Moving to Mongolia from Saint Lucia

moving to

What to Expect

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

If you moved from Saint Lucia to Mongolia, and you’d need to navigate life in Mongolian. You’ll also switch from driving on the left to the right.

Get free moving quotes to Mongolia

We've teamed up with a vetted network of international movers to help MyLifeElsewhere readers plan their move with confidence. Tell us about your move and get up to 5 free, no-obligation quotes in under 2 minutes.

  • ✅ Up to 5 quotes from screened movers
  • ✅ Licensed and insured providers only
  • ✅ 100% free — you choose who contacts you

Key Indicator Comparison

How Saint Lucia 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

LC
36.7
MN
5.9
Feel safe walking at night United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

of residents who feel safe walking alone at night

LC
86%
MN
71%

Saint Lucia generally does better on safety, though Mongolia leads in homicide rate.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2023

annual government + private spending per person

LC
$1,228
MN
$1,109
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

affects wait times and access to care

LC
6.5
MN
38.7

Saint Lucia 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

LC
20.0
MN
120.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

LC
1.7t
MN
7.8t

Saint Lucia 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

LC
10.8
MN
12.9
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

LC
14.3%
MN
3.4%

Mongolia performs significantly better than Saint Lucia across all infrastructure metrics.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2023

percentage of the labour force without work

LC
11.1%
MN
6.1%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

LC
$22,700
MN
$16,300

Saint Lucia generally does better on employment & economy, though Mongolia leads in unemployment rate.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

LC
79.0 yrs
MN
71.4 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

LC
12.0
MN
20.2

Saint Lucia generally does better on family life, though Mongolia leads in education spending.

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

What's the Climate Like?

Monthly averages — select a city to compare.

Castries Rain: 0.0 in/yr (0 mm)
None° / None°F

Avg. annual high / low

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

Avg. annual high / low

Months Castries Ulaanbaatar
Jan–Mar 17°/-5°F (-9°/-21°C)
Apr–Jun 62°/37°F (17°/3°C)
Jul–Sep 70°/48°F (21°/9°C)
Oct–Dec 26°/6°F (-4°/-15°C)
View all months
Month Castries Ulaanbaatar
Jan /-15°F (-15.5°/-26.1°C)
Feb 15°/-8°F (-9.6°/-22.3°C)
Mar 31°/8°F (-0.6°/-13.6°C)
Apr 49°/24°F (9.7°/-4.4°C)
May 64°/38°F (17.9°/3.2°C)
Jun 73°/49°F (22.7°/9.5°C)
Jul 76°/55°F (24.6°/12.7°C)
Aug 72°/51°F (22.4°/10.5°C)
Sep 62°/38°F (16.8°/3.5°C)
Oct 46°/23°F (7.7°/-4.8°C)
Nov 23°/4°F (-4.8°/-15.7°C)
Dec /-10°F (-13.5°/-23.1°C)

Data: Saint Lucia Meteorological Services Saint Lucia Meteorological Services, 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 Saint Lucia 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.

Saint Lucia passport

Saint Lucia passport holder visiting Mongolia

Visa Required
Saint Lucia passport holders need a visa to enter Mongolia.
Mongolia passport

Mongolia passport holder visiting Saint Lucia

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

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 Saint Lucia and Mongolia.

Is Mongolia safe for expats?

Saint Lucia generally does better on safety, though Mongolia leads in homicide rate. The homicide rate in Mongolia is 5.9 per 100,000 people, compared to 36.7 in Saint Lucia. About 71% of people in Mongolia feel safe walking alone at night.

How is healthcare in Mongolia compared to Saint Lucia?

Saint Lucia 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 6.5 in Saint Lucia. Mongolia scores 65 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Saint Lucia: 77).

What's the weather like in Mongolia compared to Saint Lucia?

The average high temperature in Ulaanbaatar is 44°F, compared to None°F in Castries. Ulaanbaatar receives around 10.6 in of rainfall per year.

What language do they speak in Mongolia?

The official language in Mongolia is Mongolian. In Saint Lucia, the official language is English.

Share this

At a Glance

LC MN
Population 167,122 3,227,863
Currency East Caribbean Dollar (EC$) Mongolian Tugrik (MNT)
Languages English Mongolian
Driving side Left Right
Calling code +1758 +976
Time zones 1 2
Emergency number 105