Moving to Suriname from Mongolia

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from Mongolia to Suriname, and you’d need to navigate life in Dutch. You’ll also switch from driving on the right to the left. Expect a noticeable climate shift — Paramaribo averages 92°F vs 44°F in Ulaanbaatar, making it significantly warmer.

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Key Indicator Comparison

How Mongolia and Suriname stack up on safety, healthcare, jobs, and infrastructure.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate World Bank, 2023

per 100,000 people per year

MN
5.9
SR
6.5
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

MN
12.4
SR
16.2

Mongolia performs better than Suriname across all safety metrics.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2023

annual government + private spending per person

MN
$1,109
SR
$1,143
Doctors per 10,000 people World Bank, 2023

affects wait times and access to care

MN
41.3
SR
13.6

Mongolia performs better than Suriname across all health & wellbeing metrics.

What about the environment?

Air pollution deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2019

deaths attributable to air pollution per 100k people

MN
120.0
SR
39.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

MN
7.8t
SR
4.1t

Suriname 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
SR
18.8
Water stress level World Bank, 2022

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

MN
3.4%
SR
4.0%

Suriname 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%
SR
7.8%
GDP per capita World Bank, 2025

a broad measure of economic output per person

MN
$7,108
SR
$7,070

Mongolia generally does better on employment & economy, though Suriname leads in poverty rate.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy World Bank, 2024

average years of life at birth

MN
72.4 yrs
SR
73.8 yrs
Infant mortality World Bank, 2024

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

MN
11.2
SR
14.8

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

Sources: World Bank (2021–2025), United Nations SDG Indicators (2019–2021), World Health Organization (2024), General Department of National Taxation (2016), Ministry of Finance (2016), The World Factbook (2021). How we calculate this

Weather in Suriname vs Mongolia

Monthly averages — select a city to compare.

Ulaanbaatar Rain: 10.6 in/yr (270 mm)
44° / 21°F

Avg. annual high / low

Paramaribo Rain: 84.6 in/yr (2148 mm)
92° / 72°F

Avg. annual high / low

Months Ulaanbaatar Paramaribo
Jan–Mar 17°/-5°F (-9°/-21°C) 89°/71°F (32°/22°C)
Apr–Jun 62°/37°F (17°/3°C) 91°/73°F (33°/23°C)
Jul–Sep 70°/48°F (21°/9°C) 93°/73°F (34°/23°C)
Oct–Dec 26°/6°F (-4°/-15°C) 94°/73°F (34°/23°C)
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Month Ulaanbaatar Paramaribo
Jan 4°/-15°F (-15.5°/-26.1°C) 89°/71°F (31.8°/21.6°C)
Feb 15°/-8°F (-9.6°/-22.3°C) 88°/71°F (31.3°/21.6°C)
Mar 31°/8°F (-0.6°/-13.6°C) 90°/71°F (32.1°/21.8°C)
Apr 49°/24°F (9.7°/-4.4°C) 91°/73°F (32.6°/22.6°C)
May 64°/38°F (17.9°/3.2°C) 91°/73°F (32.9°/22.7°C)
Jun 73°/49°F (22.7°/9.5°C) 92°/72°F (33.2°/22.5°C)
Jul 76°/55°F (24.6°/12.7°C) 92°/72°F (33.5°/22.5°C)
Aug 72°/51°F (22.4°/10.5°C) 93°/73°F (34.1°/22.7°C)
Sep 62°/38°F (16.8°/3.5°C) 94°/73°F (34.7°/22.9°C)
Oct 46°/23°F (7.7°/-4.8°C) 95°/73°F (35.1°/22.9°C)
Nov 23°/4°F (-4.8°/-15.7°C) 94°/73°F (34.3°/22.6°C)
Dec 8°/-10°F (-13.5°/-23.1°C) 92°/72°F (33.4°/22.5°C)

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

Can you move from Mongolia to Suriname?

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

Mongolia passport

Mongolia passport holder visiting Suriname

Visa Free
Mongolia passport holders can enter Suriname without a visa.
Suriname passport

Suriname passport holder visiting Mongolia

Visa Required
Suriname 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 Suriname?

With 18.8 fixed broadband subscriptions per 100 people, Suriname 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 Suriname.

Is Suriname safe for expats?

Mongolia performs better than Suriname across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Suriname is 6.5 per 100,000 people, compared to 5.9 in Mongolia.

How is healthcare in Suriname compared to Mongolia?

Mongolia performs better than Suriname across all health & wellbeing metrics. There are 13.6 doctors per 10,000 people in Suriname, compared to 41.3 in Mongolia. Suriname scores 63 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Mongolia: 65).

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

The average high temperature in Paramaribo is 92°F, compared to 44°F in Ulaanbaatar. Paramaribo receives around 84.6 in of rainfall per year, while Ulaanbaatar gets 10.6 in.

What language do they speak in Suriname?

The official language in Suriname is Dutch. In Mongolia, the official language is Mongolian.

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At a Glance

MN SR
Population 3,568,978 639,850
Currency Mongolian Tugrik (MNT) Surinamese Dollar (SRD)
Languages Mongolian Dutch
Driving side Right Left
Calling code +976 +597
Time zones 2 1
Emergency number 105 —