Cost of Living Guide
Complete pricing for housing, food, transportation, and everyday expenses in Mongolia
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Economic & Living Costs in Mongolia
Food & Dining Costs
Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant
12000-25000 MNT
Avg: 18500 MNT
Meal for 2, Mid-range Restaurant (3-course)
70000-250000 MNT
Avg: 160000 MNT
McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal)
16000-20000 MNT
Avg: 18000 MNT
Domestic Beer (0.5L draught)
6000-10000 MNT
Avg: 8000 MNT
Housing & Real Estate Costs
Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre
1600000-2500000 MNT
Avg: 2050000 MNT
Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside Centre
1100000-2000000 MNT
Avg: 1550000 MNT
Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre
4000000-6068099 MNT
Avg: 5034049.5 MNT
Apartment (3 bedrooms) Outside Centre
3000000-4033501.1 MNT
Avg: 3516750.55 MNT
Transportation Costs
One-way Ticket (Local Transport)
500-1000 MNT
Avg: 750 MNT
Chicken Fillets (1kg)
6000-25000 MNT
Avg: 15500 MNT
Monthly Transport Pass
25000-60000 MNT
Avg: 42500 MNT
Gasoline (1L)
2590-3710 MNT
Avg: 3150 MNT
Utilities & Communications Costs
Utilities for 85m² Apartment
210000-382500 MNT
Avg: 296250 MNT
Internet (60 Mbps+, Unlimited)
30000-80000 MNT
Avg: 55000 MNT
Mobile Plan (10GB+ Data)
10000-45000 MNT
Avg: 27500 MNT
Grocery Costs
Milk (1L)
3500-6000 MNT
Avg: 4750 MNT
Loaf of Fresh White Bread (500g)
2125-5000 MNT
Avg: 3562.5 MNT
Eggs (12)
6480-9950 MNT
Avg: 8215 MNT
Local Cheese (1kg)
20000-114640.38 MNT
Avg: 67320.19 MNT
Entertainment & Sports Costs
Fitness Club, Monthly Fee
100000-400000 MNT
Avg: 250000 MNT
Tennis Court (1 hour, weekend)
40000-70000 MNT
Avg: 55000 MNT
Cinema Ticket
10000-25000 MNT
Avg: 17500 MNT
Preschool / Kindergarten (monthly, private)
833333.33-7196051.52 MNT
Avg: 4014692.43 MNT
Last updated: 2026-04-03
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