Moving to Mongolia from New Zealand
What to Expect
A comprehensive look at what changes when you move from New Zealand to Mongolia — from daily expenses to quality of life.
If you moved from New Zealand to Mongolia, and you’d need to navigate life in Mongolian. You’ll also switch from driving on the left to the right. Expect a noticeable climate shift — Ulaanbaatar averages 44°F vs 62°F in Wellington, making it significantly cooler.
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Key Indicator Comparison
How New Zealand and Mongolia stack up on safety, healthcare, jobs, and infrastructure.
Is it safe?
per 100,000 people per year
per 100,000 people per year
New Zealand performs 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
New Zealand generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Mongolia leads in healthcare spending per person.
What about the environment?
deaths attributable to air pollution per 100k people
tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year
New Zealand performs 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
New Zealand 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
New Zealand 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
New Zealand performs better than Mongolia across all family life metrics.
Data: New Zealand Inland Revenue Department, 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 | Wellington | Ulaanbaatar |
|---|---|---|
| Jan–Mar | 69°/58°F (21°/14°C) | 17°/-5°F (-9°/-21°C) |
| Apr–Jun | 59°/49°F (15°/10°C) | 62°/37°F (17°/3°C) |
| Jul–Sep | 56°/46°F (13°/8°C) | 70°/48°F (21°/9°C) |
| Oct–Dec | 64°/53°F (18°/12°C) | 26°/6°F (-4°/-15°C) |
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| Month | Wellington | Ulaanbaatar |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 70°/58°F (21.2°/14.7°C) | 4°/-15°F (-15.5°/-26.1°C) |
| Feb | 70°/59°F (21.3°/14.8°C) | 15°/-8°F (-9.6°/-22.3°C) |
| Mar | 68°/56°F (19.8°/13.5°C) | 31°/8°F (-0.6°/-13.6°C) |
| Apr | 63°/53°F (17.4°/11.5°C) | 49°/24°F (9.7°/-4.4°C) |
| May | 59°/49°F (15.2°/9.7°C) | 64°/38°F (17.9°/3.2°C) |
| Jun | 56°/46°F (13.1°/7.9°C) | 73°/49°F (22.7°/9.5°C) |
| Jul | 54°/44°F (12.3°/6.9°C) | 76°/55°F (24.6°/12.7°C) |
| Aug | 55°/45°F (12.9°/7.4°C) | 72°/51°F (22.4°/10.5°C) |
| Sep | 58°/48°F (14.5°/8.8°C) | 62°/38°F (16.8°/3.5°C) |
| Oct | 60°/50°F (15.8°/10.0°C) | 46°/23°F (7.7°/-4.8°C) |
| Nov | 64°/53°F (17.5°/11.4°C) | 23°/4°F (-4.8°/-15.7°C) |
| Dec | 67°/56°F (19.6°/13.5°C) | 8°/-10°F (-13.5°/-23.1°C) |
Data:
New Zealand National Meteorological Service,
National Agency for Meteorology and Environmental Monitoring of Mongolia
Visitor Visa Requirements
Short-stay tourist visa rules between New Zealand and Mongolia. To live, work, or study long-term in Mongolia, you'll need a separate residence or work visa — check Mongolia's immigration authority.
New Zealand passport holder visiting Mongolia
Visa Free
Mongolia passport holder visiting New Zealand
Visa RequiredData: Henley Passport Index. Check with the destination country's embassy for the most current requirements.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I work remotely from Mongolia?
With 12.9 fixed broadband subscriptions per 100 people, Mongolia can support video calls in major cities. The hard part is paperwork — visa category, employer policy on overseas staff, and tax residency in New Zealand and Mongolia.
Is Mongolia safe for expats?
New Zealand performs better than Mongolia across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Mongolia is 5.9 per 100,000 people, compared to 1.1 in New Zealand.
How is healthcare in Mongolia compared to New Zealand?
New Zealand generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Mongolia leads in healthcare spending per person. There are 38.7 doctors per 10,000 people in Mongolia, compared to 35.7 in New Zealand. Mongolia scores 65 on the WHO universal health coverage index (New Zealand: 85).
What's the weather like in Mongolia compared to New Zealand?
The average high temperature in Ulaanbaatar is 44°F, compared to 62°F in Wellington. Ulaanbaatar receives around 10.6 in of rainfall per year, while Wellington gets 37.7 in.
What language do they speak in Mongolia?
The official language in Mongolia is Mongolian. In New Zealand, the official languages are English, Māori and New Zealand Sign Language.
