Moving to Hungary from Mongolia

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What to Expect

A comprehensive look at what changes when you move from Mongolia to Hungary — from daily expenses to quality of life.

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

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Who Else Is Making This Move?

Real numbers on people moving from Mongolia to Hungary, and how the trend has changed.

Moved in 2023
1,859 ↑ 70% vs 2022

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

Who's moving to Hungary?

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

Foreign-born population · UN DESA (2020)

Key Indicator Comparison

How Mongolia and Hungary stack up on safety, healthcare, jobs, and infrastructure.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

per 100,000 people per year

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

per 100,000 people per year

MN
12.4
HU
7.4

Hungary 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
HU
$2,875
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

affects wait times and access to care

MN
38.7
HU
33.0

Mongolia generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Hungary 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
HU
42.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

MN
7.8t
HU
4.5t

Hungary 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
HU
35.5
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

MN
3.4%
HU
8.1%

Hungary 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%
HU
4.1%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

MN
$16,300
HU
$40,600

Hungary 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
HU
77.2 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

MN
20.2
HU
4.6

Hungary 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.

Ulaanbaatar Rain: 10.6 in/yr (270 mm)
44° / 21°F

Avg. annual high / low

Budapest Rain: 21.0 in/yr (534 mm)
60° / 44°F

Avg. annual high / low

Months Ulaanbaatar Budapest
Jan–Mar 17°/-5°F (-9°/-21°C) 43°/31°F (6°/-1°C)
Apr–Jun 62°/37°F (17°/3°C) 71°/52°F (22°/11°C)
Jul–Sep 70°/48°F (21°/9°C) 78°/59°F (26°/15°C)
Oct–Dec 26°/6°F (-4°/-15°C) 49°/37°F (9°/3°C)
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Month Ulaanbaatar Budapest
Jan /-15°F (-15.5°/-26.1°C) 37°/27°F (2.6°/-3.0°C)
Feb 15°/-8°F (-9.6°/-22.3°C) 41°/29°F (5.1°/-1.8°C)
Mar 31°/8°F (-0.6°/-13.6°C) 51°/36°F (10.6°/2.0°C)
Apr 49°/24°F (9.7°/-4.4°C) 63°/44°F (17.1°/6.8°C)
May 64°/38°F (17.9°/3.2°C) 72°/53°F (22.4°/11.5°C)
Jun 73°/49°F (22.7°/9.5°C) 78°/58°F (25.3°/14.4°C)
Jul 76°/55°F (24.6°/12.7°C) 82°/62°F (27.9°/16.4°C)
Aug 72°/51°F (22.4°/10.5°C) 81°/61°F (27.4°/16.0°C)
Sep 62°/38°F (16.8°/3.5°C) 72°/53°F (22.1°/11.8°C)
Oct 46°/23°F (7.7°/-4.8°C) 61°/45°F (16.1°/7.0°C)
Nov 23°/4°F (-4.8°/-15.7°C) 47°/36°F (8.5°/2.3°C)
Dec /-10°F (-13.5°/-23.1°C) 38°/29°F (3.2°/-1.7°C)

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

Visitor Visa Requirements

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

Mongolia passport

Mongolia passport holder visiting Hungary

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

Hungary passport holder visiting Mongolia

Visa Free
Hungary 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 Hungary?

With 35.5 fixed broadband subscriptions per 100 people, Hungary 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 Hungary.

Is Hungary safe for expats?

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

How is healthcare in Hungary compared to Mongolia?

Mongolia generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Hungary leads in health coverage index. There are 33.0 doctors per 10,000 people in Hungary, compared to 38.7 in Mongolia. Hungary scores 79 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Mongolia: 65).

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

The average high temperature in Budapest is 60°F, compared to 44°F in Ulaanbaatar. Budapest receives around 21.0 in of rainfall per year, while Ulaanbaatar gets 10.6 in.

What language do they speak in Hungary?

The official language in Hungary is Hungarian. In Mongolia, the official language is Mongolian.

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At a Glance

MN HU
Population 3,227,863 9,699,577
Currency Mongolian Tugrik (MNT) Hungarian Forint (HUF)
Languages Mongolian Hungarian
Driving side Right Right
Calling code +976 +36
Time zones 2 1
Emergency number 105 112