Region in Tov, Mongolia
Cost of living in Terelj
How much a month costs in Terelj
For one person, including rent. A comfortable month costs about $550–962 (₮2M–3.5M).
Prices in Terelj
Typical 2026 ranges in MNT, rounded. US$ 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) | ₮100,000–300,000 | $27–82 |
| 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: 91/100
A value score of 91/100 means Terelj gives more quality of life per dollar than 90% of the 1,319 places we cover. Quality here scores 51/100. It's the 1st 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 Terelj?
About $247–412 on a lean budget, $550–962 for a comfortable month and $1,240–2,200 for a luxury one, rent included.
How much does food cost in Terelj?
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
- Gorkhi-Terelj National Park (Mongolia Tourism)
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 Spotted something out of date?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.