Moving to Mongolia from Philippines
What to Expect
A comprehensive look at what changes when you move from Philippines to Mongolia — from daily expenses to quality of life.
If you moved from Philippines to Mongolia, and you’d need to navigate life in Mongolian. Expect a noticeable climate shift — Ulaanbaatar averages 44°F vs 88°F in Manila, making it significantly cooler.
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Who Else Is Making This Move?
Real numbers on people moving from Philippines to Mongolia, and how the trend has changed.
Who's moving to Mongolia?
Top countries of origin for Mongolia's foreign-born residents.
- 11,419
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12.181
Philippines
Key Indicator Comparison
How Philippines 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
Philippines 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
Philippines generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Mongolia leads in doctors per 10,000 people.
What about the environment?
deaths attributable to air pollution per 100k people
tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year
Philippines 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
Mongolia performs significantly better than Philippines across all infrastructure metrics.
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
Mongolia generally does better on employment & economy, though Philippines leads in unemployment 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
percentage of adults who can read and write
Mongolia performs significantly better than Philippines across all family life metrics.
Data: Bureau of Internal Revenue, 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 | Manila | Ulaanbaatar |
|---|---|---|
| Jan–Mar | 87°/75°F (31°/24°C) | 17°/-5°F (-9°/-21°C) |
| Apr–Jun | 91°/79°F (33°/26°C) | 62°/37°F (17°/3°C) |
| Jul–Sep | 88°/78°F (31°/26°C) | 70°/48°F (21°/9°C) |
| Oct–Dec | 87°/77°F (30°/25°C) | 26°/6°F (-4°/-15°C) |
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| Month | Manila | Ulaanbaatar |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 85°/74°F (29.5°/23.5°C) | 4°/-15°F (-15.5°/-26.1°C) |
| Feb | 87°/75°F (30.5°/23.8°C) | 15°/-8°F (-9.6°/-22.3°C) |
| Mar | 90°/77°F (32.1°/24.9°C) | 31°/8°F (-0.6°/-13.6°C) |
| Apr | 92°/79°F (33.5°/26.2°C) | 49°/24°F (9.7°/-4.4°C) |
| May | 92°/80°F (33.2°/26.7°C) | 64°/38°F (17.9°/3.2°C) |
| Jun | 90°/79°F (32.2°/26.2°C) | 73°/49°F (22.7°/9.5°C) |
| Jul | 88°/78°F (31.1°/25.8°C) | 76°/55°F (24.6°/12.7°C) |
| Aug | 87°/78°F (30.6°/25.5°C) | 72°/51°F (22.4°/10.5°C) |
| Sep | 88°/78°F (30.9°/25.5°C) | 62°/38°F (16.8°/3.5°C) |
| Oct | 88°/78°F (30.9°/25.5°C) | 46°/23°F (7.7°/-4.8°C) |
| Nov | 87°/77°F (30.7°/24.9°C) | 23°/4°F (-4.8°/-15.7°C) |
| Dec | 85°/75°F (29.7°/23.9°C) | 8°/-10°F (-13.5°/-23.1°C) |
Data:
Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration,
National Agency for Meteorology and Environmental Monitoring of Mongolia
Visitor Visa Requirements
Short-stay tourist visa rules between Philippines 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.
Philippines passport holder visiting Mongolia
Visa Free
Mongolia passport holder visiting Philippines
Visa FreeData: 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 Philippines and Mongolia.
Is Mongolia safe for expats?
Philippines 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 Philippines.
How is healthcare in Mongolia compared to Philippines?
Philippines 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 7.9 in Philippines. Mongolia scores 65 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Philippines: 58).
What's the weather like in Mongolia compared to Philippines?
The average high temperature in Ulaanbaatar is 44°F, compared to 88°F in Manila. Ulaanbaatar receives around 10.6 in of rainfall per year, while Manila gets 86.7 in.
What language do they speak in Mongolia?
The official language in Mongolia is Mongolian. In Philippines, the official languages are English and Filipino.
