At a glance
 MN
Ulaanbaatar
|
 RU
Irkutsk
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|
|---|---|---|
| Country | Mongolia | Russia |
| Nomad score | 5.3 / 10 | 5.2 / 10 |
| Cost of living | $1,819 / mo | $2,191 / mo |
| Internet speed | Data unavailable | Data unavailable |
| Weather now | 14° / 3°C | 12° / 6°C |
| Air quality (AQI) | 84 Moderate | 29 Good |
| Community votes | 0 0 | 0 0 |
Climate averages
Yearly averages of monthly climate data
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MN
Ulaanbaatar
|
RU
Irkutsk
|
|
|---|---|---|
| Average high | 6.8°C | 6.6°C |
| Average low | -4.8°C | -3.7°C |
| Precipitation | 31 mm / mo | 39 mm / mo |
| Sunshine | 299 h / mo | 263 h / mo |
| Humidity | 60% | 72% |
| Rain days | 5.5 / mo | 6.9 / mo |
| Wind speed | 14.9 km/h | 16.3 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
RU
Irkutsk · average high by month
J -14
F -11
M 0
A 9
M 17
J 23
J 25
A 22
S 16
O 7
N -2
D -13
Air quality
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MN
Ulaanbaatar
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RU
Irkutsk
|
|
|---|---|---|
| US AQI | 84 | 29 |
| PM2.5 | 9.6 µg/m³ | 3.4 µg/m³ |
| PM10 | 13.9 µg/m³ | 3.8 µg/m³ |
| Ozone | 75 µg/m³ | 75 µg/m³ |
| UV index | 2.2 | 1.6 |
Business & Economy
Scores out of 10
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MN
Ulaanbaatar
|
RU
Irkutsk
|
|
|---|---|---|
| Blockchain & Crypto Adoption | 3.3 | 3.3 |
| Local Payment Services | 5.5 | 4.4 |
| Startup Scene | 3.7 | 3.1 |
Climate & Environment
Scores out of 10
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MN
Ulaanbaatar
|
RU
Irkutsk
|
|
|---|---|---|
| Air Conditioning | 3.2 | 3.7 |
| Green Spaces | 4.6 | 6.4 |
| Natural Disaster Risk | 7.4 | 7.2 |
| Noise Pollution | 4.5 | 5.8 |
| Seasonal Variety | 7.7 | 7.9 |
| Weather | 3.7 | 4.3 |
Connectivity
Scores out of 10
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MN
Ulaanbaatar
|
RU
Irkutsk
|
|
|---|---|---|
| Mobile Network Coverage | 7.7 | 7.6 |
| Power Grid Reliability | 6.6 | 6.9 |
| Public WiFi Availability | 4.4 | 3.8 |
| VPN Reliability | 8.0 | 4.4 |
Cost & Affordability
Scores out of 10
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MN
Ulaanbaatar
|
RU
Irkutsk
|
|
|---|---|---|
| Accommodation Cost | 6.5 | 8.0 |
| Cost of Living | 6.9 | 7.7 |
| Currency Stability | 4.3 | 2.8 |
| Entertainment Cost | 6.7 | 7.7 |
| Food & Groceries | 6.7 | 7.6 |
| Gym Membership Cost | 6.4 | 7.3 |
| Transportation Cost | 7.7 | 8.0 |
Culture & Entertainment
Scores out of 10
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MN
Ulaanbaatar
|
RU
Irkutsk
|
|
|---|---|---|
| Culture | 7.5 | 7.8 |
| Indoors Fun | 5.3 | 5.3 |
| Language Learning Opportunities | 4.8 | 6.2 |
| Local Experiences & Tours | 8.1 | 7.8 |
| Nightlife | 6.5 | 5.2 |
| Outdoors & Nature | 9.1 | 9.4 |
Digital Nomad Community
Scores out of 10
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MN
Ulaanbaatar
|
RU
Irkutsk
|
|
|---|---|---|
| Nomad Events & Meetups | 2.3 | 1.6 |
| Nomad Friendly | 3.7 | 3.1 |
| Online Community Presence | 2.5 | 1.7 |
Digital Nomad Essentials
Scores out of 10
|
MN
Ulaanbaatar
|
RU
Irkutsk
|
|
|---|---|---|
| Cafes with WiFi | 6.2 | 5.7 |
| Coworking Spaces Availability | 5.1 | 3.6 |
| Digital Nomad Friendly Cafes | 4.7 | 3.8 |
| Digital Nomad Popularity | 2.6 | 2.3 |
| Internet Speed | 7.0 | 6.8 |
| Local SIM Card Availability | 7.6 | 7.3 |
Food & Fitness
Scores out of 10
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MN
Ulaanbaatar
|
RU
Irkutsk
|
|
|---|---|---|
| Fitness Facilities | 5.4 | 5.4 |
| Food Scene | 6.3 | 5.6 |
| Healthy Food Options | 4.9 | 4.6 |
| Yoga Studios | 3.7 | 3.6 |
Healthcare
Scores out of 10
|
MN
Ulaanbaatar
|
RU
Irkutsk
|
|
|---|---|---|
| Healthcare | 5.5 | 5.8 |
| Healthcare Affordability | 7.9 | 7.8 |
| Healthcare Quality | 4.9 | 5.3 |
Legal & Administrative
Scores out of 10
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MN
Ulaanbaatar
|
RU
Irkutsk
|
|
|---|---|---|
| Digital Nomad Visa Availability | 2.6 | 0.7 |
| Ease of Business Registration | 4.1 | 3.2 |
| Ease of Opening Bank Account | 3.5 | 2.1 |
| Freedom of Speech | 6.5 | 1.6 |
| Political Stability | 5.9 | 3.3 |
| Tax Friendliness | 6.2 | 4.4 |
| Visa Ease | 5.8 | 3.3 |
Quality of Life
Scores out of 10
|
MN
Ulaanbaatar
|
RU
Irkutsk
|
|
|---|---|---|
| Air Quality | 2.4 | 4.4 |
| Cleanliness | 4.3 | 5.8 |
| Environmental Quality | 4.1 | 6.1 |
| Family Friendly | 5.4 | 5.1 |
| Language Barrier | 3.9 | 3.4 |
| Work-Life Balance | 5.9 | 6.0 |
Safety & Tolerance
Scores out of 10
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MN
Ulaanbaatar
|
RU
Irkutsk
|
|
|---|---|---|
| Female Friendly | 5.7 | 6.1 |
| Racial Tolerance | 5.6 | 4.5 |
| Safety | 5.9 | 6.4 |
Transportation
Scores out of 10
|
MN
Ulaanbaatar
|
RU
Irkutsk
|
|
|---|---|---|
| Airport Connectivity | 6.4 | 5.1 |
| Cycling | 2.7 | 3.2 |
| Intercity Travel Options | 5.2 | 6.0 |
| Public Transit | 4.8 | 6.4 |
| Ride-sharing Services | 5.7 | 6.3 |
| Scooter/Bike Rental Availability | 2.9 | 3.1 |
| Walkability | 4.3 | 5.9 |
Work Environment
Scores out of 10
|
MN
Ulaanbaatar
|
RU
Irkutsk
|
|
|---|---|---|
| Coworking Quality | 4.3 | 3.4 |
| Freelance Ecosystem | 3.3 | 3.1 |
| Networking Opportunities | 4.0 | 3.1 |
| Remote Job Opportunities | 3.2 | 3.1 |
| Time Zone Favorability | 5.3 | 4.3 |
Clothing
Local prices in US dollars
|
MN
Ulaanbaatar
|
RU
Irkutsk
|
|
|---|---|---|
| Jeans | $46 per pair | $68 per pair |
| Summer Dress | $31 per dress | $48 per dress |
| Running Shoes | $89 per pair | $109 per pair |
Dining Out
Local prices in US dollars
|
MN
Ulaanbaatar
|
RU
Irkutsk
|
|
|---|---|---|
| Dining Out | $50 per month | $41 per month |
Entertainment
Local prices in US dollars
|
MN
Ulaanbaatar
|
RU
Irkutsk
|
|
|---|---|---|
| Cinema Ticket | $4.19 per ticket | $6.81 per ticket |
Food & Dining
Local prices in US dollars
|
MN
Ulaanbaatar
|
RU
Irkutsk
|
|
|---|---|---|
| Coffee | $2.65 per cup | $2.72 per cup |
| Beer | $2.09 per pint | $3.40 per pint |
| Meal (Inexpensive) | $5.02 per meal | $6.81 per meal |
| Meal (Mid-range, 2 people) | $31 per meal | $54 per meal |
| Fast Food Combo | $6.70 per meal | $8.17 per meal |
| Apples | $2.57 per kg | $2.04 per kg |
| Bread | $0.67 per loaf | $0.68 per loaf |
| Water (1.5L bottle) | $0.59 per bottle | $0.82 per bottle |
| Milk | $1.34 per liter | $1.36 per liter |
| Rice | $1.53 per kg | $1.63 per kg |
| Chicken Fillets | $6.42 per kg | $6.81 per kg |
| Beef | $6.00 per kg | $11 per kg |
| Wine (Mid-range) | $13 per bottle | $11 per bottle |
Groceries
Local prices in US dollars
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MN
Ulaanbaatar
|
RU
Irkutsk
|
|
|---|---|---|
| Groceries | $181 per month | $109 per month |
Health Insurance
Local prices in US dollars
|
MN
Ulaanbaatar
|
RU
Irkutsk
|
|
|---|---|---|
| Health Insurance | $4.19 per month | $6.81 per month |
Healthcare
Local prices in US dollars
|
MN
Ulaanbaatar
|
RU
Irkutsk
|
|
|---|---|---|
| Doctor Visit (GP) | $17 per visit | $34 per visit |
| Pharmacy (basic meds) | $5.02 per purchase | $11 per purchase |
Housing
Local prices in US dollars
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MN
Ulaanbaatar
|
RU
Irkutsk
|
|
|---|---|---|
| Housing | $335 per month | $245 per month |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) | $516 per month | $681 per month |
| Airbnb (1 month) | $781 per month | $1,225 per month |
| Coworking Space | $126 per month | $204 per month |
| Coliving Space | $335 per month | $476 per month |
Internet & Mobile
Local prices in US dollars
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MN
Ulaanbaatar
|
RU
Irkutsk
|
|
|---|---|---|
| Internet & Mobile | $13 per month | $20 per month |
Leisure Activities
Local prices in US dollars
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MN
Ulaanbaatar
|
RU
Irkutsk
|
|
|---|---|---|
| Leisure Activities | $28 per month | $14 per month |
Personal Care
Local prices in US dollars
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MN
Ulaanbaatar
|
RU
Irkutsk
|
|
|---|---|---|
| Haircut | $9.77 per visit | $14 per visit |
| Laundry | $2.37 per kg | $6.81 per kg |
Services
Local prices in US dollars
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MN
Ulaanbaatar
|
RU
Irkutsk
|
|
|---|---|---|
| Mobile Plan | $6.98 per month | $8.17 per month |
| Internet (60 Mbps+) | $15 per month | $11 per month |
| SIM Card (Tourist, prepaid) | $4.19 one-time | $6.81 one-time |
| Gym Membership | $50 per month | $41 per month |
| Tennis Court (Weekend) | $18 per hour | $20 per hour |
Transportation
Local prices in US dollars
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MN
Ulaanbaatar
|
RU
Irkutsk
|
|
|---|---|---|
| Transportation | $11 per month | $20 per month |
| Taxi Start | $0.70 per trip | $2.72 per trip |
| Taxi per km | $0.56 per km | $0.41 per km |
| Monthly Transport Pass | $8.37 per month | $34 per month |
| Ride-hailing (5km) | $3.49 per trip | $4.76 per trip |
| Gasoline | $0.96 per liter | $0.82 per liter |
| Scooter Rental | $13 per month | $20 per month |
Utilities
Local prices in US dollars
|
MN
Ulaanbaatar
|
RU
Irkutsk
|
|
|---|---|---|
| Utilities | $42 per month | $82 per month |