Moving to Chile from Mongolia
What to Expect
A comprehensive look at what changes when you move from Mongolia to Chile — from daily expenses to quality of life.
If you moved from Mongolia to Chile, and you’d need to navigate life in Spanish. Expect a noticeable climate shift — Santiago averages 73°F vs 44°F in Ulaanbaatar, making it significantly warmer.
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Key Indicator Comparison
How Mongolia and Chile stack up on safety, healthcare, jobs, and infrastructure.
Is it safe?
per 100,000 people per year
of residents who feel safe walking alone at night
per 100,000 people per year
Mongolia generally does better on safety, though Chile leads in road traffic deaths.
How's the healthcare?
annual government + private spending per person
affects wait times and access to care
WHO index from 0–100 measuring essential service access
share of adults with obesity
per 100,000 people — a proxy for mental health support
Mongolia generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Chile leads in health coverage index.
What about the environment?
deaths attributable to air pollution per 100k people
tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year
Chile performs significantly better than Mongolia across all environment metrics.
Will I have good infrastructure?
fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work
higher means greater strain on freshwater supply
annual consumption — reflects grid capacity
share of households with internet
Chile generally does better on infrastructure, though Mongolia leads in water stress level.
What are the job prospects?
percentage of the labour force without work
a broad measure of economic output per person
the highest marginal rate on personal income
share of people below the poverty line
Mongolia generally does better on employment & economy, though Chile leads in gdp per capita.
Is it good for families?
average years of life at birth
deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better
government spending on education as % of GDP
percentage of adults who can read and write
Chile 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.
Avg. annual high / low
Avg. annual high / low
| Months | Ulaanbaatar | Santiago |
|---|---|---|
| Jan–Mar | 17°/-5°F (-9°/-21°C) | 84°/55°F (29°/12°C) |
| Apr–Jun | 62°/37°F (17°/3°C) | 66°/44°F (19°/7°C) |
| Jul–Sep | 70°/48°F (21°/9°C) | 63°/41°F (17°/5°C) |
| Oct–Dec | 26°/6°F (-4°/-15°C) | 79°/51°F (26°/10°C) |
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| Month | Ulaanbaatar | Santiago |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 4°/-15°F (-15.5°/-26.1°C) | 86°/56°F (30.1°/13.3°C) |
| Feb | 15°/-8°F (-9.6°/-22.3°C) | 85°/55°F (29.5°/12.8°C) |
| Mar | 31°/8°F (-0.6°/-13.6°C) | 81°/53°F (27.4°/11.4°C) |
| Apr | 49°/24°F (9.7°/-4.4°C) | 74°/47°F (23.1°/8.6°C) |
| May | 64°/38°F (17.9°/3.2°C) | 65°/44°F (18.5°/6.4°C) |
| Jun | 73°/49°F (22.7°/9.5°C) | 60°/41°F (15.7°/5.0°C) |
| Jul | 76°/55°F (24.6°/12.7°C) | 60°/39°F (15.3°/3.9°C) |
| Aug | 72°/51°F (22.4°/10.5°C) | 63°/41°F (17.1°/5.1°C) |
| Sep | 62°/38°F (16.8°/3.5°C) | 67°/44°F (19.4°/6.8°C) |
| Oct | 46°/23°F (7.7°/-4.8°C) | 73°/47°F (22.9°/8.6°C) |
| Nov | 23°/4°F (-4.8°/-15.7°C) | 79°/51°F (26.1°/10.3°C) |
| Dec | 8°/-10°F (-13.5°/-23.1°C) | 84°/54°F (28.8°/12.2°C) |
Data:
National Agency for Meteorology and Environmental Monitoring of Mongolia,
Dirección Meteorológica de Chile
Visitor Visa Requirements
Short-stay tourist visa rules between Mongolia and Chile. To live, work, or study long-term in Chile, you'll need a separate residence or work visa — check Chile's immigration authority.
Mongolia passport holder visiting Chile
Visa on Arrival
Chile passport holder visiting Mongolia
Visa FreeData: Henley Passport Index. Check with the destination country's embassy for the most current requirements.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I work remotely from Chile?
With 22.7 fixed broadband subscriptions per 100 people, Chile 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 Chile.
Is Chile safe for expats?
Mongolia generally does better on safety, though Chile leads in road traffic deaths. The homicide rate in Chile is 6.7 per 100,000 people, compared to 5.9 in Mongolia. About 32% of people in Chile feel safe walking alone at night.
How is healthcare in Chile compared to Mongolia?
Mongolia generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Chile leads in health coverage index. There are 31.7 doctors per 10,000 people in Chile, compared to 38.7 in Mongolia. Chile scores 82 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Mongolia: 65).
What's the weather like in Chile compared to Mongolia?
The average high temperature in Santiago is 73°F, compared to 44°F in Ulaanbaatar. Santiago receives around 13.5 in of rainfall per year, while Ulaanbaatar gets 10.6 in.
What language do they speak in Chile?
The official language in Chile is Spanish. In Mongolia, the official language is Mongolian.
