Moving to Mongolia from Malta

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from Malta 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 72°F in Valletta, making it significantly cooler.

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Key Indicator Comparison

How Malta and Mongolia stack up on safety, healthcare, jobs, and infrastructure.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate World Bank, 2023

per 100,000 people per year

MT
0.6
MN
5.9
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

MT
1.9
MN
12.4

Malta 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

MT
$5,706
MN
$1,109
Doctors per 10,000 people World Bank, 2022

affects wait times and access to care

MT
45.1
MN
41.3

Malta 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

MT
21.0
MN
120.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

MT
3.2t
MN
7.8t

Malta performs better than Mongolia across all environment metrics.

Will I have good infrastructure?

Broadband per 100 people World Bank, 2024

fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work

MT
44.5
MN
15.8
Water stress level World Bank, 2022

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

MT
72.6%
MN
3.4%

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

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate World Bank, 2025

percentage of the labour force without work

MT
2.9%
MN
5.2%
GDP per capita World Bank, 2025

a broad measure of economic output per person

MT
$47,907
MN
$7,108

Malta generally does better on employment & economy, though Mongolia leads in top income tax rate.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy World Bank, 2024

average years of life at birth

MT
83.0 yrs
MN
72.4 yrs
Infant mortality World Bank, 2024

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

MT
4.7
MN
11.2

Malta generally does better on family life, though Mongolia leads in education spending.

Sources: World Bank (2021–2025), United Nations SDG Indicators (2019–2021), World Health Organization (2024), Government of Malta - Inland Revenue (2016), General Department of National Taxation (2016), The World Factbook (2021). How we calculate this

Weather in Mongolia vs Malta

Monthly averages — select a city to compare.

Valletta Rain: 21.8 in/yr (553 mm)
72° / 59°F

Avg. annual high / low

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

Avg. annual high / low

Months Valletta Ulaanbaatar
Jan–Mar 60°/49°F (16°/10°C) 17°/-5°F (-9°/-21°C)
Apr–Jun 74°/59°F (23°/15°C) 62°/37°F (17°/3°C)
Jul–Sep 85°/70°F (30°/21°C) 70°/48°F (21°/9°C)
Oct–Dec 69°/57°F (20°/14°C) 26°/6°F (-4°/-15°C)
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Month Valletta Ulaanbaatar
Jan 59°/49°F (15.2°/9.2°C) 4°/-15°F (-15.5°/-26.1°C)
Feb 60°/49°F (15.5°/9.3°C) 15°/-8°F (-9.6°/-22.3°C)
Mar 62°/50°F (16.7°/10.1°C) 31°/8°F (-0.6°/-13.6°C)
Apr 66°/53°F (19.1°/11.9°C) 49°/24°F (9.7°/-4.4°C)
May 74°/59°F (23.3°/14.9°C) 64°/38°F (17.9°/3.2°C)
Jun 82°/65°F (27.5°/18.4°C) 73°/49°F (22.7°/9.5°C)
Jul 87°/70°F (30.7°/21.0°C) 76°/55°F (24.6°/12.7°C)
Aug 87°/71°F (30.7°/21.8°C) 72°/51°F (22.4°/10.5°C)
Sep 82°/68°F (28.0°/20.1°C) 62°/38°F (16.8°/3.5°C)
Oct 76°/63°F (24.2°/17.1°C) 46°/23°F (7.7°/-4.8°C)
Nov 68°/57°F (20.1°/13.9°C) 23°/4°F (-4.8°/-15.7°C)
Dec 62°/52°F (16.7°/11.0°C) 8°/-10°F (-13.5°/-23.1°C)

Data: Meteorological Office Meteorological Office, National Agency for Meteorology and Environmental Monitoring of Mongolia National Agency for Meteorology and Environmental Monitoring of Mongolia

Can you move from Malta to Mongolia?

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Malta 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.

Malta passport

Malta passport holder visiting Mongolia

Visa Free
Malta passport holders can enter Mongolia without a visa.
Mongolia passport

Mongolia passport holder visiting Malta

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

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 15.8 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 Malta and Mongolia.

Is Mongolia safe for expats?

Malta 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 Malta.

How is healthcare in Mongolia compared to Malta?

Malta generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Mongolia leads in healthcare spending per person. There are 41.3 doctors per 10,000 people in Mongolia, compared to 45.1 in Malta. Mongolia scores 65 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Malta: 85).

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

The average high temperature in Ulaanbaatar is 44°F, compared to 72°F in Valletta. Ulaanbaatar receives around 10.6 in of rainfall per year, while Valletta gets 21.8 in.

What language do they speak in Mongolia?

The official language in Mongolia is Mongolian. In Malta, the official languages are English and Maltese.

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At a Glance

MT MN
Population 579,704 3,568,978
Currency Euro (€) Mongolian Tugrik (MNT)
Languages English, Maltese Mongolian
Driving side Left Right
Calling code +356 +976
Time zones 1 2
Emergency number 112 105