Moving to Mongolia from Oregon

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from Oregon to Mongolia, and you’d need to navigate life in Mongolian. Expect a noticeable climate shift — Ulaanbaatar averages 44°F vs 64°F in Salem, making it significantly cooler.

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Who Else Is Making This Move?

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

Living there in 2020
856 ↑ 7% vs 2015

people born in United States live in Mongolia · UN DESA

Who's moving to Mongolia?

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

Foreign-born population · UN DESA (2020)

Key Indicator Comparison

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

How's the healthcare?

Adult obesity rate Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (PLACES), 2022

share of adults with obesity

OR
31.9%
MN
20.6%

Mongolia performs significantly better than Oregon across all health & wellbeing metrics.

Will I have good infrastructure?

Internet access US Census Bureau (American Community Survey), 2023

share of households with internet

OR
91.8%
MN
84.0%

Oregon performs better than Mongolia across all infrastructure metrics.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate Bureau of Labor Statistics, 2025

percentage of the labour force without work

OR
5.1%
MN
6.1%
GDP per capita Bureau of Economic Analysis, 2024

a broad measure of economic output per person

OR
$61,622
MN
$16,300

Oregon performs better than Mongolia across all employment & economy metrics.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy OECD Regional Demography, 2022

average years of life at birth

OR
78.8 yrs
MN
71.4 yrs

Oregon performs better than Mongolia across all family life metrics.

Data: Bureau of Economic Analysis, Bureau of Labor Statistics, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (PLACES), OECD Regional Demography, US Census Bureau (American Community Survey)

What's the Climate Like?

Monthly averages — select a city to compare.

Salem Rain: 39.7 in/yr (1008 mm)
64° / 42°F

Avg. annual high / low

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

Avg. annual high / low

Months Salem Ulaanbaatar
Jan–Mar 52°/36°F (11°/2°C) 17°/-5°F (-9°/-21°C)
Apr–Jun 68°/45°F (20°/7°C) 62°/37°F (17°/3°C)
Jul–Sep 80°/51°F (27°/11°C) 70°/48°F (21°/9°C)
Oct–Dec 54°/38°F (12°/3°C) 26°/6°F (-4°/-15°C)
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Month Salem Ulaanbaatar
Jan 48°/35°F (8.7°/1.5°C) /-15°F (-15.5°/-26.1°C)
Feb 52°/35°F (10.9°/1.4°C) 15°/-8°F (-9.6°/-22.3°C)
Mar 56°/37°F (13.6°/2.9°C) 31°/8°F (-0.6°/-13.6°C)
Apr 61°/40°F (16.2°/4.2°C) 49°/24°F (9.7°/-4.4°C)
May 68°/45°F (19.9°/7.1°C) 64°/38°F (17.9°/3.2°C)
Jun 74°/49°F (23.3°/9.6°C) 73°/49°F (22.7°/9.5°C)
Jul 82°/53°F (27.8°/11.7°C) 76°/55°F (24.6°/12.7°C)
Aug 82°/53°F (28.0°/11.6°C) 72°/51°F (22.4°/10.5°C)
Sep 77°/48°F (24.9°/9.1°C) 62°/38°F (16.8°/3.5°C)
Oct 64°/42°F (17.8°/5.7°C) 46°/23°F (7.7°/-4.8°C)
Nov 53°/38°F (11.4°/3.6°C) 23°/4°F (-4.8°/-15.7°C)
Dec 46°/34°F (7.9°/1.1°C) /-10°F (-13.5°/-23.1°C)

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

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between United States 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.

United States passport

United States passport holder visiting Mongolia

Visa Free
United States passport holders can enter Mongolia without a visa.
Mongolia passport

Mongolia passport holder visiting United States

Visa Required
Mongolia passport holders need a visa to enter United States.

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

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I work remotely from Mongolia?

Usually fine from major cities in Mongolia. The harder questions are legal — digital nomad visa eligibility, your employer's overseas-work policy, and tax residency in both countries.

How is healthcare in Mongolia compared to Oregon?

Mongolia performs significantly better than Oregon across all health & wellbeing metrics.

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

The average high temperature in Ulaanbaatar is 44°F, compared to 64°F in Salem. Ulaanbaatar receives around 10.6 in of rainfall per year, while Salem gets 39.7 in.

What language do they speak in Mongolia?

The official language in Mongolia is Mongolian. In Oregon, the official language is English.

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At a Glance

MN
Population 3,831,074 3,227,863
Currency United States Dollar ($) Mongolian Tugrik (MNT)
Languages English Mongolian
Driving side Right Right
Calling code +1 +976
Time zones 11 2
Emergency number 911 105