Moving to Bosnia and Herzegovina from Mongolia

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from Mongolia to Bosnia and Herzegovina, and you’d need to navigate life in Bosnian, Croatian and Serbian. Expect a noticeable climate shift — Sarajevo averages 62°F vs 44°F in Ulaanbaatar, making it significantly warmer.

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Key Indicator Comparison

Key indicators for anyone considering a move from Mongolia to Bosnia and Herzegovina.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

per 100,000 people per year

MN
5.9
BA
1.1
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

MN
12.4
BA
13.7

Mongolia generally does better on safety, though Bosnia and Herzegovina leads in homicide rate.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2023

annual government + private spending per person

MN
$1,109
BA
$1,989
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

affects wait times and access to care

MN
38.7
BA
23.2

Mongolia generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Bosnia and Herzegovina 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
BA
55.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

MN
7.8t
BA
6.4t

Bosnia and Herzegovina 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
BA
27.1
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

MN
3.4%
BA
2.0%

Bosnia and Herzegovina performs significantly better than Mongolia across all infrastructure metrics.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2023

percentage of the labour force without work

MN
6.1%
BA
10.4%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

MN
$16,300
BA
$19,900

Mongolia generally does better on employment & economy, though Bosnia and Herzegovina 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
BA
78.0 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

MN
20.2
BA
5.2

Bosnia and Herzegovina generally does better on family life, though Mongolia leads in literacy rate.

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

Sarajevo Rain: 37.4 in/yr (950 mm)
62° / 42°F

Avg. annual high / low

Months Ulaanbaatar Sarajevo
Jan–Mar 17°/-5°F (-9°/-21°C) 45°/30°F (7°/-1°C)
Apr–Jun 62°/37°F (17°/3°C) 70°/48°F (21°/9°C)
Jul–Sep 70°/48°F (21°/9°C) 79°/56°F (26°/13°C)
Oct–Dec 26°/6°F (-4°/-15°C) 51°/37°F (11°/3°C)
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Month Ulaanbaatar Sarajevo
Jan /-15°F (-15.5°/-26.1°C) 39°/27°F (4.1°/-2.9°C)
Feb 15°/-8°F (-9.6°/-22.3°C) 44°/29°F (6.6°/-1.9°C)
Mar 31°/8°F (-0.6°/-13.6°C) 53°/35°F (11.5°/1.4°C)
Apr 49°/24°F (9.7°/-4.4°C) 62°/41°F (16.5°/5.1°C)
May 64°/38°F (17.9°/3.2°C) 71°/48°F (21.4°/9.0°C)
Jun 73°/49°F (22.7°/9.5°C) 78°/55°F (25.4°/12.6°C)
Jul 76°/55°F (24.6°/12.7°C) 82°/58°F (27.8°/14.2°C)
Aug 72°/51°F (22.4°/10.5°C) 83°/58°F (28.3°/14.3°C)
Sep 62°/38°F (16.8°/3.5°C) 72°/51°F (22.5°/10.4°C)
Oct 46°/23°F (7.7°/-4.8°C) 63°/44°F (17.3°/6.5°C)
Nov 23°/4°F (-4.8°/-15.7°C) 51°/37°F (10.6°/2.8°C)
Dec /-10°F (-13.5°/-23.1°C) 40°/29°F (4.3°/-1.7°C)

Data: National Agency for Meteorology and Environmental Monitoring of Mongolia National Agency for Meteorology and Environmental Monitoring of Mongolia, Federal Hydrometeorological Service of the Federation of Bosnia and Herzegovina Federal Hydrometeorological Service of the Federation of Bosnia and Herzegovina

Visitor Visa Requirements

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

Mongolia passport

Mongolia passport holder visiting Bosnia and Herzegovina

Visa Required
Mongolia passport holders need a visa to enter Bosnia and Herzegovina.
Bosnia and Herzegovina passport

Bosnia and Herzegovina passport holder visiting Mongolia

Visa Required
Bosnia and Herzegovina 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 Bosnia and Herzegovina?

Internet is rarely the blocker — Bosnia and Herzegovina has 27.1 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 Bosnia and Herzegovina safe for expats?

Mongolia generally does better on safety, though Bosnia and Herzegovina leads in homicide rate. The homicide rate in Bosnia and Herzegovina is 1.1 per 100,000 people, compared to 5.9 in Mongolia.

How is healthcare in Bosnia and Herzegovina compared to Mongolia?

Mongolia generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Bosnia and Herzegovina leads in health coverage index. There are 23.2 doctors per 10,000 people in Bosnia and Herzegovina, compared to 38.7 in Mongolia. Bosnia and Herzegovina scores 66 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Mongolia: 65).

What's the weather like in Bosnia and Herzegovina compared to Mongolia?

The average high temperature in Sarajevo is 62°F, compared to 44°F in Ulaanbaatar. Sarajevo receives around 37.4 in of rainfall per year, while Ulaanbaatar gets 10.6 in.

What language do they speak in Bosnia and Herzegovina?

The official languages in Bosnia and Herzegovina are Bosnian, Croatian and Serbian. In Mongolia, the official language is Mongolian.

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At a Glance

MN BA
Population 3,227,863 3,816,459
Currency Mongolian Tugrik (MNT) Bosnia-Herzegovina Convertible Mark (BAM)
Languages Mongolian Bosnian, Croatian, Serbian
Driving side Right Right
Calling code +976 +387
Time zones 2 1
Emergency number 105 112