Moving to Mongolia from Israel

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from Israel to Mongolia, and you’d need to navigate life in Mongolian. Expect a noticeable climate shift — Ulaanbaatar averages 44°F vs 72°F in Jerusalem, making it significantly cooler.

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Key Indicator Comparison

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

Is it safe?

Homicide rate World Bank, 2023

per 100,000 people per year

IL
1.6
MN
5.9
Feel safe walking at night United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

of residents who feel safe walking alone at night

IL
80%
MN
71%

Israel 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

IL
$4,033
MN
$1,109
Doctors per 10,000 people World Bank, 2023

affects wait times and access to care

IL
38.0
MN
41.3

Israel 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

IL
15.0
MN
120.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

IL
5.8t
MN
7.8t

Israel performs better than Mongolia across all environment metrics.

Will I have good infrastructure?

Broadband per 100 people World Bank, 2024

fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work

IL
29.2
MN
15.8
Water stress level World Bank, 2022

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

IL
132.0%
MN
3.4%

Israel generally does better on infrastructure, though Mongolia leads in water stress level.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate World Bank, 2025

percentage of the labour force without work

IL
3.5%
MN
5.2%
GDP per capita World Bank, 2025

a broad measure of economic output per person

IL
$60,337
MN
$7,108

Israel generally does better on employment & economy, though Mongolia leads in top income tax rate.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy World Bank, 2024

average years of life at birth

IL
83.2 yrs
MN
72.4 yrs
Infant mortality World Bank, 2024

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

IL
2.7
MN
11.2

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

Sources: World Bank (2021–2025), United Nations SDG Indicators (2019–2022), World Health Organization (2024), The World Factbook (2011–2014), Israel Ministry of Finance Tax Authority (2016), General Department of National Taxation (2016). How we calculate this

Weather in Mongolia vs Israel

Monthly averages — select a city to compare.

Jerusalem Rain: 21.1 in/yr (537 mm)
72° / 57°F

Avg. annual high / low

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

Avg. annual high / low

Months Jerusalem Ulaanbaatar
Jan–Mar 58°/46°F (15°/8°C) 17°/-5°F (-9°/-21°C)
Apr–Jun 78°/60°F (25°/15°C) 62°/37°F (17°/3°C)
Jul–Sep 85°/67°F (29°/20°C) 70°/48°F (21°/9°C)
Oct–Dec 68°/55°F (20°/13°C) 26°/6°F (-4°/-15°C)
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Month Jerusalem Ulaanbaatar
Jan 55°/44°F (12.8°/6.9°C) 4°/-15°F (-15.5°/-26.1°C)
Feb 57°/45°F (13.8°/7.1°C) 15°/-8°F (-9.6°/-22.3°C)
Mar 63°/49°F (17.0°/9.2°C) 31°/8°F (-0.6°/-13.6°C)
Apr 71°/54°F (21.5°/12.1°C) 49°/24°F (9.7°/-4.4°C)
May 79°/61°F (25.9°/16.0°C) 64°/38°F (17.9°/3.2°C)
Jun 83°/65°F (28.4°/18.2°C) 73°/49°F (22.7°/9.5°C)
Jul 86°/68°F (30.0°/20.2°C) 76°/55°F (24.6°/12.7°C)
Aug 86°/68°F (29.9°/20.0°C) 72°/51°F (22.4°/10.5°C)
Sep 83°/66°F (28.4°/18.7°C) 62°/38°F (16.8°/3.5°C)
Oct 78°/62°F (25.3°/16.8°C) 46°/23°F (7.7°/-4.8°C)
Nov 68°/55°F (19.9°/12.8°C) 23°/4°F (-4.8°/-15.7°C)
Dec 59°/48°F (15.2°/9.0°C) 8°/-10°F (-13.5°/-23.1°C)

Data: Israel Meteorological Service Israel Meteorological Service, National Agency for Meteorology and Environmental Monitoring of Mongolia National Agency for Meteorology and Environmental Monitoring of Mongolia

Can you move from Israel to Mongolia?

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Israel 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.

Israel passport

Israel passport holder visiting Mongolia

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

Mongolia passport holder visiting Israel

Electronic Travel Authorisation
Mongolia passport holders need an electronic travel authorisation (ETA) to enter Israel.

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 15.8 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?

Israel performs better than Mongolia across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Mongolia is 5.9 per 100,000 people, compared to 1.6 in Israel. About 71% of people in Mongolia feel safe walking alone at night.

How is healthcare in Mongolia compared to Israel?

Israel generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Mongolia leads in healthcare spending per person. There are 41.3 doctors per 10,000 people in Mongolia, compared to 38.0 in Israel. Mongolia scores 65 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Israel: 85).

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

The average high temperature in Ulaanbaatar is 44°F, compared to 72°F in Jerusalem. Ulaanbaatar receives around 10.6 in of rainfall per year, while Jerusalem gets 21.1 in.

What language do they speak in Mongolia?

The official language in Mongolia is Mongolian. In Israel, the official languages are Arabic and Hebrew.

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At a Glance

IL MN
Population 10,122,800 3,568,978
Currency Israeli New Sheqel (₪) Mongolian Tugrik (MNT)
Languages Arabic, Hebrew Mongolian
Driving side Right Right
Calling code +972 +976
Time zones 1 2
Emergency number 100 105