Travel budget in Mongolia

Mongolia: calculate your travel budget

Mongolia: sample budgets by traveller type

These example budgets assume a 2-week holiday in Mongolia for 2 people.

Low budget
(backpacker)

Daily budget:

  • $ 20 for 2 ppl.
  • $ 7.4 per person
  • $ 0.4 per person
  • Free activities

Total budget:

$ 490* (1663424 ₮)

Average budget
(traveller)

Daily budget:

  • $ 83 for 2 ppl.
  • $ 15 per person
  • $ 3.8 per person
  • $ 4.3 per person

Total budget:

$ 1788* (6069882 ₮)

High budget
(tourist)

Daily budget:

  • $ 96 for 2 ppl.
  • $ 25 per person
  • $ 10 per person
  • $ 8.6 per person

Total budget:

$ 2526* (8574244 ₮)

* Estimated local budget for 2 people for 2 weeks. This represents an average across the country (budget may vary depending on the city or region visited).



Cost of living in Mongolia in 2024

Cost of living: Mongolia VS United States

Compare with the average cost of living in:

On average, the cost of living in Mongolia in 2024 is 50% less than in the United States (USA).

The graphic below shows the percentage of variation between prices United States in in the United States (USA) and United States by types of expenses:




Local prices in Mongolia by expense type

Mongolia: Restaurant budget

On average, budget for eating in a restaurant in Mongolia costs 64% less than in the United States (USA).
Lunch
Lunch
$ 4.6/person
($ 2.9 to $ 7.2)

76% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 20
3 course dinner
3 course dinner
$ 15/person
($ 7.2 to $ 45)

60% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 37
McDonald's meal
McDonald's meal
$ 4.6/person
($ 4.3 to $ 5.8)

57% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 11
Local beer
Local beer
$ 1.7 for 500ml
($ 0.8 to $ 3.2)

71% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5.9
Imported beer
Imported beer
$ 1.6 for 330ml
($ 0.9 to $ 2.2)

53% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.5
Cappuccino
Cappuccino
$ 2.4/cup
($ 0.7 to $ 2.9)

52% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5.1
Fizzy drink
Fizzy drink
$ 0.7/can
($ 0.5 to $ 1.5)

68% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.5
Water bottle
Water bottle
$ 0.5/bottle
($ 0.3 to $ 1.2)

76% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2

Mongolia: Hotel and accommodation budget

On average, hotel and accommodation budget in Mongolia costs 53% less than in the United States (USA).
1-star hotel
1-star hotel
$ 20/night
($ 19 to $ 19)

87% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 164
2-star hotel
2-star hotel
$ 78/night
($ 40 to $ 202)

48% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 152
3-star hotel
3-star hotel
$ 88/night
($ 38 to $ 171)

60% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 222
4-star hotel
4-star hotel
$ 103/night
($ 43 to $ 245)

66% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 305
5-star hotel
5-star hotel
$ 149/night
($ 73 to $ 307)

67% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 457
Hostel/Youth Hostel
Hostel/Youth Hostel
$ 100/month
($ 27 to $ 323)

38% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 162
Room with kitchen
Room with kitchen
$ 127/month
($ 37 to $ 591)

46% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 236
Hotel with swimming pool
Hotel with swimming pool
$ 132/month
($ 66 to $ 309)

34% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 202
Cottage or guest house
Cottage or guest house
$ 29/month
($ 26 to $ 31)

87% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 222
Family room
Family room
$ 201/month
($ 50 to $ 466)

1% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 200

Mongolia: Supermarket food budget

On average, the price of supermarket food in Mongolia costs 47% less than in the United States (USA).
Milk
Milk
$ 1.4/litre
($ 1.2 to $ 1.6)

33% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1
Bread
Bread
$ 0.8/500g
($ 0.6 to $ 1.4)

75% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.5
Rice
Rice
$ 1.7/kg
($ 1.1 to $ 2.9)

62% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4.5
Eggs
Eggs
$ 2.2/12 eggs
($ 1.8 to $ 2.4)

40% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.6
Chicken
Chicken
$ 4.8/kg
($ 2.8 to $ 8.6)

58% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 12
Apples
Apples
$ 3.5/kg
($ 2.3 to $ 4.3)

33% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5.2
Tomatoes
Tomatoes
$ 2.9/kg
($ 1.5 to $ 4)

38% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4.8
Potatoes
Potatoes
$ 0.6/kg
($ 0.4 to $ 0.8)

77% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.9
Water bottle
Water bottle
$ 0.6
($ 0.4 to $ 0.8)

69% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.2

Mongolia: Public and private transport budget

On average, the price of transport in Mongolia costs 59% less than in the United States (USA).
Bus ticket
Bus ticket
$ 0.1/ticket
($ 0.1 to $ 0.1)

93% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.4
Taxi (per km)
Taxi (per km)
$ 0.6/km
($ 0.4 to $ 0.7)

65% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1.7
Petrol
Petrol
$ 0.9/litre
($ 0.7 to $ 1.1)

6% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 0.9
Taxi (initial pick-up charge)
Taxi (initial pick-up charge)
$ 0.6
($ 0.3 to $ 0.7)

83% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.6

Mongolia: Leisure activity budget

On average, budget for leisure activities in Mongolia costs 56% less than in the United States (USA).
Cinema
Cinema
$ 4.3/ticket
($ 2.9 to $ 7.2)

68% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 14
Tennis
Tennis
$ 12/hr
($ 4.3 to $ 18)

44% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 21

Mongolia: Budget for clothes and price of cigarettes

On average, shopping budget in Mongolia costs 18% less than in the United States (USA).
Cigarettes
Cigarettes
$ 1.8/pack
($ 1.5 to $ 2.9)

82% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 10
Levi's jeans
Levi's jeans
$ 60
($ 19 to $ 111)

17% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 52
Summer dress
Summer dress
$ 48
($ 19 to $ 88)

11% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 43

Plane ticket budget

London → Ulaanbaatar
London → Ulaanbaatar
London → Ulaanbaatar
$ 1002
(fair price: $ 779)
Sydney → Ulaanbaatar
Sydney → Ulaanbaatar
Sydney → Ulaanbaatar
$ 1189
(fair price: $ 947)
New York City → Ulaanbaatar
New York City → Ulaanbaatar
New York City → Ulaanbaatar
$ 1298
(fair price: $ 1070)
Los Angeles → Ulaanbaatar
Los Angeles  → Ulaanbaatar
Los Angeles  → Ulaanbaatar
$ 1261
(fair price: $ 1049)
Dublin → Ulaanbaatar
Dublin → Ulaanbaatar
Dublin → Ulaanbaatar
$ 1018
(fair price: $ 824)
Melbourne → Ulaanbaatar
Melbourne → Ulaanbaatar
Melbourne → Ulaanbaatar
$ 1239
(fair price: $ 964)

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About the information on the cost of living in Mongolia

The information about the cost of living in Mongolia shown on this page comes from multiple sources, including : Numbeo, Skyscanner and Hotels.com.

Information about cost of living in Mongolia updated on 11-11-2024.

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