Moving to Mongolia from Slovakia

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from Slovakia to Mongolia, and you’d need to navigate life in Mongolian. Expect a noticeable climate shift — Ulaanbaatar averages 44°F vs 61°F in Bratislava, making it significantly cooler.

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Who Else Is Making This Move?

How many people actually move from Slovakia to Mongolia, based on official data.

Living there in 2020
2 ↓ 33% vs 2015

people born in Slovakia 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

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

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

per 100,000 people per year

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

of residents who feel safe walking alone at night

SK
74%
MN
71%

Slovakia 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

SK
$3,230
MN
$1,109
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

affects wait times and access to care

SK
36.8
MN
38.7

Slovakia 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

SK
30.0
MN
120.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

SK
5.5t
MN
7.8t

Slovakia 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

SK
33.0
MN
12.9
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

SK
2.4%
MN
3.4%

Slovakia performs better than Mongolia across all infrastructure metrics.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2023

percentage of the labour force without work

SK
5.8%
MN
6.1%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

SK
$39,300
MN
$16,300

Slovakia 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

SK
78.3 yrs
MN
71.4 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

SK
4.8
MN
20.2

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

Data: Tax Directorate, Slovakia, The World Factbook, United Nations SDG Indicators, World Bank

What's the Climate Like?

Monthly averages — select a city to compare.

Bratislava Rain: 22.6 in/yr (574 mm)
61° / 44°F

Avg. annual high / low

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

Avg. annual high / low

Months Bratislava Ulaanbaatar
Jan–Mar 44°/30°F (7°/-1°C) 17°/-5°F (-9°/-21°C)
Apr–Jun 71°/51°F (22°/10°C) 62°/37°F (17°/3°C)
Jul–Sep 78°/58°F (26°/15°C) 70°/48°F (21°/9°C)
Oct–Dec 49°/37°F (9°/3°C) 26°/6°F (-4°/-15°C)
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Month Bratislava Ulaanbaatar
Jan 38°/27°F (3.1°/-2.8°C) /-15°F (-15.5°/-26.1°C)
Feb 42°/29°F (5.8°/-1.7°C) 15°/-8°F (-9.6°/-22.3°C)
Mar 52°/35°F (11.1°/1.7°C) 31°/8°F (-0.6°/-13.6°C)
Apr 63°/43°F (17.3°/6.0°C) 49°/24°F (9.7°/-4.4°C)
May 71°/51°F (21.8°/10.6°C) 64°/38°F (17.9°/3.2°C)
Jun 78°/58°F (25.6°/14.4°C) 73°/49°F (22.7°/9.5°C)
Jul 82°/61°F (27.8°/16.2°C) 76°/55°F (24.6°/12.7°C)
Aug 82°/61°F (27.6°/15.9°C) 72°/51°F (22.4°/10.5°C)
Sep 71°/53°F (21.9°/11.5°C) 62°/38°F (16.8°/3.5°C)
Oct 60°/44°F (15.6°/6.6°C) 46°/23°F (7.7°/-4.8°C)
Nov 48°/37°F (9.0°/2.7°C) 23°/4°F (-4.8°/-15.7°C)
Dec 39°/29°F (3.7°/-1.5°C) /-10°F (-13.5°/-23.1°C)

Data: Slovak Hydrometeorological Institute Slovak Hydrometeorological Institute, 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 Slovakia 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.

Slovakia passport

Slovakia passport holder visiting Mongolia

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

Mongolia passport holder visiting Slovakia

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

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 12.9 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?

Slovakia performs better than Mongolia across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Mongolia is 5.9 per 100,000 people, compared to 0.7 in Slovakia. About 71% of people in Mongolia feel safe walking alone at night.

How is healthcare in Mongolia compared to Slovakia?

Slovakia 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 36.8 in Slovakia. Mongolia scores 65 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Slovakia: 82).

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

The average high temperature in Ulaanbaatar is 44°F, compared to 61°F in Bratislava. Ulaanbaatar receives around 10.6 in of rainfall per year, while Bratislava gets 22.6 in.

What language do they speak in Mongolia?

The official language in Mongolia is Mongolian. In Slovakia, the official language is Slovak.

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At a Glance

SK MN
Population 5,431,252 3,227,863
Currency Euro (€) Mongolian Tugrik (MNT)
Languages Slovak Mongolian
Driving side Right Right
Calling code +421 +976
Time zones 1 2
Emergency number 112 105