Moving to Turkey from Mongolia
What to Expect
Everything you need to know before relocating from Mongolia to Turkey — costs, safety, healthcare, and practical first steps.
If you moved from Mongolia to Turkey, and you’d need to navigate life in Turkish. Expect a noticeable climate shift — Ankara averages 64°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 Turkey, based on official data.
Key Indicator Comparison
Key indicators for anyone considering a move from Mongolia to Turkey.
Is it safe?
per 100,000 people per year
of residents who feel safe walking alone at night
per 100,000 people per year
Turkey generally does better on safety, though Mongolia leads in feel safe walking at night.
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
share of adults with obesity
per 100,000 people — a proxy for mental health support
Mongolia generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Turkey 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
Turkey performs significantly better than Mongolia across all environment metrics.
Will I have good infrastructure?
fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work
higher means greater strain on freshwater supply
annual consumption — reflects grid capacity
share of households with internet
Mongolia generally does better on infrastructure, though Turkey leads in broadband per 100 people.
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
share of people below the poverty line
Mongolia generally does better on employment & economy, though Turkey leads in gdp per capita.
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 Turkey 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 | Ankara |
|---|---|---|
| Jan–Mar | 17°/-5°F (-9°/-21°C) | 45°/28°F (7°/-2°C) |
| Apr–Jun | 62°/37°F (17°/3°C) | 72°/48°F (22°/9°C) |
| Jul–Sep | 70°/48°F (21°/9°C) | 83°/57°F (29°/14°C) |
| Oct–Dec | 26°/6°F (-4°/-15°C) | 55°/37°F (13°/3°C) |
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| Month | Ulaanbaatar | Ankara |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 4°/-15°F (-15.5°/-26.1°C) | 39°/26°F (4.1°/-3.5°C) |
| Feb | 15°/-8°F (-9.6°/-22.3°C) | 43°/27°F (5.9°/-2.8°C) |
| Mar | 31°/8°F (-0.6°/-13.6°C) | 52°/32°F (11.1°/0.2°C) |
| Apr | 49°/24°F (9.7°/-4.4°C) | 63°/41°F (17.3°/5.1°C) |
| May | 64°/38°F (17.9°/3.2°C) | 72°/49°F (22.2°/9.4°C) |
| Jun | 73°/49°F (22.7°/9.5°C) | 80°/55°F (26.4°/12.6°C) |
| Jul | 76°/55°F (24.6°/12.7°C) | 86°/60°F (29.9°/15.4°C) |
| Aug | 72°/51°F (22.4°/10.5°C) | 86°/60°F (30.0°/15.4°C) |
| Sep | 62°/38°F (16.8°/3.5°C) | 78°/52°F (25.8°/11.3°C) |
| Oct | 46°/23°F (7.7°/-4.8°C) | 68°/44°F (20.0°/6.8°C) |
| Nov | 23°/4°F (-4.8°/-15.7°C) | 55°/36°F (12.9°/2.4°C) |
| Dec | 8°/-10°F (-13.5°/-23.1°C) | 43°/30°F (6.3°/-0.9°C) |
Data:
National Agency for Meteorology and Environmental Monitoring of Mongolia,
Turkish State Meteorological Service
Visitor Visa Requirements
Short-stay tourist visa rules between Mongolia and Turkey. To live, work, or study long-term in Turkey, you'll need a separate residence or work visa — check Turkey's immigration authority.
Mongolia passport holder visiting Turkey
Visa Free
Turkey 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 Turkey?
Internet is rarely the blocker — Turkey has 22.3 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 Turkey safe for expats?
Turkey generally does better on safety, though Mongolia leads in feel safe walking at night. The homicide rate in Turkey is 2.7 per 100,000 people, compared to 5.9 in Mongolia. About 61% of people in Turkey feel safe walking alone at night.
How is healthcare in Turkey compared to Mongolia?
Mongolia generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Turkey leads in health coverage index. There are 21.7 doctors per 10,000 people in Turkey, compared to 38.7 in Mongolia. Turkey scores 76 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Mongolia: 65).
What's the weather like in Turkey compared to Mongolia?
The average high temperature in Ankara is 64°F, compared to 44°F in Ulaanbaatar. Ankara receives around 15.0 in of rainfall per year, while Ulaanbaatar gets 10.6 in.
What language do they speak in Turkey?
The official language in Turkey is Turkish. In Mongolia, the official language is Mongolian.
