Is Ulaanbaatar more expensive than Erbil?

Ulaanbaatar is 0.3% more expensive than Erbil overall. Rent is 91.1% higher, groceries 21.8% more expensive, and restaurants 29.7% cheaper.

Which city has better purchasing power, Erbil or Ulaanbaatar?

Erbil has a purchasing power index of 47.7 while Ulaanbaatar has 41.0 (NYC = 100). Erbil offers better purchasing power.

Cost of Living Comparison · 2026

🇮🇶 Erbil vs 🇲🇳 Ulaanbaatar

2026

Ulaanbaatar is 0.3% more expensive

Category	🇮🇶 Erbil	🇲🇳 Ulaanbaatar	Difference
Cost of Living	36.1	36.2	+0.3%
Rent	9.0	17.2	+91.1%
Groceries	35.3	43.0	+21.8%
Restaurants	39.0	27.4	-29.7%
Purchasing Power	47.7	41.0	-14.0%

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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