Moving to China from Mongolia
What to Expect
Everything you need to know before relocating from Mongolia to China — costs, safety, healthcare, and practical first steps.
If you moved from Mongolia to China, and you’d need to navigate life in Chinese. Expect a noticeable climate shift — Shanghai averages 68°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 China.
Is it safe?
per 100,000 people per year
of residents who feel safe walking alone at night
per 100,000 people per year
China generally does better on safety, though Mongolia 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
China generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Mongolia leads in healthcare spending per person.
What about the environment?
deaths attributable to air pollution per 100k people
tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year
Mongolia generally does better on environment, though China leads in air pollution deaths.
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
China 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
China generally does better on employment & economy, though Mongolia leads in top income tax rate.
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
Mongolia generally does better on family life, though China leads in life expectancy.
Sources: World Bank (2020–2025), United Nations SDG Indicators (2019–2022), World Health Organization (2024), General Department of National Taxation (2016), State Administration of Taxation (2016). How we calculate this
Weather in China vs Mongolia
Monthly averages — select a city to compare.
Avg. annual high / low
Avg. annual high / low
| Months | Ulaanbaatar | Shanghai |
|---|---|---|
| Jan–Mar | 17°/-5°F (-9°/-21°C) | 49°/36°F (10°/2°C) |
| Apr–Jun | 62°/37°F (17°/3°C) | 73°/60°F (23°/16°C) |
| Jul–Sep | 70°/48°F (21°/9°C) | 86°/74°F (30°/23°C) |
| Oct–Dec | 26°/6°F (-4°/-15°C) | 62°/47°F (17°/9°C) |
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| Month | Ulaanbaatar | Shanghai |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 4°/-15°F (-15.5°/-26.1°C) | 46°/33°F (7.7°/0.5°C) |
| Feb | 15°/-8°F (-9.6°/-22.3°C) | 47°/35°F (8.6°/1.5°C) |
| Mar | 31°/8°F (-0.6°/-13.6°C) | 55°/41°F (12.7°/5.1°C) |
| Apr | 49°/24°F (9.7°/-4.4°C) | 65°/51°F (18.6°/10.6°C) |
| May | 64°/38°F (17.9°/3.2°C) | 74°/60°F (23.5°/15.7°C) |
| Jun | 73°/49°F (22.7°/9.5°C) | 81°/69°F (27.2°/20.3°C) |
| Jul | 76°/55°F (24.6°/12.7°C) | 89°/77°F (31.6°/24.8°C) |
| Aug | 72°/51°F (22.4°/10.5°C) | 89°/76°F (31.5°/24.7°C) |
| Sep | 62°/38°F (16.8°/3.5°C) | 81°/69°F (27.2°/20.5°C) |
| Oct | 46°/23°F (7.7°/-4.8°C) | 72°/58°F (22.3°/14.7°C) |
| Nov | 23°/4°F (-4.8°/-15.7°C) | 62°/47°F (16.7°/8.6°C) |
| Dec | 8°/-10°F (-13.5°/-23.1°C) | 51°/36°F (10.6°/2.4°C) |
Data:
National Agency for Meteorology and Environmental Monitoring of Mongolia,
China Meteorological Administration
Can you move from Mongolia to China?
Short-stay tourist visa rules between Mongolia and China. To live, work, or study long-term in China, you'll need a separate residence or work visa — check China's immigration authority.
Mongolia passport holder visiting China
Visa Required
China passport holder visiting Mongolia
Visa RequiredData: Henley Passport Index. Check with the destination country's embassy for the most current requirements.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I work remotely from China?
Internet is rarely the blocker — China has 47.2 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 China safe for expats?
China generally does better on safety, though Mongolia leads in road traffic deaths. The homicide rate in China is 0.5 per 100,000 people, compared to 5.9 in Mongolia. About 91% of people in China feel safe walking alone at night.
How is healthcare in China compared to Mongolia?
China generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Mongolia leads in healthcare spending per person. There are 31.1 doctors per 10,000 people in China, compared to 41.3 in Mongolia. China scores 81 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Mongolia: 65).
What's the weather like in China compared to Mongolia?
The average high temperature in Shanghai is 68°F, compared to 44°F in Ulaanbaatar. Shanghai receives around 43.8 in of rainfall per year, while Ulaanbaatar gets 10.6 in.
What language do they speak in China?
The official language in China is Chinese. In Mongolia, the official language is Mongolian.
