Moving to Mongolia from Armenia
What to Expect
Considering a move from Armenia to Mongolia? Here's how the two countries 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?
per 100,000 people per year
per 100,000 people per year
Armenia generally does better on safety, though Mongolia leads in road traffic deaths.
How's the healthcare?
annual government + private spending per person
affects wait times and access to care
WHO index from 0–100 measuring essential service access
per 100,000 people — a proxy for mental health support
Armenia generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Mongolia leads in healthcare spending per person.
What about the environment?
deaths attributable to air pollution per 100k people
tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year
Armenia performs better than Mongolia across all environment metrics.
Will I have good infrastructure?
fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work
higher means greater strain on freshwater supply
annual consumption — reflects grid capacity
Mongolia generally does better on infrastructure, though Armenia leads in broadband per 100 people.
What are the job prospects?
percentage of the labour force without work
a broad measure of economic output per person
the highest marginal rate on personal income
Mongolia generally does better on employment & economy, though Armenia leads in gdp per capita.
Is it good for families?
average years of life at birth
deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better
government spending on education as % of GDP
percentage of adults who can read and write
Armenia generally does better on family life, though Mongolia leads in education spending.
Data: Tax Service of Republic of Armenia, The World Factbook, United Nations SDG Indicators, World Bank
What's the Climate Like?
Monthly averages — select a city to compare.
Avg. annual high / low
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
Visitor Visa Requirements
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 holder visiting Mongolia
Visa Required
Mongolia passport holder visiting Armenia
Visa Online (e-Visa)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: 12.9 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 38.7 doctors per 10,000 people in Mongolia, compared to 31.2 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.
