Moving to Saudi Arabia from Mongolia

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from Mongolia to Saudi Arabia, and you’d need to navigate life in Arabic. Expect a noticeable climate shift — Riyadh averages 92°F vs 44°F in Ulaanbaatar, making it significantly warmer.

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Key Indicator Comparison

How Mongolia and Saudi Arabia 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
SA
0.8
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

MN
12.4
SA
18.5

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

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2023

annual government + private spending per person

MN
$1,109
SA
$3,475
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

affects wait times and access to care

MN
38.7
SA
30.8

Mongolia generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Saudi Arabia leads in health coverage index.

What about the environment?

Air pollution deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2019

deaths attributable to air pollution per 100k people

MN
120.0
SA
91.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

MN
7.8t
SA
18.5t

Mongolia generally does better on environment, though Saudi Arabia leads in air pollution deaths.

Will I have good infrastructure?

Broadband per 100 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work

MN
12.9
SA
37.0
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

MN
3.4%
SA
974.2%

Saudi Arabia generally does better on infrastructure, though Mongolia leads in water stress level.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2023

percentage of the labour force without work

MN
6.1%
SA
4.9%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

MN
$16,300
SA
$49,600

Saudi Arabia performs significantly better than Mongolia across all employment & economy metrics.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

MN
71.4 yrs
SA
76.7 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

MN
20.2
SA
12.3

Saudi Arabia generally does better on family life, though Mongolia leads in literacy rate.

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

Riyadh Rain: 4.4 in/yr (111 mm)
92° / 64°F

Avg. annual high / low

Months Ulaanbaatar Riyadh
Jan–Mar 17°/-5°F (-9°/-21°C) 75°/50°F (24°/10°C)
Apr–Jun 62°/37°F (17°/3°C) 101°/72°F (38°/22°C)
Jul–Sep 70°/48°F (21°/9°C) 109°/77°F (43°/25°C)
Oct–Dec 26°/6°F (-4°/-15°C) 84°/56°F (29°/13°C)
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Month Ulaanbaatar Riyadh
Jan /-15°F (-15.5°/-26.1°C) 68°/44°F (20.1°/6.9°C)
Feb 15°/-8°F (-9.6°/-22.3°C) 74°/49°F (23.3°/9.3°C)
Mar 31°/8°F (-0.6°/-13.6°C) 82°/56°F (27.7°/13.2°C)
Apr 49°/24°F (9.7°/-4.4°C) 92°/65°F (33.3°/18.4°C)
May 64°/38°F (17.9°/3.2°C) 103°/74°F (39.4°/23.4°C)
Jun 73°/49°F (22.7°/9.5°C) 109°/78°F (42.6°/25.3°C)
Jul 76°/55°F (24.6°/12.7°C) 111°/80°F (43.7°/26.4°C)
Aug 72°/51°F (22.4°/10.5°C) 111°/79°F (43.7°/26.3°C)
Sep 62°/38°F (16.8°/3.5°C) 105°/73°F (40.6°/22.9°C)
Oct 46°/23°F (7.7°/-4.8°C) 96°/65°F (35.5°/18.2°C)
Nov 23°/4°F (-4.8°/-15.7°C) 83°/56°F (28.1°/13.3°C)
Dec /-10°F (-13.5°/-23.1°C) 72°/47°F (22.1°/8.4°C)

Data: National Agency for Meteorology and Environmental Monitoring of Mongolia National Agency for Meteorology and Environmental Monitoring of Mongolia, National Center for Meteorology National Center for Meteorology

Visitor Visa Requirements

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

Mongolia passport

Mongolia passport holder visiting Saudi Arabia

Visa Required
Mongolia passport holders need a visa to enter Saudi Arabia.
Saudi Arabia passport

Saudi Arabia passport holder visiting Mongolia

Visa Required
Saudi Arabia 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 Saudi Arabia?

With 37.0 fixed broadband subscriptions per 100 people, Saudi Arabia 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 Saudi Arabia.

Is Saudi Arabia safe for expats?

Mongolia generally does better on safety, though Saudi Arabia leads in homicide rate. The homicide rate in Saudi Arabia is 0.8 per 100,000 people, compared to 5.9 in Mongolia.

How is healthcare in Saudi Arabia compared to Mongolia?

Mongolia generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Saudi Arabia leads in health coverage index. There are 30.8 doctors per 10,000 people in Saudi Arabia, compared to 38.7 in Mongolia. Saudi Arabia scores 74 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Mongolia: 65).

What's the weather like in Saudi Arabia compared to Mongolia?

The average high temperature in Riyadh is 92°F, compared to 44°F in Ulaanbaatar. Riyadh receives around 4.4 in of rainfall per year, while Ulaanbaatar gets 10.6 in.

What language do they speak in Saudi Arabia?

The official language in Saudi Arabia is Arabic. In Mongolia, the official language is Mongolian.

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At a Glance

MN SA
Population 3,227,863 35,354,380
Currency Mongolian Tugrik (MNT) Saudi Riyal (SAR)
Languages Mongolian Arabic
Driving side Right Right
Calling code +976 +966
Time zones 2 1
Emergency number 105 911