Moving to Mongolia from Hong Kong
What to Expect
A comprehensive look at what changes when you move from Hong Kong to Mongolia — from daily expenses to quality of life.
If you moved from Hong Kong 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 79°F in Hong Kong, making it significantly cooler.
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Key Indicator Comparison
How Hong Kong and Mongolia stack up on safety, healthcare, jobs, and infrastructure.
Is it safe?
per 100,000 people per year
Hong Kong performs better than Mongolia across all safety metrics.
What about the environment?
tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year
Hong Kong performs better than Mongolia across all environment metrics.
Will I have good infrastructure?
fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work
annual consumption — reflects grid capacity
Hong Kong performs better than Mongolia across all infrastructure metrics.
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
Hong Kong 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
Hong Kong generally does better on family life, though Mongolia leads in education spending.
Data: Inland Revenue Department, Hong Kong, 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 | Hong Kong | Ulaanbaatar |
|---|---|---|
| Jan–Mar | 68°/61°F (20°/16°C) | 17°/-5°F (-9°/-21°C) |
| Apr–Jun | 83°/75°F (28°/24°C) | 62°/37°F (17°/3°C) |
| Jul–Sep | 88°/80°F (31°/27°C) | 70°/48°F (21°/9°C) |
| Oct–Dec | 76°/68°F (24°/20°C) | 26°/6°F (-4°/-15°C) |
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| Month | Hong Kong | Ulaanbaatar |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 66°/58°F (18.7°/14.6°C) | 4°/-15°F (-15.5°/-26.1°C) |
| Feb | 67°/60°F (19.4°/15.3°C) | 15°/-8°F (-9.6°/-22.3°C) |
| Mar | 71°/64°F (21.9°/17.6°C) | 31°/8°F (-0.6°/-13.6°C) |
| Apr | 78°/70°F (25.6°/21.1°C) | 49°/24°F (9.7°/-4.4°C) |
| May | 84°/76°F (28.8°/24.5°C) | 64°/38°F (17.9°/3.2°C) |
| Jun | 87°/80°F (30.7°/26.5°C) | 73°/49°F (22.7°/9.5°C) |
| Jul | 89°/80°F (31.6°/26.9°C) | 76°/55°F (24.6°/12.7°C) |
| Aug | 88°/80°F (31.3°/26.7°C) | 72°/51°F (22.4°/10.5°C) |
| Sep | 87°/79°F (30.5°/26.1°C) | 62°/38°F (16.8°/3.5°C) |
| Oct | 83°/75°F (28.1°/23.9°C) | 46°/23°F (7.7°/-4.8°C) |
| Nov | 76°/69°F (24.5°/20.3°C) | 23°/4°F (-4.8°/-15.7°C) |
| Dec | 69°/61°F (20.4°/16.2°C) | 8°/-10°F (-13.5°/-23.1°C) |
Data:
Hong Kong Observatory,
National Agency for Meteorology and Environmental Monitoring of Mongolia
Visitor Visa Requirements
Short-stay tourist visa rules between Hong Kong 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.
Hong Kong passport holder visiting Mongolia
Visa Free
Mongolia passport holder visiting Hong Kong
Visa FreeData: 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 Hong Kong and Mongolia.
Is Mongolia safe for expats?
Hong Kong performs better than Mongolia across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Mongolia is 5.9 per 100,000 people, compared to 0.4 in Hong Kong.
What's the weather like in Mongolia compared to Hong Kong?
The average high temperature in Ulaanbaatar is 44°F, compared to 79°F in Hong Kong. Ulaanbaatar receives around 10.6 in of rainfall per year, while Hong Kong gets 95.7 in.
What language do they speak in Mongolia?
The official language in Mongolia is Mongolian. In Hong Kong, the official languages are Chinese and English.
