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:

  • $ 22 for 2 ppl.
  • $ 8.2 per person
  • $ 0.5 per person
  • Free activities

Total budget:

$ 549* (1967000 ₮)

Average budget
(traveller)

Daily budget:

  • $ 90 for 2 ppl.
  • $ 17 per person
  • $ 4.2 per person
  • $ 4.8 per person

Total budget:

$ 1960* (7030058 ₮)

High budget
(tourist)

Daily budget:

  • $ 109 for 2 ppl.
  • $ 27 per person
  • $ 12 per person
  • $ 9.6 per person

Total budget:

$ 2860* (10257212 ₮)

* 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 2025

Cost of living: Mongolia VS Belgium

Compare with the average cost of living in:

On average, the cost of living in Mongolia in 2025 is 48% less than in Belgium.

The graphic below shows the percentage of variation between prices Belgium in in Belgium and Belgium by types of expenses:

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Local prices in Mongolia by expense type

Mongolia: Restaurant budget

On average, budget for eating in a restaurant in Mongolia costs 59% less than in Belgium.
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Lunch
Lunch
$ 5.2/person
($ 3.3 to $ 8.1)

78% less than in BelgiumBelgium Average price in Belgium: $ 24
3 course dinner
3 course dinner
$ 17/person
($ 8.1 to $ 50)

65% less than in BelgiumBelgium Average price in Belgium: $ 48
McDonald's meal
McDonald's meal
$ 5.2/person
($ 4.8 to $ 6.5)

56% less than in BelgiumBelgium Average price in Belgium: $ 12
Local beer
Local beer
$ 1.9 for 500ml
($ 0.9 to $ 3.5)

64% less than in BelgiumBelgium Average price in Belgium: $ 5.3
Imported beer
Imported beer
$ 1.8 for 330ml
($ 1.1 to $ 2.5)

23% less than in BelgiumBelgium Average price in Belgium: $ 2.4
Cappuccino
Cappuccino
$ 2.7/cup
($ 0.8 to $ 3.3)

33% less than in BelgiumBelgium Average price in Belgium: $ 4.1
Fizzy drink
Fizzy drink
$ 0.8/can
($ 0.6 to $ 1.6)

72% less than in BelgiumBelgium Average price in Belgium: $ 3.2
Water bottle
Water bottle
$ 0.6/bottle
($ 0.4 to $ 1.3)

81% less than in BelgiumBelgium Average price in Belgium: $ 2.9

Mongolia: Hotel and accommodation budget

On average, hotel and accommodation budget in Mongolia costs 37% less than in Belgium.
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1-star hotel
1-star hotel
$ 23/night
($ 22 to $ 22)

78% less than in BelgiumBelgium Average price in Belgium: $ 106
2-star hotel
2-star hotel
$ 80/night
($ 45 to $ 191)

44% less than in BelgiumBelgium Average price in Belgium: $ 145
3-star hotel
3-star hotel
$ 99/night
($ 43 to $ 193)

36% less than in BelgiumBelgium Average price in Belgium: $ 156
4-star hotel
4-star hotel
$ 119/night
($ 51 to $ 269)

36% less than in BelgiumBelgium Average price in Belgium: $ 187
5-star hotel
5-star hotel
$ 189/night
($ 96 to $ 356)

23% less than in BelgiumBelgium Average price in Belgium: $ 245
Hostel/Youth Hostel
Hostel/Youth Hostel
$ 112/month
($ 30 to $ 363)

8% less than in BelgiumBelgium Average price in Belgium: $ 123
Room with kitchen
Room with kitchen
$ 137/month
($ 42 to $ 587)

30% less than in BelgiumBelgium Average price in Belgium: $ 198
Hotel with swimming pool
Hotel with swimming pool
$ 160/month
($ 82 to $ 357)

17% less than in BelgiumBelgium Average price in Belgium: $ 195
Cottage or guest house
Cottage or guest house
$ 32/month
($ 29 to $ 35)

81% less than in BelgiumBelgium Average price in Belgium: $ 170
Family room
Family room
$ 226/month
($ 53 to $ 541)

12% less than in BelgiumBelgium Average price in Belgium: $ 259

Mongolia: Supermarket food budget

On average, the price of supermarket food in Mongolia costs 26% less than in Belgium.
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Milk
Milk
$ 1.5/litre
($ 1.3 to $ 1.8)

16% more than in BelgiumBelgium Average price in Belgium: $ 1.3
Bread
Bread
$ 0.9/500g
($ 0.7 to $ 1.5)

80% less than in BelgiumBelgium Average price in Belgium: $ 5
Rice
Rice
$ 1.9/kg
($ 1.2 to $ 3.3)

24% less than in BelgiumBelgium Average price in Belgium: $ 2.5
Eggs
Eggs
$ 2.5/12 eggs
($ 2 to $ 2.7)

39% less than in BelgiumBelgium Average price in Belgium: $ 4
Chicken
Chicken
$ 5.4/kg
($ 3.2 to $ 9.6)

55% less than in BelgiumBelgium Average price in Belgium: $ 13
Apples
Apples
$ 3.9/kg
($ 2.6 to $ 4.8)

35% more than in BelgiumBelgium Average price in Belgium: $ 2.9
Tomatoes
Tomatoes
$ 3.3/kg
($ 1.6 to $ 4.5)

10% more than in BelgiumBelgium Average price in Belgium: $ 3
Potatoes
Potatoes
$ 0.7/kg
($ 0.5 to $ 0.9)

66% less than in BelgiumBelgium Average price in Belgium: $ 2.2
Water bottle
Water bottle
$ 0.7
($ 0.5 to $ 0.9)

30% less than in BelgiumBelgium Average price in Belgium: $ 1

Mongolia: Public and private transport budget

On average, the price of transport in Mongolia costs 76% less than in Belgium.
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Bus ticket
Bus ticket
$ 0.1/ticket
($ 0.1 to $ 0.1)

94% less than in BelgiumBelgium Average price in Belgium: $ 2.9
Taxi (per km)
Taxi (per km)
$ 0.7/km
($ 0.5 to $ 0.8)

78% less than in BelgiumBelgium Average price in Belgium: $ 2.9
Petrol
Petrol
$ 1.1/litre
($ 0.8 to $ 1.2)

43% less than in BelgiumBelgium Average price in Belgium: $ 2
Taxi (initial pick-up charge)
Taxi (initial pick-up charge)
$ 0.7
($ 0.4 to $ 0.8)

89% less than in BelgiumBelgium Average price in Belgium: $ 5.9

Mongolia: Leisure activity budget

On average, budget for leisure activities in Mongolia costs 54% less than in Belgium.
Cinema
Cinema
$ 4.8/ticket
($ 3.3 to $ 8.1)

67% less than in BelgiumBelgium Average price in Belgium: $ 15
Tennis
Tennis
$ 13/hr
($ 4.8 to $ 20)

40% less than in BelgiumBelgium Average price in Belgium: $ 22

Mongolia: Budget for clothes and price of cigarettes

On average, shopping budget in Mongolia costs 36% less than in Belgium.
Cigarettes
Cigarettes
$ 2/pack
($ 1.6 to $ 3.3)

83% less than in BelgiumBelgium Average price in Belgium: $ 12
Levi's jeans
Levi's jeans
$ 68
($ 22 to $ 124)

37% less than in BelgiumBelgium Average price in Belgium: $ 108
Summer dress
Summer dress
$ 53
($ 22 to $ 98)

11% more than in BelgiumBelgium Average price in Belgium: $ 48

Plane ticket budget

London → Ulaanbaatar
London → Ulaanbaatar
London → Ulaanbaatar
$ 1163
(fair price: $ 904)
Sydney → Ulaanbaatar
Sydney → Ulaanbaatar
Sydney → Ulaanbaatar
$ 1299
(fair price: $ 1031)
New York City → Ulaanbaatar
New York City → Ulaanbaatar
New York City → Ulaanbaatar
$ 1452
(fair price: $ 1194)
Los Angeles → Ulaanbaatar
Los Angeles  → Ulaanbaatar
Los Angeles  → Ulaanbaatar
$ 1410
(fair price: $ 1171)
Dublin → Ulaanbaatar
Dublin → Ulaanbaatar
Dublin → Ulaanbaatar
$ 1131
(fair price: $ 934)
Melbourne → Ulaanbaatar
Melbourne → Ulaanbaatar
Melbourne → Ulaanbaatar
$ 1346
(fair price: $ 1031)

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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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