Cost of Living in Mongolia - Updated Prices & Insights

Name: Mongolia
Address: MN

Solo nomad: Estimated monthly costs are $589 (excluding rent), and $1,028 including rent.

Family of 3: Estimated monthly costs are $1,411 (excluding rent), and $2,261 including rent.

Meal at Budget Restaurant

$4.80 MNT 17.2K

$3.60 MNT 12.9K

$6.01 MNT 21.6K

Three-Course Dinner for Two, Mid-Range

$28.99 MNT 104.1K

$17.84 MNT 64.1K

$74.3 MNT 266.9K

Fast Food Meal (McDonalds, etc)

$5.43 MNT 19.5K

$4.82 MNT 17.3K

$6.33 MNT 22.7K

Cappuccino

$2.60 MNT 9,320

$1.94 MNT 6,981

$3.59 MNT 12.9K

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

$0.72 MNT 2,600

$0.60 MNT 2,161

$1.05 MNT 3,772

Water (0.33 liter bottle)

$0.47 MNT 1,705

$0.30 MNT 1,075

$0.76 MNT 2,743

Local Beer (0.5 liter draught)

$1.89 MNT 6,798

$1.02 MNT 3,666

$4.37 MNT 15.7K

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

$2.33 MNT 8,354

$1.46 MNT 5,226

$2.91 MNT 10.5K

Milk (1 liter)

$1.39 MNT 4,987

$1.01 MNT 3,643

$1.60 MNT 5,730

White Bread (500g)

$0.95 MNT 3,424

$0.76 MNT 2,724

$1.41 MNT 5,081

Rice (white) (1kg)

$1.93 MNT 6,931

$1.05 MNT 3,757

$2.99 MNT 10.7K

Eggs

$2.10 MNT 7,554

$1.61 MNT 5,772

$2.45 MNT 8,801

Local Cheese (1kg)

$13.10 MNT 47.0K

$7.23 MNT 26.0K

$33.13 MNT 119.0K

Chicken Fillets (1kg)

$5.24 MNT 18.8K

$1.72 MNT 6,191

$8.60 MNT 30.9K

Beef Round Steak (1kg)

$5.49 MNT 19.7K

$4.38 MNT 15.7K

$8.48 MNT 30.4K

Apples (1kg)

$2.89 MNT 10.4K

$1.86 MNT 6,672

$3.78 MNT 13.6K

Banana (1kg)

$2.51 MNT 9,029

$1.80 MNT 6,470

$3.59 MNT 12.9K

Oranges (1kg)

$3.85 MNT 13.8K

$1.80 MNT 6,457

$6.57 MNT 23.6K

Tomato (1kg)

$2.61 MNT 9,355

$1.02 MNT 3,650

$3.48 MNT 12.5K

Potato (1kg)

$0.70 MNT 2,528

$0.30 MNT 1,078

$1.52 MNT 5,465

Onion (1kg)

$1.01 MNT 3,637

$0.76 MNT 2,719

$1.50 MNT 5,401

Lettuce (1 head)

$1.08 MNT 3,874

$0.58 MNT 2,097

$2.33 MNT 8,352

Water (1.5 liter bottle)

$0.71 MNT 2,535

$0.34 MNT 1,232

$1.01 MNT 3,626

Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro, Camel)

$1.79 MNT 6,431

$1.49 MNT 5,341

$2.97 MNT 10.7K

Wine (Bottle)

$8.61 MNT 30.9K

$5.56 MNT 20.0K

$11.12 MNT 39.9K

Local Beer (0.5 liter bottle)

$1.33 MNT 4,762

$0.87 MNT 3,138

$1.82 MNT 6,534

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

$1.69 MNT 6,078

$1.35 MNT 4,833

$2.25 MNT 8,092

One-way Ticket (Public Transport)

$0.16 MNT 582

$0.13 MNT 459

$0.25 MNT 888

Public Transport Monthly Pass (Regular Price)

$7.90 MNT 28.4K

$4.51 MNT 16.2K

$15.03 MNT 54.0K

Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)

$0.56 MNT 2,020

$0.28 MNT 993

$0.71 MNT 2,533

Taxi (Normal Tariff) (1km)

$0.62 MNT 2,208

$0.46 MNT 1,647

$0.77 MNT 2,770

Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)

$4.48 MNT 16.1K

$2.09 MNT 7,515

$14.94 MNT 53.7K

Gasoline (1 liter)

$0.98 MNT 3,518

$0.74 MNT 2,647

$1.06 MNT 3,797

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

$21.7K MNT 77.9M

$17.5K MNT 63.0M

$29.3K MNT 105.2M

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

$16.0K MNT 57.5M

$13.0K MNT 46.8M

$23.2K MNT 83.3M

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

$71.6 MNT 257.0K

$57.9 MNT 207.9K

$109 MNT 392.7K

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

$7.57 MNT 27.2K

$5.12 MNT 18.4K

$9.05 MNT 32.5K

Internet (50+ Mbps, Unlimited Data)

$14.66 MNT 52.7K

$8.93 MNT 32.1K

$23.81 MNT 85.5K

Gym Membership (Monthly)

$49.82 MNT 178.9K

$29.52 MNT 106.0K

$88.6 MNT 318.0K

Tennis Court (1 Hour on Weekend)

$12.90 MNT 46.3K

$4.48 MNT 16.1K

$17.95 MNT 64.4K

Cinema Ticket

$3.51 MNT 12.6K

$2.92 MNT 10.5K

$5.27 MNT 18.9K

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

$179 MNT 641.6K

$104 MNT 374.3K

$298 MNT 1.1M

International Primary School, 1 Child (Yearly)

$6,505 MNT 23.4M

$2,631 MNT 9.4M

$11.7K MNT 42.0M

Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar)

$76.1 MNT 273.2K

$19.50 MNT 70.0K

$147 MNT 527.8K

Summer Dress (H&M, Zara, etc)

$59.7 MNT 214.5K

$18.75 MNT 67.3K

$86.5 MNT 310.7K

Sport Shoes (Adidas, Nike)

$101 MNT 361.7K

$74.9 MNT 269.0K

$150 MNT 538.1K

Men's Leather Business Shoes

$132 MNT 475.3K

$59.7 MNT 214.2K

$239 MNT 856.9K

1-bedroom Apartment, City Center (Monthly)

$481 MNT 1.7M

$351 MNT 1.3M

$586 MNT 2.1M

1-bedroom Apartment, Outside City Center (Monthly)

$365 MNT 1.3M

$175 MNT 629.4K

$584 MNT 2.1M

3-bedroom Apartment, City Center (Monthly)

$1,348 MNT 4.8M

$597 MNT 2.1M

$2,090 MNT 7.5M

3-bedroom Apartment, Outside City Center (Monthly)

$733 MNT 2.6M

$442 MNT 1.6M

$885 MNT 3.2M

Buy Apartment in City Center (m2)

$1,635 MNT 5.9M

$1,388 MNT 5.0M

$2,220 MNT 8.0M

Buy Apartment Outside City Center (m2)

$924 MNT 3.3M

$797 MNT 2.9M

$997 MNT 3.6M

Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)

$560 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: January 12, 2026

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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	$663	$677	$1,333	$1,506	189.87	72.46
2	Erdenet	86866	31	$375	$616	$1,012	$1,100	52.58	78.78
3	Hovd	28601						36.43	44.18
4	Mandalgovi	10888	24	$337	$472	$761	$1,010	131.04	44.8
5	Nalaikh	30049	48	$517	$950	$1,331	$2,046	117.53	65.88
6	Ulaanbaatar	1401200	57	$650	$1,158	$1,594	$2,387	173.72	92.69

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.