Moving to Mongolia from Denmark

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from Denmark to Mongolia, and you’d need to navigate life in Mongolian.

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Key Indicator Comparison

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

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

per 100,000 people per year

DK
1.0
MN
5.9
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

DK
2.3
MN
12.4

Denmark 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

DK
$7,262
MN
$1,109
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

affects wait times and access to care

DK
43.8
MN
38.7

Denmark 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

DK
13.0
MN
120.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

DK
4.3t
MN
7.8t

Denmark 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

DK
45.0
MN
12.9
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

DK
26.4%
MN
3.4%

Denmark 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

DK
5.1%
MN
6.1%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

DK
$72,000
MN
$16,300

Denmark 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

DK
81.7 yrs
MN
71.4 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

DK
3.0
MN
20.2

Denmark performs better than Mongolia across all family life metrics.

Data: Danish Central Tax Administration, The World Factbook, United Nations SDG Indicators, World Bank

What's the Climate Like?

Monthly averages — select a city to compare.

Copenhagen Rain: 20.7 in/yr (525 mm)
52° / 41°F

Avg. annual high / low

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

Avg. annual high / low

Months Copenhagen Ulaanbaatar
Jan–Mar 38°/29°F (3°/-2°C) 17°/-5°F (-9°/-21°C)
Apr–Jun 58°/44°F (15°/7°C) 62°/37°F (17°/3°C)
Jul–Sep 66°/53°F (19°/12°C) 70°/48°F (21°/9°C)
Oct–Dec 46°/37°F (8°/3°C) 26°/6°F (-4°/-15°C)
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Month Copenhagen Ulaanbaatar
Jan 36°/28°F (2.0°/-2.0°C) /-15°F (-15.5°/-26.1°C)
Feb 36°/28°F (2.0°/-2.0°C) 15°/-8°F (-9.6°/-22.3°C)
Mar 41°/30°F (5.0°/-1.0°C) 31°/8°F (-0.6°/-13.6°C)
Apr 50°/36°F (10.0°/2.0°C) 49°/24°F (9.7°/-4.4°C)
May 59°/45°F (15.0°/7.0°C) 64°/38°F (17.9°/3.2°C)
Jun 66°/52°F (19.0°/11.0°C) 73°/49°F (22.7°/9.5°C)
Jul 68°/55°F (20.0°/13.0°C) 76°/55°F (24.6°/12.7°C)
Aug 68°/55°F (20.0°/13.0°C) 72°/51°F (22.4°/10.5°C)
Sep 63°/50°F (17.0°/10.0°C) 62°/38°F (16.8°/3.5°C)
Oct 54°/45°F (12.0°/7.0°C) 46°/23°F (7.7°/-4.8°C)
Nov 45°/37°F (7.0°/3.0°C) 23°/4°F (-4.8°/-15.7°C)
Dec 39°/30°F (4.0°/-1.0°C) /-10°F (-13.5°/-23.1°C)

Data: Danish Meteorological Institute Danish Meteorological Institute, 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 Denmark 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.

Denmark passport

Denmark passport holder visiting Mongolia

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

Mongolia passport holder visiting Denmark

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

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?

Denmark performs better than Mongolia across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Mongolia is 5.9 per 100,000 people, compared to 1.0 in Denmark.

How is healthcare in Mongolia compared to Denmark?

Denmark 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 43.8 in Denmark. Mongolia scores 65 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Denmark: 82).

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

The average high temperature in Ulaanbaatar is 44°F, compared to 52°F in Copenhagen. Ulaanbaatar receives around 10.6 in of rainfall per year, while Copenhagen gets 20.7 in.

What language do they speak in Mongolia?

The official language in Mongolia is Mongolian. In Denmark, the official language is Danish.

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At a Glance

DK MN
Population 5,920,767 3,227,863
Currency Danish Krone (DKK) Mongolian Tugrik (MNT)
Languages Danish Mongolian
Driving side Right Right
Calling code +45 +976
Time zones 5 2
Emergency number 112 105