Moving to Mongolia from Bulgaria

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What to Expect

Everything you need to know before relocating from Bulgaria to Mongolia — costs, safety, healthcare, and practical first steps.

If you moved from Bulgaria to Mongolia, and you’d need to navigate life in Mongolian. Expect a noticeable climate shift — Ulaanbaatar averages 44°F vs 59°F in Sofia, making it significantly cooler.

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Who Else Is Making This Move?

How many people actually move from Bulgaria to Mongolia, based on official data.

Living there in 2020
15 ↓ 6% vs 2015

people born in Bulgaria 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

Key indicators for anyone considering a move from Bulgaria to Mongolia.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

per 100,000 people per year

BG
1.1
MN
5.9
Feel safe walking at night United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

of residents who feel safe walking alone at night

BG
86%
MN
71%

Bulgaria performs better than Mongolia across all safety metrics.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2023

annual government + private spending per person

BG
$2,970
MN
$1,109
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

affects wait times and access to care

BG
49.0
MN
38.7

Bulgaria 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

BG
63.0
MN
120.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

BG
5.3t
MN
7.8t

Bulgaria 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

BG
35.2
MN
12.9
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

BG
37.5%
MN
3.4%

Bulgaria 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

BG
4.3%
MN
6.1%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

BG
$33,300
MN
$16,300

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

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

BG
75.6 yrs
MN
71.4 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

BG
8.0
MN
20.2

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

Data: National Revenue Agency, Bulgaria, The World Factbook, United Nations SDG Indicators, World Bank

What's the Climate Like?

Monthly averages — select a city to compare.

Sofia Rain: 22.5 in/yr (571 mm)
59° / 41°F

Avg. annual high / low

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

Avg. annual high / low

Months Sofia Ulaanbaatar
Jan–Mar 42°/28°F (6°/-2°C) 17°/-5°F (-9°/-21°C)
Apr–Jun 68°/48°F (20°/9°C) 62°/37°F (17°/3°C)
Jul–Sep 77°/55°F (25°/13°C) 70°/48°F (21°/9°C)
Oct–Dec 50°/34°F (10°/1°C) 26°/6°F (-4°/-15°C)
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Month Sofia Ulaanbaatar
Jan 36°/23°F (2.2°/-4.9°C) /-15°F (-15.5°/-26.1°C)
Feb 41°/27°F (4.9°/-2.9°C) 15°/-8°F (-9.6°/-22.3°C)
Mar 50°/33°F (9.8°/0.3°C) 31°/8°F (-0.6°/-13.6°C)
Apr 60°/41°F (15.7°/4.8°C) 49°/24°F (9.7°/-4.4°C)
May 69°/48°F (20.3°/9.0°C) 64°/38°F (17.9°/3.2°C)
Jun 74°/54°F (23.5°/12.1°C) 73°/49°F (22.7°/9.5°C)
Jul 79°/57°F (25.9°/13.8°C) 76°/55°F (24.6°/12.7°C)
Aug 79°/56°F (26.0°/13.4°C) 72°/51°F (22.4°/10.5°C)
Sep 73°/51°F (22.6°/10.4°C) 62°/38°F (16.8°/3.5°C)
Oct 62°/42°F (16.6°/5.7°C) 46°/23°F (7.7°/-4.8°C)
Nov 49°/34°F (9.6°/1.2°C) 23°/4°F (-4.8°/-15.7°C)
Dec 39°/27°F (4.1°/-2.7°C) /-10°F (-13.5°/-23.1°C)

Data: National Institute of Meteorology and Hydrology National Institute of Meteorology and Hydrology, 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 Bulgaria 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.

Bulgaria passport

Bulgaria passport holder visiting Mongolia

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

Mongolia passport holder visiting Bulgaria

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

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?

Internet is rarely the blocker — Mongolia has 12.9 fixed broadband subscriptions per 100 people. The real questions are legal: digital nomad visa eligibility, your employer's overseas-work policy, and tax residency in both countries.

Is Mongolia safe for expats?

Bulgaria performs better than Mongolia across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Mongolia is 5.9 per 100,000 people, compared to 1.1 in Bulgaria. About 71% of people in Mongolia feel safe walking alone at night.

How is healthcare in Mongolia compared to Bulgaria?

Bulgaria 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 49.0 in Bulgaria. Mongolia scores 65 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Bulgaria: 73).

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

The average high temperature in Ulaanbaatar is 44°F, compared to 59°F in Sofia. Ulaanbaatar receives around 10.6 in of rainfall per year, while Sofia gets 22.5 in.

What language do they speak in Mongolia?

The official language in Mongolia is Mongolian. In Bulgaria, the official language is Bulgarian.

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At a Glance

BG MN
Population 6,873,253 3,227,863
Currency Bulgarian Lev (BGN) Mongolian Tugrik (MNT)
Languages Bulgarian Mongolian
Driving side Right Right
Calling code +359 +976
Time zones 1 2
Emergency number 112 105