Moving to Belgium from Mongolia

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What to Expect

Everything you need to know before relocating from Mongolia to Belgium — costs, safety, healthcare, and practical first steps.

If you moved from Mongolia to Belgium, and you’d need to navigate life in Dutch, French and German. Expect a noticeable climate shift — Brussels averages 57°F vs 44°F in Ulaanbaatar, making it significantly warmer.

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Who Else Is Making This Move?

How many people actually move from Mongolia to Belgium, based on official data.

Moved in 2023
59 ↑ 4% vs 2022

people moved from Mongolia to Belgium · OECD (latest data available)

Who's moving to Belgium?

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

Foreign-born population · UN DESA (2020)

Key Indicator Comparison

Key indicators for anyone considering a move from Mongolia to Belgium.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

per 100,000 people per year

MN
5.9
BE
1.1
Feel safe walking at night United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

of residents who feel safe walking alone at night

MN
71%
BE
62%

Belgium generally does better on safety, though Mongolia leads in feel safe walking at night.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2023

annual government + private spending per person

MN
$1,109
BE
$7,489
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

affects wait times and access to care

MN
38.7
BE
63.9

Mongolia generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Belgium leads in doctors per 10,000 people.

What about the environment?

Air pollution deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2019

deaths attributable to air pollution per 100k people

MN
120.0
BE
15.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

MN
7.8t
BE
7.3t

Belgium 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
BE
43.5
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

MN
3.4%
BE
51.9%

Belgium 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

MN
6.1%
BE
5.5%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

MN
$16,300
BE
$63,600

Belgium 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

MN
71.4 yrs
BE
81.9 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

MN
20.2
BE
3.2

Belgium performs significantly better than Mongolia across all family life metrics.

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

Brussels Rain: 32.3 in/yr (820 mm)
57° / 44°F

Avg. annual high / low

Months Ulaanbaatar Brussels
Jan–Mar 17°/-5°F (-9°/-21°C) 45°/34°F (7°/1°C)
Apr–Jun 62°/37°F (17°/3°C) 63°/47°F (17°/8°C)
Jul–Sep 70°/48°F (21°/9°C) 70°/54°F (21°/13°C)
Oct–Dec 26°/6°F (-4°/-15°C) 50°/40°F (10°/4°C)
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Month Ulaanbaatar Brussels
Jan /-15°F (-15.5°/-26.1°C) 42°/33°F (5.6°/0.7°C)
Feb 15°/-8°F (-9.6°/-22.3°C) 44°/33°F (6.4°/0.6°C)
Mar 31°/8°F (-0.6°/-13.6°C) 50°/37°F (9.9°/2.9°C)
Apr 49°/24°F (9.7°/-4.4°C) 56°/41°F (13.1°/4.8°C)
May 64°/38°F (17.9°/3.2°C) 64°/48°F (17.7°/8.9°C)
Jun 73°/49°F (22.7°/9.5°C) 68°/53°F (20.0°/11.5°C)
Jul 76°/55°F (24.6°/12.7°C) 72°/56°F (22.4°/13.6°C)
Aug 72°/51°F (22.4°/10.5°C) 72°/56°F (22.5°/13.4°C)
Sep 62°/38°F (16.8°/3.5°C) 66°/51°F (18.7°/10.8°C)
Oct 46°/23°F (7.7°/-4.8°C) 58°/46°F (14.4°/7.6°C)
Nov 23°/4°F (-4.8°/-15.7°C) 48°/39°F (9.1°/3.7°C)
Dec /-10°F (-13.5°/-23.1°C) 44°/35°F (6.5°/1.9°C)

Data: National Agency for Meteorology and Environmental Monitoring of Mongolia National Agency for Meteorology and Environmental Monitoring of Mongolia, Institut Royal Météorologique Institut Royal Météorologique

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Mongolia and Belgium. To live, work, or study long-term in Belgium, you'll need a separate residence or work visa — check Belgium's immigration authority.

Mongolia passport

Mongolia passport holder visiting Belgium

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

Belgium passport holder visiting Mongolia

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

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

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I work remotely from Belgium?

Internet is rarely the blocker — Belgium has 43.5 fixed broadband subscriptions per 100 people. The real questions are legal: digital nomad visa eligibility, your employer's overseas-work policy, and tax residency in both countries.

Is Belgium safe for expats?

Belgium generally does better on safety, though Mongolia leads in feel safe walking at night. The homicide rate in Belgium is 1.1 per 100,000 people, compared to 5.9 in Mongolia. About 62% of people in Belgium feel safe walking alone at night.

How is healthcare in Belgium compared to Mongolia?

Mongolia generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Belgium leads in doctors per 10,000 people. There are 63.9 doctors per 10,000 people in Belgium, compared to 38.7 in Mongolia. Belgium scores 86 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Mongolia: 65).

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

The average high temperature in Brussels is 57°F, compared to 44°F in Ulaanbaatar. Brussels receives around 32.3 in of rainfall per year, while Ulaanbaatar gets 10.6 in.

What language do they speak in Belgium?

The official languages in Belgium are Dutch, French and German. In Mongolia, the official language is Mongolian.

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At a Glance

MN BE
Population 3,227,863 11,847,338
Currency Mongolian Tugrik (MNT) Euro (€)
Languages Mongolian Dutch, French, German
Driving side Right Right
Calling code +976 +32
Time zones 2 1
Emergency number 105 112