Moving to Mongolia from Austria

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from Austria to Mongolia, and you’d need to navigate life in Mongolian. Expect a noticeable climate shift — Ulaanbaatar averages 44°F vs 58°F in Vienna, making it significantly cooler.

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Who Else Is Making This Move?

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

Living there in 2020
15 ↓ 6% vs 2015

people born in Austria 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 Austria and Mongolia stack up on safety, healthcare, jobs, and infrastructure.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

per 100,000 people per year

AT
0.9
MN
5.9
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

AT
4.6
MN
12.4

Austria performs better than Mongolia across all safety metrics.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2024

annual government + private spending per person

AT
$8,250
MN
$1,109
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

affects wait times and access to care

AT
55.1
MN
38.7

Austria 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

AT
17.0
MN
120.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

AT
6.3t
MN
7.8t

Austria performs better than Mongolia across all environment metrics.

Will I have good infrastructure?

Broadband per 100 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work

AT
29.6
MN
12.9
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

AT
8.7%
MN
3.4%

Austria generally does better on infrastructure, though Mongolia leads in water stress level.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2023

percentage of the labour force without work

AT
5.2%
MN
6.1%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

AT
$64,600
MN
$16,300

Austria generally does better on employment & economy, though Mongolia leads in top income tax rate.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

AT
82.3 yrs
MN
71.4 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

AT
3.2
MN
20.2

Austria performs better than Mongolia across all family life metrics.

Data: Federal Ministry of Finance, The World Factbook, United Nations SDG Indicators, World Bank

What's the Climate Like?

Monthly averages — select a city to compare.

Vienna Rain: 24.4 in/yr (620 mm)
58° / 44°F

Avg. annual high / low

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

Avg. annual high / low

Months Vienna Ulaanbaatar
Jan–Mar 43°/31°F (6°/0°C) 17°/-5°F (-9°/-21°C)
Apr–Jun 67°/50°F (20°/10°C) 62°/37°F (17°/3°C)
Jul–Sep 75°/58°F (24°/14°C) 70°/48°F (21°/9°C)
Oct–Dec 48°/37°F (9°/3°C) 26°/6°F (-4°/-15°C)
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Month Vienna Ulaanbaatar
Jan 37°/28°F (2.9°/-2.0°C) /-15°F (-15.5°/-26.1°C)
Feb 41°/30°F (5.1°/-0.9°C) 15°/-8°F (-9.6°/-22.3°C)
Mar 51°/36°F (10.3°/2.4°C) 31°/8°F (-0.6°/-13.6°C)
Apr 59°/42°F (15.2°/5.8°C) 49°/24°F (9.7°/-4.4°C)
May 69°/51°F (20.5°/10.5°C) 64°/38°F (17.9°/3.2°C)
Jun 74°/56°F (23.4°/13.5°C) 73°/49°F (22.7°/9.5°C)
Jul 78°/60°F (25.6°/15.4°C) 76°/55°F (24.6°/12.7°C)
Aug 78°/60°F (25.4°/15.3°C) 72°/51°F (22.4°/10.5°C)
Sep 69°/53°F (20.3°/11.7°C) 62°/38°F (16.8°/3.5°C)
Oct 58°/45°F (14.2°/7.0°C) 46°/23°F (7.7°/-4.8°C)
Nov 46°/36°F (7.5°/2.4°C) 23°/4°F (-4.8°/-15.7°C)
Dec 39°/31°F (4.0°/-0.5°C) /-10°F (-13.5°/-23.1°C)

Data: GeoSphere Austria GeoSphere Austria, 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 Austria 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.

Austria passport

Austria passport holder visiting Mongolia

Visa Free
Austria passport holders can enter Mongolia without a visa.
Mongolia passport

Mongolia passport holder visiting Austria

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

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?

With 12.9 fixed broadband subscriptions per 100 people, Mongolia can support video calls in major cities. The hard part is paperwork — visa category, employer policy on overseas staff, and tax residency in Austria and Mongolia.

Is Mongolia safe for expats?

Austria performs better than Mongolia across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Mongolia is 5.9 per 100,000 people, compared to 0.9 in Austria.

How is healthcare in Mongolia compared to Austria?

Austria 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 55.1 in Austria. Mongolia scores 65 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Austria: 85).

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

The average high temperature in Ulaanbaatar is 44°F, compared to 58°F in Vienna. Ulaanbaatar receives around 10.6 in of rainfall per year, while Vienna gets 24.4 in.

What language do they speak in Mongolia?

The official language in Mongolia is Mongolian. In Austria, the official language is German.

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At a Glance

AT MN
Population 8,913,088 3,227,863
Currency Euro (€) Mongolian Tugrik (MNT)
Languages German Mongolian
Driving side Right Right
Calling code +43 +976
Time zones 1 2
Emergency number 112 105