💵 Salaries & Financials
United States
Mongolia
Difference
Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)
$4,312 $4,312
$451 MNT 1.6M
857.19%
20-Year Fixed Mortgage Interest Rate (Annual %)
6.51
6
8.50%

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Last update for United States: October 27, 2025

Last update for Mongolia: October 29, 2025

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