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

😐 Solo nomad: United States is 99.3% more expensive than Mongolia without rent, and 182.7% more expensive with rent.
😐 Family of 3: United States is 97.4% more expensive than Mongolia without rent, and 146.9% more expensive with rent.
Currency
🍽 Eating Out
United States
Mongolia
Difference
Meal at Budget Restaurant
$19.64 $19.64
$4.61 MNT 16.3K
326.03%
Three-Course Dinner for Two, Mid-Range
$74.5 $74.5
$28.87 MNT 102.1K
158.16%
Fast Food Meal (McDonalds, etc)
$11.69 $11.69
$5.42 MNT 19.2K
115.68%
Cappuccino
$5.10 $5.10
$2.59 MNT 9,172
96.91%
Coke/Pepsi/Fanta/Sprite (0.33 liter bottle)
$2.52 $2.52
$0.70 MNT 2,472
260.00%
Water (0.33 liter bottle)
$2.14 $2.14
$0.44 MNT 1,553
386.36%
Local Beer (0.5 liter draught)
$6.17 $6.17
$1.85 MNT 6,560
233.51%
Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)
$6.86 $6.86
$2.31 MNT 8,168
196.97%
🛒 Groceries & Markets
United States
Mongolia
Difference
Milk (1 liter)
$1.08 $1.08
$1.44 MNT 5,106
-25.00%
White Bread (500g)
$3.60 $3.60
$0.89 MNT 3,163
304.49%
Rice (white) (1kg)
$4.69 $4.69
$1.87 MNT 6,625
150.80%
Eggs
$4.20 $4.20
$2.17 MNT 7,678
93.55%
Local Cheese (1kg)
$12.87 $12.87
$13.36 MNT 47.3K
-3.67%
Chicken Fillets (1kg)
$11.99 $11.99
$5.22 MNT 18.5K
129.69%
Beef Round Steak (1kg)
$16.12 $16.12
$5.42 MNT 19.2K
197.42%
Apples (1kg)
$5.14 $5.14
$2.90 MNT 10.3K
77.24%
Banana (1kg)
$1.70 $1.70
$2.52 MNT 8,912
-32.54%
Oranges (1kg)
$4.57 $4.57
$3.69 MNT 13.1K
23.85%
Tomato (1kg)
$4.79 $4.79
$2.60 MNT 9,197
84.23%
Potato (1kg)
$3.03 $3.03
$0.66 MNT 2,349
359.09%
Onion (1kg)
$3.01 $3.01
$0.97 MNT 3,413
210.31%
Lettuce (1 head)
$2.18 $2.18
$1.11 MNT 3,934
96.40%
Water (1.5 liter bottle)
$2.21 $2.21
$0.74 MNT 2,612
198.65%
Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro, Camel)
$10.07 $10.07
$1.73 MNT 6,102
482.08%
Wine (Bottle)
$15.30 $15.30
$8.71 MNT 30.8K
75.66%
Local Beer (0.5 liter bottle)
$1.93 $1.93
$1.30 MNT 4,610
48.46%
Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)
$3.68 $3.68
$1.64 MNT 5,811
124.39%
🚌 Getting Around
United States
Mongolia
Difference
One-way Ticket (Public Transport)
$2.55 $2.55
$0.21 MNT 760
1114.29%
Public Transport Monthly Pass (Regular Price)
$65.1 $65.1
$7.60 MNT 26.9K
755.92%
Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)
$3.67 $3.67
$0.57 MNT 1,999
543.86%
Taxi (Normal Tariff) (1km)
$1.69 $1.69
$0.62 MNT 2,178
172.58%
Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)
$29.77 $29.77
$4.52 MNT 16.0K
558.63%
Gasoline (1 liter)
$0.94 $0.94
$1.02 MNT 3,625
-7.84%
Midsize Hatchback 1.4l (Volkswagen Golf, Toyota Prius, Honda Civic, etc)
$30.5K $30.5K
$21.9K MNT 77.5M
39.10%
Compact Sedan 1.6l (Toyota Corolla, Mazda3, Kia K4, Hyundai Elantra, etc)
$26.4K $26.4K
$16.2K MNT 57.3M
62.88%
🧾 Monthly Utilities & Internet
United States
Mongolia
Difference
Utilities for 2 People in 2-bedroom Apartment (Heating, Electricity, Gas, Water, Garbage) (85m2)
$211 $211
$72.9 MNT 257.8K
189.34%
SIM Card Monthly Plan (Calls and 10GB+ Data)
$58.2 $58.2
$7.37 MNT 26.1K
689.42%
Internet (50+ Mbps, Unlimited Data)
$71.3 $71.3
$14.67 MNT 51.9K
385.82%
🎉 Sport & Entertainment
United States
Mongolia
Difference
Gym Membership (Monthly)
$45.20 $45.20
$49.19 MNT 174.0K
-8.11%
Tennis Court (1 Hour on Weekend)
$21.81 $21.81
$12.48 MNT 44.1K
74.76%
Cinema Ticket
$13.94 $13.94
$3.62 MNT 12.8K
285.08%
🧸 Childcare & Education
United States
Mongolia
Difference
Preschool or Kindergarten, Full Day, Private, 1 Child (Monthly)
$1,376 $1,376
$180 MNT 636.6K
664.39%
International Primary School, 1 Child (Yearly)
$22.8K $22.8K
$6,451 MNT 22.8M
253.45%
👕👟 Clothing & Footwear
United States
Mongolia
Difference
Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar)
$52.2 $52.2
$75.9 MNT 268.4K
-31.19%
Summer Dress (H&M, Zara, etc)
$43.35 $43.35
$61.7 MNT 218.3K
-29.77%
Sport Shoes (Adidas, Nike)
$91.7 $91.7
$98.0 MNT 346.6K
-6.42%
Men's Leather Business Shoes
$113 $113
$132 MNT 465.5K
-14.32%
🏠 Accommodation & Living
United States
Mongolia
Difference
1-bedroom Apartment, City Center (Monthly)
$1,759 $1,759
$476 MNT 1.7M
269.72%
1-bedroom Apartment, Outside City Center (Monthly)
$1,422 $1,422
$364 MNT 1.3M
290.61%
3-bedroom Apartment, City Center (Monthly)
$2,930 $2,930
$1,354 MNT 4.8M
116.48%
3-bedroom Apartment, Outside City Center (Monthly)
$2,359 $2,359
$743 MNT 2.6M
217.48%
Buy Apartment in City Center (m2)
$3,371 $3,371
$1,788 MNT 6.3M
88.57%
Buy Apartment Outside City Center (m2)
$2,685 $2,685
$935 MNT 3.3M
187.30%
💵 Salaries & Financials
United States
Mongolia
Difference
Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)
$4,390 $4,390
$551 MNT 1.9M
697.46%
20-Year Fixed Mortgage Interest Rate (Annual %)
6.51
6
8.50%

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Last update for United States: March 30, 2026

Last update for Mongolia: March 30, 2026

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