Mongolia vs Mongolia · 700 km apart
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single / month
Cheaper overallMongolia
single / month
| Expense | Ulaan-Uul | Darhan | Cheaper |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meal at an inexpensive restaurant | $3.38 | $3.75 | Ulaan-Uul |
| Three-course meal for two, mid-range | $13.50 | $15.00 | Ulaan-Uul |
| Cappuccino | $1.01 | $1.13 | Ulaan-Uul |
| Monthly groceries (single person) | $76.50 | $85.00 | Ulaan-Uul |
| Monthly public transport pass | $12.38 | $13.75 | Ulaan-Uul |
| Basic utilities for an 85m² apartment | $32.63 | $36.25 | Ulaan-Uul |
| Internet (60 Mbps, unlimited) | $9.45 | $10.50 | Ulaan-Uul |
| Fitness club membership | $9.45 | $10.50 | Ulaan-Uul |
| Cinema ticket | $2.48 | $2.75 | Ulaan-Uul |
| One-bedroom apartment in city centre | $141 | $161 | Ulaan-Uul |
| One-bedroom apartment outside centre | $98.18 | $112 | Ulaan-Uul |
| Three-bedroom apartment in city centre | $295 | $336 | Ulaan-Uul |
| Total single-person budget | $323 | $362 | Ulaan-Uul |
| Average net salary | $360 | $400 |
Ulaan-Uul is cheaper overall. A single-person monthly budget in Ulaan-Uul runs about $323 versus $362 in Darhan — a difference of roughly 12%.
Salary-adjusted, Darhan 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 Ulaan-Uul · Full cost of living in Darhan