Moving to Mongolia from Solomon Islands

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from Solomon Islands 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 Honiara, making it significantly cooler.

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Key Indicator Comparison

How Solomon Islands 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

SB
3.7
MN
5.9
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

SB
11.2
MN
12.4

Solomon Islands 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

SB
$153
MN
$1,109
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

affects wait times and access to care

SB
1.9
MN
38.7

Mongolia generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Solomon Islands 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

SB
57.0
MN
120.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

SB
0.4t
MN
7.8t

Solomon Islands 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

SB
0.1
MN
12.9
Internet access The World Factbook, 2021

share of households with internet

SB
36.0%
MN
84.0%

Mongolia performs significantly better than Solomon Islands across all infrastructure metrics.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2023

percentage of the labour force without work

SB
1.6%
MN
6.1%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

SB
$2,700
MN
$16,300

Solomon Islands generally does better on employment & economy, though Mongolia leads in gdp per capita.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

SB
76.7 yrs
MN
71.4 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

SB
20.0
MN
20.2

Solomon Islands performs better than Mongolia across all family life metrics.

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

What's the Climate Like?

Monthly averages — select a city to compare.

Honiara Rain: 129.5 in/yr (3290 mm)
86° / 74°F

Avg. annual high / low

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

Avg. annual high / low

Months Honiara Ulaanbaatar
Jan–Mar 87°/75°F (30°/24°C) 17°/-5°F (-9°/-21°C)
Apr–Jun 86°/74°F (30°/23°C) 62°/37°F (17°/3°C)
Jul–Sep 85°/72°F (29°/22°C) 70°/48°F (21°/9°C)
Oct–Dec 87°/74°F (30°/23°C) 26°/6°F (-4°/-15°C)
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Month Honiara Ulaanbaatar
Jan 87°/75°F (30.6°/23.8°C) /-15°F (-15.5°/-26.1°C)
Feb 87°/75°F (30.4°/23.8°C) 15°/-8°F (-9.6°/-22.3°C)
Mar 87°/74°F (30.4°/23.6°C) 31°/8°F (-0.6°/-13.6°C)
Apr 87°/74°F (30.3°/23.5°C) 49°/24°F (9.7°/-4.4°C)
May 86°/74°F (30.2°/23.2°C) 64°/38°F (17.9°/3.2°C)
Jun 86°/73°F (29.9°/22.9°C) 73°/49°F (22.7°/9.5°C)
Jul 85°/72°F (29.3°/22.5°C) 76°/55°F (24.6°/12.7°C)
Aug 85°/72°F (29.4°/22.3°C) 72°/51°F (22.4°/10.5°C)
Sep 85°/73°F (29.6°/22.6°C) 62°/38°F (16.8°/3.5°C)
Oct 86°/73°F (30.1°/22.8°C) 46°/23°F (7.7°/-4.8°C)
Nov 87°/74°F (30.5°/23.2°C) 23°/4°F (-4.8°/-15.7°C)
Dec 87°/74°F (30.7°/23.6°C) /-10°F (-13.5°/-23.1°C)

Data: Solomon Islands Meteorological Service Solomon Islands Meteorological Service, 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 Solomon Islands 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.

Solomon Islands passport

Solomon Islands passport holder visiting Mongolia

Visa Required
Solomon Islands passport holders need a visa to enter Mongolia.
Mongolia passport

Mongolia passport holder visiting Solomon Islands

Visa Required
Mongolia passport holders need a visa to enter Solomon Islands.

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 Solomon Islands and Mongolia.

Is Mongolia safe for expats?

Solomon Islands performs better than Mongolia across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Mongolia is 5.9 per 100,000 people, compared to 3.7 in Solomon Islands.

How is healthcare in Mongolia compared to Solomon Islands?

Mongolia generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Solomon Islands leads in healthcare spending per person. There are 38.7 doctors per 10,000 people in Mongolia, compared to 1.9 in Solomon Islands. Mongolia scores 65 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Solomon Islands: 47).

What's the weather like in Mongolia compared to Solomon Islands?

The average high temperature in Ulaanbaatar is 44°F, compared to 86°F in Honiara. Ulaanbaatar receives around 10.6 in of rainfall per year, while Honiara gets 129.5 in.

What language do they speak in Mongolia?

The official language in Mongolia is Mongolian. In Solomon Islands, the official language is English.

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At a Glance

SB MN
Population 702,694 3,227,863
Currency Solomon Islands Dollar (SBD) Mongolian Tugrik (MNT)
Languages English Mongolian
Driving side Left Right
Calling code +677 +976
Time zones 1 2
Emergency number 105