Moving to Israel from Mongolia

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from Mongolia to Israel, and you’d need to navigate life in Arabic and Hebrew. Expect a noticeable climate shift — Jerusalem averages 72°F vs 44°F in Ulaanbaatar, making it significantly warmer.

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Key Indicator Comparison

The numbers behind daily life in Israel compared to Mongolia.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

per 100,000 people per year

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

of residents who feel safe walking alone at night

MN
71%
IL
80%

Israel 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
IL
$4,033
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

affects wait times and access to care

MN
38.7
IL
37.1

Mongolia generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Israel 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
IL
15.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

MN
7.8t
IL
5.8t

Israel 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
IL
29.4
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

MN
3.4%
IL
132.0%

Israel 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%
IL
3.4%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

MN
$16,300
IL
$48,300

Israel 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
IL
83.3 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

MN
20.2
IL
3.6

Israel 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

Jerusalem Rain: 21.1 in/yr (537 mm)
72° / 57°F

Avg. annual high / low

Months Ulaanbaatar Jerusalem
Jan–Mar 17°/-5°F (-9°/-21°C) 58°/46°F (15°/8°C)
Apr–Jun 62°/37°F (17°/3°C) 78°/60°F (25°/15°C)
Jul–Sep 70°/48°F (21°/9°C) 85°/67°F (29°/20°C)
Oct–Dec 26°/6°F (-4°/-15°C) 68°/55°F (20°/13°C)
View all months
Month Ulaanbaatar Jerusalem
Jan /-15°F (-15.5°/-26.1°C) 55°/44°F (12.8°/6.9°C)
Feb 15°/-8°F (-9.6°/-22.3°C) 57°/45°F (13.8°/7.1°C)
Mar 31°/8°F (-0.6°/-13.6°C) 63°/49°F (17.0°/9.2°C)
Apr 49°/24°F (9.7°/-4.4°C) 71°/54°F (21.5°/12.1°C)
May 64°/38°F (17.9°/3.2°C) 79°/61°F (25.9°/16.0°C)
Jun 73°/49°F (22.7°/9.5°C) 83°/65°F (28.4°/18.2°C)
Jul 76°/55°F (24.6°/12.7°C) 86°/68°F (30.0°/20.2°C)
Aug 72°/51°F (22.4°/10.5°C) 86°/68°F (29.9°/20.0°C)
Sep 62°/38°F (16.8°/3.5°C) 83°/66°F (28.4°/18.7°C)
Oct 46°/23°F (7.7°/-4.8°C) 78°/62°F (25.3°/16.8°C)
Nov 23°/4°F (-4.8°/-15.7°C) 68°/55°F (19.9°/12.8°C)
Dec /-10°F (-13.5°/-23.1°C) 59°/48°F (15.2°/9.0°C)

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

Visitor Visa Requirements

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

Mongolia passport

Mongolia passport holder visiting Israel

Electronic Travel Authorisation
Mongolia passport holders need an electronic travel authorisation (ETA) to enter Israel.
Israel passport

Israel passport holder visiting Mongolia

Visa Free
Israel 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 Israel?

Connectivity is usually fine (Israel: 29.4 fixed broadband per 100). What actually decides it is legal: does Israel offer a digital nomad visa, will your employer permit overseas work, and where are you tax-resident?

Is Israel safe for expats?

Israel performs significantly better than Mongolia across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Israel is 1.6 per 100,000 people, compared to 5.9 in Mongolia. About 80% of people in Israel feel safe walking alone at night.

How is healthcare in Israel compared to Mongolia?

Mongolia generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Israel leads in health coverage index. There are 37.1 doctors per 10,000 people in Israel, compared to 38.7 in Mongolia. Israel scores 85 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Mongolia: 65).

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

The average high temperature in Jerusalem is 72°F, compared to 44°F in Ulaanbaatar. Jerusalem receives around 21.1 in of rainfall per year, while Ulaanbaatar gets 10.6 in.

What language do they speak in Israel?

The official languages in Israel are Arabic and Hebrew. In Mongolia, the official language is Mongolian.

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At a Glance

MN IL
Population 3,227,863 8,914,885
Currency Mongolian Tugrik (MNT) Israeli New Sheqel (₪)
Languages Mongolian Arabic, Hebrew
Driving side Right Right
Calling code +976 +972
Time zones 2 1
Emergency number 105 100