Mongolia, paid in CHF.
The emptiest country on earth, best seen from a ger with a driver.
Sharply pricier. Exchange rate alone: −3.6%. Local prices: +10.7%.
- Lean
- CHF 28
- Comfort
- CHF 161
The short answerIn CHF, as of November 12, 2026
Mongolia: as of November 12, 2026, 12.3% more expensive than a year ago for travelers paid in CHF (Swiss franc), after adjusting for inflation at home and there. The exchange rate on its own moved −3.6%, and prices in the country rose +10.7%. A mid-range day costs about CHF 71 per person, excluding international flights. Across the 18 currencies we track, AUD gained the most ground there (−1.5%) and SEK did worst (−13.3%).
What CHF buys there
30 monthsSame trip, different wallets
The real 12-month change for this one country, by the currency you earn. The spread is the part of the story that has nothing to do with the destination.
- Australian dollarA$125−1.5%
- Norwegian kronekr 818−1.7%
- South African randR 1,420−2.5%
- British pound£64−5.5%
- UAE dirhamAED 314−5.7%
- Singapore dollarS$110−6.3%
- US dollar$85−6.3%
- Mexican pesoMX$1,592−7.5%
- New Zealand dollarNZ$154−7.6%
- Canadian dollarC$122−8.5%
- Hong Kong dollarHK$670−8.6%
- Indian rupee₹8,008−10.4%
- Brazilian realR$477−10.6%
- Japanese yen¥13,700−10.7%
- Euro€77−10.7%
- Danish kronekr 577−11.8%
- Swiss francCHF 71−12.3%
- Swedish kronakr 853−13.3%
Booking a trip: Mongolia
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