Moving to Mongolia from Botswana
What to Expect
A comprehensive look at what changes when you move from Botswana to Mongolia — from daily expenses to quality of life.
If you moved from Botswana to Mongolia, and you’d need to navigate life in Mongolian. You’ll also switch from driving on the left to the right. Expect a noticeable climate shift — Ulaanbaatar averages 44°F vs 83°F in Gaborone, making it significantly cooler.
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Key Indicator Comparison
How Botswana and Mongolia stack up on safety, healthcare, jobs, and infrastructure.
Is it safe?
per 100,000 people per year
per 100,000 people per year
Mongolia performs significantly better than Botswana across all safety metrics.
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
share of adults with obesity
per 100,000 people — a proxy for mental health support
Mongolia generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Botswana leads in adult obesity rate.
What about the environment?
deaths attributable to air pollution per 100k people
tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year
Botswana 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
share of households with internet
Mongolia generally does better on infrastructure, though Botswana leads in water stress level.
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
share of people below the poverty line
Botswana generally does better on employment & economy, though Mongolia leads in unemployment rate.
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
Mongolia generally does better on family life, though Botswana leads in education spending.
Data: Botswana Unified Revenue Service, 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 | Gaborone | Ulaanbaatar |
|---|---|---|
| Jan–Mar | 88°/66°F (31°/19°C) | 17°/-5°F (-9°/-21°C) |
| Apr–Jun | 77°/48°F (25°/9°C) | 62°/37°F (17°/3°C) |
| Jul–Sep | 79°/47°F (26°/8°C) | 70°/48°F (21°/9°C) |
| Oct–Dec | 89°/64°F (32°/18°C) | 26°/6°F (-4°/-15°C) |
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| Month | Gaborone | Ulaanbaatar |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 90°/67°F (32.5°/19.4°C) | 4°/-15°F (-15.5°/-26.1°C) |
| Feb | 89°/67°F (31.5°/19.3°C) | 15°/-8°F (-9.6°/-22.3°C) |
| Mar | 86°/63°F (30.2°/17.4°C) | 31°/8°F (-0.6°/-13.6°C) |
| Apr | 82°/56°F (27.8°/13.4°C) | 49°/24°F (9.7°/-4.4°C) |
| May | 78°/47°F (25.4°/8.3°C) | 64°/38°F (17.9°/3.2°C) |
| Jun | 72°/40°F (22.5°/4.6°C) | 73°/49°F (22.7°/9.5°C) |
| Jul | 73°/40°F (22.8°/4.6°C) | 76°/55°F (24.6°/12.7°C) |
| Aug | 78°/46°F (25.7°/7.6°C) | 72°/51°F (22.4°/10.5°C) |
| Sep | 85°/54°F (29.6°/12.5°C) | 62°/38°F (16.8°/3.5°C) |
| Oct | 88°/61°F (31.0°/16.2°C) | 46°/23°F (7.7°/-4.8°C) |
| Nov | 89°/64°F (31.5°/17.9°C) | 23°/4°F (-4.8°/-15.7°C) |
| Dec | 90°/66°F (32.3°/18.8°C) | 8°/-10°F (-13.5°/-23.1°C) |
Data:
Botswana Meteorological Services,
National Agency for Meteorology and Environmental Monitoring of Mongolia
Visitor Visa Requirements
Short-stay tourist visa rules between Botswana 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.
Botswana passport holder visiting Mongolia
Visa Required
Mongolia passport holder visiting Botswana
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?
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 Botswana and Mongolia.
Is Mongolia safe for expats?
Mongolia performs significantly better than Botswana across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Mongolia is 5.9 per 100,000 people, compared to 10.6 in Botswana.
How is healthcare in Mongolia compared to Botswana?
Mongolia generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Botswana leads in adult obesity rate. There are 38.7 doctors per 10,000 people in Mongolia, compared to 3.8 in Botswana. Mongolia scores 65 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Botswana: 55).
What's the weather like in Mongolia compared to Botswana?
The average high temperature in Ulaanbaatar is 44°F, compared to 83°F in Gaborone. Ulaanbaatar receives around 10.6 in of rainfall per year, while Gaborone gets 21.7 in.
What language do they speak in Mongolia?
The official language in Mongolia is Mongolian. In Botswana, the official languages are English and Tswana.
