Moving to Mongolia from Poland

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from Poland to Mongolia, and you’d need to navigate life in Mongolian. Expect a noticeable climate shift — Ulaanbaatar averages 44°F vs 55°F in Warsaw, making it significantly cooler.

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Who Else Is Making This Move?

What the data shows about people moving from Poland to Mongolia.

Living there in 2020
12 ↓ 8% vs 2015

people born in Poland 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

The numbers behind daily life in Mongolia compared to Poland.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

per 100,000 people per year

PL
0.7
MN
5.9
Feel safe walking at night United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

of residents who feel safe walking alone at night

PL
11%
MN
71%

Poland generally does better on safety, though Mongolia leads in feel safe walking at night.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2024

annual government + private spending per person

PL
$3,939
MN
$1,109
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

affects wait times and access to care

PL
33.9
MN
38.7

Poland generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Mongolia leads in healthcare spending per person.

What about the environment?

Air pollution deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2019

deaths attributable to air pollution per 100k people

PL
41.0
MN
120.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

PL
7.6t
MN
7.8t

Poland 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

PL
23.0
MN
12.9
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

PL
32.1%
MN
3.4%

Poland generally does better on infrastructure, though Mongolia leads in water stress level.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2023

percentage of the labour force without work

PL
2.9%
MN
6.1%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

PL
$44,100
MN
$16,300

Poland generally does better on employment & economy, though Mongolia leads in top income tax rate.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

PL
78.8 yrs
MN
71.4 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

PL
4.2
MN
20.2

Poland performs better than Mongolia across all family life metrics.

Data: Ministry of Finance, Poland, The World Factbook, United Nations SDG Indicators, World Bank

What's the Climate Like?

Monthly averages — select a city to compare.

Warsaw Rain: 20.9 in/yr (532 mm)
55° / 40°F

Avg. annual high / low

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

Avg. annual high / low

Months Warsaw Ulaanbaatar
Jan–Mar 38°/26°F (3°/-3°C) 17°/-5°F (-9°/-21°C)
Apr–Jun 66°/46°F (19°/8°C) 62°/37°F (17°/3°C)
Jul–Sep 72°/53°F (22°/12°C) 70°/48°F (21°/9°C)
Oct–Dec 44°/33°F (7°/1°C) 26°/6°F (-4°/-15°C)
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Month Warsaw Ulaanbaatar
Jan 33°/24°F (0.7°/-4.4°C) /-15°F (-15.5°/-26.1°C)
Feb 36°/25°F (2.1°/-3.9°C) 15°/-8°F (-9.6°/-22.3°C)
Mar 44°/30°F (6.9°/-0.9°C) 31°/8°F (-0.6°/-13.6°C)
Apr 57°/38°F (13.9°/3.6°C) 49°/24°F (9.7°/-4.4°C)
May 68°/47°F (19.8°/8.6°C) 64°/38°F (17.9°/3.2°C)
Jun 72°/53°F (22.1°/11.6°C) 73°/49°F (22.7°/9.5°C)
Jul 76°/57°F (24.6°/13.7°C) 76°/55°F (24.6°/12.7°C)
Aug 75°/55°F (23.9°/13.0°C) 72°/51°F (22.4°/10.5°C)
Sep 65°/48°F (18.4°/9.0°C) 62°/38°F (16.8°/3.5°C)
Oct 55°/40°F (12.8°/4.7°C) 46°/23°F (7.7°/-4.8°C)
Nov 43°/33°F (5.9°/0.5°C) 23°/4°F (-4.8°/-15.7°C)
Dec 35°/26°F (1.6°/-3.1°C) /-10°F (-13.5°/-23.1°C)

Data: Institute of Meteorology and Water Management Institute of Meteorology and Water Management, 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 Poland 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.

Poland passport

Poland passport holder visiting Mongolia

Visa Free
Poland passport holders can enter Mongolia without a visa.
Mongolia passport

Mongolia passport holder visiting Poland

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

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?

Poland generally does better on safety, though Mongolia leads in feel safe walking at night. The homicide rate in Mongolia is 5.9 per 100,000 people, compared to 0.7 in Poland. About 71% of people in Mongolia feel safe walking alone at night.

How is healthcare in Mongolia compared to Poland?

Poland generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Mongolia leads in healthcare spending per person. There are 38.7 doctors per 10,000 people in Mongolia, compared to 33.9 in Poland. Mongolia scores 65 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Poland: 82).

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

The average high temperature in Ulaanbaatar is 44°F, compared to 55°F in Warsaw. Ulaanbaatar receives around 10.6 in of rainfall per year, while Warsaw gets 20.9 in.

What language do they speak in Mongolia?

The official language in Mongolia is Mongolian. In Poland, the official language is Polish.

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At a Glance

PL MN
Population 38,093,101 3,227,863
Currency Polish Zloty (PLN) Mongolian Tugrik (MNT)
Languages Polish Mongolian
Driving side Right Right
Calling code +48 +976
Time zones 1 2
Emergency number 112 105