Moving to Pakistan from Mongolia
What to Expect
Everything you need to know before relocating from Mongolia to Pakistan — costs, safety, healthcare, and practical first steps.
If you moved from Mongolia to Pakistan, and you’d need to navigate life in English and Urdu. You’ll also switch from driving on the right to the left. Expect a noticeable climate shift — Islamabad averages 84°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 Pakistan.
Is it safe?
per 100,000 people per year
per 100,000 people per year
Pakistan performs significantly better than Mongolia across all safety metrics.
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
Pakistan 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
Pakistan 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 Pakistan 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
share of people below the poverty line
Mongolia generally does better on employment & economy, though Pakistan 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 performs better than Pakistan 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.
Avg. annual high / low
Avg. annual high / low
| Months | Ulaanbaatar | Islamabad |
|---|---|---|
| Jan–Mar | 17°/-5°F (-9°/-21°C) | 69°/44°F (21°/7°C) |
| Apr–Jun | 62°/37°F (17°/3°C) | 95°/68°F (35°/20°C) |
| Jul–Sep | 70°/48°F (21°/9°C) | 94°/74°F (34°/23°C) |
| Oct–Dec | 26°/6°F (-4°/-15°C) | 78°/48°F (26°/9°C) |
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| Month | Ulaanbaatar | Islamabad |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 4°/-15°F (-15.5°/-26.1°C) | 64°/38°F (17.9°/3.2°C) |
| Feb | 15°/-8°F (-9.6°/-22.3°C) | 68°/43°F (19.8°/6.0°C) |
| Mar | 31°/8°F (-0.6°/-13.6°C) | 76°/51°F (24.5°/10.7°C) |
| Apr | 49°/24°F (9.7°/-4.4°C) | 87°/60°F (30.5°/15.8°C) |
| May | 64°/38°F (17.9°/3.2°C) | 97°/69°F (36.0°/20.7°C) |
| Jun | 73°/49°F (22.7°/9.5°C) | 101°/75°F (38.4°/23.8°C) |
| Jul | 76°/55°F (24.6°/12.7°C) | 96°/76°F (35.3°/24.4°C) |
| Aug | 72°/51°F (22.4°/10.5°C) | 93°/75°F (33.7°/23.8°C) |
| Sep | 62°/38°F (16.8°/3.5°C) | 93°/70°F (33.7°/21.1°C) |
| Oct | 46°/23°F (7.7°/-4.8°C) | 88°/58°F (30.9°/14.5°C) |
| Nov | 23°/4°F (-4.8°/-15.7°C) | 79°/47°F (25.9°/8.3°C) |
| Dec | 8°/-10°F (-13.5°/-23.1°C) | 68°/40°F (20.2°/4.3°C) |
Data:
National Agency for Meteorology and Environmental Monitoring of Mongolia
Visitor Visa Requirements
Short-stay tourist visa rules between Mongolia and Pakistan. To live, work, or study long-term in Pakistan, you'll need a separate residence or work visa — check Pakistan's immigration authority.
Mongolia passport holder visiting Pakistan
Visa Online (e-Visa)
Pakistan 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 Pakistan?
Internet is rarely the blocker — Pakistan has 1.3 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 Pakistan safe for expats?
Pakistan performs significantly better than Mongolia across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Pakistan is 4.2 per 100,000 people, compared to 5.9 in Mongolia.
How is healthcare in Pakistan compared to Mongolia?
Pakistan generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Mongolia leads in doctors per 10,000 people. There are 10.8 doctors per 10,000 people in Pakistan, compared to 38.7 in Mongolia. Pakistan scores 45 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Mongolia: 65).
What's the weather like in Pakistan compared to Mongolia?
The average high temperature in Islamabad is 84°F, compared to 44°F in Ulaanbaatar. Islamabad receives around 49.1 in of rainfall per year, while Ulaanbaatar gets 10.6 in.
What language do they speak in Pakistan?
The official languages in Pakistan are English and Urdu. In Mongolia, the official language is Mongolian.
