Is Erbil more expensive than Ulaanbaatar?

Erbil is 0.3% cheaper than Ulaanbaatar overall. Rent is 47.7% lower, groceries 17.9% cheaper, and restaurants 42.3% more expensive.

Which city has better purchasing power, Ulaanbaatar or Erbil?

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

Cost of Living Comparison · 2026

🇲🇳 Ulaanbaatar vs 🇮🇶 Erbil

2026

Erbil is 0.3% cheaper

Category	🇲🇳 Ulaanbaatar	🇮🇶 Erbil	Difference
Cost of Living	36.2	36.1	-0.3%
Rent	17.2	9.0	-47.7%
Groceries	43.0	35.3	-17.9%
Restaurants	27.4	39.0	+42.3%
Purchasing Power	41.0	47.7	+16.3%

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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