Cost of Living in Ulaanbaatar
Average rent, food, transport, utilities, and salary data for Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia.
Overall, the cost of living in Ulaanbaatar is significantly below the New York City baseline (composite index 16 vs. a New York City baseline of 100). These are representative estimates, not live pricing — see our methodology.
Rent index (NYC=100)20
Groceries index17
Dining out index16
Transport index12
Utilities index14
Median annual salary$7,000
Minimum wage$1.00/hr
Est. monthly childcare$180
Est. monthly healthcare premium$30
YoY inflation7.0%
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