Moving to Nepal from Mongolia

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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?

Homicide rate World Bank, 2023

per 100,000 people per year

MN
5.9
NP
2.1
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

MN
12.4
NP
28.2

Mongolia generally does better on safety, though Nepal leads in homicide rate.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2023

annual government + private spending per person

MN
$1,109
NP
$332
Doctors per 10,000 people World Bank, 2023

affects wait times and access to care

MN
41.3
NP
10.1

Nepal generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Mongolia leads in doctors per 10,000 people.

What about the environment?

Air pollution deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2019

deaths attributable to air pollution per 100k people

MN
120.0
NP
76.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

MN
7.8t
NP
0.5t

Nepal performs significantly better than Mongolia across all environment metrics.

Will I have good infrastructure?

Broadband per 100 people World Bank, 2024

fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work

MN
15.8
NP
10.1
Water stress level World Bank, 2022

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

MN
3.4%
NP
8.3%

Mongolia performs better than Nepal across all infrastructure metrics.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate World Bank, 2025

percentage of the labour force without work

MN
5.2%
NP
10.5%
GDP per capita World Bank, 2025

a broad measure of economic output per person

MN
$7,108
NP
$1,536

Mongolia generally does better on employment & economy, though Nepal leads in poverty rate.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy World Bank, 2024

average years of life at birth

MN
72.4 yrs
NP
70.6 yrs
Infant mortality World Bank, 2024

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

MN
11.2
NP
22.2

Mongolia performs better than Nepal across all family life metrics.

Weather in Nepal vs Mongolia

Monthly averages — select a city to compare.

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

Avg. annual high / low

Kathmandu Rain: 56.1 in/yr (1425 mm)
77° / 53°F

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 National Agency for Meteorology and Environmental Monitoring of Mongolia, Department of Hydrology and meteorology Department of Hydrology and meteorology

Can you move from Mongolia to Nepal?

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

Mongolia passport holder visiting Nepal

Visa on Arrival
Mongolia passport holders can obtain a visa on arrival in Nepal.
Nepal passport

Nepal passport holder visiting Mongolia

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

Data: 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 10.1 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 10.1 doctors per 10,000 people in Nepal, compared to 41.3 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.

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At a Glance

MN NP
Population 3,568,978 29,618,118
Currency Mongolian Tugrik (MNT) Nepalese Rupee (NPR)
Languages Mongolian Nepali
Driving side Right Left
Calling code +976 +977
Time zones 2 1
Emergency number 105 100