Moving to Mongolia from Tanzania

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What to Expect

Considering a move from Tanzania to Mongolia? Here's how the two countries compare on cost, climate, safety, and more.

If you moved from Tanzania 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 84°F in Dodoma, making it significantly cooler.

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Key Indicator Comparison

The numbers behind daily life in Mongolia compared to Tanzania.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

per 100,000 people per year

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

per 100,000 people per year

TZ
15.8
MN
12.4

Tanzania generally does better on safety, though Mongolia leads in road traffic deaths.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2023

annual government + private spending per person

TZ
$119
MN
$1,109
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

affects wait times and access to care

TZ
1.3
MN
38.7

Tanzania generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Mongolia leads in doctors per 10,000 people.

What about the environment?

Air pollution deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2019

deaths attributable to air pollution per 100k people

TZ
36.0
MN
120.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

TZ
0.3t
MN
7.8t

Tanzania 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

TZ
2.2
MN
12.9
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

TZ
13.0%
MN
3.4%

Mongolia performs significantly better than Tanzania across all infrastructure metrics.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2023

percentage of the labour force without work

TZ
2.6%
MN
6.1%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

TZ
$3,600
MN
$16,300

Mongolia generally does better on employment & economy, though Tanzania leads in unemployment rate.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

TZ
70.2 yrs
MN
71.4 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

TZ
36.4
MN
20.2

Mongolia performs significantly better than Tanzania across all family life metrics.

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

What's the Climate Like?

Monthly averages — select a city to compare.

Dodoma Rain: 23.9 in/yr (607 mm)
84° / 62°F

Avg. annual high / low

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

Avg. annual high / low

Months Dodoma Ulaanbaatar
Jan–Mar 85°/65°F (29°/18°C) 17°/-5°F (-9°/-21°C)
Apr–Jun 82°/61°F (28°/16°C) 62°/37°F (17°/3°C)
Jul–Sep 82°/58°F (28°/14°C) 70°/48°F (21°/9°C)
Oct–Dec 87°/64°F (30°/18°C) 26°/6°F (-4°/-15°C)
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Month Dodoma Ulaanbaatar
Jan 85°/65°F (29.4°/18.6°C) /-15°F (-15.5°/-26.1°C)
Feb 85°/65°F (29.4°/18.6°C) 15°/-8°F (-9.6°/-22.3°C)
Mar 84°/65°F (29.0°/18.3°C) 31°/8°F (-0.6°/-13.6°C)
Apr 84°/64°F (28.7°/17.9°C) 49°/24°F (9.7°/-4.4°C)
May 82°/62°F (28.0°/16.5°C) 64°/38°F (17.9°/3.2°C)
Jun 81°/58°F (27.1°/14.4°C) 73°/49°F (22.7°/9.5°C)
Jul 80°/56°F (26.5°/13.6°C) 76°/55°F (24.6°/12.7°C)
Aug 81°/58°F (27.3°/14.2°C) 72°/51°F (22.4°/10.5°C)
Sep 84°/60°F (29.0°/15.3°C) 62°/38°F (16.8°/3.5°C)
Oct 87°/62°F (30.5°/16.9°C) 46°/23°F (7.7°/-4.8°C)
Nov 86°/65°F (30.1°/18.3°C) 23°/4°F (-4.8°/-15.7°C)
Dec 87°/66°F (30.4°/18.8°C) /-10°F (-13.5°/-23.1°C)

Data: Tanzania Meteorological Agency Tanzania Meteorological Agency, 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 Tanzania 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.

Tanzania passport

Tanzania passport holder visiting Mongolia

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

Mongolia passport holder visiting Tanzania

Visa on Arrival
Mongolia passport holders can obtain a visa on arrival in Tanzania.

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?

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?

Tanzania generally does better on safety, though Mongolia leads in road traffic deaths. The homicide rate in Mongolia is 5.9 per 100,000 people, compared to 3.7 in Tanzania.

How is healthcare in Mongolia compared to Tanzania?

Tanzania generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Mongolia leads in doctors per 10,000 people. There are 38.7 doctors per 10,000 people in Mongolia, compared to 1.3 in Tanzania. Mongolia scores 65 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Tanzania: 43).

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

The average high temperature in Ulaanbaatar is 44°F, compared to 84°F in Dodoma. Ulaanbaatar receives around 10.6 in of rainfall per year, while Dodoma gets 23.9 in.

What language do they speak in Mongolia?

The official language in Mongolia is Mongolian. In Tanzania, the official languages are English and Swahili.

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At a Glance

TZ MN
Population 63,852,892 3,227,863
Currency Tanzanian Shilling (TZS) Mongolian Tugrik (MNT)
Languages English, Swahili Mongolian
Driving side Left Right
Calling code +255 +976
Time zones 1 2
Emergency number 112 105