Moving to Mongolia from Arizona

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What to Expect

A comprehensive look at what changes when you move from Arizona to Mongolia — from daily expenses to quality of life.

If you moved from Arizona to Mongolia, and you’d need to navigate life in Mongolian. Expect a noticeable climate shift — Ulaanbaatar averages 44°F vs 87°F in Phoenix, making it significantly cooler.

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Who Else Is Making This Move?

Real numbers on people moving from Arizona to Mongolia, and how the trend has changed.

Living there in 2020
856 ↑ 7% vs 2015

people born in United States live in Mongolia · UN DESA

Who's moving to Mongolia?

Top countries of origin for Mongolia's foreign-born residents.

Foreign-born population · UN DESA (2020)

Key Indicator Comparison

How Arizona and Mongolia stack up on safety, healthcare, jobs, and infrastructure.

How's the healthcare?

Adult obesity rate Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (PLACES), 2022

share of adults with obesity

AZ
33.6%
MN
20.6%

Mongolia performs significantly better than Arizona across all health & wellbeing metrics.

Will I have good infrastructure?

Internet access US Census Bureau (American Community Survey), 2023

share of households with internet

AZ
90.5%
MN
84.0%

Arizona performs better than Mongolia across all infrastructure metrics.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate Bureau of Labor Statistics, 2025

percentage of the labour force without work

AZ
4.0%
MN
6.1%
GDP per capita Bureau of Economic Analysis, 2024

a broad measure of economic output per person

AZ
$58,628
MN
$16,300

Arizona performs better than Mongolia across all employment & economy metrics.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy OECD Regional Demography, 2022

average years of life at birth

AZ
76.3 yrs
MN
71.4 yrs

Arizona performs better than Mongolia across all family life metrics.

Data: Bureau of Economic Analysis, Bureau of Labor Statistics, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (PLACES), OECD Regional Demography, US Census Bureau (American Community Survey)

What's the Climate Like?

Monthly averages — select a city to compare.

Phoenix Rain: 8.2 in/yr (208 mm)
87° / 63°F

Avg. annual high / low

Ulaanbaatar Rain: 10.6 in/yr (270 mm)
44° / 21°F

Avg. annual high / low

Months Phoenix Ulaanbaatar
Jan–Mar 73°/49°F (23°/10°C) 17°/-5°F (-9°/-21°C)
Apr–Jun 95°/69°F (35°/20°C) 62°/37°F (17°/3°C)
Jul–Sep 103°/80°F (40°/27°C) 70°/48°F (21°/9°C)
Oct–Dec 77°/54°F (25°/12°C) 26°/6°F (-4°/-15°C)
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Month Phoenix Ulaanbaatar
Jan 69°/46°F (20.3°/7.6°C) /-15°F (-15.5°/-26.1°C)
Feb 72°/49°F (22.1°/9.3°C) 15°/-8°F (-9.6°/-22.3°C)
Mar 78°/53°F (25.7°/11.9°C) 31°/8°F (-0.6°/-13.6°C)
Apr 86°/60°F (29.9°/15.7°C) 49°/24°F (9.7°/-4.4°C)
May 95°/69°F (34.8°/20.6°C) 64°/38°F (17.9°/3.2°C)
Jun 104°/77°F (39.9°/25.1°C) 73°/49°F (22.7°/9.5°C)
Jul 106°/83°F (41.0°/28.1°C) 76°/55°F (24.6°/12.7°C)
Aug 104°/82°F (40.1°/27.8°C) 72°/51°F (22.4°/10.5°C)
Sep 100°/75°F (37.8°/24.1°C) 62°/38°F (16.8°/3.5°C)
Oct 89°/64°F (31.8°/18.0°C) 46°/23°F (7.7°/-4.8°C)
Nov 76°/52°F (24.7°/11.1°C) 23°/4°F (-4.8°/-15.7°C)
Dec 67°/45°F (19.6°/7.1°C) /-10°F (-13.5°/-23.1°C)

Data: National Weather Service National Weather Service, National Agency for Meteorology and Environmental Monitoring of Mongolia National Agency for Meteorology and Environmental Monitoring of Mongolia

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between United States and Mongolia. To live, work, or study long-term in Mongolia, you'll need a separate residence or work visa — check Mongolia's immigration authority.

United States passport

United States passport holder visiting Mongolia

Visa Free
United States passport holders can enter Mongolia without a visa.
Mongolia passport

Mongolia passport holder visiting United States

Visa Required
Mongolia passport holders need a visa to enter United States.

Data: Henley Passport Index. Check with the destination country's embassy for the most current requirements.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I work remotely from Mongolia?

Working remotely from Mongolia's major cities is generally feasible. The legal layer matters more — visa category, employer policy on overseas employees, and tax residency in Arizona and Mongolia.

How is healthcare in Mongolia compared to Arizona?

Mongolia performs significantly better than Arizona across all health & wellbeing metrics.

What's the weather like in Mongolia compared to Arizona?

The average high temperature in Ulaanbaatar is 44°F, compared to 87°F in Phoenix. Ulaanbaatar receives around 10.6 in of rainfall per year, while Phoenix gets 8.2 in.

What language do they speak in Mongolia?

The official language in Mongolia is Mongolian. In Arizona, the official language is English.

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At a Glance

MN
Population 6,392,017 3,227,863
Currency United States Dollar ($) Mongolian Tugrik (MNT)
Languages English Mongolian
Driving side Right Right
Calling code +1 +976
Time zones 11 2
Emergency number 911 105