Moving to Puerto Rico from Mongolia

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from Mongolia to Puerto Rico, and you’d need to navigate life in English and Spanish.

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Key Indicator Comparison

The numbers behind daily life in Puerto Rico compared to Mongolia.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate World Bank, 2023

per 100,000 people per year

MN
5.9
PR
14.6
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

MN
12.4
PR
12.5

Mongolia performs better than Puerto Rico across all safety metrics.

How's the healthcare?

Adult obesity rate World Health Organization, 2024

share of adults with obesity

MN
25.1%
PR
42.4%
Suicide rate World Bank, 2021

per 100,000 people — a proxy for mental health support

MN
18.5
PR
5.4

Mongolia generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Puerto Rico leads in suicide rate.

What about the environment?

CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

MN
7.8t
PR
4.8t

Puerto Rico 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
PR
28.0
Water stress level World Bank, 2022

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

MN
3.4%
PR
19.5%

Puerto Rico generally does better on infrastructure, though Mongolia leads in water stress level.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate World Bank, 2025

percentage of the labour force without work

MN
5.2%
PR
6.0%
GDP per capita World Bank, 2025

a broad measure of economic output per person

MN
$7,108
PR
$40,620

Mongolia generally does better on employment & economy, though Puerto Rico leads in gdp per capita.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy World Bank, 2024

average years of life at birth

MN
72.4 yrs
PR
81.9 yrs
Infant mortality World Bank, 2024

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

MN
11.2
PR
6.0

Mongolia generally does better on family life, though Puerto Rico leads in life expectancy.

Sources: World Bank (2021–2025), United Nations SDG Indicators (2021), World Health Organization (2024), The World Factbook (2021–2022), General Department of National Taxation (2016), Puerto Rican Department of Treasury (2016). How we calculate this

Can you move from Mongolia to Puerto Rico?

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

Mongolia passport

Mongolia passport holder visiting Puerto Rico

Visa Required
Mongolia passport holders need a visa to enter Puerto Rico.

Data: Henley Passport Index. Check with the destination country's embassy for the most current requirements.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I work remotely from Puerto Rico?

Connectivity is usually fine (Puerto Rico: 28.0 fixed broadband per 100). What actually decides it is legal: does Puerto Rico offer a digital nomad visa, will your employer permit overseas work, and where are you tax-resident?

Is Puerto Rico safe for expats?

Mongolia performs better than Puerto Rico across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Puerto Rico is 14.6 per 100,000 people, compared to 5.9 in Mongolia.

How is healthcare in Puerto Rico compared to Mongolia?

Mongolia generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Puerto Rico leads in suicide rate.

What language do they speak in Puerto Rico?

The official languages in Puerto Rico are English and Spanish. In Mongolia, the official language is Mongolian.

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At a Glance

MN PR
Population 3,568,978 3,184,835
Currency Mongolian Tugrik (MNT) United States Dollar ($)
Languages Mongolian English, Spanish
Driving side Right Right
Calling code +976 +1
Time zones 2 1
Emergency number 105 —