Moving to Mongolia from Palau

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What to Expect

Considering a move from Palau to Mongolia? Here's how the two countries compare on cost, climate, safety, and more.

If you moved from Palau to Mongolia, and you’d need to navigate life in Mongolian.

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Key Indicator Comparison

The numbers behind daily life in Mongolia compared to Palau.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

per 100,000 people per year

PW
11.2
MN
5.9
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

PW
22.2
MN
12.4

Mongolia performs significantly better than Palau across all safety metrics.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2023

annual government + private spending per person

PW
$1,857
MN
$1,109
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

affects wait times and access to care

PW
17.8
MN
38.7

Mongolia generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Palau leads in health coverage index.

What about the environment?

CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

PW
82.8t
MN
7.8t

Mongolia performs significantly better than Palau 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

PW
6.9
MN
12.9

Mongolia performs significantly better than Palau across all infrastructure metrics.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2023

percentage of the labour force without work

PW
1.7%
MN
6.1%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

PW
$15,800
MN
$16,300

Palau 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

PW
74.6 yrs
MN
71.4 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

PW
11.3
MN
20.2

Palau generally does better on family life, though Mongolia leads in literacy rate.

Data: The World Factbook, United Nations SDG Indicators, World Bank

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Palau 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.

Palau passport

Palau passport holder visiting Mongolia

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

Mongolia passport holder visiting Palau

Visa on Arrival
Mongolia passport holders can obtain a visa on arrival in Palau.

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?

Connectivity is usually fine (Mongolia: 12.9 fixed broadband per 100). What actually decides it is legal: does Mongolia offer a digital nomad visa, will your employer permit overseas work, and where are you tax-resident?

Is Mongolia safe for expats?

Mongolia performs significantly better than Palau across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Mongolia is 5.9 per 100,000 people, compared to 11.2 in Palau.

How is healthcare in Mongolia compared to Palau?

Mongolia generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Palau leads in health coverage index. There are 38.7 doctors per 10,000 people in Mongolia, compared to 17.8 in Palau. Mongolia scores 65 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Palau: 65).

What language do they speak in Mongolia?

The official language in Mongolia is Mongolian. In Palau, the official languages are English and Palauan.

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At a Glance

PW MN
Population 21,695 3,227,863
Currency United States Dollar ($) Mongolian Tugrik (MNT)
Languages English, Palauan Mongolian
Driving side Right Right
Calling code +680 +976
Time zones 1 2
Emergency number 105