Cost of Living in Mongolia - Updated Prices & Insights

Name: Mongolia
Address: MN

Solo nomad: Estimated monthly costs are $575 (excluding rent), and $1,025 including rent.

Family of 3: Estimated monthly costs are $1,390 (excluding rent), and $2,253 including rent.

Meal at Budget Restaurant

$4.64 MNT 16.6K

$3.48 MNT 12.4K

$5.80 MNT 20.7K

Three-Course Dinner for Two, Mid-Range

$28.58 MNT 102.0K

$17.59 MNT 62.8K

$73.3 MNT 261.6K

Fast Food Meal (McDonalds, etc)

$5.26 MNT 18.8K

$4.68 MNT 16.7K

$6.13 MNT 21.9K

Cappuccino

$2.53 MNT 9,017

$1.89 MNT 6,754

$3.50 MNT 12.5K

Coke/Pepsi/Fanta/Sprite (0.33 liter bottle)

$0.67 MNT 2,408

$0.56 MNT 2,001

$0.98 MNT 3,493

Water (0.33 liter bottle)

$0.45 MNT 1,599

$0.28 MNT 1,008

$0.72 MNT 2,572

Local Beer (0.5 liter draught)

$1.96 MNT 6,979

$1.05 MNT 3,764

$4.52 MNT 16.1K

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

$2.38 MNT 8,484

$1.49 MNT 5,307

$2.97 MNT 10.6K

Milk (1 liter)

$1.44 MNT 5,152

$1.05 MNT 3,764

$1.66 MNT 5,920

White Bread (500g)

$0.97 MNT 3,445

$0.77 MNT 2,741

$1.43 MNT 5,112

Rice (white) (1kg)

$1.94 MNT 6,925

$1.05 MNT 3,754

$3.00 MNT 10.7K

Eggs

$2.08 MNT 7,405

$1.59 MNT 5,658

$2.42 MNT 8,627

Local Cheese (1kg)

$13.46 MNT 48.0K

$7.43 MNT 26.5K

$34.04 MNT 121.5K

Chicken Fillets (1kg)

$5.42 MNT 19.4K

$1.78 MNT 6,366

$8.90 MNT 31.8K

Beef Round Steak (1kg)

$5.36 MNT 19.1K

$4.28 MNT 15.3K

$8.28 MNT 29.6K

Apples (1kg)

$3.00 MNT 10.7K

$1.93 MNT 6,891

$3.93 MNT 14.0K

Banana (1kg)

$2.49 MNT 8,897

$1.79 MNT 6,376

$3.56 MNT 12.7K

Oranges (1kg)

$3.70 MNT 13.2K

$1.73 MNT 6,173

$6.32 MNT 22.6K

Tomato (1kg)

$2.67 MNT 9,522

$1.04 MNT 3,715

$3.57 MNT 12.7K

Potato (1kg)

$0.67 MNT 2,376

$0.28 MNT 1,013

$1.44 MNT 5,137

Onion (1kg)

$1.00 MNT 3,585

$0.75 MNT 2,680

$1.49 MNT 5,323

Lettuce (1 head)

$1.06 MNT 3,779

$0.57 MNT 2,045

$2.28 MNT 8,147

Water (1.5 liter bottle)

$0.74 MNT 2,654

$0.36 MNT 1,290

$1.06 MNT 3,796

Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro, Camel)

$1.81 MNT 6,447

$1.50 MNT 5,354

$3.00 MNT 10.7K

Wine (Bottle)

$8.86 MNT 31.6K

$5.54 MNT 19.8K

$11.08 MNT 39.5K

Local Beer (0.5 liter bottle)

$1.32 MNT 4,714

$0.87 MNT 3,106

$1.81 MNT 6,468

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

$1.68 MNT 6,002

$1.34 MNT 4,773

$2.24 MNT 7,991

One-way Ticket (Public Transport)

$0.20 MNT 719

$0.16 MNT 568

$0.31 MNT 1,098

Public Transport Monthly Pass (Regular Price)

$7.90 MNT 28.2K

$4.51 MNT 16.1K

$15.04 MNT 53.7K

Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)

$0.58 MNT 2,062

$0.28 MNT 1,013

$0.72 MNT 2,586

Taxi (Normal Tariff) (1km)

$0.57 MNT 2,033

$0.42 MNT 1,516

$0.71 MNT 2,550

Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)

$4.31 MNT 15.4K

$2.01 MNT 7,186

$14.38 MNT 51.3K

Gasoline (1 liter)

$1.00 MNT 3,556

$0.75 MNT 2,676

$1.08 MNT 3,837

Midsize Hatchback 1.4l (Volkswagen Golf, Toyota Prius, Honda Civic, etc)

$21.9K MNT 78.0M

$17.7K MNT 63.1M

$29.5K MNT 105.4M

Compact Sedan 1.6l (Toyota Corolla, Mazda3, Kia K4, Hyundai Elantra, etc)

$16.3K MNT 58.3M

$13.3K MNT 47.5M

$23.7K MNT 84.5M

Utilities for 2 People in 2-bedroom Apartment (Heating, Electricity, Gas, Water, Garbage) (85m2)

$73.3 MNT 261.5K

$59.3 MNT 211.5K

$112 MNT 399.5K

SIM Card Monthly Plan (Calls and 10GB+ Data)

$7.47 MNT 26.6K

$5.05 MNT 18.0K

$8.92 MNT 31.8K

Internet (50+ Mbps, Unlimited Data)

$14.23 MNT 50.8K

$8.66 MNT 30.9K

$23.10 MNT 82.4K

Gym Membership (Monthly)

$49.06 MNT 175.1K

$29.07 MNT 103.7K

$87.2 MNT 311.2K

Tennis Court (1 Hour on Weekend)

$12.50 MNT 44.6K

$4.34 MNT 15.5K

$17.40 MNT 62.1K

Cinema Ticket

$3.50 MNT 12.5K

$2.92 MNT 10.4K

$5.26 MNT 18.8K

Preschool or Kindergarten, Full Day, Private, 1 Child (Monthly)

$175 MNT 625.7K

$102 MNT 365.0K

$292 MNT 1.0M

International Primary School, 1 Child (Yearly)

$6,562 MNT 23.4M

$2,654 MNT 9.5M

$11.8K MNT 42.1M

Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar)

$73.5 MNT 262.3K

$18.84 MNT 67.2K

$142 MNT 506.7K

Summer Dress (H&M, Zara, etc)

$60.6 MNT 216.2K

$19.02 MNT 67.9K

$87.8 MNT 313.2K

Sport Shoes (Adidas, Nike)

$98.4 MNT 351.1K

$73.2 MNT 261.1K

$146 MNT 522.3K

Men's Leather Business Shoes

$130 MNT 464.3K

$58.6 MNT 209.2K

$235 MNT 837.0K

1-bedroom Apartment, City Center (Monthly)

$478 MNT 1.7M

$350 MNT 1.2M

$583 MNT 2.1M

1-bedroom Apartment, Outside City Center (Monthly)

$368 MNT 1.3M

$177 MNT 629.9K

$588 MNT 2.1M

3-bedroom Apartment, City Center (Monthly)

$1,304 MNT 4.7M

$578 MNT 2.1M

$2,022 MNT 7.2M

3-bedroom Apartment, Outside City Center (Monthly)

$732 MNT 2.6M

$442 MNT 1.6M

$884 MNT 3.2M

Buy Apartment in City Center (m2)

$1,732 MNT 6.2M

$1,416 MNT 5.1M

$2,266 MNT 8.1M

Buy Apartment Outside City Center (m2)

$918 MNT 3.3M

$789 MNT 2.8M

$987 MNT 3.5M

Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)

$573 MNT 2.0M

20-Year Fixed Mortgage Interest Rate (Annual %)

CityCost data is based on AI and user input – minor inaccuracies may occur.

Last update: February 1, 2026

By City in Mongolia

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Rank	City	Population	Living Index	Solo costs (no rent) / month	Solo costs (with rent) / month	Family of 3 costs (no rent) / month	Family of 3 costs (with rent) / month	Mobile download speed (Mbps)	Internet download speed (Mbps)
1	Darkhan	74738	33	$575	$677	$1,220	$1,495	189.87	72.46
2	Erdenet	86866	31	$440	$611	$1,206	$1,101	52.58	78.78
3	Hovd	28601						36.43	44.18
4	Mandalgovi	10888	24	$363	$472	$880	$1,012	131.04	44.8
5	Nalaikh	30049	48	$634	$982	$1,491	$2,046	117.53	65.88
6	Ulaanbaatar	1401200	57	$659	$1,138	$1,585	$2,444	173.72	92.69

Mongolia Median Internet Speeds (Updated January 2026)

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The chart highlights the Precision Threshold for mobile and fixed broadband internet speeds, updated quarterly.

Digital Nomad Cost of Living Index

Cost of Living in Mongolia - Frequently Asked Questions

For many, Cost of Living in Mongolia offers a compelling balance of space, culture, and practical everyday life. The country often presents lower daily costs for basics when you lean on local markets, public services, and mid-range housing, especially outside the capital. You’ll find affordable meals if you shop and eat where locals do, along with options for shared or longer-term housing that help stabilize expenses. Seasonal logistics – like travel to rural areas or winter gear – can affect your budget but also enrich the experience. The lifestyle tends to reward simplicity, outdoor activity, and community networks, which digital nomads and expats value for longer stays. Tip: Build a flexible budget with longer stays in mind and test different neighborhoods.

Housing options range from modern apartments to traditional ger layouts, with price and convenience depending on neighborhood and distance from the city center. For groceries, local markets and fresh dairy are staples, while international staples appear more in larger shops. Getting around usually happens by bus, taxi, or rideshare-like apps, with longer trips by train or domestic flight if you venture to the countryside. Co-working spaces exist in major centers, making it easy to set up a temporary office. When errands or shopping, go earlier in the day and bring cash, as some places still rely on cash-only payments. Understanding Mongolia living cost helps you pick neighborhoods and plan daily errands. Tip: Start with a short visit to a few neighborhoods to compare pace, noise, and safety.

Quality of life in Mongolia hinges on pace, access to nature, and social connections. To budget well, use a simple framework that allocates housing, food, transport, and leisure by priority rather than fixed categories, leaving a cushion for trips or emergencies. In winter, heating and indoor comforts rise, while summers offer milder days and outdoor markets. Neighborhood fit depends on your vibe: compact central areas suit work and nightlife, while outer districts or rural pockets suit quiet and space. Embrace local services, learn a few phrases, and shop in markets to maximize value. Tip: Build season-aware routines, track small recurring costs, and rotate neighborhoods to test what feels most livable.