Moving to Mongolia from Japan
What to Expect
Everything you need to know before relocating from Japan to Mongolia — costs, safety, healthcare, and practical first steps.
If you moved from Japan 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 69°F in Tokyo, making it significantly cooler.
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Who Else Is Making This Move?
How many people actually move from Japan to Mongolia, based on official data.
Who's moving to Mongolia?
Top countries of origin for Mongolia's foreign-born residents.
- 11,419
- 3,232
- 1,987
- 856
- 678
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6.444
Japan
Key Indicator Comparison
Key indicators for anyone considering a move from Japan to Mongolia.
Is it safe?
per 100,000 people per year
of residents who feel safe walking alone at night
per 100,000 people per year
Japan performs better than Mongolia across all safety metrics.
How's the healthcare?
annual government + private spending per person
affects wait times and access to care
WHO index from 0–100 measuring essential service access
per 100,000 people — a proxy for mental health support
Japan generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Mongolia leads in healthcare spending per person.
What about the environment?
deaths attributable to air pollution per 100k people
tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year
Japan performs better than Mongolia across all environment metrics.
Will I have good infrastructure?
fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work
higher means greater strain on freshwater supply
annual consumption — reflects grid capacity
Japan generally does better on infrastructure, though Mongolia leads in water stress level.
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
Japan 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
Japan generally does better on family life, though Mongolia leads in education spending.
Data: National Tax Agency Japan, 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 | Tokyo | Ulaanbaatar |
|---|---|---|
| Jan–Mar | 53°/37°F (12°/3°C) | 17°/-5°F (-9°/-21°C) |
| Apr–Jun | 73°/58°F (23°/14°C) | 62°/37°F (17°/3°C) |
| Jul–Sep | 85°/72°F (30°/22°C) | 70°/48°F (21°/9°C) |
| Oct–Dec | 63°/49°F (17°/9°C) | 26°/6°F (-4°/-15°C) |
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| Month | Tokyo | Ulaanbaatar |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 50°/34°F (9.8°/1.2°C) | 4°/-15°F (-15.5°/-26.1°C) |
| Feb | 52°/36°F (10.9°/2.1°C) | 15°/-8°F (-9.6°/-22.3°C) |
| Mar | 58°/41°F (14.2°/5.0°C) | 31°/8°F (-0.6°/-13.6°C) |
| Apr | 67°/50°F (19.4°/9.8°C) | 49°/24°F (9.7°/-4.4°C) |
| May | 74°/58°F (23.6°/14.6°C) | 64°/38°F (17.9°/3.2°C) |
| Jun | 79°/65°F (26.1°/18.5°C) | 73°/49°F (22.7°/9.5°C) |
| Jul | 86°/72°F (29.9°/22.4°C) | 76°/55°F (24.6°/12.7°C) |
| Aug | 88°/74°F (31.3°/23.5°C) | 72°/51°F (22.4°/10.5°C) |
| Sep | 82°/69°F (27.5°/20.3°C) | 62°/38°F (16.8°/3.5°C) |
| Oct | 72°/59°F (22.0°/14.8°C) | 46°/23°F (7.7°/-4.8°C) |
| Nov | 62°/48°F (16.7°/8.8°C) | 23°/4°F (-4.8°/-15.7°C) |
| Dec | 54°/39°F (12.0°/3.8°C) | 8°/-10°F (-13.5°/-23.1°C) |
Data:
Japan Meteorological Agency,
National Agency for Meteorology and Environmental Monitoring of Mongolia
Visitor Visa Requirements
Short-stay tourist visa rules between Japan 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.
Japan passport holder visiting Mongolia
Visa Free
Mongolia passport holder visiting Japan
Visa Online (e-Visa)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?
Japan performs better than Mongolia across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Mongolia is 5.9 per 100,000 people, compared to 0.2 in Japan. About 71% of people in Mongolia feel safe walking alone at night.
How is healthcare in Mongolia compared to Japan?
Japan 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 26.1 in Japan. Mongolia scores 65 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Japan: 83).
What's the weather like in Mongolia compared to Japan?
The average high temperature in Ulaanbaatar is 44°F, compared to 69°F in Tokyo. Ulaanbaatar receives around 10.6 in of rainfall per year, while Tokyo gets 62.9 in.
What language do they speak in Mongolia?
The official language in Mongolia is Mongolian. In Japan, the official language is Japanese.
