Moving to Mongolia from Macau
What to Expect
Considering a move from Macau to Mongolia? Here's how the two compare on cost, climate, safety, and more.
If you moved from Macau 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 77°F in Macao, making it significantly cooler.
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Key Indicator Comparison
The numbers behind daily life in Mongolia compared to Macau.
Is it safe?
per 100,000 people per year
Macau performs better than Mongolia across all safety metrics.
What about the environment?
tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year
Macau performs better than Mongolia across all environment metrics.
Will I have good infrastructure?
fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work
share of households with internet
Macau performs better than Mongolia 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
Macau 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
percentage of adults who can read and write
Macau generally does better on family life, though Mongolia leads in literacy rate.
Data: Secretariat for Economy and 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 | Macao | Ulaanbaatar |
|---|---|---|
| Jan–Mar | 66°/57°F (19°/14°C) | 17°/-5°F (-9°/-21°C) |
| Apr–Jun | 82°/73°F (28°/23°C) | 62°/37°F (17°/3°C) |
| Jul–Sep | 88°/78°F (31°/26°C) | 70°/48°F (21°/9°C) |
| Oct–Dec | 74°/64°F (23°/18°C) | 26°/6°F (-4°/-15°C) |
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| Month | Macao | Ulaanbaatar |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 64°/54°F (17.7°/12.2°C) | 4°/-15°F (-15.5°/-26.1°C) |
| Feb | 64°/56°F (17.7°/13.1°C) | 15°/-8°F (-9.6°/-22.3°C) |
| Mar | 69°/61°F (20.7°/16.2°C) | 31°/8°F (-0.6°/-13.6°C) |
| Apr | 76°/68°F (24.5°/20.2°C) | 49°/24°F (9.7°/-4.4°C) |
| May | 83°/74°F (28.1°/23.6°C) | 64°/38°F (17.9°/3.2°C) |
| Jun | 87°/78°F (30.3°/25.7°C) | 73°/49°F (22.7°/9.5°C) |
| Jul | 89°/79°F (31.5°/26.3°C) | 76°/55°F (24.6°/12.7°C) |
| Aug | 88°/79°F (31.2°/26.0°C) | 72°/51°F (22.4°/10.5°C) |
| Sep | 86°/77°F (30.0°/24.9°C) | 62°/38°F (16.8°/3.5°C) |
| Oct | 81°/72°F (27.4°/22.3°C) | 46°/23°F (7.7°/-4.8°C) |
| Nov | 74°/64°F (23.4°/17.8°C) | 23°/4°F (-4.8°/-15.7°C) |
| Dec | 67°/57°F (19.6°/13.8°C) | 8°/-10°F (-13.5°/-23.1°C) |
Data:
Macao Meteorological and Geophysical Bureau,
National Agency for Meteorology and Environmental Monitoring of Mongolia
Visitor Visa Requirements
Short-stay tourist visa rules between Macau 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.
Macau passport holder visiting Mongolia
Visa Free
Mongolia passport holder visiting Macau
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?
Macau performs better than Mongolia across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Mongolia is 5.9 per 100,000 people, compared to 0.6 in Macau.
What's the weather like in Mongolia compared to Macau?
The average high temperature in Ulaanbaatar is 44°F, compared to 77°F in Macao. Ulaanbaatar receives around 10.6 in of rainfall per year, while Macao gets 83.6 in.
What language do they speak in Mongolia?
The official language in Mongolia is Mongolian. In Macau, the official languages are Chinese and Portuguese.
