Moving to Canada from Mongolia

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from Mongolia to Canada, and you’d need to navigate life in English and French.

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Who Else Is Making This Move?

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

Moved in 2023
135 ↑ 35% vs 2022

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

Who's moving to Canada?

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

Foreign-born population · UN DESA (2020)

Key Indicator Comparison

How Mongolia and Canada stack up on safety, healthcare, jobs, and infrastructure.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

per 100,000 people per year

MN
5.9
CA
2.3
Feel safe walking at night United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

of residents who feel safe walking alone at night

MN
71%
CA
88%

Canada performs significantly better than Mongolia across all safety metrics.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2024

annual government + private spending per person

MN
$1,109
CA
$7,646
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

affects wait times and access to care

MN
38.7
CA
25.0

Mongolia generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Canada 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
CA
8.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

MN
7.8t
CA
14.0t

Mongolia generally does better on environment, though Canada leads in air pollution deaths.

Will I have good infrastructure?

Broadband per 100 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work

MN
12.9
CA
42.6
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

MN
3.4%
CA
3.7%

Canada 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%
CA
5.4%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

MN
$16,300
CA
$55,800

Canada 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
CA
83.8 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

MN
20.2
CA
4.4

Canada 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

Ottawa Rain: 37.1 in/yr (943 mm)
52° / 34°F

Avg. annual high / low

Months Ulaanbaatar Ottawa
Jan–Mar 17°/-5°F (-9°/-21°C) 27°/10°F (-3°/-12°C)
Apr–Jun 62°/37°F (17°/3°C) 64°/45°F (18°/7°C)
Jul–Sep 70°/48°F (21°/9°C) 75°/55°F (24°/13°C)
Oct–Dec 26°/6°F (-4°/-15°C) 41°/25°F (5°/-4°C)
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Month Ulaanbaatar Ottawa
Jan /-15°F (-15.5°/-26.1°C) 21°/4°F (-6.1°/-15.3°C)
Feb 15°/-8°F (-9.6°/-22.3°C) 25°/8°F (-4.1°/-13.3°C)
Mar 31°/8°F (-0.6°/-13.6°C) 36°/19°F (2.2°/-7.1°C)
Apr 49°/24°F (9.7°/-4.4°C) 51°/33°F (10.8°/0.6°C)
May 64°/38°F (17.9°/3.2°C) 66°/46°F (19.1°/7.7°C)
Jun 73°/49°F (22.7°/9.5°C) 75°/55°F (23.8°/12.7°C)
Jul 76°/55°F (24.6°/12.7°C) 80°/60°F (26.5°/15.4°C)
Aug 72°/51°F (22.4°/10.5°C) 77°/57°F (24.9°/14.1°C)
Sep 62°/38°F (16.8°/3.5°C) 67°/48°F (19.5°/9.1°C)
Oct 46°/23°F (7.7°/-4.8°C) 54°/37°F (12.5°/3.0°C)
Nov 23°/4°F (-4.8°/-15.7°C) 41°/27°F (4.8°/-2.8°C)
Dec /-10°F (-13.5°/-23.1°C) 27°/12°F (-3.0°/-11.1°C)

Data: National Agency for Meteorology and Environmental Monitoring of Mongolia National Agency for Meteorology and Environmental Monitoring of Mongolia, Meteorological Service of Canada Meteorological Service of Canada

Visitor Visa Requirements

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

Mongolia passport

Mongolia passport holder visiting Canada

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

Canada passport holder visiting Mongolia

Visa Free
Canada 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 Canada?

With 42.6 fixed broadband subscriptions per 100 people, Canada can support video calls in major cities. The hard part is paperwork — visa category, employer policy on overseas staff, and tax residency in Mongolia and Canada.

Is Canada safe for expats?

Canada performs significantly better than Mongolia across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Canada is 2.3 per 100,000 people, compared to 5.9 in Mongolia. About 88% of people in Canada feel safe walking alone at night.

How is healthcare in Canada compared to Mongolia?

Mongolia generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Canada leads in health coverage index. There are 25.0 doctors per 10,000 people in Canada, compared to 38.7 in Mongolia. Canada scores 91 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Mongolia: 65).

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

The average high temperature in Ottawa is 52°F, compared to 44°F in Ulaanbaatar. Ottawa receives around 37.1 in of rainfall per year, while Ulaanbaatar gets 10.6 in.

What language do they speak in Canada?

The official languages in Canada are English and French. In Mongolia, the official language is Mongolian.

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At a Glance

MN CA
Population 3,227,863 38,232,593
Currency Mongolian Tugrik (MNT) Canadian Dollar (CA$)
Languages Mongolian English, French
Driving side Right Right
Calling code +976 +1
Time zones 2 6
Emergency number 105 911