Moving to Mongolia from Kuwait

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from Kuwait to Mongolia, and you’d need to navigate life in Mongolian. Expect a noticeable climate shift — Ulaanbaatar averages 44°F vs 94°F in Kuwait City, making it significantly cooler.

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Key Indicator Comparison

How Kuwait 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

KW
0.2
MN
5.9
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

KW
9.2
MN
12.4

Kuwait 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

KW
$2,567
MN
$1,109
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

affects wait times and access to care

KW
22.9
MN
38.7

Mongolia generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Kuwait 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

KW
45.0
MN
120.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

KW
23.7t
MN
7.8t

Kuwait generally does better on environment, though Mongolia leads in co₂ emissions per capita.

Will I have good infrastructure?

Broadband per 100 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work

KW
1.5
MN
12.9
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

KW
3850.5%
MN
3.4%

Kuwait generally does better on infrastructure, though Mongolia leads in broadband per 100 people.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2023

percentage of the labour force without work

KW
2.1%
MN
6.1%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

KW
$50,800
MN
$16,300

Kuwait performs better than Mongolia across all employment & economy metrics.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

KW
79.1 yrs
MN
71.4 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

KW
7.4
MN
20.2

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

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

What's the Climate Like?

Monthly averages — select a city to compare.

Kuwait City Rain: 4.6 in/yr (116 mm)
94° / 68°F

Avg. annual high / low

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

Avg. annual high / low

Months Kuwait City Ulaanbaatar
Jan–Mar 73°/51°F (23°/11°C) 17°/-5°F (-9°/-21°C)
Apr–Jun 104°/76°F (40°/25°C) 62°/37°F (17°/3°C)
Jul–Sep 114°/84°F (46°/29°C) 70°/48°F (21°/9°C)
Oct–Dec 84°/60°F (29°/15°C) 26°/6°F (-4°/-15°C)
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Month Kuwait City Ulaanbaatar
Jan 67°/47°F (19.5°/8.5°C) /-15°F (-15.5°/-26.1°C)
Feb 71°/50°F (21.8°/10.0°C) 15°/-8°F (-9.6°/-22.3°C)
Mar 80°/57°F (26.9°/14.0°C) 31°/8°F (-0.6°/-13.6°C)
Apr 93°/67°F (33.9°/19.5°C) 49°/24°F (9.7°/-4.4°C)
May 106°/78°F (40.9°/25.4°C) 64°/38°F (17.9°/3.2°C)
Jun 114°/84°F (45.5°/28.9°C) 73°/49°F (22.7°/9.5°C)
Jul 116°/87°F (46.7°/30.7°C) 76°/55°F (24.6°/12.7°C)
Aug 116°/85°F (46.9°/29.5°C) 72°/51°F (22.4°/10.5°C)
Sep 111°/79°F (43.7°/26.2°C) 62°/38°F (16.8°/3.5°C)
Oct 98°/71°F (36.6°/21.5°C) 46°/23°F (7.7°/-4.8°C)
Nov 82°/58°F (27.8°/14.5°C) 23°/4°F (-4.8°/-15.7°C)
Dec 71°/50°F (21.9°/9.9°C) /-10°F (-13.5°/-23.1°C)

Data: Meteorological Department 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 Kuwait 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.

Kuwait passport

Kuwait passport holder visiting Mongolia

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

Mongolia passport holder visiting Kuwait

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

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 Kuwait and Mongolia.

Is Mongolia safe for expats?

Kuwait 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 Kuwait.

How is healthcare in Mongolia compared to Kuwait?

Mongolia generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Kuwait leads in health coverage index. There are 38.7 doctors per 10,000 people in Mongolia, compared to 22.9 in Kuwait. Mongolia scores 65 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Kuwait: 78).

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

The average high temperature in Ulaanbaatar is 44°F, compared to 94°F in Kuwait City. Ulaanbaatar receives around 10.6 in of rainfall per year, while Kuwait City gets 4.6 in.

What language do they speak in Mongolia?

The official language in Mongolia is Mongolian. In Kuwait, the official language is Arabic.

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At a Glance

KW MN
Population 3,068,155 3,227,863
Currency Kuwaiti Dinar (KWD) Mongolian Tugrik (MNT)
Languages Arabic Mongolian
Driving side Right Right
Calling code +965 +976
Time zones 1 2
Emergency number 112 105