Moving to Mongolia from Mexico

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from Mexico to Mongolia, and you’d need to navigate life in Mongolian. Expect a noticeable climate shift — Ulaanbaatar averages 44°F vs 74°F in Mexico City, making it significantly cooler.

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Key Indicator Comparison

How Mexico 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

MX
26.1
MN
5.9
Feel safe walking at night United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

of residents who feel safe walking alone at night

MX
38%
MN
71%

Mongolia generally does better on safety, though Mexico leads in road traffic deaths.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2023

annual government + private spending per person

MX
$1,368
MN
$1,109
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

affects wait times and access to care

MX
25.6
MN
38.7

Mongolia generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Mexico 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

MX
30.0
MN
120.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

MX
3.6t
MN
7.8t

Mexico 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

MX
20.5
MN
12.9
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

MX
45.0%
MN
3.4%

Mexico 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

MX
2.8%
MN
6.1%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

MX
$22,400
MN
$16,300

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

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

MX
72.3 yrs
MN
71.4 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

MX
11.9
MN
20.2

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

Data: Servicio de Administración Tributaria, SHCP, The World Factbook, United Nations SDG Indicators, World Bank

What's the Climate Like?

Monthly averages — select a city to compare.

Mexico City Rain: 32.1 in/yr (816 mm)
74° / 49°F

Avg. annual high / low

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

Avg. annual high / low

Months Mexico City Ulaanbaatar
Jan–Mar 74°/45°F (23°/7°C) 17°/-5°F (-9°/-21°C)
Apr–Jun 79°/53°F (26°/12°C) 62°/37°F (17°/3°C)
Jul–Sep 73°/53°F (23°/12°C) 70°/48°F (21°/9°C)
Oct–Dec 71°/47°F (22°/8°C) 26°/6°F (-4°/-15°C)
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Month Mexico City Ulaanbaatar
Jan 70°/42°F (21.2°/5.8°C) /-15°F (-15.5°/-26.1°C)
Feb 73°/45°F (22.9°/7.1°C) 15°/-8°F (-9.6°/-22.3°C)
Mar 78°/49°F (25.7°/9.2°C) 31°/8°F (-0.6°/-13.6°C)
Apr 80°/51°F (26.6°/10.8°C) 49°/24°F (9.7°/-4.4°C)
May 80°/53°F (26.5°/11.7°C) 64°/38°F (17.9°/3.2°C)
Jun 76°/54°F (24.6°/12.2°C) 73°/49°F (22.7°/9.5°C)
Jul 73°/53°F (23.0°/11.5°C) 76°/55°F (24.6°/12.7°C)
Aug 74°/53°F (23.3°/11.6°C) 72°/51°F (22.4°/10.5°C)
Sep 72°/53°F (22.3°/11.5°C) 62°/38°F (16.8°/3.5°C)
Oct 72°/50°F (22.2°/9.8°C) 46°/23°F (7.7°/-4.8°C)
Nov 71°/46°F (21.8°/7.9°C) 23°/4°F (-4.8°/-15.7°C)
Dec 69°/44°F (20.8°/6.6°C) /-10°F (-13.5°/-23.1°C)

Data: Coordinación General del Servicio Meteorológico Nacional Coordinación General del Servicio Meteorológico Nacional, 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 Mexico 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.

Mexico passport

Mexico passport holder visiting Mongolia

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

Mongolia passport holder visiting Mexico

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

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 Mexico and Mongolia.

Is Mongolia safe for expats?

Mongolia generally does better on safety, though Mexico leads in road traffic deaths. The homicide rate in Mongolia is 5.9 per 100,000 people, compared to 26.1 in Mexico. About 71% of people in Mongolia feel safe walking alone at night.

How is healthcare in Mongolia compared to Mexico?

Mongolia generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Mexico leads in health coverage index. There are 38.7 doctors per 10,000 people in Mongolia, compared to 25.6 in Mexico. Mongolia scores 65 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Mexico: 75).

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

The average high temperature in Ulaanbaatar is 44°F, compared to 74°F in Mexico City. Ulaanbaatar receives around 10.6 in of rainfall per year, while Mexico City gets 32.1 in.

What language do they speak in Mongolia?

The official language in Mongolia is Mongolian. In Mexico, the official language is Spanish.

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At a Glance

MX MN
Population 129,150,971 3,227,863
Currency Mexican Peso (MX$) Mongolian Tugrik (MNT)
Languages Spanish Mongolian
Driving side Right Right
Calling code +52 +976
Time zones 3 2
Emergency number 911 105