Moving to Mongolia from Serbia

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from Serbia to Mongolia, and you’d need to navigate life in Mongolian. Expect a noticeable climate shift — Ulaanbaatar averages 44°F vs 62°F in Belgrade, making it significantly cooler.

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Key Indicator Comparison

How Serbia and Mongolia stack up on safety, healthcare, jobs, and infrastructure.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate World Bank, 2023

per 100,000 people per year

RS
1.3
MN
5.9
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

RS
7.4
MN
12.4

Serbia 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

RS
$2,303
MN
$1,109
Doctors per 10,000 people World Bank, 2022

affects wait times and access to care

RS
31.0
MN
41.3

Serbia 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

RS
45.0
MN
120.0

Serbia 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

RS
33.4
MN
15.8
Water stress level World Bank, 2022

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

RS
5.7%
MN
3.4%

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

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate World Bank, 2025

percentage of the labour force without work

RS
7.1%
MN
5.2%
GDP per capita World Bank, 2025

a broad measure of economic output per person

RS
$15,262
MN
$7,108

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

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy World Bank, 2024

average years of life at birth

RS
76.0 yrs
MN
72.4 yrs
Infant mortality World Bank, 2024

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

RS
4.6
MN
11.2

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

Sources: World Bank (2021–2025), United Nations SDG Indicators (2019–2021), World Health Organization (2024), Ministry of Finance, Republic of Serbia (2017), General Department of National Taxation (2016). How we calculate this

Weather in Mongolia vs Serbia

Monthly averages — select a city to compare.

Belgrade Rain: 26.9 in/yr (683 mm)
62° / 46°F

Avg. annual high / low

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

Avg. annual high / low

Months Belgrade Ulaanbaatar
Jan–Mar 45°/33°F (7°/0°C) 17°/-5°F (-9°/-21°C)
Apr–Jun 71°/53°F (22°/12°C) 62°/37°F (17°/3°C)
Jul–Sep 79°/59°F (26°/15°C) 70°/48°F (21°/9°C)
Oct–Dec 53°/39°F (11°/4°C) 26°/6°F (-4°/-15°C)
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Month Belgrade Ulaanbaatar
Jan 38°/28°F (3.5°/-2.3°C) 4°/-15°F (-15.5°/-26.1°C)
Feb 44°/32°F (6.4°/-0.2°C) 15°/-8°F (-9.6°/-22.3°C)
Mar 53°/38°F (11.9°/3.3°C) 31°/8°F (-0.6°/-13.6°C)
Apr 64°/46°F (17.5°/7.8°C) 49°/24°F (9.7°/-4.4°C)
May 72°/54°F (22.5°/12.1°C) 64°/38°F (17.9°/3.2°C)
Jun 78°/59°F (25.3°/15.0°C) 73°/49°F (22.7°/9.5°C)
Jul 81°/61°F (27.3°/16.3°C) 76°/55°F (24.6°/12.7°C)
Aug 81°/61°F (27.3°/16.1°C) 72°/51°F (22.4°/10.5°C)
Sep 75°/55°F (23.7°/13.0°C) 62°/38°F (16.8°/3.5°C)
Oct 65°/47°F (18.1°/8.3°C) 46°/23°F (7.7°/-4.8°C)
Nov 52°/39°F (11.0°/4.0°C) 23°/4°F (-4.8°/-15.7°C)
Dec 42°/32°F (5.3°/-0.2°C) 8°/-10°F (-13.5°/-23.1°C)

Data: Republic Hydrometeorological Service of Serbia Republic Hydrometeorological Service of Serbia, National Agency for Meteorology and Environmental Monitoring of Mongolia National Agency for Meteorology and Environmental Monitoring of Mongolia

Can you move from Serbia to Mongolia?

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Serbia 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.

Serbia passport

Serbia passport holder visiting Mongolia

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

Mongolia passport holder visiting Serbia

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

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 Serbia and Mongolia.

Is Mongolia safe for expats?

Serbia performs better than Mongolia across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Mongolia is 5.9 per 100,000 people, compared to 1.3 in Serbia.

How is healthcare in Mongolia compared to Serbia?

Serbia generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Mongolia leads in healthcare spending per person. There are 41.3 doctors per 10,000 people in Mongolia, compared to 31.0 in Serbia. Mongolia scores 65 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Serbia: 72).

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

The average high temperature in Ulaanbaatar is 44°F, compared to 62°F in Belgrade. Ulaanbaatar receives around 10.6 in of rainfall per year, while Belgrade gets 26.9 in.

What language do they speak in Mongolia?

The official language in Mongolia is Mongolian. In Serbia, the official language is Serbian.

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At a Glance

RS MN
Population 6,549,143 3,568,978
Currency Serbian Dinar (RSD) Mongolian Tugrik (MNT)
Languages Serbian Mongolian
Driving side Right Right
Calling code +381 +976
Time zones 1 2
Emergency number 112 105