Mongolia vs Mongolia · 520 km apart
Mongolia
single / month
Cheaper overallMongolia
single / month
| Expense | Ulaan-Uul | Ulaanbaatar | Cheaper |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meal at an inexpensive restaurant | $3.38 | $4.88 | Ulaan-Uul |
| Three-course meal for two, mid-range | $13.50 | $19.50 | Ulaan-Uul |
| Cappuccino | $1.01 | $1.46 | Ulaan-Uul |
| Monthly groceries (single person) | $76.50 | $111 | Ulaan-Uul |
| Monthly public transport pass | $12.38 | $17.88 | Ulaan-Uul |
| Basic utilities for an 85m² apartment | $32.63 | $47.13 | Ulaan-Uul |
| Internet (60 Mbps, unlimited) | $9.45 | $13.65 | Ulaan-Uul |
| Fitness club membership | $9.45 | $13.65 | Ulaan-Uul |
| Cinema ticket | $2.48 | $3.58 | Ulaan-Uul |
| One-bedroom apartment in city centre | $141 | $223 | Ulaan-Uul |
| One-bedroom apartment outside centre | $98.18 | $155 | Ulaan-Uul |
| Three-bedroom apartment in city centre | $295 | $466 | Ulaan-Uul |
| Total single-person budget | $323 | $480 | Ulaan-Uul |
| Average net salary | $360 | $520 |
Ulaan-Uul is cheaper overall. A single-person monthly budget in Ulaan-Uul runs about $323 versus $480 in Ulaanbaatar — a difference of roughly 49%.
Salary-adjusted, Ulaanbaatar 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 Ulaanbaatar