Moving to Greece from Mongolia

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from Mongolia to Greece, and you’d need to navigate life in Greek. Expect a noticeable climate shift — Athens averages 72°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 Greece.

Living there in 2020
5 ↓ 29% vs 2015

people born in Mongolia live in Greece · UN DESA

Who's moving to Greece?

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

Foreign-born population · UN DESA (2020)

Key Indicator Comparison

The numbers behind daily life in Greece compared to Mongolia.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

per 100,000 people per year

MN
5.9
GR
1.1
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

MN
12.4
GR
7.3

Greece performs significantly better than Mongolia across all safety metrics.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2023

annual government + private spending per person

MN
$1,109
GR
$3,454
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

affects wait times and access to care

MN
38.7
GR
63.7

Greece 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
GR
23.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

MN
7.8t
GR
5.0t

Greece 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
GR
43.0
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

MN
3.4%
GR
20.7%

Mongolia generally does better on infrastructure, though Greece leads in broadband per 100 people.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2023

percentage of the labour force without work

MN
6.1%
GR
11.0%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

MN
$16,300
GR
$36,300

Mongolia generally does better on employment & economy, though Greece 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
GR
81.5 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

MN
20.2
GR
3.5

Mongolia generally does better on family life, though Greece leads in life expectancy.

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

Athens Rain: 16.3 in/yr (414 mm)
72° / 54°F

Avg. annual high / low

Months Ulaanbaatar Athens
Jan–Mar 17°/-5°F (-9°/-21°C) 57°/42°F (14°/6°C)
Apr–Jun 62°/37°F (17°/3°C) 78°/57°F (26°/14°C)
Jul–Sep 70°/48°F (21°/9°C) 90°/67°F (32°/20°C)
Oct–Dec 26°/6°F (-4°/-15°C) 65°/50°F (18°/10°C)
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Month Ulaanbaatar Athens
Jan /-15°F (-15.5°/-26.1°C) 54°/41°F (12.5°/5.2°C)
Feb 15°/-8°F (-9.6°/-22.3°C) 56°/42°F (13.5°/5.4°C)
Mar 31°/8°F (-0.6°/-13.6°C) 60°/44°F (15.7°/6.7°C)
Apr 49°/24°F (9.7°/-4.4°C) 68°/49°F (20.2°/9.6°C)
May 64°/38°F (17.9°/3.2°C) 79°/57°F (26.0°/13.9°C)
Jun 73°/49°F (22.7°/9.5°C) 88°/65°F (31.1°/18.2°C)
Jul 76°/55°F (24.6°/12.7°C) 92°/69°F (33.5°/20.8°C)
Aug 72°/51°F (22.4°/10.5°C) 92°/69°F (33.2°/20.7°C)
Sep 62°/38°F (16.8°/3.5°C) 85°/63°F (29.2°/17.3°C)
Oct 46°/23°F (7.7°/-4.8°C) 74°/56°F (23.3°/13.4°C)
Nov 23°/4°F (-4.8°/-15.7°C) 65°/50°F (18.1°/9.8°C)
Dec /-10°F (-13.5°/-23.1°C) 57°/44°F (14.1°/6.8°C)

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

Visitor Visa Requirements

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

Mongolia passport

Mongolia passport holder visiting Greece

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

Greece passport holder visiting Mongolia

Visa Free
Greece 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 Greece?

Connectivity is usually fine (Greece: 43.0 fixed broadband per 100). What actually decides it is legal: does Greece offer a digital nomad visa, will your employer permit overseas work, and where are you tax-resident?

Is Greece safe for expats?

Greece performs significantly better than Mongolia across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Greece is 1.1 per 100,000 people, compared to 5.9 in Mongolia.

How is healthcare in Greece compared to Mongolia?

Greece generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Mongolia leads in healthcare spending per person. There are 63.7 doctors per 10,000 people in Greece, compared to 38.7 in Mongolia. Greece scores 77 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Mongolia: 65).

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

The average high temperature in Athens is 72°F, compared to 44°F in Ulaanbaatar. Athens receives around 16.3 in of rainfall per year, while Ulaanbaatar gets 10.6 in.

What language do they speak in Greece?

The official language in Greece is Greek. In Mongolia, the official language is Mongolian.

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At a Glance

MN GR
Population 3,227,863 10,533,871
Currency Mongolian Tugrik (MNT) Euro (€)
Languages Mongolian Greek
Driving side Right Right
Calling code +976 +30
Time zones 2 1
Emergency number 105 112