Moving to Mongolia from Seychelles
What to Expect
Considering a move from Seychelles to Mongolia? Here's how the two compare on cost, climate, safety, and more.
If you moved from Seychelles to Mongolia, and you’d need to navigate life in Mongolian. You’ll also switch from driving on the left to the right. Expect a noticeable climate shift — Ulaanbaatar averages 44°F vs 86°F in Victoria, making it significantly cooler.
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Key Indicator Comparison
The numbers behind daily life in Mongolia compared to Seychelles.
Is it safe?
per 100,000 people per year
per 100,000 people per year
Seychelles generally does better on safety, though Mongolia leads in homicide rate.
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
share of adults with obesity
per 100,000 people — a proxy for mental health support
Seychelles generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Mongolia leads in healthcare spending per person.
What about the environment?
deaths attributable to air pollution per 100k people
tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year
Seychelles performs better than Mongolia across all environment metrics.
Will I have good infrastructure?
fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work
share of households with internet
Seychelles generally does better on infrastructure, though Mongolia leads in internet access.
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
share of people below the poverty line
Seychelles generally does better on employment & economy, though Mongolia leads in top income tax 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
Seychelles generally does better on family life, though Mongolia leads in literacy rate.
Data: Ministry of Finance, 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 | Victoria | Ulaanbaatar |
|---|---|---|
| Jan–Mar | 87°/77°F (31°/25°C) | 17°/-5°F (-9°/-21°C) |
| Apr–Jun | 87°/78°F (30°/25°C) | 62°/37°F (17°/3°C) |
| Jul–Sep | 84°/76°F (29°/24°C) | 70°/48°F (21°/9°C) |
| Oct–Dec | 87°/76°F (30°/24°C) | 26°/6°F (-4°/-15°C) |
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| Month | Victoria | Ulaanbaatar |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 86°/76°F (30.0°/24.5°C) | 4°/-15°F (-15.5°/-26.1°C) |
| Feb | 87°/77°F (30.6°/25.2°C) | 15°/-8°F (-9.6°/-22.3°C) |
| Mar | 88°/78°F (31.2°/25.3°C) | 31°/8°F (-0.6°/-13.6°C) |
| Apr | 89°/78°F (31.6°/25.4°C) | 49°/24°F (9.7°/-4.4°C) |
| May | 87°/78°F (30.7°/25.6°C) | 64°/38°F (17.9°/3.2°C) |
| Jun | 85°/77°F (29.2°/24.8°C) | 73°/49°F (22.7°/9.5°C) |
| Jul | 83°/76°F (28.5°/24.2°C) | 76°/55°F (24.6°/12.7°C) |
| Aug | 83°/76°F (28.6°/24.2°C) | 72°/51°F (22.4°/10.5°C) |
| Sep | 85°/76°F (29.2°/24.6°C) | 62°/38°F (16.8°/3.5°C) |
| Oct | 86°/76°F (30.0°/24.7°C) | 46°/23°F (7.7°/-4.8°C) |
| Nov | 87°/76°F (30.3°/24.4°C) | 23°/4°F (-4.8°/-15.7°C) |
| Dec | 87°/76°F (30.3°/24.4°C) | 8°/-10°F (-13.5°/-23.1°C) |
Data:
Seychelles Meteorological Authority,
National Agency for Meteorology and Environmental Monitoring of Mongolia
Visitor Visa Requirements
Short-stay tourist visa rules between Seychelles 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.
Seychelles passport holder visiting Mongolia
Visa Required
Mongolia passport holder visiting Seychelles
Electronic Travel AuthorisationData: 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?
Seychelles 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 9.3 in Seychelles.
How is healthcare in Mongolia compared to Seychelles?
Seychelles 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 38.2 in Seychelles. Mongolia scores 65 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Seychelles: 75).
What's the weather like in Mongolia compared to Seychelles?
The average high temperature in Ulaanbaatar is 44°F, compared to 86°F in Victoria. Ulaanbaatar receives around 10.6 in of rainfall per year, while Victoria gets 93.2 in.
What language do they speak in Mongolia?
The official language in Mongolia is Mongolian. In Seychelles, the official languages are English, French and Seychellois Creole.
