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Altay
City in Bayan-Ölgii, Mongolia
Overview
Altay is a modest town set in Mongolia's Bayan-Ölgii region, offering a unique blend of modern institutions and nomadic tradition. The city is a hub for travelers exploring Mongolia's vast steppes and rugged mountains.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Mongolia
Province
Bayan-Ölgii
Population
—
Time Zone
Asia/Choibalsan
Coordinates
48.29°, 89.51°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
60
Female Safety
50
LGBTQ+ Safety
35
Traffic Safety
55
Food Safety
60
Monthly Cost
$523
Local Cost
$276
Local Income
$150
Cashless
15
English
20
Temperature
-5.1°C
Summer Avg
9.8°C
Winter Avg
-20.9°C
Record High
28.5°C
Record Low
-42.0°C
Humidity
68%
Precipitation
194 mm
City Vibrancy
—
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
0
Parks
0
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Frequently Asked Questions
Data sources
Source-backed data
NASA POWER - Climate normals and monthly weather measurements rendered as city weather metrics. Updated 2026-03-21.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Updated 2025-12-09.
Oyster List city price model - City price estimates calibrated from local price surveys and jurisdiction-level cost signals. Updated 2026-01-14.
Estimated data
Oyster List AI-assisted estimates - Safety, lifestyle, income, and practical scores are model-assisted estimates derived from source-backed country and city signals. Confidence 40/100.
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