Is Colombo more expensive than Ulaanbaatar?

Colombo is 0.3% cheaper than Ulaanbaatar overall. Rent is 40.5% lower, groceries 24.9% more expensive, and restaurants 1.9% cheaper.

Which city has better purchasing power, Ulaanbaatar or Colombo?

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

Cost of Living Comparison · 2026

🇲🇳 Ulaanbaatar vs 🇱🇰 Colombo

2026

Colombo is 0.3% cheaper

Category	🇲🇳 Ulaanbaatar	🇱🇰 Colombo	Difference
Cost of Living	34.5	34.4	-0.3%
Rent	16.8	10.0	-40.5%
Groceries	37.7	47.1	+24.9%
Restaurants	26.7	26.2	-1.9%
Purchasing Power	45.4	21.7	-52.2%

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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