Moving to Denmark from Mongolia

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What to Expect

Considering a move from Mongolia to Denmark? Here's how the two compare on cost, climate, safety, and more.

If you moved from Mongolia to Denmark, and you’d need to navigate life in Danish.

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Who Else Is Making This Move?

What the data shows about people moving from Mongolia to Denmark.

Moved in 2023
8 ↑ 60% vs 2022

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

Who's moving to Denmark?

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

Foreign-born population · UN DESA (2020)

Key Indicator Comparison

The numbers behind daily life in Denmark compared to Mongolia.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

per 100,000 people per year

MN
5.9
DK
1.0
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

MN
12.4
DK
2.3

Denmark 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
DK
$7,262
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

affects wait times and access to care

MN
38.7
DK
43.8

Denmark 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
DK
13.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

MN
7.8t
DK
4.3t

Denmark 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
DK
45.0
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

MN
3.4%
DK
26.4%

Denmark 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%
DK
5.1%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

MN
$16,300
DK
$72,000

Denmark 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
DK
81.7 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

MN
20.2
DK
3.0

Denmark 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

Copenhagen Rain: 20.7 in/yr (525 mm)
52° / 41°F

Avg. annual high / low

Months Ulaanbaatar Copenhagen
Jan–Mar 17°/-5°F (-9°/-21°C) 38°/29°F (3°/-2°C)
Apr–Jun 62°/37°F (17°/3°C) 58°/44°F (15°/7°C)
Jul–Sep 70°/48°F (21°/9°C) 66°/53°F (19°/12°C)
Oct–Dec 26°/6°F (-4°/-15°C) 46°/37°F (8°/3°C)
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Month Ulaanbaatar Copenhagen
Jan /-15°F (-15.5°/-26.1°C) 36°/28°F (2.0°/-2.0°C)
Feb 15°/-8°F (-9.6°/-22.3°C) 36°/28°F (2.0°/-2.0°C)
Mar 31°/8°F (-0.6°/-13.6°C) 41°/30°F (5.0°/-1.0°C)
Apr 49°/24°F (9.7°/-4.4°C) 50°/36°F (10.0°/2.0°C)
May 64°/38°F (17.9°/3.2°C) 59°/45°F (15.0°/7.0°C)
Jun 73°/49°F (22.7°/9.5°C) 66°/52°F (19.0°/11.0°C)
Jul 76°/55°F (24.6°/12.7°C) 68°/55°F (20.0°/13.0°C)
Aug 72°/51°F (22.4°/10.5°C) 68°/55°F (20.0°/13.0°C)
Sep 62°/38°F (16.8°/3.5°C) 63°/50°F (17.0°/10.0°C)
Oct 46°/23°F (7.7°/-4.8°C) 54°/45°F (12.0°/7.0°C)
Nov 23°/4°F (-4.8°/-15.7°C) 45°/37°F (7.0°/3.0°C)
Dec /-10°F (-13.5°/-23.1°C) 39°/30°F (4.0°/-1.0°C)

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

Visitor Visa Requirements

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

Mongolia passport

Mongolia passport holder visiting Denmark

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

Denmark passport holder visiting Mongolia

Visa Free
Denmark 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 Denmark?

Connectivity is usually fine (Denmark: 45.0 fixed broadband per 100). What actually decides it is legal: does Denmark offer a digital nomad visa, will your employer permit overseas work, and where are you tax-resident?

Is Denmark safe for expats?

Denmark performs significantly better than Mongolia across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Denmark is 1.0 per 100,000 people, compared to 5.9 in Mongolia.

How is healthcare in Denmark compared to Mongolia?

Denmark generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Mongolia leads in healthcare spending per person. There are 43.8 doctors per 10,000 people in Denmark, compared to 38.7 in Mongolia. Denmark scores 82 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Mongolia: 65).

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

The average high temperature in Copenhagen is 52°F, compared to 44°F in Ulaanbaatar. Copenhagen receives around 20.7 in of rainfall per year, while Ulaanbaatar gets 10.6 in.

What language do they speak in Denmark?

The official language in Denmark is Danish. In Mongolia, the official language is Mongolian.

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At a Glance

MN DK
Population 3,227,863 5,920,767
Currency Mongolian Tugrik (MNT) Danish Krone (DKK)
Languages Mongolian Danish
Driving side Right Right
Calling code +976 +45
Time zones 2 5
Emergency number 105 112