In Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia, a single person typically needs around $907 per month including rent. A family of four may spend about $2342 monthly.
Ulaanbaatar is 3% cheaper overall versus the European benchmark.
Ulaanbaatar is 70% cheaper than New York City, without rent.
Rent in Ulaanbaatar is, on average, 82% lower than in New York City.
Ulaanbaatar is most realistic when moving with a strong job offer or relocation package. Without high income, the housing-driven price level can be difficult to sustain.
The cost of living is influenced by rent and utilities, which are higher than the European benchmark. This can make it challenging for those on a limited budget.
Food costs are relatively affordable, being 4% lower than the European benchmark. This makes dining and grocery shopping more manageable for residents.
Public transport is quite economical, being 43% lower than the European benchmark. This provides an accessible option for commuting around the city.
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Update Prices| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant | 4.82 $ |
| Dinner | 29.5 $ |
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 4.82 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.69 $ |
| Capuccino | 2.51 $ |
| Coke, 330ml | 0.8 $ |
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| Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.41 $ |
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 0.91 $ |
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.68 $ |
| Eggs, 12 pack | 2.17 $ |
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 13.6 $ |
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 4.55 $ |
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 5.9 $ |
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 3.71 $ |
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.88 $ |
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 4.22 $ |
| Tomato, 1 kg or 2 lb | 3.24 $ |
| Potato, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 0.65 $ |
| Onion, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 1.04 $ |
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.44 $ |
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 1.38 $ |
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 9.09 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.08 $ |
| Cigarette pack | 1.79 $ |
| One-way Ticket | 0.15 $ |
| Monthly Pass | 7.32 $ |
| Gas or Petrol, 1l or 0.26 gal | 1.07 $ |
| Taxi, 8 km | 5.34 $ |
| Doctor Visit, private clinic | 19.9 $ |
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 10.5 $ |
| Hair Shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz. | 3.86 $ |
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 2.62 $ |
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 1.89 $ |
| 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage | 51 $ |
| Family of 4, electricity, heating, water & garbage | 78 $ |
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps | 13.5 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 383 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 806 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 507 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 1,391 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 1,637 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 959 $ |
| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 408 $ |
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 6.39% |
| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 68.7 $ |
| Cinema, 1 seat | 4.69 $ |
| Haircut | 5.6 $ |
| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 88.2 $ |
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 66.5 $ |
| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 154 $ |
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 7,750 $ |