At a glance
 MN
Ulaanbaatar
|
 CN
Xi'an
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|---|---|---|
| Country | Mongolia | China |
| Nomad score | 5.3 / 10 | 6.4 / 10 |
| Cost of living | $1,819 / mo | $1,563 / mo |
| Internet speed | Data unavailable | Data unavailable |
| Weather now | 14° / 3°C | 25° / 11°C |
| Air quality (AQI) | 84 Moderate | 117 Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups |
| Community votes | 0 0 | 0 0 |
Climate averages
Yearly averages of monthly climate data
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MN
Ulaanbaatar
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CN
Xi'an
|
|
|---|---|---|
| Average high | 6.8°C | 20.9°C |
| Average low | -4.8°C | 10.3°C |
| Precipitation | 31 mm / mo | 61 mm / mo |
| Sunshine | 299 h / mo | 233 h / mo |
| Humidity | 60% | 63% |
| Rain days | 5.5 / mo | 6.8 / mo |
| Wind speed | 14.9 km/h | 13.6 km/h |
MN
Ulaanbaatar · average high by month
J -12
F -9
M 2
A 9
M 16
J 22
J 24
A 21
S 16
O 6
N -4
D -13
CN
Xi'an · average high by month
J 6
F 10
M 18
A 24
M 28
J 33
J 34
A 33
S 27
O 19
N 14
D 7
Air quality
|
MN
Ulaanbaatar
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CN
Xi'an
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|---|---|---|
| US AQI | 84 | 117 |
| PM2.5 | 9.6 µg/m³ | 24.6 µg/m³ |
| PM10 | 13.9 µg/m³ | 28.8 µg/m³ |
| Ozone | 75 µg/m³ | 109 µg/m³ |
| UV index | 2.2 | 4.8 |
Business & Economy
Scores out of 10
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MN
Ulaanbaatar
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CN
Xi'an
|
|
|---|---|---|
| Blockchain & Crypto Adoption | 3.3 | 1.7 |
| Local Payment Services | 5.5 | 9.2 |
| Startup Scene | 3.7 | 6.0 |
Climate & Environment
Scores out of 10
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MN
Ulaanbaatar
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CN
Xi'an
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|---|---|---|
| Air Conditioning | 3.2 | 7.6 |
| Green Spaces | 4.6 | 6.2 |
| Natural Disaster Risk | 7.4 | 6.4 |
| Noise Pollution | 4.5 | 4.4 |
| Seasonal Variety | 7.7 | 7.5 |
| Weather | 3.7 | 5.3 |
Connectivity
Scores out of 10
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MN
Ulaanbaatar
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CN
Xi'an
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|
|---|---|---|
| Mobile Network Coverage | 7.7 | 9.2 |
| Power Grid Reliability | 6.6 | 9.1 |
| Public WiFi Availability | 4.4 | 6.2 |
| VPN Reliability | 8.0 | 4.0 |
Cost & Affordability
Scores out of 10
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MN
Ulaanbaatar
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CN
Xi'an
|
|
|---|---|---|
| Accommodation Cost | 6.5 | 6.9 |
| Cost of Living | 6.9 | 7.3 |
| Currency Stability | 4.3 | 8.1 |
| Entertainment Cost | 6.7 | 7.2 |
| Food & Groceries | 6.7 | 7.9 |
| Gym Membership Cost | 6.4 | 7.0 |
| Transportation Cost | 7.7 | 8.0 |
Culture & Entertainment
Scores out of 10
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MN
Ulaanbaatar
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CN
Xi'an
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|---|---|---|
| Culture | 7.5 | 8.9 |
| Indoors Fun | 5.3 | 7.3 |
| Language Learning Opportunities | 4.8 | 6.3 |
| Local Experiences & Tours | 8.1 | 8.5 |
| Nightlife | 6.5 | 6.5 |
| Outdoors & Nature | 9.1 | 7.1 |
Digital Nomad Community
Scores out of 10
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MN
Ulaanbaatar
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CN
Xi'an
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|---|---|---|
| Nomad Events & Meetups | 2.3 | 2.8 |
| Nomad Friendly | 3.7 | 4.1 |
| Online Community Presence | 2.5 | 2.7 |
Digital Nomad Essentials
Scores out of 10
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MN
Ulaanbaatar
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CN
Xi'an
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|
|---|---|---|
| Cafes with WiFi | 6.2 | 7.6 |
| Coworking Spaces Availability | 5.1 | 6.8 |
| Digital Nomad Friendly Cafes | 4.7 | 5.9 |
| Digital Nomad Popularity | 2.6 | 3.5 |
| Internet Speed | 7.0 | 8.7 |
| Local SIM Card Availability | 7.6 | 8.4 |
Food & Fitness
Scores out of 10
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MN
Ulaanbaatar
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CN
Xi'an
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|---|---|---|
| Fitness Facilities | 5.4 | 7.3 |
| Food Scene | 6.3 | 8.5 |
| Healthy Food Options | 4.9 | 5.9 |
| Yoga Studios | 3.7 | 5.7 |
Healthcare
Scores out of 10
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MN
Ulaanbaatar
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CN
Xi'an
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|
|---|---|---|
| Healthcare | 5.5 | 7.5 |
| Healthcare Affordability | 7.9 | 8.3 |
| Healthcare Quality | 4.9 | 7.5 |
Legal & Administrative
Scores out of 10
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MN
Ulaanbaatar
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CN
Xi'an
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|
|---|---|---|
| Digital Nomad Visa Availability | 2.6 | 0.5 |
| Ease of Business Registration | 4.1 | 3.2 |
| Ease of Opening Bank Account | 3.5 | 3.2 |
| Freedom of Speech | 6.5 | 2.1 |
| Political Stability | 5.9 | 8.5 |
| Tax Friendliness | 6.2 | 3.7 |
| Visa Ease | 5.8 | 4.4 |
Quality of Life
Scores out of 10
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MN
Ulaanbaatar
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CN
Xi'an
|
|
|---|---|---|
| Air Quality | 2.4 | 4.3 |
| Cleanliness | 4.3 | 6.3 |
| Environmental Quality | 4.1 | 5.3 |
| Family Friendly | 5.4 | 6.2 |
| Language Barrier | 3.9 | 3.6 |
| Work-Life Balance | 5.9 | 6.0 |
Safety & Tolerance
Scores out of 10
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MN
Ulaanbaatar
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CN
Xi'an
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|---|---|---|
| Female Friendly | 5.7 | 7.5 |
| Racial Tolerance | 5.6 | 5.7 |
| Safety | 5.9 | 8.7 |
Transportation
Scores out of 10
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MN
Ulaanbaatar
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CN
Xi'an
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|---|---|---|
| Airport Connectivity | 6.4 | 8.5 |
| Cycling | 2.7 | 6.8 |
| Intercity Travel Options | 5.2 | 8.9 |
| Public Transit | 4.8 | 8.8 |
| Ride-sharing Services | 5.7 | 9.0 |
| Scooter/Bike Rental Availability | 2.9 | 8.3 |
| Walkability | 4.3 | 6.9 |
Work Environment
Scores out of 10
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MN
Ulaanbaatar
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CN
Xi'an
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|
|---|---|---|
| Coworking Quality | 4.3 | 6.3 |
| Freelance Ecosystem | 3.3 | 4.2 |
| Networking Opportunities | 4.0 | 5.1 |
| Remote Job Opportunities | 3.2 | 4.2 |
| Time Zone Favorability | 5.3 | 6.7 |
Clothing
Local prices in US dollars
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MN
Ulaanbaatar
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CN
Xi'an
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|---|---|---|
| Jeans | $46 per pair | $65 per pair |
| Summer Dress | $31 per dress | $41 per dress |
| Running Shoes | $89 per pair | $94 per pair |
Dining Out
Local prices in US dollars
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MN
Ulaanbaatar
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CN
Xi'an
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|
|---|---|---|
| Dining Out | $50 per month | $58 per month |
Entertainment
Local prices in US dollars
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MN
Ulaanbaatar
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CN
Xi'an
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|---|---|---|
| Cinema Ticket | $4.19 per ticket | $7.25 per ticket |
Food & Dining
Local prices in US dollars
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MN
Ulaanbaatar
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CN
Xi'an
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|---|---|---|
| Coffee | $2.65 per cup | $4.06 per cup |
| Beer | $2.09 per pint | $1.74 per pint |
| Meal (Inexpensive) | $5.02 per meal | $3.62 per meal |
| Meal (Mid-range, 2 people) | $31 per meal | $32 per meal |
| Fast Food Combo | $6.70 per meal | $5.51 per meal |
| Apples | $2.57 per kg | $2.03 per kg |
| Bread | $0.67 per loaf | $2.17 per loaf |
| Water (1.5L bottle) | $0.59 per bottle | $0.65 per bottle |
| Milk | $1.34 per liter | $2.32 per liter |
| Rice | $1.53 per kg | $1.09 per kg |
| Chicken Fillets | $6.42 per kg | $4.64 per kg |
| Beef | $6.00 per kg | $14 per kg |
| Wine (Mid-range) | $13 per bottle | $16 per bottle |
Groceries
Local prices in US dollars
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MN
Ulaanbaatar
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CN
Xi'an
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|
|---|---|---|
| Groceries | $181 per month | $145 per month |
Health Insurance
Local prices in US dollars
|
MN
Ulaanbaatar
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CN
Xi'an
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|
|---|---|---|
| Health Insurance | $4.19 per month | $14 per month |
Healthcare
Local prices in US dollars
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MN
Ulaanbaatar
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CN
Xi'an
|
|
|---|---|---|
| Doctor Visit (GP) | $17 per visit | $22 per visit |
| Pharmacy (basic meds) | $5.02 per purchase | $6.52 per purchase |
Housing
Local prices in US dollars
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MN
Ulaanbaatar
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CN
Xi'an
|
|
|---|---|---|
| Housing | $335 per month | $261 per month |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) | $516 per month | $406 per month |
| Airbnb (1 month) | $781 per month | $797 per month |
| Coworking Space | $126 per month | $159 per month |
| Coliving Space | $335 per month | $319 per month |
Internet & Mobile
Local prices in US dollars
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MN
Ulaanbaatar
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CN
Xi'an
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|---|---|---|
| Internet & Mobile | $13 per month | $8.70 per month |
Leisure Activities
Local prices in US dollars
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MN
Ulaanbaatar
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CN
Xi'an
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|---|---|---|
| Leisure Activities | $28 per month | $29 per month |
Personal Care
Local prices in US dollars
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MN
Ulaanbaatar
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CN
Xi'an
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|---|---|---|
| Haircut | $9.77 per visit | $8.70 per visit |
| Laundry | $2.37 per kg | $2.17 per kg |
Services
Local prices in US dollars
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MN
Ulaanbaatar
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CN
Xi'an
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|
|---|---|---|
| Mobile Plan | $6.98 per month | $13 per month |
| Internet (60 Mbps+) | $15 per month | $14 per month |
| SIM Card (Tourist, prepaid) | $4.19 one-time | $14 one-time |
| Gym Membership | $50 per month | $51 per month |
| Tennis Court (Weekend) | $18 per hour | $17 per hour |
Transportation
Local prices in US dollars
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MN
Ulaanbaatar
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CN
Xi'an
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|
|---|---|---|
| Transportation | $11 per month | $17 per month |
| Taxi Start | $0.70 per trip | $1.45 per trip |
| Taxi per km | $0.56 per km | $0.32 per km |
| Monthly Transport Pass | $8.37 per month | $22 per month |
| Ride-hailing (5km) | $3.49 per trip | $2.61 per trip |
| Gasoline | $0.96 per liter | $1.22 per liter |
| Scooter Rental | $13 per month | $4.35 per month |
Utilities
Local prices in US dollars
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MN
Ulaanbaatar
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CN
Xi'an
|
|
|---|---|---|
| Utilities | $42 per month | $36 per month |