Moving to Mongolia from Macedonia

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from Macedonia to Mongolia, and you’d need to navigate life in Mongolian. Expect a noticeable climate shift — Ulaanbaatar averages 44°F vs 65°F in Skopje, making it significantly cooler.

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Who Else Is Making This Move?

Real numbers on people moving from Macedonia to Mongolia, and how the trend has changed.

Living there in 2020
2 ↓ 33% vs 2015

people born in Macedonia live in Mongolia · UN DESA

Who's moving to Mongolia?

Top countries of origin for Mongolia's foreign-born residents.

Foreign-born population · UN DESA (2020)

Key Indicator Comparison

How Macedonia 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

MK
0.9
MN
5.9
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

MK
5.7
MN
12.4

Macedonia 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

MK
$1,808
MN
$1,109
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

affects wait times and access to care

MK
29.6
MN
38.7

Macedonia 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

MK
62.0
MN
120.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

MK
4.0t
MN
7.8t

Macedonia performs better than Mongolia across all environment metrics.

Will I have good infrastructure?

Broadband per 100 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work

MK
24.6
MN
12.9
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

MK
38.0%
MN
3.4%

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

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2023

percentage of the labour force without work

MK
13.1%
MN
6.1%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

MK
$23,400
MN
$16,300

Macedonia generally does better on employment & economy, though Mongolia leads in unemployment rate.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

MK
76.8 yrs
MN
71.4 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

MK
7.3
MN
20.2

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

Data: Public Revenue Office, The World Factbook, United Nations SDG Indicators, World Bank

What's the Climate Like?

Monthly averages — select a city to compare.

Skopje Rain: 19.8 in/yr (504 mm)
65° / 43°F

Avg. annual high / low

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

Avg. annual high / low

Months Skopje Ulaanbaatar
Jan–Mar 47°/30°F (9°/-1°C) 17°/-5°F (-9°/-21°C)
Apr–Jun 74°/49°F (23°/9°C) 62°/37°F (17°/3°C)
Jul–Sep 84°/57°F (29°/14°C) 70°/48°F (21°/9°C)
Oct–Dec 54°/35°F (12°/2°C) 26°/6°F (-4°/-15°C)
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Month Skopje Ulaanbaatar
Jan 39°/26°F (4.0°/-3.6°C) /-15°F (-15.5°/-26.1°C)
Feb 47°/30°F (8.4°/-1.3°C) 15°/-8°F (-9.6°/-22.3°C)
Mar 56°/35°F (13.6°/1.9°C) 31°/8°F (-0.6°/-13.6°C)
Apr 65°/42°F (18.6°/5.4°C) 49°/24°F (9.7°/-4.4°C)
May 75°/50°F (23.9°/10.0°C) 64°/38°F (17.9°/3.2°C)
Jun 81°/55°F (27.4°/13.0°C) 73°/49°F (22.7°/9.5°C)
Jul 86°/59°F (29.8°/14.8°C) 76°/55°F (24.6°/12.7°C)
Aug 86°/58°F (30.0°/14.6°C) 72°/51°F (22.4°/10.5°C)
Sep 79°/53°F (26.1°/11.4°C) 62°/38°F (16.8°/3.5°C)
Oct 67°/43°F (19.5°/6.3°C) 46°/23°F (7.7°/-4.8°C)
Nov 52°/35°F (11.2°/1.4°C) 23°/4°F (-4.8°/-15.7°C)
Dec 42°/28°F (5.3°/-2.2°C) /-10°F (-13.5°/-23.1°C)

Data: HydroMeteorological Service of Republic of North Macedonia HydroMeteorological Service of Republic of North Macedonia, 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 Macedonia 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.

Macedonia passport

Macedonia passport holder visiting Mongolia

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

Mongolia passport holder visiting Macedonia

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

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 Macedonia and Mongolia.

Is Mongolia safe for expats?

Macedonia performs better than Mongolia across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Mongolia is 5.9 per 100,000 people, compared to 0.9 in Macedonia.

How is healthcare in Mongolia compared to Macedonia?

Macedonia 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 29.6 in Macedonia. Mongolia scores 65 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Macedonia: 74).

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

The average high temperature in Ulaanbaatar is 44°F, compared to 65°F in Skopje. Ulaanbaatar receives around 10.6 in of rainfall per year, while Skopje gets 19.8 in.

What language do they speak in Mongolia?

The official language in Mongolia is Mongolian. In Macedonia, the official language is Macedonian.

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At a Glance

MK MN
Population 2,130,936 3,227,863
Currency Macedonian Denar (MKD) Mongolian Tugrik (MNT)
Languages Macedonian Mongolian
Driving side Right Right
Calling code +389 +976
Time zones 1 2
Emergency number 112 105