Moving to Mongolia from Wisconsin

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from Wisconsin to Mongolia, and you’d need to navigate life in Mongolian. Expect a noticeable climate shift — Ulaanbaatar averages 44°F vs 56°F in Madison, making it significantly cooler.

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Who Else Is Making This Move?

What the data shows about people moving from Wisconsin to Mongolia.

Living there in 2020
856 ↑ 7% vs 2015

people born in United States live in Mongolia · UN DESA

Who's moving to Mongolia?

Top countries of origin for Mongolia's foreign-born residents.

Foreign-born population · UN DESA (2020)

Key Indicator Comparison

The numbers behind daily life in Mongolia compared to Wisconsin.

How's the healthcare?

Adult obesity rate Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (PLACES), 2022

share of adults with obesity

WI
37.8%
MN
20.6%

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

Will I have good infrastructure?

Internet access US Census Bureau (American Community Survey), 2023

share of households with internet

WI
89.5%
MN
84.0%

Wisconsin performs better than Mongolia across all infrastructure metrics.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate Bureau of Labor Statistics, 2025

percentage of the labour force without work

WI
3.0%
MN
6.1%
GDP per capita Bureau of Economic Analysis, 2024

a broad measure of economic output per person

WI
$59,333
MN
$16,300

Wisconsin performs better than Mongolia across all employment & economy metrics.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy OECD Regional Demography, 2022

average years of life at birth

WI
77.7 yrs
MN
71.4 yrs

Wisconsin performs better than Mongolia across all family life metrics.

Data: Bureau of Economic Analysis, Bureau of Labor Statistics, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (PLACES), OECD Regional Demography, US Census Bureau (American Community Survey)

What's the Climate Like?

Monthly averages — select a city to compare.

Madison Rain: 34.5 in/yr (876 mm)
56° / 37°F

Avg. annual high / low

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

Avg. annual high / low

Months Madison Ulaanbaatar
Jan–Mar 33°/17°F (1°/-8°C) 17°/-5°F (-9°/-21°C)
Apr–Jun 68°/46°F (20°/8°C) 62°/37°F (17°/3°C)
Jul–Sep 78°/57°F (25°/14°C) 70°/48°F (21°/9°C)
Oct–Dec 44°/28°F (7°/-2°C) 26°/6°F (-4°/-15°C)
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Month Madison Ulaanbaatar
Jan 26°/11°F (-3.1°/-11.6°C) /-15°F (-15.5°/-26.1°C)
Feb 31°/15°F (-0.5°/-9.4°C) 15°/-8°F (-9.6°/-22.3°C)
Mar 43°/25°F (6.2°/-4.0°C) 31°/8°F (-0.6°/-13.6°C)
Apr 57°/36°F (14.1°/2.1°C) 49°/24°F (9.7°/-4.4°C)
May 68°/46°F (20.2°/7.8°C) 64°/38°F (17.9°/3.2°C)
Jun 78°/56°F (25.5°/13.4°C) 73°/49°F (22.7°/9.5°C)
Jul 82°/61°F (27.6°/16.1°C) 76°/55°F (24.6°/12.7°C)
Aug 79°/59°F (26.3°/15.0°C) 72°/51°F (22.4°/10.5°C)
Sep 72°/50°F (22.1°/10.1°C) 62°/38°F (16.8°/3.5°C)
Oct 59°/39°F (14.9°/3.8°C) 46°/23°F (7.7°/-4.8°C)
Nov 44°/28°F (6.7°/-2.1°C) 23°/4°F (-4.8°/-15.7°C)
Dec 30°/16°F (-1.0°/-8.9°C) /-10°F (-13.5°/-23.1°C)

Data: National Weather Service National Weather 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 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

United States passport holder visiting Mongolia

Visa Free
United States passport holders can enter Mongolia without a visa.
Mongolia passport

Mongolia passport holder visiting United States

Visa Required
Mongolia passport holders need a visa to enter United States.

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?

From major Mongolia cities the network usually holds up. Visa rules, your employer's stance on overseas employees, and tax residency in Wisconsin and Mongolia are what actually decide it long-term.

How is healthcare in Mongolia compared to Wisconsin?

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

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

The average high temperature in Ulaanbaatar is 44°F, compared to 56°F in Madison. Ulaanbaatar receives around 10.6 in of rainfall per year, while Madison gets 34.5 in.

What language do they speak in Mongolia?

The official language in Mongolia is Mongolian. In Wisconsin, the official language is English.

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At a Glance

MN
Population 5,686,986 3,227,863
Currency United States Dollar ($) Mongolian Tugrik (MNT)
Languages English Mongolian
Driving side Right Right
Calling code +1 +976
Time zones 11 2
Emergency number 911 105