Moving to Mongolia from Swaziland

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from Swaziland 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 72°F in Lobamba, making it significantly cooler.

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Key Indicator Comparison

How Swaziland 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

SZ
12.7
MN
5.9
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

SZ
24.7
MN
12.4

Mongolia performs significantly better than Swaziland across all safety metrics.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2023

annual government + private spending per person

SZ
$922
MN
$1,109
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

affects wait times and access to care

SZ
15.9
MN
38.7

Mongolia generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Swaziland 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

SZ
66.0
MN
120.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

SZ
0.9t
MN
7.8t

Swaziland 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

SZ
2.3
MN
12.9
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

SZ
77.6%
MN
3.4%

Mongolia performs significantly better than Swaziland across all infrastructure metrics.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2023

percentage of the labour force without work

SZ
37.6%
MN
6.1%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

SZ
$10,600
MN
$16,300

Mongolia performs significantly better than Swaziland across all employment & economy metrics.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

SZ
59.7 yrs
MN
71.4 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

SZ
39.6
MN
20.2

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

Data: Swaziland Revenue Authority, The World Factbook, United Nations SDG Indicators, World Bank

What's the Climate Like?

Monthly averages — select a city to compare.

Lobamba Rain: 56.8 in/yr (1442 mm)
72° / 51°F

Avg. annual high / low

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

Avg. annual high / low

Months Lobamba Ulaanbaatar
Jan–Mar 76°/58°F (24°/14°C) 17°/-5°F (-9°/-21°C)
Apr–Jun 70°/46°F (21°/8°C) 62°/37°F (17°/3°C)
Jul–Sep 71°/44°F (21°/7°C) 70°/48°F (21°/9°C)
Oct–Dec 73°/55°F (23°/13°C) 26°/6°F (-4°/-15°C)
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Month Lobamba Ulaanbaatar
Jan 77°/59°F (24.9°/14.9°C) /-15°F (-15.5°/-26.1°C)
Feb 76°/58°F (24.5°/14.5°C) 15°/-8°F (-9.6°/-22.3°C)
Mar 75°/56°F (24.1°/13.4°C) 31°/8°F (-0.6°/-13.6°C)
Apr 73°/52°F (22.6°/11.0°C) 49°/24°F (9.7°/-4.4°C)
May 71°/46°F (21.4°/7.9°C) 64°/38°F (17.9°/3.2°C)
Jun 67°/40°F (19.3°/4.7°C) 73°/49°F (22.7°/9.5°C)
Jul 68°/40°F (19.8°/4.6°C) 76°/55°F (24.6°/12.7°C)
Aug 70°/44°F (21.3°/6.6°C) 72°/51°F (22.4°/10.5°C)
Sep 74°/49°F (23.2°/9.5°C) 62°/38°F (16.8°/3.5°C)
Oct 73°/52°F (22.8°/11.3°C) 46°/23°F (7.7°/-4.8°C)
Nov 72°/55°F (22.5°/12.9°C) 23°/4°F (-4.8°/-15.7°C)
Dec 75°/58°F (23.7°/14.2°C) /-10°F (-13.5°/-23.1°C)

Data: Eswatini Meteorological Service Eswatini 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 Swaziland 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.

Swaziland passport

Swaziland passport holder visiting Mongolia

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

Mongolia passport holder visiting Swaziland

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

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 Swaziland and Mongolia.

Is Mongolia safe for expats?

Mongolia performs significantly better than Swaziland across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Mongolia is 5.9 per 100,000 people, compared to 12.7 in Swaziland.

How is healthcare in Mongolia compared to Swaziland?

Mongolia generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Swaziland leads in healthcare spending per person. There are 38.7 doctors per 10,000 people in Mongolia, compared to 15.9 in Swaziland. Mongolia scores 65 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Swaziland: 56).

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

The average high temperature in Ulaanbaatar is 44°F, compared to 72°F in Lobamba. Ulaanbaatar receives around 10.6 in of rainfall per year, while Lobamba gets 56.8 in.

What language do they speak in Mongolia?

The official language in Mongolia is Mongolian. In Swaziland, the official languages are English and Swazi.

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At a Glance

SZ MN
Population 1,121,761 3,227,863
Currency Swazi Lilangeni (SZL) Mongolian Tugrik (MNT)
Languages English, Swazi Mongolian
Driving side Left Right
Calling code +268 +976
Time zones 1 2
Emergency number 105