Cost of Living in Mongolia
Summary of cost of living in Mongolia:
- The estimated monthly costs for a family of four are 2,107.1$ (7,160,028.4₮), excluding rent.
- The estimated monthly costs for a single person are 590.2$ (2,005,416.2₮), excluding rent.
- Cost of living in Mongolia is, on average, 53.5% lower than in United States.
- Rent in Mongolia is, on average, 65.6% lower than in United States.
Restaurants |  Edit |
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| Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant | 16,250.00 ₮ | |
| Meal for 2 People, Mid-range Restaurant, Three-course | 100,000.00 ₮ | |
| McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal) | 18,000.00 ₮ | |
| Domestic Beer (1 pint draught) | 7,000.00 ₮ | |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 8,000.00 ₮ | |
| Cappuccino (regular) | 8,535.29 ₮ | |
| Coke/Pepsi (12 oz small bottle) | 2,422.22 ₮ | |
| Water (12 oz small bottle) | 1,588.74 ₮ | |
Markets | Edit |
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| Milk (regular), (1 gallon) | 18,407.11 ₮ | |
| Loaf of Fresh White Bread (1 lb) | 2,872.76 ₮ | |
| Rice (white), (1 lb) | 2,742.65 ₮ | |
| Eggs (regular) (12) | 7,246.67 ₮ | |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) | 18,313.81 ₮ | |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) | 8,674.96 ₮ | |
| Beef Round (1 lb) (or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat) | 8,290.67 ₮ | |
| Apples (1 lb) | 4,681.00 ₮ | |
| Banana (1 lb) | 3,864.61 ₮ | |
| Oranges (1 lb) | 5,834.34 ₮ | |
| Tomato (1 lb) | 4,067.22 ₮ | |
| Potato (1 lb) | 1,056.87 ₮ | |
| Onion (1 lb) | 1,537.18 ₮ | |
| Lettuce (1 head) | 3,689.88 ₮ | |
| Water (1.5 liter bottle) | 2,500.00 ₮ | |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) | 30,000.00 ₮ | |
| Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle) | 4,477.78 ₮ | |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 5,655.56 ₮ | |
| Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro) | 6,000.00 ₮ | |
Transportation | Edit |
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| One-way Ticket (Local Transport) | 647.19 ₮ | |
| Monthly Pass (Regular Price) | 26,250.00 ₮ | |
| Taxi Start (Normal Tariff) | 2,000.00 ₮ | |
| Taxi 1 mile (Normal Tariff) | 3,218.69 ₮ | |
| Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff) | 15,000.00 ₮ | |
| Gasoline (1 gallon) | 12,930.16 ₮ | |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 90 KW Trendline (Or Equivalent New Car) | 74,000,000.00 ₮ | |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6l 97kW Comfort (Or Equivalent New Car) | 55,202,499.75 ₮ | |
Utilities (Monthly) | Edit |
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| Basic (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) for 915 sq ft Apartment | 254,636.99 ₮ | |
| Mobile Phone Monthly Plan with Calls and 10GB+ Data | 28,625.00 ₮ | |
| Internet (60 Mbps or More, Unlimited Data, Cable/ADSL) | 49,277.78 ₮ | |
Sports And Leisure | Edit |
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| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 183,333.33 ₮ | |
| Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend) | 43,125.00 ₮ | |
| Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat | 12,000.00 ₮ | |
Childcare | Edit |
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| Preschool (or Kindergarten), Full Day, Private, Monthly for 1 Child | 600,000.00 ₮ | |
| International Primary School, Yearly for 1 Child | 22,255,142.86 ₮ | |
Clothing And Shoes | Edit |
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| 1 Pair of Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar) | 254,045.11 ₮ | |
| 1 Summer Dress in a Chain Store (Zara, H&M, ...) | 207,142.71 ₮ | |
| 1 Pair of Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) | 336,782.17 ₮ | |
| 1 Pair of Men Leather Business Shoes | 443,750.00 ₮ | |
Rent Per Month | Edit |
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| Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre | 1,576,575.69 ₮ | |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside of Centre | 1,257,142.86 ₮ | |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre | 4,512,374.78 ₮ | |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) Outside of Centre | 2,485,714.29 ₮ | |
Buy Apartment Price | Edit |
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| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre | 467,995.17 ₮ | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre | 298,343.76 ₮ | |
Salaries And Financing | Edit |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) | 1,527,777.78 ₮ | |
| Mortgage Interest Rate in Percentages (%), Yearly, for 20 Years Fixed-Rate | 6.00 |
Prices in Mongolia
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Last update: 2 July 2025
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Last update: 2 July 2025
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