Cost of Living in Mongolia
Summary of cost of living in Mongolia:
- The estimated monthly costs for a family of four are 1,979.1$ (7,089,546.6₮), excluding rent.
- The estimated monthly costs for a single person are 538.1$ (1,927,531.3₮), excluding rent.
- Cost of living in Mongolia is, on average, 55.9% lower than in United States.
- Rent in Mongolia is, on average, 67.1% lower than in United States.
Restaurants |  Edit |
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| Meal at an Inexpensive Restaurant | 16,500.00 ₮ | |
| Meal for Two at a Mid-Range Restaurant (Three Courses, Without Drinks) | 100,000.00 ₮ | |
| Combo Meal at McDonald's (or Equivalent Fast-Food Meal) | 18,450.00 ₮ | |
| Domestic Draft Beer (1 Pint) | 7,000.00 ₮ | |
| Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) | 8,000.00 ₮ | |
| Cappuccino (Regular Size) | 8,606.67 ₮ | |
| Soft Drink (Coca-Cola or Pepsi, 12 oz Small Bottle) | 2,360.00 ₮ | |
| Bottled Water (12 oz) | 1,428.35 ₮ | |
Markets | Edit |
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| Milk (Regular, 1 Liter) | 4,960.20 ₮ | |
| Fresh White Bread (1 lb Loaf) | 2,722.08 ₮ | |
| White Rice (1 lb) | 3,050.99 ₮ | |
| Eggs (12, Large Size) | 7,699.05 ₮ | |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) | 16,499.44 ₮ | |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) | 8,719.06 ₮ | |
| Beef Round or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat (1 lb) | 7,455.93 ₮ | |
| Apples (1 lb) | 4,809.64 ₮ | |
| Bananas (1 lb) | 3,555.03 ₮ | |
| Oranges (1 lb) | 5,942.07 ₮ | |
| Tomatoes (1 lb) | 4,309.13 ₮ | |
| Potatoes (1 lb) | 1,083.58 ₮ | |
| Onions (1 lb) | 1,559.23 ₮ | |
| Lettuce (1 Head) | 4,168.78 ₮ | |
| Bottled Water (50 oz) | 2,500.00 ₮ | |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) | 31,000.00 ₮ | |
| Domestic Beer (16.9 oz Bottle) | 4,477.78 ₮ | |
| Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) | 5,988.89 ₮ | |
| Cigarettes (Pack of 20, Marlboro) | 6,000.00 ₮ | |
Transportation | Edit |
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| One-Way Ticket (Local Transport) | 1,000.00 ₮ | |
| Monthly Public Transport Pass (Regular Price) | 30,000.00 ₮ | |
| Taxi Start (Standard Tariff) | 1,900.00 ₮ | |
| Taxi 1 mile (Standard Tariff) | 3,218.69 ₮ | |
| Taxi 1 Hour Waiting (Standard Tariff) | 22,800.00 ₮ | |
| Gasoline (1 Liter) | 3,534.44 ₮ | |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.5 (or Equivalent New Compact Car) | 80,000,000.00 ₮ | |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6 (or Equivalent New Mid-Size Car) | 59,161,999.80 ₮ | |
Utilities (Monthly) | Edit |
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| Basic Utilities for 915 Square Feet Apartment (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) | 248,386.99 ₮ | |
| Mobile Phone Plan (Monthly, with Calls and 10GB+ Data) | 24,875.00 ₮ | |
| Broadband Internet (Unlimited Data, 60 Mbps or Higher) | 47,937.50 ₮ | |
Sports And Leisure | Edit |
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| Monthly Fitness Club Membership | 181,250.00 ₮ | |
| Tennis Court Rental (1 Hour, Weekend) | 43,125.00 ₮ | |
| Cinema Ticket (International Release) | 13,000.00 ₮ | |
Childcare | Edit |
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| Private Full-Day Preschool or Kindergarten, Monthly Fee per Child | 587,500.00 ₮ | |
| International Primary School, Annual Tuition per Child | 22,582,150.00 ₮ | |
Clothing And Shoes | Edit |
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| Jeans (Levi's 501 or Similar) | 236,229.79 ₮ | |
| Summer Dress in a Chain Store (e.g. Zara or H&M) | 149,999.86 ₮ | |
| Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) | 353,536.99 ₮ | |
| Men's Leather Business Shoes | 564,285.71 ₮ | |
Rent Per Month | Edit |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre | 1,568,558.86 ₮ | |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre | 1,257,142.86 ₮ | |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre | 4,533,027.23 ₮ | |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre | 2,550,000.00 ₮ | |
Buy Apartment Price | Edit |
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| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre | 581,763.78 ₮ | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre | 300,835.70 ₮ | |
Salaries And Financing | Edit |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) | 1,764,285.71 ₮ | |
| Annual Mortgage Interest Rate (20-Year Fixed, in %) | 6.00 |
Prices in Mongolia
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Last update: 1 December 2025
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