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 90°F in Karachi, 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 World Bank, 2023

per 100,000 people per year

PK
4.3
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 World Bank, 2022

affects wait times and access to care

PK
11.6
MN
41.3

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 World Bank, 2024

fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work

PK
1.5
MN
15.8
Water stress level World Bank, 2022

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

PK
110.0%
MN
3.4%

Mongolia performs significantly better than Pakistan across all infrastructure metrics.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate World Bank, 2025

percentage of the labour force without work

PK
5.4%
MN
5.2%
GDP per capita World Bank, 2025

a broad measure of economic output per person

PK
$1,596
MN
$7,108

Mongolia performs significantly better than Pakistan across all employment & economy metrics.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy World Bank, 2024

average years of life at birth

PK
67.8 yrs
MN
72.4 yrs
Infant mortality World Bank, 2024

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

PK
48.2
MN
11.2

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

Sources: World Bank (2021–2025), United Nations SDG Indicators (2019–2021), World Health Organization (2024), Federal Board of Revenue, Government of Pakistan (2016), General Department of National Taxation (2016). How we calculate this

Weather in Mongolia vs Pakistan

Monthly averages — select a city to compare.

Karachi Rain: 6.9 in/yr (176 mm)
90° / 70°F

Avg. annual high / low

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

Avg. annual high / low

Months Karachi Ulaanbaatar
Jan–Mar 84°/58°F (29°/15°C) 17°/-5°F (-9°/-21°C)
Apr–Jun 96°/79°F (35°/26°C) 62°/37°F (17°/3°C)
Jul–Sep 91°/80°F (33°/27°C) 70°/48°F (21°/9°C)
Oct–Dec 90°/63°F (32°/17°C) 26°/6°F (-4°/-15°C)
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Month Karachi Ulaanbaatar
Jan 79°/53°F (26.3°/11.5°C) 4°/-15°F (-15.5°/-26.1°C)
Feb 83°/57°F (28.4°/14.0°C) 15°/-8°F (-9.6°/-22.3°C)
Mar 90°/65°F (32.2°/18.6°C) 31°/8°F (-0.6°/-13.6°C)
Apr 95°/73°F (34.8°/23.0°C) 49°/24°F (9.7°/-4.4°C)
May 96°/80°F (35.5°/26.6°C) 64°/38°F (17.9°/3.2°C)
Jun 96°/83°F (35.4°/28.3°C) 73°/49°F (22.7°/9.5°C)
Jul 92°/82°F (33.3°/27.6°C) 76°/55°F (24.6°/12.7°C)
Aug 90°/79°F (32.1°/26.3°C) 72°/51°F (22.4°/10.5°C)
Sep 92°/78°F (33.2°/25.7°C) 62°/38°F (16.8°/3.5°C)
Oct 96°/71°F (35.5°/21.9°C) 46°/23°F (7.7°/-4.8°C)
Nov 90°/62°F (32.5°/16.8°C) 23°/4°F (-4.8°/-15.7°C)
Dec 83°/55°F (28.2°/12.7°C) 8°/-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

Can you move from Pakistan to Mongolia?

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 15.8 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 4.3 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 41.3 doctors per 10,000 people in Mongolia, compared to 11.6 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 90°F in Karachi. Ulaanbaatar receives around 10.6 in of rainfall per year, while Karachi gets 6.9 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 255,219,554 3,568,978
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