Is Ulaanbaatar more expensive than Erbil?

Ulaanbaatar is 0.5% more expensive than Erbil overall. Rent is 92.3% higher, groceries 22.6% more expensive, and restaurants 30.3% cheaper.

Which city has better purchasing power, Erbil or Ulaanbaatar?

Erbil has a purchasing power index of 45.2 while Ulaanbaatar has 39.2 (NYC = 100). Erbil offers better purchasing power.

Cost of Living Comparison · 2026

🇮🇶 Erbil vs 🇲🇳 Ulaanbaatar

2026

Ulaanbaatar is 0.5% more expensive

Category	🇮🇶 Erbil	🇲🇳 Ulaanbaatar	Difference
Cost of Living	36.5	36.7	+0.5%
Rent	9.1	17.5	+92.3%
Groceries	35.0	42.9	+22.6%
Restaurants	39.9	27.8	-30.3%
Purchasing Power	45.2	39.2	-13.3%

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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