Moving to Mongolia from South Korea
What to Expect
Considering a move from South Korea to Mongolia? Here's how the two countries compare on cost, climate, safety, and more.
If you moved from South Korea to Mongolia, and you’d need to navigate life in Mongolian. Expect a noticeable climate shift — Ulaanbaatar averages 44°F vs 63°F in Seoul, making it significantly cooler.
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Who Else Is Making This Move?
What the data shows about people moving from South Korea to Mongolia.
Who's moving to Mongolia?
Top countries of origin for Mongolia's foreign-born residents.
- 11,419
- 3,232
-
3.1,987
South Korea
- 856
- 678
- 444
Key Indicator Comparison
The numbers behind daily life in Mongolia compared to South Korea.
Is it safe?
per 100,000 people per year
of residents who feel safe walking alone at night
per 100,000 people per year
South Korea generally does better on safety, though Mongolia leads in feel safe walking at night.
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
per 100,000 people — a proxy for mental health support
Mongolia generally does better on health & wellbeing, though South Korea leads in health coverage index.
What about the environment?
deaths attributable to air pollution per 100k people
tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year
South Korea generally does better on environment, though Mongolia leads in co₂ emissions per capita.
Will I have good infrastructure?
fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work
higher means greater strain on freshwater supply
annual consumption — reflects grid capacity
South Korea generally does better on infrastructure, though Mongolia leads in water stress level.
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
South Korea 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
South Korea generally does better on family life, though Mongolia leads in literacy rate.
Data: National Tax Service, South Korea, 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 | Seoul | Ulaanbaatar |
|---|---|---|
| Jan–Mar | 43°/28°F (6°/-2°C) | 17°/-5°F (-9°/-21°C) |
| Apr–Jun | 73°/56°F (23°/13°C) | 62°/37°F (17°/3°C) |
| Jul–Sep | 83°/70°F (28°/21°C) | 70°/48°F (21°/9°C) |
| Oct–Dec | 54°/38°F (12°/4°C) | 26°/6°F (-4°/-15°C) |
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| Month | Seoul | Ulaanbaatar |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 36°/22°F (2.1°/-5.5°C) | 4°/-15°F (-15.5°/-26.1°C) |
| Feb | 41°/26°F (5.1°/-3.2°C) | 15°/-8°F (-9.6°/-22.3°C) |
| Mar | 52°/35°F (11.0°/1.9°C) | 31°/8°F (-0.6°/-13.6°C) |
| Apr | 64°/46°F (17.9°/8.0°C) | 49°/24°F (9.7°/-4.4°C) |
| May | 74°/56°F (23.6°/13.5°C) | 64°/38°F (17.9°/3.2°C) |
| Jun | 82°/66°F (27.6°/18.7°C) | 73°/49°F (22.7°/9.5°C) |
| Jul | 84°/72°F (29.0°/22.3°C) | 76°/55°F (24.6°/12.7°C) |
| Aug | 86°/73°F (30.0°/22.9°C) | 72°/51°F (22.4°/10.5°C) |
| Sep | 79°/64°F (26.2°/17.7°C) | 62°/38°F (16.8°/3.5°C) |
| Oct | 68°/51°F (20.2°/10.6°C) | 46°/23°F (7.7°/-4.8°C) |
| Nov | 53°/38°F (11.9°/3.5°C) | 23°/4°F (-4.8°/-15.7°C) |
| Dec | 40°/26°F (4.2°/-3.4°C) | 8°/-10°F (-13.5°/-23.1°C) |
Data:
Korea Meteorological Administration,
National Agency for Meteorology and Environmental Monitoring of Mongolia
Visitor Visa Requirements
Short-stay tourist visa rules between South Korea 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.
South Korea passport holder visiting Mongolia
Visa Free
Mongolia passport holder visiting South Korea
Visa RequiredData: 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?
South Korea generally does better on safety, though Mongolia leads in feel safe walking at night. The homicide rate in Mongolia is 5.9 per 100,000 people, compared to 0.5 in South Korea. About 71% of people in Mongolia feel safe walking alone at night.
How is healthcare in Mongolia compared to South Korea?
Mongolia generally does better on health & wellbeing, though South Korea leads in health coverage index. There are 38.7 doctors per 10,000 people in Mongolia, compared to 25.2 in South Korea. Mongolia scores 65 on the WHO universal health coverage index (South Korea: 89).
What's the weather like in Mongolia compared to South Korea?
The average high temperature in Ulaanbaatar is 44°F, compared to 63°F in Seoul. Ulaanbaatar receives around 10.6 in of rainfall per year, while Seoul gets 55.8 in.
What language do they speak in Mongolia?
The official language in Mongolia is Mongolian. In South Korea, the official language is Korean.
