Moving to Switzerland from Mongolia

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What to Expect

Everything you need to know before relocating from Mongolia to Switzerland — costs, safety, healthcare, and practical first steps.

If you moved from Mongolia to Switzerland, and you’d need to navigate life in French, Italian, Romansh and Swiss German. Expect a noticeable climate shift — Zurich averages 55°F vs 44°F in Ulaanbaatar, making it significantly warmer.

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Who Else Is Making This Move?

How many people actually move from Mongolia to Switzerland, based on official data.

Moved in 2023
178 ↑ 3% vs 2022

people moved from Mongolia to Switzerland · OECD (latest data available)

Who's moving to Switzerland?

Top countries of origin for Switzerland's foreign-born residents.

Foreign-born population · UN DESA (2020)

Key Indicator Comparison

Key indicators for anyone considering a move from Mongolia to Switzerland.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate World Bank, 2023

per 100,000 people per year

MN
5.9
CH
0.6
Feel safe walking at night United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

of residents who feel safe walking alone at night

MN
71%
CH
72%

Switzerland performs significantly better than Mongolia across all safety metrics.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2023

annual government + private spending per person

MN
$1,109
CH
$10,602
Doctors per 10,000 people World Bank, 2022

affects wait times and access to care

MN
41.3
CH
44.8

Switzerland generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Mongolia leads in healthcare spending per person.

What about the environment?

Air pollution deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2019

deaths attributable to air pollution per 100k people

MN
120.0
CH
10.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

MN
7.8t
CH
3.8t

Switzerland 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
CH
47.0
Water stress level World Bank, 2022

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

MN
3.4%
CH
6.5%

Switzerland 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%
CH
4.9%
GDP per capita World Bank, 2025

a broad measure of economic output per person

MN
$7,108
CH
$114,769

Switzerland generally does better on employment & economy, though Mongolia leads in top income tax rate.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy World Bank, 2024

average years of life at birth

MN
72.4 yrs
CH
84.4 yrs
Infant mortality World Bank, 2024

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

MN
11.2
CH
3.4

Switzerland generally does better on family life, though Mongolia leads in education spending.

Sources: World Bank (2021–2025), United Nations SDG Indicators (2019–2022), World Health Organization (2024), General Department of National Taxation (2016), Swiss Federal Tax Administration (2016). How we calculate this

Weather in Switzerland vs Mongolia

Monthly averages — select a city to compare.

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

Avg. annual high / low

Zurich Rain: 42.8 in/yr (1086 mm)
55° / 41°F

Avg. annual high / low

Months Ulaanbaatar Zurich
Jan–Mar 17°/-5°F (-9°/-21°C) 41°/30°F (5°/-1°C)
Apr–Jun 62°/37°F (17°/3°C) 62°/45°F (17°/7°C)
Jul–Sep 70°/48°F (21°/9°C) 70°/53°F (21°/12°C)
Oct–Dec 26°/6°F (-4°/-15°C) 46°/36°F (8°/2°C)
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Month Ulaanbaatar Zurich
Jan 4°/-15°F (-15.5°/-26.1°C) 36°/27°F (2.0°/-2.8°C)
Feb 15°/-8°F (-9.6°/-22.3°C) 40°/29°F (4.2°/-1.9°C)
Mar 31°/8°F (-0.6°/-13.6°C) 47°/33°F (8.3°/0.6°C)
Apr 49°/24°F (9.7°/-4.4°C) 55°/39°F (12.6°/3.7°C)
May 64°/38°F (17.9°/3.2°C) 63°/46°F (17.3°/7.7°C)
Jun 73°/49°F (22.7°/9.5°C) 69°/51°F (20.5°/10.8°C)
Jul 76°/55°F (24.6°/12.7°C) 73°/55°F (23.0°/12.8°C)
Aug 72°/51°F (22.4°/10.5°C) 72°/54°F (22.0°/12.4°C)
Sep 62°/38°F (16.8°/3.5°C) 66°/50°F (18.8°/10.0°C)
Oct 46°/23°F (7.7°/-4.8°C) 56°/43°F (13.3°/6.2°C)
Nov 23°/4°F (-4.8°/-15.7°C) 44°/35°F (6.9°/1.4°C)
Dec 8°/-10°F (-13.5°/-23.1°C) 37°/29°F (2.9°/-1.7°C)

Data: National Agency for Meteorology and Environmental Monitoring of Mongolia National Agency for Meteorology and Environmental Monitoring of Mongolia, MeteoSwiss - Federal Office of Meteorology and Climatology MeteoSwiss - Federal Office of Meteorology and Climatology

Can you move from Mongolia to Switzerland?

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

Mongolia passport

Mongolia passport holder visiting Switzerland

Visa Required
Mongolia passport holders need a visa to enter Switzerland.
Switzerland passport

Switzerland passport holder visiting Mongolia

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

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

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I work remotely from Switzerland?

Internet is rarely the blocker — Switzerland has 47.0 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 Switzerland safe for expats?

Switzerland performs significantly better than Mongolia across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Switzerland is 0.6 per 100,000 people, compared to 5.9 in Mongolia. About 72% of people in Switzerland feel safe walking alone at night.

How is healthcare in Switzerland compared to Mongolia?

Switzerland generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Mongolia leads in healthcare spending per person. There are 44.8 doctors per 10,000 people in Switzerland, compared to 41.3 in Mongolia. Switzerland scores 86 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Mongolia: 65).

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

The average high temperature in Zurich is 55°F, compared to 44°F in Ulaanbaatar. Zurich receives around 42.8 in of rainfall per year, while Ulaanbaatar gets 10.6 in.

What language do they speak in Switzerland?

The official languages in Switzerland are French, Italian, Romansh and Swiss German. In Mongolia, the official language is Mongolian.

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At a Glance

MN CH
Population 3,568,978 9,092,436
Currency Mongolian Tugrik (MNT) Swiss Franc (CHF)
Languages Mongolian French, Italian, Romansh, Swiss German
Driving side Right Right
Calling code +976 +41
Time zones 2 1
Emergency number 105 112