Moving to Armenia from Mongolia

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What to Expect

Considering a move from Mongolia to Armenia? Here's how the two countries compare on cost, climate, safety, and more.

If you moved from Mongolia to Armenia, and you’d need to navigate life in Armenian. Expect a noticeable climate shift — Yerevan averages 65°F vs 44°F in Ulaanbaatar, making it significantly warmer.

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Key Indicator Comparison

The numbers behind daily life in Armenia compared to Mongolia.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

per 100,000 people per year

MN
5.9
AM
2.2
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

MN
12.4
AM
13.6

Mongolia generally does better on safety, though Armenia leads in homicide rate.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2023

annual government + private spending per person

MN
$1,109
AM
$2,033
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

affects wait times and access to care

MN
38.7
AM
31.2

Mongolia generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Armenia 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

MN
120.0
AM
70.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

MN
7.8t
AM
2.5t

Armenia performs significantly 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

MN
12.9
AM
18.4
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

MN
3.4%
AM
59.9%

Mongolia generally does better on infrastructure, though Armenia leads in broadband per 100 people.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2023

percentage of the labour force without work

MN
6.1%
AM
8.6%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

MN
$16,300
AM
$20,800

Mongolia generally does better on employment & economy, though Armenia leads in gdp per capita.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

MN
71.4 yrs
AM
76.1 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

MN
20.2
AM
12.2

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

Data: General Department of National Taxation, The World Factbook, United Nations SDG Indicators, World Bank

What's the Climate Like?

Monthly averages — select a city to compare.

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

Avg. annual high / low

Yerevan Rain: 10.9 in/yr (277 mm)
65° / 42°F

Avg. annual high / low

Months Ulaanbaatar Yerevan
Jan–Mar 17°/-5°F (-9°/-21°C) 42°/24°F (5°/-5°C)
Apr–Jun 62°/37°F (17°/3°C) 75°/50°F (24°/10°C)
Jul–Sep 70°/48°F (21°/9°C) 88°/60°F (31°/15°C)
Oct–Dec 26°/6°F (-4°/-15°C) 54°/35°F (12°/1°C)
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Month Ulaanbaatar Yerevan
Jan /-15°F (-15.5°/-26.1°C) 34°/18°F (1.0°/-8.0°C)
Feb 15°/-8°F (-9.6°/-22.3°C) 39°/21°F (4.0°/-6.0°C)
Mar 31°/8°F (-0.6°/-13.6°C) 52°/32°F (11.0°/0.0°C)
Apr 49°/24°F (9.7°/-4.4°C) 66°/43°F (19.0°/6.0°C)
May 64°/38°F (17.9°/3.2°C) 75°/50°F (24.0°/10.0°C)
Jun 73°/49°F (22.7°/9.5°C) 84°/57°F (29.0°/14.0°C)
Jul 76°/55°F (24.6°/12.7°C) 91°/63°F (33.0°/17.0°C)
Aug 72°/51°F (22.4°/10.5°C) 90°/63°F (32.0°/17.0°C)
Sep 62°/38°F (16.8°/3.5°C) 82°/54°F (28.0°/12.0°C)
Oct 46°/23°F (7.7°/-4.8°C) 70°/45°F (21.0°/7.0°C)
Nov 23°/4°F (-4.8°/-15.7°C) 54°/34°F (12.0°/1.0°C)
Dec /-10°F (-13.5°/-23.1°C) 39°/25°F (4.0°/-4.0°C)

Data: 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 Mongolia and Armenia. To live, work, or study long-term in Armenia, you'll need a separate residence or work visa — check Armenia's immigration authority.

Mongolia passport

Mongolia passport holder visiting Armenia

Visa Online (e-Visa)
Mongolia passport holders need to apply for an e-Visa before travelling to Armenia.
Armenia passport

Armenia passport holder visiting Mongolia

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

Data: Henley Passport Index. Check with the destination country's embassy for the most current requirements.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I work remotely from Armenia?

Connectivity is usually fine (Armenia: 18.4 fixed broadband per 100). What actually decides it is legal: does Armenia offer a digital nomad visa, will your employer permit overseas work, and where are you tax-resident?

Is Armenia safe for expats?

Mongolia generally does better on safety, though Armenia leads in homicide rate. The homicide rate in Armenia is 2.2 per 100,000 people, compared to 5.9 in Mongolia.

How is healthcare in Armenia compared to Mongolia?

Mongolia generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Armenia leads in health coverage index. There are 31.2 doctors per 10,000 people in Armenia, compared to 38.7 in Mongolia. Armenia scores 68 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Mongolia: 65).

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

The average high temperature in Yerevan is 65°F, compared to 44°F in Ulaanbaatar. Yerevan receives around 10.9 in of rainfall per year, while Ulaanbaatar gets 10.6 in.

What language do they speak in Armenia?

The official language in Armenia is Armenian. In Mongolia, the official language is Mongolian.

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At a Glance

MN AM
Population 3,227,863 3,000,756
Currency Mongolian Tugrik (MNT) Armenian Dram (AMD)
Languages Mongolian Armenian
Driving side Right Right
Calling code +976 +374
Time zones 2 1
Emergency number 105