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Erdenet
City in Orkhon, Mongolia
Overview
Erdenet, set in northern Mongolia's Orkhon region, is Mongolia's second-largest city and famed for housing one of the world's biggest copper mines. The city offers a blend of modern amenities and authentic Mongolian culture, with welcoming neighborhoods and scenic parks.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Mongolia
Province
Orkhon
Population
106,810
Time Zone
Asia/Choibalsan
Coordinates
49.03°, 104.08°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
65
Female Safety
45
LGBTQ+ Safety
35
Traffic Safety
50
Food Safety
60
Monthly Cost
$768
Local Cost
$385
Local Income
$350
Cashless
40
English
30
Temperature
0.4°C
Summer Avg
17.3°C
Winter Avg
-17.7°C
Record High
37.9°C
Record Low
-39.3°C
Humidity
65%
Precipitation
317 mm
City Vibrancy
11
Coworking
0
Cafes
6
Nightlife
3
Parks
2
Transport
0
Walk Score
0
Footways
—
Airport
ERT
Distance
7 km
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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 2026-03-22.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Updated 2025-12-06.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Updated 2025-12-05.
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 72/100.
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