Is Ulaanbaatar more expensive than Guayaquil?

Ulaanbaatar is 0.3% cheaper than Guayaquil overall. Rent is 57.7% higher, groceries 21.2% more expensive, and restaurants 21.2% cheaper.

Which city has better purchasing power, Guayaquil or Ulaanbaatar?

Guayaquil has a purchasing power index of 43.9 while Ulaanbaatar has 39.2 (NYC = 100). Guayaquil offers better purchasing power.

Cost of Living Comparison · 2026

🇪🇨 Guayaquil vs 🇲🇳 Ulaanbaatar

2026

Ulaanbaatar is 0.3% cheaper

Category	🇪🇨 Guayaquil	🇲🇳 Ulaanbaatar	Difference
Cost of Living	36.8	36.7	-0.3%
Rent	11.1	17.5	+57.7%
Groceries	35.4	42.9	+21.2%
Restaurants	35.3	27.8	-21.2%
Purchasing Power	43.9	39.2	-10.7%

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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