Moving to Mongolia from Chile

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from Chile to Mongolia, and you’d need to navigate life in Mongolian. Expect a noticeable climate shift — Ulaanbaatar averages 44°F vs 73°F in Santiago, making it significantly cooler.

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Key Indicator Comparison

The numbers behind daily life in Mongolia compared to Chile.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate World Bank, 2023

per 100,000 people per year

CL
6.3
MN
5.9
Feel safe walking at night United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

of residents who feel safe walking alone at night

CL
32%
MN
71%

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

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2024

annual government + private spending per person

CL
$3,612
MN
$1,109
Doctors per 10,000 people World Bank, 2023

affects wait times and access to care

CL
33.3
MN
41.3

Mongolia generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Chile leads in health coverage index.

What about the environment?

Air pollution deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2019

deaths attributable to air pollution per 100k people

CL
18.0
MN
120.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

CL
3.9t
MN
7.8t

Chile 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

CL
23.7
MN
15.8
Water stress level World Bank, 2022

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

CL
9.0%
MN
3.4%

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

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate World Bank, 2025

percentage of the labour force without work

CL
9.0%
MN
5.2%
GDP per capita World Bank, 2025

a broad measure of economic output per person

CL
$17,995
MN
$7,108

Chile 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

CL
81.4 yrs
MN
72.4 yrs
Infant mortality World Bank, 2024

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

CL
5.8
MN
11.2

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

Sources: World Bank (2021–2025), United Nations SDG Indicators (2019–2022), World Health Organization (2024), Chilean Tax Administration (2016), General Department of National Taxation (2016), The World Factbook (2021). How we calculate this

Weather in Mongolia vs Chile

Monthly averages — select a city to compare.

Santiago Rain: 13.5 in/yr (342 mm)
73° / 48°F

Avg. annual high / low

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

Avg. annual high / low

Months Santiago Ulaanbaatar
Jan–Mar 84°/55°F (29°/12°C) 17°/-5°F (-9°/-21°C)
Apr–Jun 66°/44°F (19°/7°C) 62°/37°F (17°/3°C)
Jul–Sep 63°/41°F (17°/5°C) 70°/48°F (21°/9°C)
Oct–Dec 79°/51°F (26°/10°C) 26°/6°F (-4°/-15°C)
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Month Santiago Ulaanbaatar
Jan 86°/56°F (30.1°/13.3°C) 4°/-15°F (-15.5°/-26.1°C)
Feb 85°/55°F (29.5°/12.8°C) 15°/-8°F (-9.6°/-22.3°C)
Mar 81°/53°F (27.4°/11.4°C) 31°/8°F (-0.6°/-13.6°C)
Apr 74°/47°F (23.1°/8.6°C) 49°/24°F (9.7°/-4.4°C)
May 65°/44°F (18.5°/6.4°C) 64°/38°F (17.9°/3.2°C)
Jun 60°/41°F (15.7°/5.0°C) 73°/49°F (22.7°/9.5°C)
Jul 60°/39°F (15.3°/3.9°C) 76°/55°F (24.6°/12.7°C)
Aug 63°/41°F (17.1°/5.1°C) 72°/51°F (22.4°/10.5°C)
Sep 67°/44°F (19.4°/6.8°C) 62°/38°F (16.8°/3.5°C)
Oct 73°/47°F (22.9°/8.6°C) 46°/23°F (7.7°/-4.8°C)
Nov 79°/51°F (26.1°/10.3°C) 23°/4°F (-4.8°/-15.7°C)
Dec 84°/54°F (28.8°/12.2°C) 8°/-10°F (-13.5°/-23.1°C)

Data: Dirección Meteorológica de Chile Dirección Meteorológica de Chile, National Agency for Meteorology and Environmental Monitoring of Mongolia National Agency for Meteorology and Environmental Monitoring of Mongolia

Can you move from Chile to Mongolia?

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Chile 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.

Chile passport

Chile passport holder visiting Mongolia

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

Mongolia passport holder visiting Chile

Visa on Arrival
Mongolia passport holders can obtain a visa on arrival in Chile.

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?

Mongolia generally does better on safety, though Chile leads in road traffic deaths. The homicide rate in Mongolia is 5.9 per 100,000 people, compared to 6.3 in Chile. About 71% of people in Mongolia feel safe walking alone at night.

How is healthcare in Mongolia compared to Chile?

Mongolia generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Chile leads in health coverage index. There are 41.3 doctors per 10,000 people in Mongolia, compared to 33.3 in Chile. Mongolia scores 65 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Chile: 82).

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

The average high temperature in Ulaanbaatar is 44°F, compared to 73°F in Santiago. Ulaanbaatar receives around 10.6 in of rainfall per year, while Santiago gets 13.5 in.

What language do they speak in Mongolia?

The official language in Mongolia is Mongolian. In Chile, the official language is Spanish.

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At a Glance

CL MN
Population 19,859,921 3,568,978
Currency Chilean Unit of Account (UF) (CLF) Mongolian Tugrik (MNT)
Languages Spanish Mongolian
Driving side Right Right
Calling code +56 +976
Time zones 2 2
Emergency number 131 105