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Mongolia🇲🇳
At a Glance
How Mongolia compares across key indices
Cost of Living
33 vs NYC
100 = NYC
Safety Index
68/100
Healthcare
55/100
Quality of Life
144/200
Cost of Living
How far your money goes in Mongolia
Cost of Living
33
100 = NYC baseline
Rent Index
25
100 = NYC rent
Groceries
33
100 = NYC groceries
Restaurant Prices
35
100 = NYC dining
Safety & Crime
Low RiskHow safe residents feel in Mongolia - based on surveys of people living there
Safety Index
68/100
Crime Index
24/100
Lower is better
Walking Safety
Daytime100
Nighttime100
0 point drop from day to night
Cities in Mongolia
Mongolia has 24 cities with Freedom Abroad estimates. Monthly costs for a single person range from $652 in Choibalsan to $837 in Ulan Bator. Choibalsan leads on safety, scoring 72/100. Choibalsan ranks highest for quality of life at 152/200.
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Choibalsan
$652/mo
Safest
Choibalsan
72/100
Best Quality of Life
Choibalsan
152/200
Best Healthcare
Ulan Bator
65/100
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24 of 24 shown| City | Monthly Cost | Safety | Quality of Life | Healthcare | Pollution |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ulan Bator | $837 | 64/100 | 148/200 | 65/100 | 65 |
| Erdenet | $675 | 71/100 | 151/200 | 53/100 | 54 |
| Darhan | $670 | 71/100 | 151/200 | 53/100 | 53 |
| Choibalsan | $652 | 72/100 | 152/200 | 51/100 | 51 |
| Nalayh | $652 | 72/100 | 152/200 | 51/100 | 51 |
| Mörön | $652 | 72/100 | 152/200 | 51/100 | 51 |
| Bayanhongor | $652 | 72/100 | 152/200 | 51/100 | 51 |
| Ulaangom | $652 | 72/100 | 152/200 | 51/100 | 51 |
| Khovd | $652 | 72/100 | 152/200 | 51/100 | 51 |
| Arvayheer | $652 | 72/100 | 152/200 | 51/100 | 51 |
| Ă–lgii | $652 | 72/100 | 152/200 | 51/100 | 51 |
| Bogd | $652 | 72/100 | 152/200 | 51/100 | 51 |
| Dalandzadgad | $652 | 72/100 | 152/200 | 51/100 | 51 |
| SĂĽhbaatar | $652 | 72/100 | 152/200 | 51/100 | 51 |
| Undurkhaan | $652 | 72/100 | 152/200 | 51/100 | 51 |
| Tsetserleg | $652 | 72/100 | 152/200 | 51/100 | 51 |
| Saynshand | $652 | 72/100 | 152/200 | 51/100 | 51 |
| DzĂĽĂĽnharaa | $652 | 72/100 | 152/200 | 51/100 | 51 |
| Baruun-Urt | $652 | 72/100 | 152/200 | 51/100 | 51 |
| Altai | $652 | 72/100 | 152/200 | 51/100 | 51 |
| Bulgan | $652 | 72/100 | 152/200 | 51/100 | 51 |
| Dzuunmod | $652 | 72/100 | 152/200 | 51/100 | 51 |
| Zuunmod | $652 | 72/100 | 152/200 | 51/100 | 51 |
| Uliastay | $652 | 72/100 | 152/200 | 51/100 | 51 |
Freedom Abroad estimates are modeled for a single person including rent. Pollution: lower score = cleaner air. Click column headers to sort.
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Families
Schools
47 verified school profiles across 5 cities in Mongolia — language model, grade range, credentials, and published tuition. A sample is shown here; filter the full set in the School Finder.
British School of Ulaanbaatar
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Hobby School Of Ulaanbaatar
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Absolute Elite School
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American School of Ulaanbaatar
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Baga Tenger School
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Cambridge International School
23 more verified schools in Mongolia are available in the School Finder, with filters for city, age, language, credentials, and tuition.
School records are maintained from direct school pages, public credential directories, public registry claims, and carefully labeled directory/community sources. Admissions, seat availability, and tuition can change quickly, so Freedom Abroad treats unpublished costs as “Contact school” instead of estimating.
Healthcare
Healthcare system overview for Mongolia
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Environment
ModerateAir quality, water, and environmental conditions in Mongolia
Pollution Index
59/100
Lower is better
PM2.5
29.7ug/m3
Unhealthy for sensitive
Environmental Quality
Air Quality100/100
Based on 0 survey responses. Perception scores are 0–100 where higher is better unless noted.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about living in Mongolia, answered with data
What is the cost of living in Mongolia?
Mongolia has a cost of living index of 33 relative to New York City (100). It is significantly cheaper than the US. Monthly costs for a single person start around $837 in Ulan Bator.
Is Mongolia safe for expats?
Mongolia has a safety index of 68/100, making it generally safe for expats and travellers. Among cities with data, Ulan Bator scores highest on safety at 64/100.
What is the best city in Mongolia for expats and digital nomads?
Ulan Bator ranks highest for quality of life in Mongolia, scoring 148/200 in Freedom Abroad's modeled quality-of-life estimate. Monthly costs there run around $837/mo for a single person.
How good is healthcare in Mongolia?
Mongolia scores 55/100 in Freedom Abroad's modeled healthcare estimate, making it adequate by global standards. This estimate reflects open public indicators for health outcomes and system capacity.
Is Mongolia cheaper than the United States?
Yes. Mongolia's cost of living is roughly 67% lower than New York City and generally cheaper than most major US cities. Rent specifically is around 75% cheaper. This makes it a popular destination for remote workers looking to stretch their dollar.
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