Is Ulaanbaatar more expensive than Baghdad?

Ulaanbaatar is 1.4% more expensive than Baghdad overall. Rent is 44.5% higher, groceries 35.6% more expensive, and restaurants 14.4% cheaper.

Which city has better purchasing power, Baghdad or Ulaanbaatar?

Baghdad has a purchasing power index of 48.7 while Ulaanbaatar has 41.0 (NYC = 100). Baghdad offers better purchasing power.

Cost of Living Comparison · 2026

🇮🇶 Baghdad vs 🇲🇳 Ulaanbaatar

2026

Ulaanbaatar is 1.4% more expensive

Category	🇮🇶 Baghdad	🇲🇳 Ulaanbaatar	Difference
Cost of Living	35.7	36.2	+1.4%
Rent	11.9	17.2	+44.5%
Groceries	31.7	43.0	+35.6%
Restaurants	32.0	27.4	-14.4%
Purchasing Power	48.7	41.0	-15.8%

Data verified Q1 2026 · Source: Numbeo cost-of-living indices (NYC = 100 baseline) · Indices reflect relative costs; absolute prices vary by neighbourhood.

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