Cost of Living in Mongolia - Updated Prices & Insights

Name: Mongolia
Address: MN

Solo nomad: Estimated monthly costs are $594 (excluding rent), and $1,041 including rent.

Family of 3: Estimated monthly costs are $1,397 (excluding rent), and $2,179 including rent.

Meal at Budget Restaurant

$4.61 MNT 16.6K

$3.46 MNT 12.4K

$5.77 MNT 20.7K

Three-Course Dinner for Two, Mid-Range

$28.13 MNT 101.1K

$17.31 MNT 62.2K

$72.1 MNT 259.3K

Fast Food Meal (McDonalds, etc)

$5.37 MNT 19.3K

$4.77 MNT 17.2K

$6.26 MNT 22.5K

Cappuccino

$2.58 MNT 9,284

$1.93 MNT 6,954

$3.57 MNT 12.9K

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

$0.74 MNT 2,664

$0.62 MNT 2,214

$1.07 MNT 3,864

Water (0.33 liter bottle)

$0.45 MNT 1,615

$0.28 MNT 1,018

$0.72 MNT 2,598

Local Beer (0.5 liter draught)

$1.95 MNT 6,997

$1.05 MNT 3,773

$4.49 MNT 16.2K

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

$2.31 MNT 8,304

$1.44 MNT 5,194

$2.89 MNT 10.4K

Milk (1 liter)

$1.44 MNT 5,189

$1.05 MNT 3,790

$1.66 MNT 5,962

White Bread (500g)

$0.90 MNT 3,219

$0.71 MNT 2,561

$1.33 MNT 4,776

Rice (white) (1kg)

$1.95 MNT 7,005

$1.06 MNT 3,797

$3.01 MNT 10.8K

Eggs

$2.16 MNT 7,752

$1.65 MNT 5,924

$2.51 MNT 9,032

Local Cheese (1kg)

$13.57 MNT 48.8K

$7.49 MNT 26.9K

$34.32 MNT 123.4K

Chicken Fillets (1kg)

$5.45 MNT 19.6K

$1.79 MNT 6,446

$8.94 MNT 32.2K

Beef Round Steak (1kg)

$5.42 MNT 19.5K

$4.33 MNT 15.6K

$8.37 MNT 30.1K

Apples (1kg)

$2.92 MNT 10.5K

$1.87 MNT 6,740

$3.82 MNT 13.7K

Banana (1kg)

$2.50 MNT 8,982

$1.79 MNT 6,437

$3.57 MNT 12.8K

Oranges (1kg)

$3.83 MNT 13.8K

$1.79 MNT 6,431

$6.54 MNT 23.5K

Tomato (1kg)

$2.71 MNT 9,734

$1.06 MNT 3,798

$3.62 MNT 13.0K

Potato (1kg)

$0.69 MNT 2,488

$0.30 MNT 1,061

$1.50 MNT 5,378

Onion (1kg)

$0.96 MNT 3,469

$0.72 MNT 2,593

$1.43 MNT 5,151

Lettuce (1 head)

$1.07 MNT 3,829

$0.58 MNT 2,073

$2.30 MNT 8,256

Water (1.5 liter bottle)

$0.70 MNT 2,500

$0.34 MNT 1,215

$0.99 MNT 3,577

Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro, Camel)

$1.75 MNT 6,279

$1.45 MNT 5,215

$2.90 MNT 10.4K

Wine (Bottle)

$8.85 MNT 31.8K

$5.71 MNT 20.5K

$11.43 MNT 41.1K

Local Beer (0.5 liter bottle)

$1.31 MNT 4,713

$0.86 MNT 3,106

$1.80 MNT 6,467

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

$1.65 MNT 5,915

$1.31 MNT 4,704

$2.19 MNT 7,875

One-way Ticket (Public Transport)

$0.21 MNT 771

$0.17 MNT 608

$0.33 MNT 1,176

Public Transport Monthly Pass (Regular Price)

$7.82 MNT 28.1K

$4.46 MNT 16.0K

$14.89 MNT 53.5K

Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)

$0.60 MNT 2,160

$0.30 MNT 1,061

$0.75 MNT 2,709

Taxi (Normal Tariff) (1km)

$0.58 MNT 2,080

$0.43 MNT 1,551

$0.73 MNT 2,609

Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)

$4.39 MNT 15.8K

$2.05 MNT 7,373

$14.64 MNT 52.6K

Gasoline (1 liter)

$1.03 MNT 3,706

$0.78 MNT 2,788

$1.11 MNT 3,999

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

$21.8K MNT 78.3M

$17.6K MNT 63.3M

$29.4K MNT 105.8M

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

$15.9K MNT 57.3M

$13.0K MNT 46.7M

$23.1K MNT 83.1M

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

$72.2 MNT 259.6K

$58.4 MNT 210.0K

$110 MNT 396.7K

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

$7.30 MNT 26.2K

$4.94 MNT 17.7K

$8.72 MNT 31.3K

Internet (50+ Mbps, Unlimited Data)

$14.78 MNT 53.1K

$9.00 MNT 32.4K

$24.00 MNT 86.3K

Gym Membership (Monthly)

$49.08 MNT 176.5K

$29.09 MNT 104.6K

$87.3 MNT 313.7K

Tennis Court (1 Hour on Weekend)

$12.63 MNT 45.4K

$4.39 MNT 15.8K

$17.58 MNT 63.2K

Cinema Ticket

$3.55 MNT 12.7K

$2.95 MNT 10.6K

$5.32 MNT 19.1K

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

$175 MNT 629.6K

$102 MNT 367.3K

$292 MNT 1.0M

International Primary School, 1 Child (Yearly)

$6,528 MNT 23.5M

$2,640 MNT 9.5M

$11.7K MNT 42.2M

Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar)

$74.4 MNT 267.7K

$19.08 MNT 68.6K

$144 MNT 517.2K

Summer Dress (H&M, Zara, etc)

$60.3 MNT 216.9K

$18.94 MNT 68.1K

$87.4 MNT 314.2K

Sport Shoes (Adidas, Nike)

$98.0 MNT 352.3K

$72.9 MNT 262.1K

$146 MNT 524.2K

Men's Leather Business Shoes

$132 MNT 473.2K

$59.3 MNT 213.3K

$237 MNT 853.1K

1-bedroom Apartment, City Center (Monthly)

$489 MNT 1.8M

$358 MNT 1.3M

$596 MNT 2.1M

1-bedroom Apartment, Outside City Center (Monthly)

$364 MNT 1.3M

$175 MNT 628.9K

$583 MNT 2.1M

3-bedroom Apartment, City Center (Monthly)

$1,338 MNT 4.8M

$593 MNT 2.1M

$2,075 MNT 7.5M

3-bedroom Apartment, Outside City Center (Monthly)

$726 MNT 2.6M

$438 MNT 1.6M

$876 MNT 3.1M

Buy Apartment in City Center (m2)

$1,682 MNT 6.0M

$1,427 MNT 5.1M

$2,283 MNT 8.2M

Buy Apartment Outside City Center (m2)

$916 MNT 3.3M

$791 MNT 2.8M

$988 MNT 3.6M

Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)

$557 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 18, 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	$622	$657	$1,376	$1,465	189.87	72.46
2	Erdenet	86866	31	$480	$625	$1,203	$1,096	52.58	78.78
3	Hovd	28601						36.43	44.18
4	Mandalgovi	10888	24	$317	$474	$902	$1,031	131.04	44.8
5	Nalaikh	30049	48	$524	$972	$1,290	$2,099	117.53	65.88
6	Ulaanbaatar	1401200	57	$659	$1,129	$1,554	$2,446	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.