Moving to Mongolia from Suriname

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from Suriname 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 92°F in Paramaribo, making it significantly cooler.

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Key Indicator Comparison

How Suriname 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

SR
7.3
MN
5.9
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

SR
16.2
MN
12.4

Mongolia performs significantly better than Suriname across all safety metrics.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2023

annual government + private spending per person

SR
$1,143
MN
$1,109
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

affects wait times and access to care

SR
14.8
MN
38.7

Mongolia performs significantly better than Suriname across all health & wellbeing metrics.

What about the environment?

Air pollution deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2019

deaths attributable to air pollution per 100k people

SR
39.0
MN
120.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

SR
4.1t
MN
7.8t

Suriname 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

SR
20.2
MN
12.9
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

SR
4.0%
MN
3.4%

Suriname generally does better on infrastructure, though Mongolia leads in water stress level.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2023

percentage of the labour force without work

SR
7.7%
MN
6.1%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

SR
$19,000
MN
$16,300

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

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

SR
72.4 yrs
MN
71.4 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

SR
30.2
MN
20.2

Suriname generally does better on family life, though Mongolia leads in infant mortality.

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.

Paramaribo Rain: 84.6 in/yr (2148 mm)
92° / 72°F

Avg. annual high / low

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

Avg. annual high / low

Months Paramaribo Ulaanbaatar
Jan–Mar 89°/71°F (32°/22°C) 17°/-5°F (-9°/-21°C)
Apr–Jun 91°/73°F (33°/23°C) 62°/37°F (17°/3°C)
Jul–Sep 93°/73°F (34°/23°C) 70°/48°F (21°/9°C)
Oct–Dec 94°/73°F (34°/23°C) 26°/6°F (-4°/-15°C)
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Month Paramaribo Ulaanbaatar
Jan 89°/71°F (31.8°/21.6°C) /-15°F (-15.5°/-26.1°C)
Feb 88°/71°F (31.3°/21.6°C) 15°/-8°F (-9.6°/-22.3°C)
Mar 90°/71°F (32.1°/21.8°C) 31°/8°F (-0.6°/-13.6°C)
Apr 91°/73°F (32.6°/22.6°C) 49°/24°F (9.7°/-4.4°C)
May 91°/73°F (32.9°/22.7°C) 64°/38°F (17.9°/3.2°C)
Jun 92°/72°F (33.2°/22.5°C) 73°/49°F (22.7°/9.5°C)
Jul 92°/72°F (33.5°/22.5°C) 76°/55°F (24.6°/12.7°C)
Aug 93°/73°F (34.1°/22.7°C) 72°/51°F (22.4°/10.5°C)
Sep 94°/73°F (34.7°/22.9°C) 62°/38°F (16.8°/3.5°C)
Oct 95°/73°F (35.1°/22.9°C) 46°/23°F (7.7°/-4.8°C)
Nov 94°/73°F (34.3°/22.6°C) 23°/4°F (-4.8°/-15.7°C)
Dec 92°/72°F (33.4°/22.5°C) /-10°F (-13.5°/-23.1°C)

Data: Meteorological Service 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 Suriname 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.

Suriname passport

Suriname passport holder visiting Mongolia

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

Mongolia passport holder visiting Suriname

Visa Free
Mongolia passport holders can enter Suriname 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?

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 Suriname and Mongolia.

Is Mongolia safe for expats?

Mongolia performs significantly better than Suriname across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Mongolia is 5.9 per 100,000 people, compared to 7.3 in Suriname.

How is healthcare in Mongolia compared to Suriname?

Mongolia performs significantly better than Suriname across all health & wellbeing metrics. There are 38.7 doctors per 10,000 people in Mongolia, compared to 14.8 in Suriname. Mongolia scores 65 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Suriname: 63).

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

The average high temperature in Ulaanbaatar is 44°F, compared to 92°F in Paramaribo. Ulaanbaatar receives around 10.6 in of rainfall per year, while Paramaribo gets 84.6 in.

What language do they speak in Mongolia?

The official language in Mongolia is Mongolian. In Suriname, the official language is Dutch.

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At a Glance

SR MN
Population 632,638 3,227,863
Currency Surinamese Dollar (SRD) Mongolian Tugrik (MNT)
Languages Dutch Mongolian
Driving side Left Right
Calling code +597 +976
Time zones 1 2
Emergency number 105