Is Ulaanbaatar more expensive than Colombo?

Ulaanbaatar is 0.3% more expensive than Colombo overall. Rent is 68.0% higher, groceries 20.0% cheaper, and restaurants 1.9% more expensive.

Which city has better purchasing power, Colombo or Ulaanbaatar?

Colombo has a purchasing power index of 21.7 while Ulaanbaatar has 45.4 (NYC = 100). Ulaanbaatar offers better purchasing power.

Cost of Living Comparison · 2026

🇱🇰 Colombo vs 🇲🇳 Ulaanbaatar

2026

Ulaanbaatar is 0.3% more expensive

Category	🇱🇰 Colombo	🇲🇳 Ulaanbaatar	Difference
Cost of Living	34.4	34.5	+0.3%
Rent	10.0	16.8	+68.0%
Groceries	47.1	37.7	-20.0%
Restaurants	26.2	26.7	+1.9%
Purchasing Power	21.7	45.4	+109.2%

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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