Mongolia vs Mongolia · 778 km apart
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Cheaper overall| Expense | Erdenet | Choybalsan | Cheaper |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meal at an inexpensive restaurant | $3.75 | $3.38 | Choybalsan |
| Three-course meal for two, mid-range | $15.00 | $13.50 | Choybalsan |
| Cappuccino | $1.13 | $1.01 | Choybalsan |
| Monthly groceries (single person) | $85.00 | $76.50 | Choybalsan |
| Monthly public transport pass | $13.75 | $12.38 | Choybalsan |
| Basic utilities for an 85m² apartment | $36.25 | $32.63 | Choybalsan |
| Internet (60 Mbps, unlimited) | $10.50 | $9.45 | Choybalsan |
| Fitness club membership | $10.50 | $9.45 | Choybalsan |
| Cinema ticket | $2.75 | $2.48 | Choybalsan |
| One-bedroom apartment in city centre | $161 | $141 | Choybalsan |
| One-bedroom apartment outside centre | $112 | $98.18 | Choybalsan |
| Three-bedroom apartment in city centre | $336 | $295 | Choybalsan |
| Total single-person budget | $362 | $323 | Choybalsan |
| Average net salary | $400 | $360 |
Choybalsan is cheaper overall. A single-person monthly budget in Erdenet runs about $362 versus $323 in Choybalsan — a difference of roughly 11%.
Salary-adjusted, Erdenet leaves more disposable income after basic expenses. Both figures are model estimates — see each city page for local-currency detail.
Full cost of living in Erdenet · Full cost of living in Choybalsan