Moving to Norway from Mongolia

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from Mongolia to Norway, and you’d need to navigate life in Norwegian Bokmål, Norwegian Nynorsk and Sami.

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Who Else Is Making This Move?

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

Moved in 2023
9 ↓ 25% vs 2022

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

Who's moving to Norway?

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

Foreign-born population · UN DESA (2020)

Key Indicator Comparison

How Mongolia and Norway 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
NO
0.6
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

MN
12.4
NO
1.5

Norway 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
NO
$9,523
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

affects wait times and access to care

MN
38.7
NO
51.7

Norway generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Mongolia leads in healthcare spending per person.

What about the environment?

Air pollution deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2019

deaths attributable to air pollution per 100k people

MN
120.0
NO
8.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

MN
7.8t
NO
7.2t

Norway 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
NO
45.9
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

MN
3.4%
NO
2.0%

Norway performs significantly better than Mongolia across all infrastructure metrics.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2023

percentage of the labour force without work

MN
6.1%
NO
3.6%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

MN
$16,300
NO
$90,500

Norway 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
NO
82.5 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

MN
20.2
NO
2.3

Norway performs significantly better than Mongolia across all family life metrics.

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

Oslo Rain: 30.0 in/yr (763 mm)
49° / 36°F

Avg. annual high / low

Months Ulaanbaatar Oslo
Jan–Mar 17°/-5°F (-9°/-21°C) 32°/22°F (0°/-6°C)
Apr–Jun 62°/37°F (17°/3°C) 59°/43°F (15°/6°C)
Jul–Sep 70°/48°F (21°/9°C) 66°/51°F (19°/10°C)
Oct–Dec 26°/6°F (-4°/-15°C) 39°/30°F (4°/-1°C)
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Month Ulaanbaatar Oslo
Jan /-15°F (-15.5°/-26.1°C) 29°/20°F (-1.8°/-6.8°C)
Feb 15°/-8°F (-9.6°/-22.3°C) 30°/20°F (-0.9°/-6.8°C)
Mar 31°/8°F (-0.6°/-13.6°C) 38°/26°F (3.5°/-3.3°C)
Apr 49°/24°F (9.7°/-4.4°C) 48°/33°F (9.1°/0.8°C)
May 64°/38°F (17.9°/3.2°C) 60°/44°F (15.8°/6.5°C)
Jun 73°/49°F (22.7°/9.5°C) 69°/51°F (20.4°/10.6°C)
Jul 76°/55°F (24.6°/12.7°C) 71°/54°F (21.5°/12.2°C)
Aug 72°/51°F (22.4°/10.5°C) 68°/52°F (20.1°/11.3°C)
Sep 62°/38°F (16.8°/3.5°C) 59°/46°F (15.1°/7.5°C)
Oct 46°/23°F (7.7°/-4.8°C) 49°/39°F (9.3°/3.8°C)
Nov 23°/4°F (-4.8°/-15.7°C) 38°/29°F (3.2°/-1.5°C)
Dec /-10°F (-13.5°/-23.1°C) 31°/22°F (-0.5°/-5.6°C)

Data: National Agency for Meteorology and Environmental Monitoring of Mongolia National Agency for Meteorology and Environmental Monitoring of Mongolia, Norwegian Meteorological Institute Norwegian Meteorological Institute

Visitor Visa Requirements

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

Mongolia passport

Mongolia passport holder visiting Norway

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

Norway passport holder visiting Mongolia

Visa Free
Norway 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 Norway?

With 45.9 fixed broadband subscriptions per 100 people, Norway 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 Norway.

Is Norway safe for expats?

Norway performs significantly better than Mongolia across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Norway is 0.6 per 100,000 people, compared to 5.9 in Mongolia.

How is healthcare in Norway compared to Mongolia?

Norway generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Mongolia leads in healthcare spending per person. There are 51.7 doctors per 10,000 people in Norway, compared to 38.7 in Mongolia. Norway scores 87 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Mongolia: 65).

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

The average high temperature in Oslo is 49°F, compared to 44°F in Ulaanbaatar. Oslo receives around 30.0 in of rainfall per year, while Ulaanbaatar gets 10.6 in.

What language do they speak in Norway?

The official languages in Norway are Norwegian Bokmål, Norwegian Nynorsk and Sami. In Mongolia, the official language is Mongolian.

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At a Glance

MN NO
Population 3,227,863 5,553,840
Currency Mongolian Tugrik (MNT) Norwegian Krone (NOK)
Languages Mongolian Norwegian Bokmål, Norwegian Nynorsk, Sami
Driving side Right Right
Calling code +976 +47
Time zones 2 1
Emergency number 105 112