Moving to Mongolia from Singapore

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What to Expect

Everything you need to know before relocating from Singapore to Mongolia — costs, safety, healthcare, and practical first steps.

If you moved from Singapore 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 89°F in Singapore, making it significantly cooler.

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Key Indicator Comparison

Key indicators for anyone considering a move from Singapore to Mongolia.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate World Bank, 2023

per 100,000 people per year

SG
0.1
MN
5.9
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

SG
1.9
MN
12.4

Singapore 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

SG
$6,551
MN
$1,109
Doctors per 10,000 people World Bank, 2022

affects wait times and access to care

SG
28.3
MN
41.3

Singapore 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

SG
23.0
MN
120.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

SG
9.8t
MN
7.8t

Singapore generally does better on environment, though Mongolia leads in co₂ emissions per capita.

Will I have good infrastructure?

Broadband per 100 people World Bank, 2024

fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work

SG
27.8
MN
15.8
Water stress level World Bank, 2022

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

SG
33.3%
MN
3.4%

Singapore 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

SG
2.8%
MN
5.2%
GDP per capita World Bank, 2025

a broad measure of economic output per person

SG
$98,814
MN
$7,108

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

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy World Bank, 2024

average years of life at birth

SG
83.3 yrs
MN
72.4 yrs
Infant mortality World Bank, 2024

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

SG
2.2
MN
11.2

Singapore 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), Inland Revenue Authority of Singapore (2016), General Department of National Taxation (2016). How we calculate this

Weather in Mongolia vs Singapore

Monthly averages — select a city to compare.

Singapore Rain: 83.2 in/yr (2113 mm)
89° / 77°F

Avg. annual high / low

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

Avg. annual high / low

Months Singapore Ulaanbaatar
Jan–Mar 89°/76°F (31°/25°C) 17°/-5°F (-9°/-21°C)
Apr–Jun 90°/78°F (32°/26°C) 62°/37°F (17°/3°C)
Jul–Sep 89°/78°F (31°/25°C) 70°/48°F (21°/9°C)
Oct–Dec 88°/76°F (31°/25°C) 26°/6°F (-4°/-15°C)
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Month Singapore Ulaanbaatar
Jan 87°/76°F (30.6°/24.3°C) 4°/-15°F (-15.5°/-26.1°C)
Feb 89°/76°F (31.5°/24.6°C) 15°/-8°F (-9.6°/-22.3°C)
Mar 90°/77°F (32.2°/24.9°C) 31°/8°F (-0.6°/-13.6°C)
Apr 90°/78°F (32.4°/25.3°C) 49°/24°F (9.7°/-4.4°C)
May 90°/78°F (32.3°/25.7°C) 64°/38°F (17.9°/3.2°C)
Jun 89°/78°F (31.9°/25.7°C) 73°/49°F (22.7°/9.5°C)
Jul 89°/78°F (31.4°/25.4°C) 76°/55°F (24.6°/12.7°C)
Aug 89°/78°F (31.4°/25.3°C) 72°/51°F (22.4°/10.5°C)
Sep 89°/77°F (31.6°/25.2°C) 62°/38°F (16.8°/3.5°C)
Oct 89°/77°F (31.8°/25.0°C) 46°/23°F (7.7°/-4.8°C)
Nov 88°/76°F (31.2°/24.6°C) 23°/4°F (-4.8°/-15.7°C)
Dec 87°/76°F (30.5°/24.3°C) 8°/-10°F (-13.5°/-23.1°C)

Data: Meteorological Service Singapore Meteorological Service Singapore, National Agency for Meteorology and Environmental Monitoring of Mongolia National Agency for Meteorology and Environmental Monitoring of Mongolia

Can you move from Singapore to Mongolia?

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Singapore 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.

Singapore passport

Singapore passport holder visiting Mongolia

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

Mongolia passport holder visiting Singapore

Visa Free
Mongolia passport holders can enter Singapore 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?

Internet is rarely the blocker — Mongolia has 15.8 fixed broadband subscriptions per 100 people. The real questions are legal: digital nomad visa eligibility, your employer's overseas-work policy, and tax residency in both countries.

Is Mongolia safe for expats?

Singapore performs better than Mongolia across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Mongolia is 5.9 per 100,000 people, compared to 0.1 in Singapore.

How is healthcare in Mongolia compared to Singapore?

Singapore 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 28.3 in Singapore. Mongolia scores 65 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Singapore: 89).

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

The average high temperature in Ulaanbaatar is 44°F, compared to 89°F in Singapore. Ulaanbaatar receives around 10.6 in of rainfall per year, while Singapore gets 83.2 in.

What language do they speak in Mongolia?

The official language in Mongolia is Mongolian. In Singapore, the official languages are Chinese, English, Malay and Tamil.

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At a Glance

SG MN
Population 6,111,175 3,568,978
Currency Singapore Dollar (SGD) Mongolian Tugrik (MNT)
Languages Chinese, English, Malay, Tamil Mongolian
Driving side Left Right
Calling code +65 +976
Time zones 1 2
Emergency number 999 105