Moving to Bulgaria from Mongolia

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from Mongolia to Bulgaria, and you’d need to navigate life in Bulgarian. Expect a noticeable climate shift — Sofia averages 59°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 Bulgaria, based on official data.

Living there in 2020
101 ↑ 28% vs 2015

people born in Mongolia live in Bulgaria · UN DESA

Who's moving to Bulgaria?

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

Foreign-born population · UN DESA (2020)

Key Indicator Comparison

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

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

per 100,000 people per year

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

of residents who feel safe walking alone at night

MN
71%
BG
86%

Bulgaria performs significantly better than Mongolia across all safety metrics.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2023

annual government + private spending per person

MN
$1,109
BG
$2,970
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

affects wait times and access to care

MN
38.7
BG
49.0

Bulgaria generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Mongolia leads in healthcare spending per person.

What about the environment?

Air pollution deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2019

deaths attributable to air pollution per 100k people

MN
120.0
BG
63.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

MN
7.8t
BG
5.3t

Bulgaria 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
BG
35.2
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

MN
3.4%
BG
37.5%

Bulgaria 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%
BG
4.3%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

MN
$16,300
BG
$33,300

Bulgaria 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
BG
75.6 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

MN
20.2
BG
8.0

Mongolia generally does better on family life, though Bulgaria leads in life expectancy.

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

Sofia Rain: 22.5 in/yr (571 mm)
59° / 41°F

Avg. annual high / low

Months Ulaanbaatar Sofia
Jan–Mar 17°/-5°F (-9°/-21°C) 42°/28°F (6°/-2°C)
Apr–Jun 62°/37°F (17°/3°C) 68°/48°F (20°/9°C)
Jul–Sep 70°/48°F (21°/9°C) 77°/55°F (25°/13°C)
Oct–Dec 26°/6°F (-4°/-15°C) 50°/34°F (10°/1°C)
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Month Ulaanbaatar Sofia
Jan /-15°F (-15.5°/-26.1°C) 36°/23°F (2.2°/-4.9°C)
Feb 15°/-8°F (-9.6°/-22.3°C) 41°/27°F (4.9°/-2.9°C)
Mar 31°/8°F (-0.6°/-13.6°C) 50°/33°F (9.8°/0.3°C)
Apr 49°/24°F (9.7°/-4.4°C) 60°/41°F (15.7°/4.8°C)
May 64°/38°F (17.9°/3.2°C) 69°/48°F (20.3°/9.0°C)
Jun 73°/49°F (22.7°/9.5°C) 74°/54°F (23.5°/12.1°C)
Jul 76°/55°F (24.6°/12.7°C) 79°/57°F (25.9°/13.8°C)
Aug 72°/51°F (22.4°/10.5°C) 79°/56°F (26.0°/13.4°C)
Sep 62°/38°F (16.8°/3.5°C) 73°/51°F (22.6°/10.4°C)
Oct 46°/23°F (7.7°/-4.8°C) 62°/42°F (16.6°/5.7°C)
Nov 23°/4°F (-4.8°/-15.7°C) 49°/34°F (9.6°/1.2°C)
Dec /-10°F (-13.5°/-23.1°C) 39°/27°F (4.1°/-2.7°C)

Data: National Agency for Meteorology and Environmental Monitoring of Mongolia National Agency for Meteorology and Environmental Monitoring of Mongolia, National Institute of Meteorology and Hydrology National Institute of Meteorology and Hydrology

Visitor Visa Requirements

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

Mongolia passport

Mongolia passport holder visiting Bulgaria

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

Bulgaria passport holder visiting Mongolia

Visa Free
Bulgaria 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 Bulgaria?

Internet is rarely the blocker — Bulgaria has 35.2 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 Bulgaria safe for expats?

Bulgaria performs significantly better than Mongolia across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Bulgaria is 1.1 per 100,000 people, compared to 5.9 in Mongolia. About 86% of people in Bulgaria feel safe walking alone at night.

How is healthcare in Bulgaria compared to Mongolia?

Bulgaria generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Mongolia leads in healthcare spending per person. There are 49.0 doctors per 10,000 people in Bulgaria, compared to 38.7 in Mongolia. Bulgaria scores 73 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Mongolia: 65).

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

The average high temperature in Sofia is 59°F, compared to 44°F in Ulaanbaatar. Sofia receives around 22.5 in of rainfall per year, while Ulaanbaatar gets 10.6 in.

What language do they speak in Bulgaria?

The official language in Bulgaria is Bulgarian. In Mongolia, the official language is Mongolian.

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At a Glance

MN BG
Population 3,227,863 6,873,253
Currency Mongolian Tugrik (MNT) Bulgarian Lev (BGN)
Languages Mongolian Bulgarian
Driving side Right Right
Calling code +976 +359
Time zones 2 1
Emergency number 105 112