Moving to France from Mongolia

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from Mongolia to France, and you’d need to navigate life in French. Expect a noticeable climate shift — Paris averages 60°F vs 44°F in Ulaanbaatar, making it significantly warmer.

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Who Else Is Making This Move?

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

Moved in 2023
196 ↓ 3% vs 2022

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

Who's moving to France?

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

Foreign-born population · UN DESA (2020)

Key Indicator Comparison

The numbers behind daily life in France compared to Mongolia.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2023

per 100,000 people per year

MN
5.9
FR
1.6
Feel safe walking at night United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

of residents who feel safe walking alone at night

MN
71%
FR
82%

France 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
FR
$6,868
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

affects wait times and access to care

MN
38.7
FR
33.4

Mongolia generally does better on health & wellbeing, though France 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
FR
10.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

MN
7.8t
FR
4.0t

France 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
FR
49.4
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

MN
3.4%
FR
21.6%

France 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%
FR
7.3%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

MN
$16,300
FR
$55,200

Mongolia generally does better on employment & economy, though France leads in gdp per capita.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

MN
71.4 yrs
FR
82.6 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

MN
20.2
FR
3.1

France 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

Paris Rain: 25.6 in/yr (650 mm)
60° / 47°F

Avg. annual high / low

Months Ulaanbaatar Paris
Jan–Mar 17°/-5°F (-9°/-21°C) 48°/38°F (9°/3°C)
Apr–Jun 62°/37°F (17°/3°C) 65°/50°F (18°/10°C)
Jul–Sep 70°/48°F (21°/9°C) 74°/58°F (23°/14°C)
Oct–Dec 26°/6°F (-4°/-15°C) 52°/43°F (11°/6°C)
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Month Ulaanbaatar Paris
Jan /-15°F (-15.5°/-26.1°C) 44°/36°F (6.9°/2.5°C)
Feb 15°/-8°F (-9.6°/-22.3°C) 47°/37°F (8.2°/2.8°C)
Mar 31°/8°F (-0.6°/-13.6°C) 53°/41°F (11.8°/5.1°C)
Apr 49°/24°F (9.7°/-4.4°C) 58°/44°F (14.7°/6.8°C)
May 64°/38°F (17.9°/3.2°C) 66°/51°F (19.0°/10.5°C)
Jun 73°/49°F (22.7°/9.5°C) 71°/56°F (21.8°/13.3°C)
Jul 76°/55°F (24.6°/12.7°C) 76°/60°F (24.4°/15.5°C)
Aug 72°/51°F (22.4°/10.5°C) 76°/60°F (24.6°/15.4°C)
Sep 62°/38°F (16.8°/3.5°C) 69°/54°F (20.8°/12.5°C)
Oct 46°/23°F (7.7°/-4.8°C) 60°/49°F (15.8°/9.2°C)
Nov 23°/4°F (-4.8°/-15.7°C) 51°/42°F (10.4°/5.3°C)
Dec /-10°F (-13.5°/-23.1°C) 46°/38°F (7.8°/3.6°C)

Data: National Agency for Meteorology and Environmental Monitoring of Mongolia National Agency for Meteorology and Environmental Monitoring of Mongolia, Météo-France Météo-France

Visitor Visa Requirements

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

Mongolia passport

Mongolia passport holder visiting France

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

France passport holder visiting Mongolia

Visa Free
France 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 France?

Connectivity is usually fine (France: 49.4 fixed broadband per 100). What actually decides it is legal: does France offer a digital nomad visa, will your employer permit overseas work, and where are you tax-resident?

Is France safe for expats?

France performs significantly better than Mongolia across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in France is 1.6 per 100,000 people, compared to 5.9 in Mongolia. About 82% of people in France feel safe walking alone at night.

How is healthcare in France compared to Mongolia?

Mongolia generally does better on health & wellbeing, though France leads in health coverage index. There are 33.4 doctors per 10,000 people in France, compared to 38.7 in Mongolia. France scores 85 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Mongolia: 65).

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

The average high temperature in Paris is 60°F, compared to 44°F in Ulaanbaatar. Paris receives around 25.6 in of rainfall per year, while Ulaanbaatar gets 10.6 in.

What language do they speak in France?

The official language in France is French. In Mongolia, the official language is Mongolian.

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At a Glance

MN FR
Population 3,227,863 68,305,148
Currency Mongolian Tugrik (MNT) Euro (€)
Languages Mongolian French
Driving side Right Right
Calling code +976 +33
Time zones 2 14
Emergency number 105 112