Mongolia · Asia
Ulaanbaatar
Costs last verified
Part of the Cost of Living Abroad guideMonthly cost
$1,050Estimate for a solo remote worker — verify current local prices.
Studying here? About $710/mo
Studying here? Reckon on roughly 35% less. Shared halls instead of a private flat is most of it, with a meal plan, a student travel pass and a campus you do not have to rent a desk in doing the rest. Phone, insurance and a social life cost the same either way.
At a glance
Healthcare, taxes & language
The decisive three for a longer stay in Mongolia.
Healthcare
Public care is universal via State Health Insurance but under-resourced; best facilities and private/international clinics are in Ulaanbaatar, and complex cases are often referred abroad (e.g. South Korea).
Taxes
Residents are taxed on worldwide income, including foreign-source and pension income, generally at the 10% flat personal income tax rate, with a credit available for foreign tax paid.
English
Low
Getting in — Mongolia
Full Mongolia guideTop visa routes, ranked by route score — stay, ease and speed.
Visa-free entry
US 90 days · UK/EU 30 days (through 2026)
Student Visa (D)
Up to 1 year, renewable
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Ulaanbaatar at a glance
Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia costs about $1,050 USD a month for a solo remote worker, with rent at 38% of that budget. The biggest budget line is rent at $400 and the smallest is transport at $30. In our data internet averages 110 Mbps and safety scores 6/10.
Costs verified on September 11, 2026 (Eastern Time).
Questions about Ulaanbaatar
How much does it cost to live in Ulaanbaatar?
A solo remote worker in Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia spends an estimated $1,050 USD/month on rent, food, transport and coworking, based on our cost-of-living breakdown.
How much is rent in Ulaanbaatar?
Rent in Ulaanbaatar is an estimated $400 USD/month in our cost-of-living breakdown.
How fast is the internet in Ulaanbaatar?
Internet in Ulaanbaatar averages 110 Mbps in our cost-of-living breakdown.
How much does coworking cost in Ulaanbaatar?
A coworking space in Ulaanbaatar costs an estimated $80 USD/month in our cost-of-living breakdown.
Is Ulaanbaatar safe?
Ulaanbaatar has a safety score of 6/10 in our cost-of-living breakdown.
What is Ulaanbaatar's nomad score?
Ulaanbaatar scores 5/10 on our nomad score, which weighs cost, safety and internet quality for remote workers.