General Country Information 🌍
| Capital | Ulaanbaatar |
| Country | Mongolia |
| Currency | Tögrög |
| Main religion | Tibetan Buddhism |
In numbers… 📐
| Female | 49.8% |
| Gdp | $13.18 billion |
| Size | 1,564,116 sq km |
| Population | 3.3 million |
| Population density | 2.1 people/sq km |
| Kids per female | 2.2 |
| City population | 68.4% |
Weather ⛅
| Winter | -15∘C |
| Summer | 20∘C |
Language and Education 🔬
| Main Language | Mongolian |
| Population able to read | 98.4% |
| Population with a college degree | 15.1% |
| Population able to speak english | 1.1% |
Well-being 💉
| Air quality | 51 (AQI) |
| Is tab water drinkable? | no |
Safety 👮
| LGBT friendly? | No |
| Crime | 4.2/10 |
Transportation ✈️
| Driving side | Right |
| Main airline | MIAT Mongolian Airlines |
| Main airport | Chinggis Khaan International Airport |
Costs and Prices 🤑
| Cash required for everyday purchases | yes |
Prices for Everyday Goods 💰
| Item | Price (USD) |
|---|---|
| Bottle water | $0.5 |
| Cigarettes | $2.5 |
| Burger | $3 |
| Coffee | $2 |
| Beer | $2 |
Accomedation Costs 🛌
| Type | Price (USD) |
|---|---|
| Flat | $400/month |
| Hotel 3 star | $60/night |
| Hotel 5 star | $150/night |
Transportation Costs 🚐
| Type | Price (USD) |
|---|---|
| Cab | $2.5/10km |
| Petrol | $0.70/l |
| Rental car | $25/day |
| Public transportation | $1/daypass |
| Bike rental | $5/day |
Taxes 💸
| Type | Rate |
|---|---|
| Tax rate | 10% |
| Vat | 10% |
Average Income 💼
| Income | $4500 |
Tipping 💁️
| Is tipping required? | No |
| Location | Tipping Amount |
|---|---|
| Cab | 10% |
| Restaurant | 10-15% |
| Bar | 10% |
| Coffeeshop | 10% |
| Services | 10% |
Digital 🤖
| Internet speed | 15.03/MBits |
| Tld | .mn |
| Free wifi | 7/10 |
| Population with access to internet | 70% |
| Phone mobile data | $10 for 10GB |
Electricity 🔌
| Power grid | 99.9% (Uptime) |
| Sockets | Type C, Type F |
Shopping 🛒
Opening Times 🕰
| Closing days | None |
| Closing times | 8:00 PM - 10:00 PM |
| Opening times | 9:00 AM - 11:00 AM |
Most popular Stores 🏪
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| Online shopping | Zalando |
| Supermarket | Nomin |
| Pharmacy | GNC |
| Drugstore | Walgreens |
Fun and Relaxation 😃
Bars and Nightlife 🕺
| Closing hour of bars and clubs | 1:00 AM |
| Topic | Rating (0-10) |
|---|---|
| Nightlife | 5/10 |
| Bars | 6/10 |
Parks and leisure 🎢
| Topic | Rating (0-10) |
|---|---|
| Holiday Parks | 3/10 |
| Public Parks | 7/10 |
| Swimming | 4/10 |
Sports ⚽
| Most popular Sport | Wrestling |
Food 🍕️
| Food Name | Description | Price (USD) |
|---|---|---|
| Buuz | Steamed dumplings filled with meat and vegetables | 1-2 |
| Khuushuur | Fried dumplings filled with meat | 1-2 |
| Tsuivan | Noodles with meat and vegetables | 3-5 |
| Banshtai tsai | Noodle soup with meat and vegetables | 2-3 |
| Airag | Fermented mare’s milk | 1-2 |
| Shar tos | Yellow tea | 1-2 |
| Suutei tsai | Milk tea | 1-2 |
| Boodog | Whole goat roasted in a pit | 10-15 |
| Khorhog | Meat and vegetables cooked in a sealed pot | 5-10 |
| Ul boov | Mongolian barbecue | 5-10 |
Drinks 🍻️
| Drink Name | Description | Price (USD) |
|---|---|---|
| Airag | Fermented mare’s milk | 2-3 |
| Suutei Tsai | Salty milk tea with butter and salt | 1-2 |
| Tarasun | Non-alcoholic drink made from fermented cow’s milk | 1-2 |
| Shimiin Arkhi | Mongolian vodka made from fermented milk | 5-10 |
| Khorkhog | Mongolian beer | 2-3 |
Souvenirs 👜
| Souvenir | Description | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Mongolian knife | A traditional Mongolian knife with a curved blade and a wooden handle | $20-$50 |
| Mongolian hat | A traditional Mongolian hat made of sheepskin or felt | $15-$30 |
| Mongolian boots | Traditional Mongolian boots made of leather or felt | $30-$50 |
| Mongolian jewelry | Traditional Mongolian jewelry made of silver or gold | $20-$100 |
| Mongolian carpets | Traditional Mongolian carpets made of wool or felt | $50-$200 |
| Mongolian vodka | A traditional Mongolian vodka made from fermented mare’s milk | $10-$20 |
Holidays 🍹
| Holiday Name | Time | Description |
|---|---|---|
| New Year’s Day | January 1 | Celebrates the start of the new year |
| Lunar New Year | February (variable) | Celebrates the start of the new lunar year |
| International Women’s Day | March 8 | Celebrates the achievements of women |
| Naadam Festival | July 11-13 | A traditional festival featuring horse racing, archery, and wrestling |
| Independence Day | July 11 | Celebrates Mongolia’s independence from China |
| Children’s Day | June 1 | Celebrates the children of Mongolia |
| Labor Day | May 1 | Celebrates the workers of Mongolia |
| Victory Day | August 20 | Celebrates the Mongolian victory over the Japanese in World War II |
| Constitution Day | November 26 | Celebrates the adoption of the Mongolian Constitution |
News 📰
| Medium | Name |
|---|---|
| Newspaper | Unen |
| Online news | News.mn |
| Tv | Mongolian National Broadcaster |
| Radio | Mongol Radio |