Ulaanbaatar vs Tokyo Cost of Living
Ulaanbaatar (Mongolia) · Overall index 27.1 — Tokyo (Japan) · Overall index 53.8
Summary
- Overall, Tokyo is 99% more expensive than Ulaanbaatar.
- Rent in Tokyo is 135% more expensive than in Ulaanbaatar.
- Transport in Tokyo is 115% more expensive than in Ulaanbaatar.
| Item | Ulaanbaatar | Tokyo | Diff |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rent | +135% | ||
| 1-bedroom apartment, city centre (monthly) | $503 | $1,307 | +160% |
| 1-bedroom apartment, outside centre (monthly) | $387 | $782 | +102% |
| 3-bedroom apartment, city centre (monthly) | $1,159 | $2,737 | +136% |
| 3-bedroom apartment, outside centre (monthly) | $639 | $1,558 | +144% |
| Groceries | +88% | ||
| Milk (1L) | $0.44 | $0.87 | +98% |
| White bread (500g) | $1.33 | $2.62 | +97% |
| Rice (1kg) | $1.78 | $3.43 | +93% |
| Eggs (12) | $1.9 | $3.26 | +72% |
| Local cheese (1kg) | $5.11 | $9.15 | +79% |
| Chicken fillets (1kg) | $5.28 | $9.77 | +85% |
| Beef round (1kg) | $7.5 | $14.2 | +89% |
| Apples (1kg) | $2.34 | $3.74 | +60% |
| Bananas (1kg) | $0.83 | $1.62 | +95% |
| Oranges (1kg) | $1.79 | $3 | +68% |
| Tomatoes (1kg) | $1.89 | $4.44 | +135% |
| Potatoes (1kg) | $1.09 | $2.3 | +111% |
| Onions (1kg) | $1.16 | $2.06 | +78% |
| Lettuce (1 head) | $1 | $1.69 | +69% |
| Water (1.5L bottle) | $0.99 | $1.8 | +82% |
| Bottle of wine (mid-range) | $5.81 | $11.4 | +96% |
| Transport | +115% | ||
| Public transport, one-way ticket | $0.68 | $1.65 | +143% |
| Public transport, monthly pass | $39.1 | $75.4 | +93% |
| Taxi, base fare | $1.25 | $2.32 | +86% |
| Taxi, per km | $0.6 | $1.23 | +105% |
| Gasoline (1L) | $0.25 | $0.58 | +132% |
| New compact car (e.g., VW Golf) | $7,462 | $18,186 | +144% |
| Dining out | +110% | ||
| Meal, inexpensive restaurant | $6.7 | $13.8 | +106% |
| Meal for 2, mid-range restaurant (3 courses) | $39.1 | $70.3 | +80% |
| Fast food combo meal | $3.82 | $7.88 | +106% |
| Cappuccino | $1.74 | $3.87 | +122% |
| Coke/Pepsi (0.33L, restaurant) | $0.88 | $1.65 | +87% |
| Domestic beer (0.5L, restaurant) | $2.04 | $4.95 | +143% |
| Imported beer (0.33L, restaurant) | $2.68 | $5.82 | +117% |
| Water (0.33L, restaurant) | $0.62 | $1.35 | +118% |
| Telecom | +74% | ||
| Mobile plan, calls + 10GB+ data (monthly) | $28.6 | $41.5 | +45% |
| Broadband internet 60Mbps+ (monthly) | $31.2 | $52.1 | +67% |
| Prepaid mobile tariff (1 min) | $0.14 | $0.26 | +86% |
| Video streaming subscription (monthly) | $6.31 | $12.7 | +101% |
| Utilities & household | +87% | ||
| Basic utilities, 85m² apartment (monthly) | $64.3 | $126 | +96% |
| Electricity (1 kWh) | $0.07 | $0.15 | +114% |
| Tap water (1m³) | $1.9 | $3.07 | +62% |
| Natural gas (1m³) | $0.6 | $1.05 | +75% |
| Waste collection (monthly) | $9.23 | $16.3 | +77% |
| Fitness club (monthly) | $33.4 | $62.2 | +86% |
| Cinema ticket (1 seat) | $5.44 | $9.79 | +80% |
| Men's haircut | $11.5 | $23.3 | +103% |
| Domestic cleaning (1 hour) | $8.89 | $18.8 | +111% |
| Private kindergarten (monthly) | $814 | $1,434 | +76% |
2,948 total data points · Price data as of 2026-07-01 · Exchange rates as of 2026-07-15
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