Is Erbil more expensive than Ulaanbaatar?

Erbil is 0.5% cheaper than Ulaanbaatar overall. Rent is 48.0% lower, groceries 18.4% cheaper, and restaurants 43.5% more expensive.

Which city has better purchasing power, Ulaanbaatar or Erbil?

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

Cost of Living Comparison · 2026

🇲🇳 Ulaanbaatar vs 🇮🇶 Erbil

2026

Erbil is 0.5% cheaper

Category	🇲🇳 Ulaanbaatar	🇮🇶 Erbil	Difference
Cost of Living	36.7	36.5	-0.5%
Rent	17.5	9.1	-48.0%
Groceries	42.9	35.0	-18.4%
Restaurants	27.8	39.9	+43.5%
Purchasing Power	39.2	45.2	+15.3%

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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