Moving to Mongolia from China
What to Expect
A comprehensive look at what changes when you move from China to Mongolia — from daily expenses to quality of life.
If you moved from China to Mongolia, and you’d need to navigate life in Mongolian. Expect a noticeable climate shift — Ulaanbaatar averages 44°F vs 64°F in Beijing, making it significantly cooler.
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Who Else Is Making This Move?
Real numbers on people moving from China to Mongolia, and how the trend has changed.
Who's moving to Mongolia?
Top countries of origin for Mongolia's foreign-born residents.
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1.11,419
China
- 3,232
- 1,987
- 856
- 678
- 444
Key Indicator Comparison
How China and Mongolia stack up on safety, healthcare, jobs, and infrastructure.
Is it safe?
per 100,000 people per year
of residents who feel safe walking alone at night
per 100,000 people per year
China 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
share of adults with obesity
per 100,000 people — a proxy for mental health support
China 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
China generally does better on environment, though Mongolia leads in co₂ emissions per capita.
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
China generally does better on infrastructure, though Mongolia 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
China generally does better on employment & economy, though Mongolia leads in top income tax 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
China generally does better on family life, though Mongolia leads in education spending.
Data: State Administration of Taxation, 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 | Beijing | Ulaanbaatar |
|---|---|---|
| Jan–Mar | 42°/22°F (6°/-6°C) | 17°/-5°F (-9°/-21°C) |
| Apr–Jun | 78°/55°F (26°/13°C) | 62°/37°F (17°/3°C) |
| Jul–Sep | 83°/66°F (29°/19°C) | 70°/48°F (21°/9°C) |
| Oct–Dec | 51°/32°F (11°/0°C) | 26°/6°F (-4°/-15°C) |
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| Month | Beijing | Ulaanbaatar |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 35°/15°F (1.6°/-9.4°C) | 4°/-15°F (-15.5°/-26.1°C) |
| Feb | 39°/20°F (4.0°/-6.9°C) | 15°/-8°F (-9.6°/-22.3°C) |
| Mar | 52°/31°F (11.3°/-0.6°C) | 31°/8°F (-0.6°/-13.6°C) |
| Apr | 68°/45°F (19.9°/7.2°C) | 49°/24°F (9.7°/-4.4°C) |
| May | 80°/56°F (26.4°/13.2°C) | 64°/38°F (17.9°/3.2°C) |
| Jun | 87°/65°F (30.3°/18.2°C) | 73°/49°F (22.7°/9.5°C) |
| Jul | 87°/71°F (30.8°/21.6°C) | 76°/55°F (24.6°/12.7°C) |
| Aug | 85°/69°F (29.5°/20.4°C) | 72°/51°F (22.4°/10.5°C) |
| Sep | 78°/58°F (25.8°/14.2°C) | 62°/38°F (16.8°/3.5°C) |
| Oct | 66°/45°F (19.0°/7.3°C) | 46°/23°F (7.7°/-4.8°C) |
| Nov | 50°/31°F (10.1°/-0.4°C) | 23°/4°F (-4.8°/-15.7°C) |
| Dec | 38°/20°F (3.3°/-6.9°C) | 8°/-10°F (-13.5°/-23.1°C) |
Data:
China Meteorological Administration,
National Agency for Meteorology and Environmental Monitoring of Mongolia
Visitor Visa Requirements
Short-stay tourist visa rules between China 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.
China passport holder visiting Mongolia
Visa Required
Mongolia passport holder visiting China
Visa RequiredData: 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 China and Mongolia.
Is Mongolia safe for expats?
China 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 0.5 in China. About 71% of people in Mongolia feel safe walking alone at night.
How is healthcare in Mongolia compared to China?
China 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 25.2 in China. Mongolia scores 65 on the WHO universal health coverage index (China: 81).
What's the weather like in Mongolia compared to China?
The average high temperature in Ulaanbaatar is 44°F, compared to 64°F in Beijing. Ulaanbaatar receives around 10.6 in of rainfall per year, while Beijing gets 22.8 in.
What language do they speak in Mongolia?
The official language in Mongolia is Mongolian. In China, the official language is Chinese.
