Moving to Mongolia from Armenia

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What to Expect

Considering a move from Armenia to Mongolia? Here's how the two compare on cost, climate, safety, and more.

If you moved from Armenia to Mongolia, and you’d need to navigate life in Mongolian. Expect a noticeable climate shift — Ulaanbaatar averages 44°F vs 65°F in Yerevan, making it significantly cooler.

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Key Indicator Comparison

The numbers behind daily life in Mongolia compared to Armenia.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate World Bank, 2023

per 100,000 people per year

AM
2.2
MN
5.9
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

AM
13.6
MN
12.4

Armenia generally does better on safety, though Mongolia leads in road traffic deaths.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2023

annual government + private spending per person

AM
$2,033
MN
$1,109
Doctors per 10,000 people World Bank, 2022

affects wait times and access to care

AM
33.6
MN
41.3

Armenia generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Mongolia leads in healthcare spending per person.

What about the environment?

Air pollution deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2019

deaths attributable to air pollution per 100k people

AM
70.0
MN
120.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

AM
2.5t
MN
7.8t

Armenia performs better than Mongolia across all environment metrics.

Will I have good infrastructure?

Broadband per 100 people World Bank, 2024

fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work

AM
20.3
MN
15.8
Water stress level World Bank, 2022

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

AM
62.0%
MN
3.4%

Mongolia generally does better on infrastructure, though Armenia leads in broadband per 100 people.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate World Bank, 2025

percentage of the labour force without work

AM
12.9%
MN
5.2%
GDP per capita World Bank, 2025

a broad measure of economic output per person

AM
$9,474
MN
$7,108

Armenia generally does better on employment & economy, though Mongolia leads in unemployment rate.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy World Bank, 2024

average years of life at birth

AM
78.3 yrs
MN
72.4 yrs
Infant mortality World Bank, 2024

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

AM
8.5
MN
11.2

Armenia generally does better on family life, though Mongolia leads in education spending.

Sources: World Bank (2021–2025), United Nations SDG Indicators (2019–2021), World Health Organization (2024), Tax Service of Republic of Armenia (2016), General Department of National Taxation (2016). How we calculate this

Weather in Mongolia vs Armenia

Monthly averages — select a city to compare.

Yerevan Rain: 10.9 in/yr (277 mm)
65° / 42°F

Avg. annual high / low

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

Avg. annual high / low

Months Yerevan Ulaanbaatar
Jan–Mar 42°/24°F (5°/-5°C) 17°/-5°F (-9°/-21°C)
Apr–Jun 75°/50°F (24°/10°C) 62°/37°F (17°/3°C)
Jul–Sep 88°/60°F (31°/15°C) 70°/48°F (21°/9°C)
Oct–Dec 54°/35°F (12°/1°C) 26°/6°F (-4°/-15°C)
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Month Yerevan Ulaanbaatar
Jan 34°/18°F (1.0°/-8.0°C) 4°/-15°F (-15.5°/-26.1°C)
Feb 39°/21°F (4.0°/-6.0°C) 15°/-8°F (-9.6°/-22.3°C)
Mar 52°/32°F (11.0°/0.0°C) 31°/8°F (-0.6°/-13.6°C)
Apr 66°/43°F (19.0°/6.0°C) 49°/24°F (9.7°/-4.4°C)
May 75°/50°F (24.0°/10.0°C) 64°/38°F (17.9°/3.2°C)
Jun 84°/57°F (29.0°/14.0°C) 73°/49°F (22.7°/9.5°C)
Jul 91°/63°F (33.0°/17.0°C) 76°/55°F (24.6°/12.7°C)
Aug 90°/63°F (32.0°/17.0°C) 72°/51°F (22.4°/10.5°C)
Sep 82°/54°F (28.0°/12.0°C) 62°/38°F (16.8°/3.5°C)
Oct 70°/45°F (21.0°/7.0°C) 46°/23°F (7.7°/-4.8°C)
Nov 54°/34°F (12.0°/1.0°C) 23°/4°F (-4.8°/-15.7°C)
Dec 39°/25°F (4.0°/-4.0°C) 8°/-10°F (-13.5°/-23.1°C)

Data: National Agency for Meteorology and Environmental Monitoring of Mongolia National Agency for Meteorology and Environmental Monitoring of Mongolia

Can you move from Armenia to Mongolia?

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Armenia 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.

Armenia passport

Armenia passport holder visiting Mongolia

Visa Required
Armenia passport holders need a visa to enter Mongolia.
Mongolia passport

Mongolia passport holder visiting Armenia

Visa Online (e-Visa)
Mongolia passport holders need to apply for an e-Visa before travelling to Armenia.

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?

Connectivity is usually fine (Mongolia: 15.8 fixed broadband per 100). What actually decides it is legal: does Mongolia offer a digital nomad visa, will your employer permit overseas work, and where are you tax-resident?

Is Mongolia safe for expats?

Armenia generally does better on safety, though Mongolia leads in road traffic deaths. The homicide rate in Mongolia is 5.9 per 100,000 people, compared to 2.2 in Armenia.

How is healthcare in Mongolia compared to Armenia?

Armenia generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Mongolia leads in healthcare spending per person. There are 41.3 doctors per 10,000 people in Mongolia, compared to 33.6 in Armenia. Mongolia scores 65 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Armenia: 68).

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

The average high temperature in Ulaanbaatar is 44°F, compared to 65°F in Yerevan. Ulaanbaatar receives around 10.6 in of rainfall per year, while Yerevan gets 10.9 in.

What language do they speak in Mongolia?

The official language in Mongolia is Mongolian. In Armenia, the official language is Armenian.

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At a Glance

AM MN
Population 3,086,700 3,568,978
Currency Armenian Dram (AMD) Mongolian Tugrik (MNT)
Languages Armenian Mongolian
Driving side Right Right
Calling code +374 +976
Time zones 1 2
Emergency number — 105