Moving to Mongolia from Michigan

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from Michigan to Mongolia, and you’d need to navigate life in Mongolian. Expect a noticeable climate shift — Ulaanbaatar averages 44°F vs 58°F in Lansing, making it significantly cooler.

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Who Else Is Making This Move?

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

Living there in 2020
856 ↑ 7% vs 2015

people born in United States 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 Michigan and Mongolia stack up on safety, healthcare, jobs, and infrastructure.

How's the healthcare?

Adult obesity rate Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (PLACES), 2022

share of adults with obesity

MI
36.0%
MN
20.6%

Mongolia performs significantly better than Michigan across all health & wellbeing metrics.

Will I have good infrastructure?

Internet access US Census Bureau (American Community Survey), 2023

share of households with internet

MI
89.4%
MN
84.0%

Michigan performs better than Mongolia across all infrastructure metrics.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate Bureau of Labor Statistics, 2025

percentage of the labour force without work

MI
4.8%
MN
6.1%
GDP per capita Bureau of Economic Analysis, 2024

a broad measure of economic output per person

MI
$55,508
MN
$16,300

Michigan performs better than Mongolia across all employment & economy metrics.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy OECD Regional Demography, 2022

average years of life at birth

MI
76.0 yrs
MN
71.4 yrs

Michigan performs better than Mongolia across all family life metrics.

Data: Bureau of Economic Analysis, Bureau of Labor Statistics, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (PLACES), OECD Regional Demography, US Census Bureau (American Community Survey)

What's the Climate Like?

Monthly averages — select a city to compare.

Lansing Rain: 32.2 in/yr (817 mm)
58° / 40°F

Avg. annual high / low

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

Avg. annual high / low

Months Lansing Ulaanbaatar
Jan–Mar 36°/21°F (2°/-6°C) 17°/-5°F (-9°/-21°C)
Apr–Jun 68°/48°F (20°/9°C) 62°/37°F (17°/3°C)
Jul–Sep 79°/57°F (26°/14°C) 70°/48°F (21°/9°C)
Oct–Dec 47°/32°F (9°/0°C) 26°/6°F (-4°/-15°C)
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Month Lansing Ulaanbaatar
Jan 31°/17°F (-0.8°/-8.3°C) /-15°F (-15.5°/-26.1°C)
Feb 34°/19°F (0.9°/-7.4°C) 15°/-8°F (-9.6°/-22.3°C)
Mar 44°/27°F (6.7°/-2.8°C) 31°/8°F (-0.6°/-13.6°C)
Apr 58°/38°F (14.2°/3.3°C) 49°/24°F (9.7°/-4.4°C)
May 69°/48°F (20.5°/8.9°C) 64°/38°F (17.9°/3.2°C)
Jun 78°/58°F (25.8°/14.2°C) 73°/49°F (22.7°/9.5°C)
Jul 82°/61°F (27.9°/16.2°C) 76°/55°F (24.6°/12.7°C)
Aug 81°/60°F (27.0°/15.5°C) 72°/51°F (22.4°/10.5°C)
Sep 74°/51°F (23.1°/10.8°C) 62°/38°F (16.8°/3.5°C)
Oct 60°/41°F (15.8°/5.1°C) 46°/23°F (7.7°/-4.8°C)
Nov 47°/33°F (8.6°/0.5°C) 23°/4°F (-4.8°/-15.7°C)
Dec 35°/22°F (1.6°/-5.3°C) /-10°F (-13.5°/-23.1°C)

Data: National Weather Service National Weather Service, 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 United States 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.

United States passport

United States passport holder visiting Mongolia

Visa Free
United States passport holders can enter Mongolia without a visa.
Mongolia passport

Mongolia passport holder visiting United States

Visa Required
Mongolia passport holders need a visa to enter United States.

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?

Working remotely from Mongolia's major cities is generally feasible. The legal layer matters more — visa category, employer policy on overseas employees, and tax residency in Michigan and Mongolia.

How is healthcare in Mongolia compared to Michigan?

Mongolia performs significantly better than Michigan across all health & wellbeing metrics.

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

The average high temperature in Ulaanbaatar is 44°F, compared to 58°F in Lansing. Ulaanbaatar receives around 10.6 in of rainfall per year, while Lansing gets 32.2 in.

What language do they speak in Mongolia?

The official language in Mongolia is Mongolian. In Michigan, the official language is English.

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At a Glance

MN
Population 9,883,640 3,227,863
Currency United States Dollar ($) Mongolian Tugrik (MNT)
Languages English Mongolian
Driving side Right Right
Calling code +1 +976
Time zones 11 2
Emergency number 911 105