Moving to Mongolia from Pakistan

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from Pakistan 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 84°F in Islamabad, making it significantly cooler.

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Who Else Is Making This Move?

Real numbers on people moving from Pakistan to Mongolia, and how the trend has changed.

Living there in 2020
21

people born in Pakistan 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

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

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

per 100,000 people per year

PK
4.2
MN
5.9
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

PK
11.9
MN
12.4

Pakistan performs better than Mongolia across all safety metrics.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2023

annual government + private spending per person

PK
$152
MN
$1,109
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

affects wait times and access to care

PK
10.8
MN
38.7

Pakistan generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Mongolia leads in doctors per 10,000 people.

What about the environment?

Air pollution deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2019

deaths attributable to air pollution per 100k people

PK
105.0
MN
120.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

PK
0.8t
MN
7.8t

Pakistan performs better than Mongolia across all environment metrics.

Will I have good infrastructure?

Broadband per 100 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work

PK
1.3
MN
12.9
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

PK
162.1%
MN
3.4%

Mongolia performs significantly better than Pakistan across all infrastructure metrics.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2023

percentage of the labour force without work

PK
5.5%
MN
6.1%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

PK
$5,600
MN
$16,300

Pakistan generally does better on employment & economy, though Mongolia leads in gdp per capita.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

PK
69.7 yrs
MN
71.4 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

PK
54.0
MN
20.2

Mongolia performs significantly better than Pakistan across all family life metrics.

Data: Federal Board of Revenue, Government of Pakistan, The World Factbook, United Nations SDG Indicators, World Bank

What's the Climate Like?

Monthly averages — select a city to compare.

Islamabad Rain: 49.1 in/yr (1247 mm)
84° / 58°F

Avg. annual high / low

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

Avg. annual high / low

Months Islamabad Ulaanbaatar
Jan–Mar 69°/44°F (21°/7°C) 17°/-5°F (-9°/-21°C)
Apr–Jun 95°/68°F (35°/20°C) 62°/37°F (17°/3°C)
Jul–Sep 94°/74°F (34°/23°C) 70°/48°F (21°/9°C)
Oct–Dec 78°/48°F (26°/9°C) 26°/6°F (-4°/-15°C)
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Month Islamabad Ulaanbaatar
Jan 64°/38°F (17.9°/3.2°C) /-15°F (-15.5°/-26.1°C)
Feb 68°/43°F (19.8°/6.0°C) 15°/-8°F (-9.6°/-22.3°C)
Mar 76°/51°F (24.5°/10.7°C) 31°/8°F (-0.6°/-13.6°C)
Apr 87°/60°F (30.5°/15.8°C) 49°/24°F (9.7°/-4.4°C)
May 97°/69°F (36.0°/20.7°C) 64°/38°F (17.9°/3.2°C)
Jun 101°/75°F (38.4°/23.8°C) 73°/49°F (22.7°/9.5°C)
Jul 96°/76°F (35.3°/24.4°C) 76°/55°F (24.6°/12.7°C)
Aug 93°/75°F (33.7°/23.8°C) 72°/51°F (22.4°/10.5°C)
Sep 93°/70°F (33.7°/21.1°C) 62°/38°F (16.8°/3.5°C)
Oct 88°/58°F (30.9°/14.5°C) 46°/23°F (7.7°/-4.8°C)
Nov 79°/47°F (25.9°/8.3°C) 23°/4°F (-4.8°/-15.7°C)
Dec 68°/40°F (20.2°/4.3°C) /-10°F (-13.5°/-23.1°C)

Data: 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 Pakistan 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.

Pakistan passport

Pakistan passport holder visiting Mongolia

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

Mongolia passport holder visiting Pakistan

Visa Online (e-Visa)
Mongolia passport holders need to apply for an e-Visa before travelling to Pakistan.

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?

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 Pakistan and Mongolia.

Is Mongolia safe for expats?

Pakistan performs better than Mongolia across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Mongolia is 5.9 per 100,000 people, compared to 4.2 in Pakistan.

How is healthcare in Mongolia compared to Pakistan?

Pakistan generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Mongolia leads in doctors per 10,000 people. There are 38.7 doctors per 10,000 people in Mongolia, compared to 10.8 in Pakistan. Mongolia scores 65 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Pakistan: 45).

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

The average high temperature in Ulaanbaatar is 44°F, compared to 84°F in Islamabad. Ulaanbaatar receives around 10.6 in of rainfall per year, while Islamabad gets 49.1 in.

What language do they speak in Mongolia?

The official language in Mongolia is Mongolian. In Pakistan, the official languages are English and Urdu.

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At a Glance

PK MN
Population 242,923,845 3,227,863
Currency Pakistani Rupee (PKR) Mongolian Tugrik (MNT)
Languages English, Urdu Mongolian
Driving side Left Right
Calling code +92 +976
Time zones 1 2
Emergency number 15 105