Region in Khovsgol, Mongolia
Cost of living in Lake Khuvsgul
How much a month costs in Lake Khuvsgul
For one person, including rent. A comfortable month costs about $687–1,240 (₮2.5M–4.5M).
Prices in Lake Khuvsgul
Typical 2026 ranges in MNT, rounded. US$ at the 03 Oct 2026 exchange rate.
| Item | MNT | US$ |
|---|---|---|
| Housing | ||
| Hostel dorm bed (night) | ₮40,000–80,000 | $11–22 |
| Mid-range hotel room (night) | ₮120,000–350,000 | $33–96 |
| Food and drink | ||
| Local meal or street food | ₮10,000–20,000 | $2.7–5.5 |
| Mid-range restaurant, per person | ₮25,000–60,000 | $6.9–16.5 |
| Cappuccino | ₮6,000–12,000 | $1.6–3.3 |
| Local beer, 0.5 l in a bar | ₮6,000–12,000 | $1.6–3.3 |
| Work and life | ||
| Mobile data, 20–50 GB (month) | ₮20,000–40,000 | $5.5–11.0 |
Value for money: 78/100
A value score of 78/100 means Lake Khuvsgul gives more quality of life per dollar than 77% of the 1,319 places we cover. Quality here scores 50/100. It's the 3rd most affordable of 4 places we cover in Mongolia.
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Cost of living across Mongolia
One person, comfortable lifestyle, including rent.
| Place | Comfortable month | Value |
|---|---|---|
| Terelj | $550–962 | 91/100 |
| Gobi Desert | $687–1,240 | 79/100 |
| Lake Khuvsgul | $687–1,240 | 78/100 |
| Ulaanbaatar | $825–1,370 | 52/100 |
Quick answers
How much money do you need per month in Lake Khuvsgul?
About $412–605 on a lean budget, $687–1,240 for a comfortable month and $1,650–3,300 for a luxury one, rent included.
How much does food cost in Lake Khuvsgul?
A local meal is ₮10,000–20,000 ($2.7–5.5); a mid-range restaurant is ₮25,000–60,000 ($6.9–16.5) per person.
Is Mongolia expensive?
Prices in Mongolia are about 34% of US price levels (World Bank PPP).
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Sources
- ExchangeRate-API open rates
- World Bank: PPP conversion factor
- Mongolia National Tourism Organization
- MIAT Mongolian Airlines
Prices are SoloSquare estimates for 2026, reviewed against official and operator prices where available. Compiled and reviewed by SoloSquare. How we compile and score this. Spotted something out of date? Tell us.