Moving to Mongolia from United States
What to Expect
Everything you need to know before relocating from United States to Mongolia — costs, safety, healthcare, and practical first steps.
If you moved from United States to Mongolia, and you’d need to navigate life in Mongolian. Expect a noticeable climate shift — Ulaanbaatar averages 44°F vs 66°F in Washington, making it significantly cooler.
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Who Else Is Making This Move?
How many people actually move from United States to Mongolia, based on official data.
Who's moving to Mongolia?
Top countries of origin for Mongolia's foreign-born residents.
- 11,419
- 3,232
- 1,987
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4.856
United States
- 678
- 444
Key Indicator Comparison
Key indicators for anyone considering a move from United States to Mongolia.
Is it safe?
per 100,000 people per year
of residents who feel safe walking alone at night
per 100,000 people per year
Mongolia performs significantly better than United States across all safety metrics.
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
share of adults with obesity
per 100,000 people — a proxy for mental health support
Mongolia generally does better on health & wellbeing, though United States 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
United States 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
share of households with internet
United States 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
share of people below the poverty line
United States 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
United States performs better than Mongolia across all family life metrics.
Data: Internal Revenue Service, 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 | Washington | Ulaanbaatar |
|---|---|---|
| Jan–Mar | 48°/28°F (9°/-2°C) | 17°/-5°F (-9°/-21°C) |
| Apr–Jun | 75°/51°F (24°/11°C) | 62°/37°F (17°/3°C) |
| Jul–Sep | 85°/62°F (29°/17°C) | 70°/48°F (21°/9°C) |
| Oct–Dec | 57°/35°F (14°/2°C) | 26°/6°F (-4°/-15°C) |
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| Month | Washington | Ulaanbaatar |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 42°/24°F (5.8°/-4.5°C) | 4°/-15°F (-15.5°/-26.1°C) |
| Feb | 46°/26°F (8.0°/-3.3°C) | 15°/-8°F (-9.6°/-22.3°C) |
| Mar | 56°/33°F (13.1°/0.5°C) | 31°/8°F (-0.6°/-13.6°C) |
| Apr | 67°/42°F (19.3°/5.6°C) | 49°/24°F (9.7°/-4.4°C) |
| May | 75°/51°F (23.9°/10.7°C) | 64°/38°F (17.9°/3.2°C) |
| Jun | 84°/61°F (28.8°/16.1°C) | 73°/49°F (22.7°/9.5°C) |
| Jul | 88°/65°F (31.1°/18.6°C) | 76°/55°F (24.6°/12.7°C) |
| Aug | 87°/64°F (30.3°/17.9°C) | 72°/51°F (22.4°/10.5°C) |
| Sep | 79°/56°F (26.3°/13.5°C) | 62°/38°F (16.8°/3.5°C) |
| Oct | 68°/44°F (20.1°/6.6°C) | 46°/23°F (7.7°/-4.8°C) |
| Nov | 58°/35°F (14.2°/1.8°C) | 23°/4°F (-4.8°/-15.7°C) |
| Dec | 46°/27°F (7.8°/-2.7°C) | 8°/-10°F (-13.5°/-23.1°C) |
Data:
National Weather Service,
National Agency for Meteorology and Environmental Monitoring of Mongolia
Visitor Visa Requirements
Short-stay tourist visa rules between United States 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.
United States passport holder visiting Mongolia
Visa Free
Mongolia passport holder visiting United States
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?
Internet is rarely the blocker — Mongolia has 12.9 fixed broadband subscriptions per 100 people. The real questions are legal: digital nomad visa eligibility, your employer's overseas-work policy, and tax residency in both countries.
Is Mongolia safe for expats?
Mongolia performs significantly better than United States across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Mongolia is 5.9 per 100,000 people, compared to 6.4 in United States. About 71% of people in Mongolia feel safe walking alone at night.
How is healthcare in Mongolia compared to United States?
Mongolia generally does better on health & wellbeing, though United States leads in health coverage index. There are 38.7 doctors per 10,000 people in Mongolia, compared to 36.1 in United States. Mongolia scores 65 on the WHO universal health coverage index (United States: 86).
What's the weather like in Mongolia compared to United States?
The average high temperature in Ulaanbaatar is 44°F, compared to 66°F in Washington. Ulaanbaatar receives around 10.6 in of rainfall per year, while Washington gets 41.5 in.
What language do they speak in Mongolia?
The official language in Mongolia is Mongolian. In United States, the official language is English.
