Moving to Indonesia from Mongolia
What to Expect
Everything you need to know before relocating from Mongolia to Indonesia — costs, safety, healthcare, and practical first steps.
If you moved from Mongolia to Indonesia, and you’d need to navigate life in Indonesian. You’ll also switch from driving on the right to the left. Expect a noticeable climate shift — Jakarta averages 89°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 Indonesia.
Is it safe?
per 100,000 people per year
of residents who feel safe walking alone at night
per 100,000 people per year
Indonesia generally does better on safety, though Mongolia leads in feel safe walking at night.
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
per 100,000 people — a proxy for mental health support
Mongolia generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Indonesia 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
Indonesia performs significantly better than Mongolia across all environment metrics.
Will I have good infrastructure?
fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work
higher means greater strain on freshwater supply
annual consumption — reflects grid capacity
Mongolia performs better than Indonesia across all infrastructure metrics.
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
Mongolia generally does better on employment & economy, though Indonesia leads in unemployment 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 Indonesia 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.
Avg. annual high / low
Avg. annual high / low
| Months | Ulaanbaatar | Jakarta |
|---|---|---|
| Jan–Mar | 17°/-5°F (-9°/-21°C) | 87°/76°F (31°/25°C) |
| Apr–Jun | 62°/37°F (17°/3°C) | 90°/77°F (32°/25°C) |
| Jul–Sep | 70°/48°F (21°/9°C) | 90°/77°F (32°/25°C) |
| Oct–Dec | 26°/6°F (-4°/-15°C) | 90°/77°F (32°/25°C) |
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| Month | Ulaanbaatar | Jakarta |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 4°/-15°F (-15.5°/-26.1°C) | 86°/76°F (29.9°/24.2°C) |
| Feb | 15°/-8°F (-9.6°/-22.3°C) | 87°/76°F (30.3°/24.3°C) |
| Mar | 31°/8°F (-0.6°/-13.6°C) | 89°/77°F (31.5°/25.2°C) |
| Apr | 49°/24°F (9.7°/-4.4°C) | 90°/77°F (32.5°/25.1°C) |
| May | 64°/38°F (17.9°/3.2°C) | 90°/78°F (32.5°/25.4°C) |
| Jun | 73°/49°F (22.7°/9.5°C) | 89°/77°F (31.4°/24.8°C) |
| Jul | 76°/55°F (24.6°/12.7°C) | 90°/77°F (32.3°/25.1°C) |
| Aug | 72°/51°F (22.4°/10.5°C) | 90°/77°F (32.0°/24.9°C) |
| Sep | 62°/38°F (16.8°/3.5°C) | 91°/78°F (33.0°/25.5°C) |
| Oct | 46°/23°F (7.7°/-4.8°C) | 91°/78°F (32.7°/25.5°C) |
| Nov | 23°/4°F (-4.8°/-15.7°C) | 88°/77°F (31.3°/24.9°C) |
| Dec | 8°/-10°F (-13.5°/-23.1°C) | 90°/77°F (32.0°/24.9°C) |
Data:
National Agency for Meteorology and Environmental Monitoring of Mongolia,
Meteorological, Climatological and Geophysical Agency (BMKG)
Visitor Visa Requirements
Short-stay tourist visa rules between Mongolia and Indonesia. To live, work, or study long-term in Indonesia, you'll need a separate residence or work visa — check Indonesia's immigration authority.
Mongolia passport holder visiting Indonesia
Visa on Arrival
Indonesia 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 Indonesia?
Internet is rarely the blocker — Indonesia has 4.9 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 Indonesia safe for expats?
Indonesia generally does better on safety, though Mongolia leads in feel safe walking at night. The homicide rate in Indonesia is 0.6 per 100,000 people, compared to 5.9 in Mongolia. About 63% of people in Indonesia feel safe walking alone at night.
How is healthcare in Indonesia compared to Mongolia?
Mongolia generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Indonesia leads in healthcare spending per person. There are 6.9 doctors per 10,000 people in Indonesia, compared to 38.7 in Mongolia. Indonesia scores 55 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Mongolia: 65).
What's the weather like in Indonesia compared to Mongolia?
The average high temperature in Jakarta is 89°F, compared to 44°F in Ulaanbaatar. Jakarta receives around 65.2 in of rainfall per year, while Ulaanbaatar gets 10.6 in.
What language do they speak in Indonesia?
The official language in Indonesia is Indonesian. In Mongolia, the official language is Mongolian.
