Moving to Mongolia from Laos
What to Expect
Considering a move from Laos to Mongolia? Here's how the two compare on cost, climate, safety, and more.
If you moved from Laos to Mongolia, and you’d need to navigate life in Mongolian. Expect a noticeable climate shift — Ulaanbaatar averages 44°F vs 88°F in Vientiane, making it significantly cooler.
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Who Else Is Making This Move?
What the data shows about people moving from Laos to Mongolia.
Who's moving to Mongolia?
Top countries of origin for Mongolia's foreign-born residents.
- 11,419
- 3,232
- 1,987
- 856
- 678
- 444
Key Indicator Comparison
The numbers behind daily life in Mongolia compared to Laos.
Is it safe?
per 100,000 people per year
Mongolia performs significantly better than Laos 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
share of adults with obesity
per 100,000 people — a proxy for mental health support
Laos generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Mongolia leads in doctors per 10,000 people.
What about the environment?
deaths attributable to air pollution per 100k people
tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year
Laos 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
share of households with internet
Mongolia performs significantly better than Laos across all infrastructure metrics.
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
share of people below the poverty line
Laos generally does better on employment & economy, though Mongolia leads in gdp per capita.
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
percentage of adults who can read and write
Mongolia performs significantly better than Laos across all family life metrics.
Data: Ministry of Finance, 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 | Vientiane | Ulaanbaatar |
|---|---|---|
| Jan–Mar | 87°/66°F (31°/19°C) | 17°/-5°F (-9°/-21°C) |
| Apr–Jun | 91°/76°F (33°/24°C) | 62°/37°F (17°/3°C) |
| Jul–Sep | 88°/76°F (31°/24°C) | 70°/48°F (21°/9°C) |
| Oct–Dec | 85°/67°F (30°/20°C) | 26°/6°F (-4°/-15°C) |
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| Month | Vientiane | Ulaanbaatar |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 83°/62°F (28.4°/16.4°C) | 4°/-15°F (-15.5°/-26.1°C) |
| Feb | 87°/65°F (30.3°/18.5°C) | 15°/-8°F (-9.6°/-22.3°C) |
| Mar | 91°/71°F (33.0°/21.5°C) | 31°/8°F (-0.6°/-13.6°C) |
| Apr | 94°/75°F (34.3°/23.8°C) | 49°/24°F (9.7°/-4.4°C) |
| May | 91°/76°F (33.0°/24.6°C) | 64°/38°F (17.9°/3.2°C) |
| Jun | 89°/77°F (31.9°/24.9°C) | 73°/49°F (22.7°/9.5°C) |
| Jul | 88°/76°F (31.3°/24.7°C) | 76°/55°F (24.6°/12.7°C) |
| Aug | 87°/76°F (30.8°/24.6°C) | 72°/51°F (22.4°/10.5°C) |
| Sep | 88°/75°F (30.9°/24.1°C) | 62°/38°F (16.8°/3.5°C) |
| Oct | 87°/73°F (30.8°/22.9°C) | 46°/23°F (7.7°/-4.8°C) |
| Nov | 86°/67°F (29.8°/19.3°C) | 23°/4°F (-4.8°/-15.7°C) |
| Dec | 83°/62°F (28.1°/16.7°C) | 8°/-10°F (-13.5°/-23.1°C) |
Data:
Department of Meteorology and Hydrology (DMH), Lao PDR,
National Agency for Meteorology and Environmental Monitoring of Mongolia
Visitor Visa Requirements
Short-stay tourist visa rules between Laos 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.
Laos passport holder visiting Mongolia
Visa Free
Mongolia passport holder visiting Laos
Visa FreeData: 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?
Mongolia performs significantly better than Laos across all safety metrics.
How is healthcare in Mongolia compared to Laos?
Laos 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 3.3 in Laos. Mongolia scores 65 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Laos: 52).
What's the weather like in Mongolia compared to Laos?
The average high temperature in Ulaanbaatar is 44°F, compared to 88°F in Vientiane. Ulaanbaatar receives around 10.6 in of rainfall per year, while Vientiane gets 65.4 in.
What language do they speak in Mongolia?
The official language in Mongolia is Mongolian. In Laos, the official language is Lao.
