Moving to Mongolia from Vietnam
What to Expect
A comprehensive look at what changes when you move from Vietnam to Mongolia — from daily expenses to quality of life.
If you moved from Vietnam to Mongolia, and you’d need to navigate life in Mongolian. Expect a noticeable climate shift — Ulaanbaatar averages 44°F vs 91°F in Ho Chi Minh City, making it significantly cooler.
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Who Else Is Making This Move?
Real numbers on people moving from Vietnam to Mongolia, and how the trend has changed.
Who's moving to Mongolia?
Top countries of origin for Mongolia's foreign-born residents.
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Key Indicator Comparison
How Vietnam and Mongolia stack up on safety, healthcare, jobs, and infrastructure.
Is it safe?
per 100,000 people per year
per 100,000 people per year
Vietnam generally does better on safety, though Mongolia leads in road traffic deaths.
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
Vietnam generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Mongolia leads in doctors per 10,000 people.
What about the environment?
deaths attributable to air pollution per 100k people
tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year
Vietnam performs better than Mongolia across all environment metrics.
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
Mongolia generally does better on infrastructure, though Vietnam leads in broadband per 100 people.
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
Vietnam generally does better on employment & economy, though Mongolia leads in gdp per capita.
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
Mongolia generally does better on family life, though Vietnam leads in life expectancy.
Sources: World Bank (2021–2025), United Nations SDG Indicators (2011–2021), World Health Organization (2024), General Department Of Taxation - Ministry Of Finance (2016), General Department of National Taxation (2016). How we calculate this
Weather in Mongolia vs Vietnam
Monthly averages — select a city to compare.
Avg. annual high / low
Avg. annual high / low
| Months | Ho Chi Minh City | Ulaanbaatar |
|---|---|---|
| Jan–Mar | 91°/75°F (33°/24°C) | 17°/-5°F (-9°/-21°C) |
| Apr–Jun | 94°/79°F (34°/26°C) | 62°/37°F (17°/3°C) |
| Jul–Sep | 91°/77°F (33°/25°C) | 70°/48°F (21°/9°C) |
| Oct–Dec | 90°/76°F (32°/25°C) | 26°/6°F (-4°/-15°C) |
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| Month | Ho Chi Minh City | Ulaanbaatar |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 90°/74°F (32.0°/23.4°C) | 4°/-15°F (-15.5°/-26.1°C) |
| Feb | 91°/74°F (32.7°/23.1°C) | 15°/-8°F (-9.6°/-22.3°C) |
| Mar | 92°/77°F (33.6°/24.9°C) | 31°/8°F (-0.6°/-13.6°C) |
| Apr | 94°/80°F (34.5°/26.4°C) | 49°/24°F (9.7°/-4.4°C) |
| May | 95°/80°F (34.9°/26.4°C) | 64°/38°F (17.9°/3.2°C) |
| Jun | 92°/78°F (33.5°/25.5°C) | 73°/49°F (22.7°/9.5°C) |
| Jul | 91°/77°F (33.0°/25.2°C) | 76°/55°F (24.6°/12.7°C) |
| Aug | 91°/77°F (32.9°/25.1°C) | 72°/51°F (22.4°/10.5°C) |
| Sep | 91°/77°F (32.6°/25.0°C) | 62°/38°F (16.8°/3.5°C) |
| Oct | 90°/77°F (32.3°/25.0°C) | 46°/23°F (7.7°/-4.8°C) |
| Nov | 90°/77°F (32.4°/24.9°C) | 23°/4°F (-4.8°/-15.7°C) |
| Dec | 89°/75°F (31.6°/23.9°C) | 8°/-10°F (-13.5°/-23.1°C) |
Data:
Viet Nam Meteorological and Hydrological Administration,
National Agency for Meteorology and Environmental Monitoring of Mongolia
Can you move from Vietnam to Mongolia?
Short-stay tourist visa rules between Vietnam 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.
Vietnam passport holder visiting Mongolia
Visa Free
Mongolia passport holder visiting Vietnam
Visa FreeData: 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 15.8 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 Vietnam and Mongolia.
Is Mongolia safe for expats?
Vietnam 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 1.5 in Vietnam.
How is healthcare in Mongolia compared to Vietnam?
Vietnam generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Mongolia leads in doctors per 10,000 people. There are 41.3 doctors per 10,000 people in Mongolia, compared to 11.1 in Vietnam. Mongolia scores 65 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Vietnam: 68).
What's the weather like in Mongolia compared to Vietnam?
The average high temperature in Ulaanbaatar is 44°F, compared to 91°F in Ho Chi Minh City. Ulaanbaatar receives around 10.6 in of rainfall per year, while Ho Chi Minh City gets 65.1 in.
What language do they speak in Mongolia?
The official language in Mongolia is Mongolian. In Vietnam, the official language is Vietnamese.
