Moving to Mongolia from India

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from India 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 88°F in Delhi, making it significantly cooler.

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Who Else Is Making This Move?

What the data shows about people moving from India to Mongolia.

Living there in 2020
117 ↑ 5% vs 2015

people born in India 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

The numbers behind daily life in Mongolia compared to India.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

per 100,000 people per year

IN
2.8
MN
5.9
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

IN
15.4
MN
12.4

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

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2023

annual government + private spending per person

IN
$346
MN
$1,109
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

affects wait times and access to care

IN
7.3
MN
38.7

India generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Mongolia leads in doctors per 10,000 people.

What about the environment?

Air pollution deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2019

deaths attributable to air pollution per 100k people

IN
83.0
MN
120.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

IN
2.2t
MN
7.8t

India 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

IN
2.4
MN
12.9
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

IN
66.5%
MN
3.4%

Mongolia performs significantly better than India across all infrastructure metrics.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2023

percentage of the labour force without work

IN
4.2%
MN
6.1%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

IN
$9,200
MN
$16,300

Mongolia generally does better on employment & economy, though India leads in unemployment rate.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

IN
67.2 yrs
MN
71.4 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

IN
30.3
MN
20.2

Mongolia performs significantly better than India across all family life metrics.

Data: Ministry of Finance, Government of India, The World Factbook, United Nations SDG Indicators, World Bank

What's the Climate Like?

Monthly averages — select a city to compare.

Delhi Rain: 28.2 in/yr (716 mm)
88° / 66°F

Avg. annual high / low

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

Avg. annual high / low

Months Delhi Ulaanbaatar
Jan–Mar 76°/52°F (25°/11°C) 17°/-5°F (-9°/-21°C)
Apr–Jun 101°/78°F (38°/25°C) 62°/37°F (17°/3°C)
Jul–Sep 93°/79°F (34°/26°C) 70°/48°F (21°/9°C)
Oct–Dec 82°/56°F (28°/14°C) 26°/6°F (-4°/-15°C)
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Month Delhi Ulaanbaatar
Jan 69°/46°F (20.8°/7.8°C) /-15°F (-15.5°/-26.1°C)
Feb 75°/51°F (23.7°/10.3°C) 15°/-8°F (-9.6°/-22.3°C)
Mar 85°/60°F (29.6°/15.4°C) 31°/8°F (-0.6°/-13.6°C)
Apr 97°/71°F (36.0°/21.5°C) 49°/24°F (9.7°/-4.4°C)
May 104°/79°F (39.8°/26.2°C) 64°/38°F (17.9°/3.2°C)
Jun 103°/83°F (39.4°/28.3°C) 73°/49°F (22.7°/9.5°C)
Jul 95°/81°F (35.2°/27.0°C) 76°/55°F (24.6°/12.7°C)
Aug 92°/79°F (33.6°/26.2°C) 72°/51°F (22.4°/10.5°C)
Sep 93°/76°F (34.0°/24.7°C) 62°/38°F (16.8°/3.5°C)
Oct 91°/67°F (32.9°/19.4°C) 46°/23°F (7.7°/-4.8°C)
Nov 82°/55°F (28.0°/12.8°C) 23°/4°F (-4.8°/-15.7°C)
Dec 73°/47°F (22.7°/8.4°C) /-10°F (-13.5°/-23.1°C)

Data: India Meteorological Department India Meteorological Department, 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 India 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.

India passport

India passport holder visiting Mongolia

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

Mongolia passport holder visiting India

Visa Online (e-Visa)
Mongolia passport holders need to apply for an e-Visa before travelling to India.

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: 12.9 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?

India 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 2.8 in India.

How is healthcare in Mongolia compared to India?

India generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Mongolia leads in doctors per 10,000 people. There are 38.7 doctors per 10,000 people in Mongolia, compared to 7.3 in India. Mongolia scores 65 on the WHO universal health coverage index (India: 63).

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

The average high temperature in Ulaanbaatar is 44°F, compared to 88°F in Delhi. Ulaanbaatar receives around 10.6 in of rainfall per year, while Delhi gets 28.2 in.

What language do they speak in Mongolia?

The official language in Mongolia is Mongolian. In India, the official languages are English, Hindi and Tamil.

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At a Glance

IN MN
Population 1,389,637,446 3,227,863
Currency Indian Rupee (₹) Mongolian Tugrik (MNT)
Languages English, Hindi, Tamil Mongolian
Driving side Left Right
Calling code +91 +976
Time zones 1 2
Emergency number 112 105