Moving to Mongolia from Zambia
What to Expect
Everything you need to know before relocating from Zambia to Mongolia — costs, safety, healthcare, and practical first steps.
If you moved from Zambia 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 80°F in Lusaka, making it significantly cooler.
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Key Indicator Comparison
Key indicators for anyone considering a move from Zambia to Mongolia.
Is it safe?
per 100,000 people per year
per 100,000 people per year
Zambia 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
Zambia 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
Zambia 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 Zambia 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
Mongolia generally does better on employment & economy, though Zambia leads in unemployment 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
percentage of adults who can read and write
Mongolia performs significantly better than Zambia across all family life metrics.
Data: The World Factbook, United Nations SDG Indicators, World Bank, Zambia Revenue Authority
What's the Climate Like?
Monthly averages — select a city to compare.
Avg. annual high / low
Avg. annual high / low
| Months | Lusaka | Ulaanbaatar |
|---|---|---|
| Jan–Mar | 80°/62°F (27°/17°C) | 17°/-5°F (-9°/-21°C) |
| Apr–Jun | 77°/55°F (25°/13°C) | 62°/37°F (17°/3°C) |
| Jul–Sep | 79°/55°F (26°/13°C) | 70°/48°F (21°/9°C) |
| Oct–Dec | 85°/64°F (29°/18°C) | 26°/6°F (-4°/-15°C) |
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| Month | Lusaka | Ulaanbaatar |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 80°/63°F (26.6°/17.1°C) | 4°/-15°F (-15.5°/-26.1°C) |
| Feb | 80°/62°F (26.5°/16.8°C) | 15°/-8°F (-9.6°/-22.3°C) |
| Mar | 81°/62°F (27.0°/16.6°C) | 31°/8°F (-0.6°/-13.6°C) |
| Apr | 80°/59°F (26.5°/15.1°C) | 49°/24°F (9.7°/-4.4°C) |
| May | 78°/55°F (25.3°/12.7°C) | 64°/38°F (17.9°/3.2°C) |
| Jun | 74°/51°F (23.4°/10.6°C) | 73°/49°F (22.7°/9.5°C) |
| Jul | 73°/50°F (23.0°/10.2°C) | 76°/55°F (24.6°/12.7°C) |
| Aug | 79°/54°F (25.9°/12.3°C) | 72°/51°F (22.4°/10.5°C) |
| Sep | 85°/60°F (29.4°/15.3°C) | 62°/38°F (16.8°/3.5°C) |
| Oct | 87°/64°F (30.8°/17.5°C) | 46°/23°F (7.7°/-4.8°C) |
| Nov | 86°/64°F (29.9°/17.9°C) | 23°/4°F (-4.8°/-15.7°C) |
| Dec | 81°/63°F (27.2°/17.3°C) | 8°/-10°F (-13.5°/-23.1°C) |
Data:
Zambia Meteorological Department (ZMD),
National Agency for Meteorology and Environmental Monitoring of Mongolia
Visitor Visa Requirements
Short-stay tourist visa rules between Zambia 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.
Zambia passport holder visiting Mongolia
Visa Required
Mongolia passport holder visiting Zambia
Visa on ArrivalData: 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?
Zambia 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 5.2 in Zambia.
How is healthcare in Mongolia compared to Zambia?
Zambia 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 2.6 in Zambia. Mongolia scores 65 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Zambia: 56).
What's the weather like in Mongolia compared to Zambia?
The average high temperature in Ulaanbaatar is 44°F, compared to 80°F in Lusaka. Ulaanbaatar receives around 10.6 in of rainfall per year, while Lusaka gets 31.4 in.
What language do they speak in Mongolia?
The official language in Mongolia is Mongolian. In Zambia, the official language is English.
