Moving to Singapore from Mongolia
What to Expect
Considering a move from Mongolia to Singapore? Here's how the two countries compare on cost, climate, safety, and more.
If you moved from Mongolia to Singapore, and you’d need to navigate life in Chinese, English, Malay and Tamil. You’ll also switch from driving on the right to the left. Expect a noticeable climate shift — Singapore averages 89°F vs 44°F in Ulaanbaatar, making it significantly warmer.
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Key Indicator Comparison
The numbers behind daily life in Singapore compared to Mongolia.
Is it safe?
per 100,000 people per year
per 100,000 people per year
Singapore 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
per 100,000 people — a proxy for mental health support
Mongolia generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Singapore leads in health coverage index.
What about the environment?
deaths attributable to air pollution per 100k people
tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year
Mongolia generally does better on environment, though Singapore leads in air pollution deaths.
Will I have good infrastructure?
fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work
higher means greater strain on freshwater supply
annual consumption — reflects grid capacity
Singapore generally does better on infrastructure, though Mongolia leads in water stress level.
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
Singapore generally does better on employment & economy, though Mongolia leads in top income tax 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 generally does better on family life, though Singapore leads in life expectancy.
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 | Singapore |
|---|---|---|
| Jan–Mar | 17°/-5°F (-9°/-21°C) | 89°/76°F (31°/25°C) |
| Apr–Jun | 62°/37°F (17°/3°C) | 90°/78°F (32°/26°C) |
| Jul–Sep | 70°/48°F (21°/9°C) | 89°/78°F (31°/25°C) |
| Oct–Dec | 26°/6°F (-4°/-15°C) | 88°/76°F (31°/25°C) |
View all months
| Month | Ulaanbaatar | Singapore |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 4°/-15°F (-15.5°/-26.1°C) | 87°/76°F (30.6°/24.3°C) |
| Feb | 15°/-8°F (-9.6°/-22.3°C) | 89°/76°F (31.5°/24.6°C) |
| Mar | 31°/8°F (-0.6°/-13.6°C) | 90°/77°F (32.2°/24.9°C) |
| Apr | 49°/24°F (9.7°/-4.4°C) | 90°/78°F (32.4°/25.3°C) |
| May | 64°/38°F (17.9°/3.2°C) | 90°/78°F (32.3°/25.7°C) |
| Jun | 73°/49°F (22.7°/9.5°C) | 89°/78°F (31.9°/25.7°C) |
| Jul | 76°/55°F (24.6°/12.7°C) | 89°/78°F (31.4°/25.4°C) |
| Aug | 72°/51°F (22.4°/10.5°C) | 89°/78°F (31.4°/25.3°C) |
| Sep | 62°/38°F (16.8°/3.5°C) | 89°/77°F (31.6°/25.2°C) |
| Oct | 46°/23°F (7.7°/-4.8°C) | 89°/77°F (31.8°/25.0°C) |
| Nov | 23°/4°F (-4.8°/-15.7°C) | 88°/76°F (31.2°/24.6°C) |
| Dec | 8°/-10°F (-13.5°/-23.1°C) | 87°/76°F (30.5°/24.3°C) |
Data:
National Agency for Meteorology and Environmental Monitoring of Mongolia,
Meteorological Service Singapore
Visitor Visa Requirements
Short-stay tourist visa rules between Mongolia and Singapore. To live, work, or study long-term in Singapore, you'll need a separate residence or work visa — check Singapore's immigration authority.
Mongolia passport holder visiting Singapore
Visa Free
Singapore passport holder visiting Mongolia
Visa FreeData: Henley Passport Index. Check with the destination country's embassy for the most current requirements.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I work remotely from Singapore?
Connectivity is usually fine (Singapore: 37.7 fixed broadband per 100). What actually decides it is legal: does Singapore offer a digital nomad visa, will your employer permit overseas work, and where are you tax-resident?
Is Singapore safe for expats?
Singapore performs significantly better than Mongolia across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Singapore is 0.1 per 100,000 people, compared to 5.9 in Mongolia.
How is healthcare in Singapore compared to Mongolia?
Mongolia generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Singapore leads in health coverage index. There are 26.0 doctors per 10,000 people in Singapore, compared to 38.7 in Mongolia. Singapore scores 89 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Mongolia: 65).
What's the weather like in Singapore compared to Mongolia?
The average high temperature in Singapore is 89°F, compared to 44°F in Ulaanbaatar. Singapore receives around 83.2 in of rainfall per year, while Ulaanbaatar gets 10.6 in.
What language do they speak in Singapore?
The official languages in Singapore are Chinese, English, Malay and Tamil. In Mongolia, the official language is Mongolian.
