Cost of Living in Mongolia - Updated Prices & Insights

Name: Mongolia
Address: MN

Solo nomad: Estimated monthly costs are $573 (excluding rent), and $1,015 including rent.

Family of 3: Estimated monthly costs are $1,390 (excluding rent), and $2,189 including rent.

Meal at Budget Restaurant

$4.70 MNT 16.8K

$3.52 MNT 12.6K

$5.87 MNT 21.0K

Three-Course Dinner for Two, Mid-Range

$28.28 MNT 101.1K

$17.41 MNT 62.2K

$72.5 MNT 259.2K

Fast Food Meal (McDonalds, etc)

$5.26 MNT 18.8K

$4.67 MNT 16.7K

$6.13 MNT 21.9K

Cappuccino

$2.50 MNT 8,947

$1.87 MNT 6,701

$3.46 MNT 12.4K

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

$0.74 MNT 2,653

$0.62 MNT 2,205

$1.08 MNT 3,849

Water (0.33 liter bottle)

$0.44 MNT 1,573

$0.28 MNT 991

$0.71 MNT 2,530

Local Beer (0.5 liter draught)

$1.89 MNT 6,752

$1.02 MNT 3,641

$4.36 MNT 15.6K

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

$2.29 MNT 8,192

$1.43 MNT 5,125

$2.87 MNT 10.2K

Milk (1 liter)

$1.38 MNT 4,924

$1.01 MNT 3,597

$1.58 MNT 5,658

White Bread (500g)

$0.94 MNT 3,368

$0.75 MNT 2,680

$1.40 MNT 4,997

Rice (white) (1kg)

$1.91 MNT 6,831

$1.04 MNT 3,703

$2.96 MNT 10.6K

Eggs

$2.15 MNT 7,675

$1.64 MNT 5,865

$2.50 MNT 8,942

Local Cheese (1kg)

$13.12 MNT 46.9K

$7.24 MNT 25.9K

$33.18 MNT 118.6K

Chicken Fillets (1kg)

$5.51 MNT 19.7K

$1.81 MNT 6,484

$9.05 MNT 32.3K

Beef Round Steak (1kg)

$5.41 MNT 19.3K

$4.32 MNT 15.5K

$8.37 MNT 29.9K

Apples (1kg)

$2.94 MNT 10.5K

$1.89 MNT 6,758

$3.85 MNT 13.8K

Banana (1kg)

$2.49 MNT 8,888

$1.78 MNT 6,369

$3.55 MNT 12.7K

Oranges (1kg)

$3.71 MNT 13.3K

$1.73 MNT 6,196

$6.34 MNT 22.6K

Tomato (1kg)

$2.67 MNT 9,554

$1.04 MNT 3,727

$3.57 MNT 12.8K

Potato (1kg)

$0.67 MNT 2,378

$0.28 MNT 1,014

$1.44 MNT 5,141

Onion (1kg)

$1.03 MNT 3,669

$0.77 MNT 2,742

$1.52 MNT 5,448

Lettuce (1 head)

$1.07 MNT 3,830

$0.58 MNT 2,073

$2.31 MNT 8,258

Water (1.5 liter bottle)

$0.70 MNT 2,491

$0.34 MNT 1,211

$1.00 MNT 3,563

Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro, Camel)

$1.75 MNT 6,243

$1.45 MNT 5,185

$2.90 MNT 10.4K

Wine (Bottle)

$9.11 MNT 32.6K

$5.69 MNT 20.4K

$13.90 MNT 49.7K

Local Beer (0.5 liter bottle)

$1.27 MNT 4,540

$0.84 MNT 2,991

$1.74 MNT 6,229

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

$1.69 MNT 6,038

$1.34 MNT 4,802

$2.25 MNT 8,039

One-way Ticket (Public Transport)

$0.20 MNT 725

$0.16 MNT 572

$0.31 MNT 1,106

Public Transport Monthly Pass (Regular Price)

$7.63 MNT 27.3K

$4.35 MNT 15.6K

$14.52 MNT 51.9K

Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)

$0.61 MNT 2,177

$0.30 MNT 1,070

$0.76 MNT 2,731

Taxi (Normal Tariff) (1km)

$0.61 MNT 2,189

$0.46 MNT 1,633

$0.77 MNT 2,746

Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)

$4.53 MNT 16.2K

$2.12 MNT 7,569

$15.12 MNT 54.0K

Gasoline (1 liter)

$1.00 MNT 3,567

$0.75 MNT 2,684

$1.08 MNT 3,849

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

$21.8K MNT 78.0M

$17.6K MNT 63.1M

$29.5K MNT 105.4M

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

$16.4K MNT 58.5M

$13.3K MNT 47.7M

$23.7K MNT 84.7M

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

$71.7 MNT 256.2K

$58.0 MNT 207.2K

$110 MNT 391.4K

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

$7.55 MNT 27.0K

$5.11 MNT 18.3K

$9.02 MNT 32.3K

Internet (50+ Mbps, Unlimited Data)

$14.69 MNT 52.5K

$8.95 MNT 32.0K

$23.86 MNT 85.3K

Gym Membership (Monthly)

$49.18 MNT 175.8K

$29.15 MNT 104.2K

$87.4 MNT 312.5K

Tennis Court (1 Hour on Weekend)

$12.91 MNT 46.1K

$4.48 MNT 16.0K

$17.96 MNT 64.2K

Cinema Ticket

$3.44 MNT 12.3K

$2.86 MNT 10.2K

$5.16 MNT 18.5K

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

$176 MNT 628.5K

$103 MNT 366.6K

$293 MNT 1.0M

International Primary School, 1 Child (Yearly)

$6,430 MNT 23.0M

$2,600 MNT 9.3M

$11.6K MNT 41.3M

Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar)

$74.6 MNT 266.5K

$19.11 MNT 68.3K

$144 MNT 515.0K

Summer Dress (H&M, Zara, etc)

$61.6 MNT 220.2K

$19.33 MNT 69.1K

$89.2 MNT 318.9K

Sport Shoes (Adidas, Nike)

$98.5 MNT 352.1K

$73.3 MNT 261.9K

$147 MNT 523.9K

Men's Leather Business Shoes

$129 MNT 460.1K

$58.0 MNT 207.4K

$232 MNT 829.6K

1-bedroom Apartment, City Center (Monthly)

$482 MNT 1.7M

$352 MNT 1.3M

$587 MNT 2.1M

1-bedroom Apartment, Outside City Center (Monthly)

$374 MNT 1.3M

$179 MNT 641.4K

$598 MNT 2.1M

3-bedroom Apartment, City Center (Monthly)

$1,308 MNT 4.7M

$580 MNT 2.1M

$2,029 MNT 7.3M

3-bedroom Apartment, Outside City Center (Monthly)

$717 MNT 2.6M

$433 MNT 1.5M

$866 MNT 3.1M

Buy Apartment in City Center (m2)

$1,796 MNT 6.4M

$1,412 MNT 5.0M

$2,514 MNT 9.0M

Buy Apartment Outside City Center (m2)

$923 MNT 3.3M

$831 MNT 3.0M

$1,052 MNT 3.8M

Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)

$571 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: March 3, 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	$524	$654	$1,513	$1,478	189.87	72.46
2	Erdenet	86866	31	$460	$625	$1,207	$1,119	52.58	78.78
3	Hovd	28601						36.43	44.18
4	Mandalgovi	10888	24	$331	$474	$742	$1,008	131.04	44.8
5	Nalaikh	30049	48	$540	$946	$1,200	$2,065	117.53	65.88
6	Ulaanbaatar	1401200	57	$642	$1,130	$1,582	$2,400	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.