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Travel Cost Index

Cheapest destinations in East Asia

Mongolia — Ulaanbaatar is the cheapest destination we model in East Asia, at USD 95–125 per person per day on the ground, out of 5 ranked destinations in the region.

Ranked for 7 days, 2 travellers, mid-range style, flights included.

The ranking

#DestinationDaily, per person
1Mongolia — UlaanbaatarMongoliaUSD 95–125
2TaiwanUSD 80–140
3South KoreaUSD 100–190
4JapanUSD 130–230
5Hong KongUSD 160–300

All figures are modelled estimates from our own cost engine, not live booking prices. They are produced for the same scenario on every page: 7 days, 2 travellers, mid-range style, flights included.

Common questions

Cheapest destinations in East Asia — what comes first?
Mongolia — Ulaanbaatar (Mongolia) tops this ranking on the shared scenario used across the whole index.
How is the ranking calculated?
Every destination is priced with the same engine the trip cost calculator uses, for 7 days, two travellers, mid-range style, with flights included from the stated departure city.
Are these real prices?
No. They are modelled estimates based on typical travel costs, not live airfare or hotel availability. Use them to compare destinations, then check real prices before booking.

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