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Altai
City in Govi-Altai, Mongolia
Overview
Altai is a compact city set near the heart of Mongolia's Govi-Altai province, serving as a gateway to rugged steppes and spectacular desert scenery. It's known for friendly hospitality, lively markets, and its blend of modern and traditional Mongolian culture.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Mongolia
Province
Govi-Altai
Population
3,811
Time Zone
Asia/Choibalsan
Coordinates
46.37°, 96.26°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
55
Female Safety
45
LGBTQ+ Safety
30
Traffic Safety
45
Food Safety
60
Monthly Cost
$617
Local Cost
$330
Local Income
$200
Cashless
15
English
15
Temperature
0.1°C
Summer Avg
15.7°C
Winter Avg
-16.5°C
Record High
33.0°C
Record Low
-38.1°C
Humidity
53%
Precipitation
186 mm
City Vibrancy
11
Coworking
0
Cafes
6
Nightlife
3
Parks
2
Transport
12
Walk Score
12
Footways
24.0
Airport
LTI
Distance
3 km
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Data sources
Source-backed data
NASA POWER - Climate normals and monthly weather measurements rendered as city weather metrics. Updated 2026-03-22.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Updated 2025-12-07.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Updated 2025-12-06.
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 35/100.
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