Moving to Nepal from Mongolia
What to Expect
Everything you need to know before relocating from Mongolia to Nepal — costs, safety, healthcare, and practical first steps.
If you moved from Mongolia to Nepal, and you’d need to navigate life in Nepali. You’ll also switch from driving on the right to the left. Expect a noticeable climate shift — Kathmandu averages 77°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 Nepal.
Is it safe?
per 100,000 people per year
per 100,000 people per year
Mongolia generally does better on safety, though Nepal leads in homicide rate.
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
share of adults with obesity
per 100,000 people — a proxy for mental health support
Nepal generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Mongolia leads in doctors per 10,000 people.
What about the environment?
deaths attributable to air pollution per 100k people
tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year
Nepal 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
share of households with internet
Mongolia performs better than Nepal across all infrastructure metrics.
What are the job prospects?
percentage of the labour force without work
a broad measure of economic output per person
share of people below the poverty line
Mongolia generally does better on employment & economy, though Nepal leads in poverty 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 Nepal leads in life expectancy.
Data: 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 | Kathmandu |
|---|---|---|
| Jan–Mar | 17°/-5°F (-9°/-21°C) | 69°/40°F (21°/4°C) |
| Apr–Jun | 62°/37°F (17°/3°C) | 82°/59°F (28°/15°C) |
| Jul–Sep | 70°/48°F (21°/9°C) | 82°/67°F (28°/19°C) |
| Oct–Dec | 26°/6°F (-4°/-15°C) | 73°/46°F (23°/8°C) |
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| Month | Ulaanbaatar | Kathmandu |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 4°/-15°F (-15.5°/-26.1°C) | 64°/36°F (18.0°/2.1°C) |
| Feb | 15°/-8°F (-9.6°/-22.3°C) | 68°/39°F (20.2°/3.8°C) |
| Mar | 31°/8°F (-0.6°/-13.6°C) | 76°/46°F (24.3°/7.5°C) |
| Apr | 49°/24°F (9.7°/-4.4°C) | 81°/52°F (27.4°/11.3°C) |
| May | 64°/38°F (17.9°/3.2°C) | 83°/60°F (28.2°/15.5°C) |
| Jun | 73°/49°F (22.7°/9.5°C) | 83°/66°F (28.3°/19.0°C) |
| Jul | 76°/55°F (24.6°/12.7°C) | 82°/68°F (27.7°/20.0°C) |
| Aug | 72°/51°F (22.4°/10.5°C) | 82°/67°F (28.0°/19.7°C) |
| Sep | 62°/38°F (16.8°/3.5°C) | 81°/65°F (27.2°/18.2°C) |
| Oct | 46°/23°F (7.7°/-4.8°C) | 78°/55°F (25.8°/13.0°C) |
| Nov | 23°/4°F (-4.8°/-15.7°C) | 73°/45°F (22.7°/7.4°C) |
| Dec | 8°/-10°F (-13.5°/-23.1°C) | 67°/37°F (19.4°/3.0°C) |
Data:
National Agency for Meteorology and Environmental Monitoring of Mongolia,
Department of Hydrology and meteorology
Visitor Visa Requirements
Short-stay tourist visa rules between Mongolia and Nepal. To live, work, or study long-term in Nepal, you'll need a separate residence or work visa — check Nepal's immigration authority.
Mongolia passport holder visiting Nepal
Visa on Arrival
Nepal 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 Nepal?
Internet is rarely the blocker — Nepal has 4.7 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 Nepal safe for expats?
Mongolia generally does better on safety, though Nepal leads in homicide rate. The homicide rate in Nepal is 2.1 per 100,000 people, compared to 5.9 in Mongolia.
How is healthcare in Nepal compared to Mongolia?
Nepal generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Mongolia leads in doctors per 10,000 people. There are 8.7 doctors per 10,000 people in Nepal, compared to 38.7 in Mongolia. Nepal scores 54 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Mongolia: 65).
What's the weather like in Nepal compared to Mongolia?
The average high temperature in Kathmandu is 77°F, compared to 44°F in Ulaanbaatar. Kathmandu receives around 56.1 in of rainfall per year, while Ulaanbaatar gets 10.6 in.
What language do they speak in Nepal?
The official language in Nepal is Nepali. In Mongolia, the official language is Mongolian.
