Moving to Mongolia from Hungary

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What to Expect

A comprehensive look at what changes when you move from Hungary to Mongolia — from daily expenses to quality of life.

If you moved from Hungary to Mongolia, and you’d need to navigate life in Mongolian. Expect a noticeable climate shift — Ulaanbaatar averages 44°F vs 60°F in Budapest, making it significantly cooler.

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Who Else Is Making This Move?

Real numbers on people moving from Hungary to Mongolia, and how the trend has changed.

Living there in 2020
10 ↓ 9% vs 2015

people born in Hungary 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

How Hungary and Mongolia stack up on safety, healthcare, jobs, and infrastructure.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

per 100,000 people per year

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

per 100,000 people per year

HU
7.4
MN
12.4

Hungary 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

HU
$2,875
MN
$1,109
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

affects wait times and access to care

HU
33.0
MN
38.7

Mongolia generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Hungary 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

HU
42.0
MN
120.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

HU
4.5t
MN
7.8t

Hungary 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

HU
35.5
MN
12.9
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

HU
8.1%
MN
3.4%

Hungary 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

HU
4.1%
MN
6.1%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

HU
$40,600
MN
$16,300

Hungary 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

HU
77.2 yrs
MN
71.4 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

HU
4.6
MN
20.2

Hungary generally does better on family life, though Mongolia leads in literacy rate.

Data: National Tax and Customs Administration of Hungary, The World Factbook, United Nations SDG Indicators, World Bank

What's the Climate Like?

Monthly averages — select a city to compare.

Budapest Rain: 21.0 in/yr (534 mm)
60° / 44°F

Avg. annual high / low

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

Avg. annual high / low

Months Budapest Ulaanbaatar
Jan–Mar 43°/31°F (6°/-1°C) 17°/-5°F (-9°/-21°C)
Apr–Jun 71°/52°F (22°/11°C) 62°/37°F (17°/3°C)
Jul–Sep 78°/59°F (26°/15°C) 70°/48°F (21°/9°C)
Oct–Dec 49°/37°F (9°/3°C) 26°/6°F (-4°/-15°C)
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Month Budapest Ulaanbaatar
Jan 37°/27°F (2.6°/-3.0°C) /-15°F (-15.5°/-26.1°C)
Feb 41°/29°F (5.1°/-1.8°C) 15°/-8°F (-9.6°/-22.3°C)
Mar 51°/36°F (10.6°/2.0°C) 31°/8°F (-0.6°/-13.6°C)
Apr 63°/44°F (17.1°/6.8°C) 49°/24°F (9.7°/-4.4°C)
May 72°/53°F (22.4°/11.5°C) 64°/38°F (17.9°/3.2°C)
Jun 78°/58°F (25.3°/14.4°C) 73°/49°F (22.7°/9.5°C)
Jul 82°/62°F (27.9°/16.4°C) 76°/55°F (24.6°/12.7°C)
Aug 81°/61°F (27.4°/16.0°C) 72°/51°F (22.4°/10.5°C)
Sep 72°/53°F (22.1°/11.8°C) 62°/38°F (16.8°/3.5°C)
Oct 61°/45°F (16.1°/7.0°C) 46°/23°F (7.7°/-4.8°C)
Nov 47°/36°F (8.5°/2.3°C) 23°/4°F (-4.8°/-15.7°C)
Dec 38°/29°F (3.2°/-1.7°C) /-10°F (-13.5°/-23.1°C)

Data: Hungarian Meteorological Service Hungarian Meteorological Service, 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 Hungary 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.

Hungary passport

Hungary passport holder visiting Mongolia

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

Mongolia passport holder visiting Hungary

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

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?

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 Hungary and Mongolia.

Is Mongolia safe for expats?

Hungary 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 Hungary.

How is healthcare in Mongolia compared to Hungary?

Mongolia generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Hungary leads in health coverage index. There are 38.7 doctors per 10,000 people in Mongolia, compared to 33.0 in Hungary. Mongolia scores 65 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Hungary: 79).

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

The average high temperature in Ulaanbaatar is 44°F, compared to 60°F in Budapest. Ulaanbaatar receives around 10.6 in of rainfall per year, while Budapest gets 21.0 in.

What language do they speak in Mongolia?

The official language in Mongolia is Mongolian. In Hungary, the official language is Hungarian.

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At a Glance

HU MN
Population 9,699,577 3,227,863
Currency Hungarian Forint (HUF) Mongolian Tugrik (MNT)
Languages Hungarian Mongolian
Driving side Right Right
Calling code +36 +976
Time zones 1 2
Emergency number 112 105