Moving to Mongolia from Zimbabwe
What to Expect
Everything you need to know before relocating from Zimbabwe to Mongolia — costs, safety, healthcare, and practical first steps.
If you moved from Zimbabwe 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 78°F in Harare, making it significantly cooler.
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Key Indicator Comparison
Key indicators for anyone considering a move from Zimbabwe to Mongolia.
Is it safe?
per 100,000 people per year
per 100,000 people per year
Mongolia performs significantly better than Zimbabwe 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
Zimbabwe 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
Zimbabwe 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 performs significantly better than Zimbabwe across all infrastructure metrics.
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 performs significantly better than Zimbabwe across all employment & economy metrics.
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 Zimbabwe across all family life metrics.
Data: The World Factbook, United Nations SDG Indicators, World Bank, Zimbabwe Revenue Authority
What's the Climate Like?
Monthly averages — select a city to compare.
Avg. annual high / low
Avg. annual high / low
| Months | Harare | Ulaanbaatar |
|---|---|---|
| Jan–Mar | 79°/59°F (26°/15°C) | 17°/-5°F (-9°/-21°C) |
| Apr–Jun | 75°/49°F (24°/10°C) | 62°/37°F (17°/3°C) |
| Jul–Sep | 76°/48°F (25°/9°C) | 70°/48°F (21°/9°C) |
| Oct–Dec | 82°/59°F (28°/15°C) | 26°/6°F (-4°/-15°C) |
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| Month | Harare | Ulaanbaatar |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 79°/60°F (26.2°/15.8°C) | 4°/-15°F (-15.5°/-26.1°C) |
| Feb | 79°/60°F (26.0°/15.7°C) | 15°/-8°F (-9.6°/-22.3°C) |
| Mar | 79°/58°F (26.2°/14.5°C) | 31°/8°F (-0.6°/-13.6°C) |
| Apr | 78°/54°F (25.6°/12.5°C) | 49°/24°F (9.7°/-4.4°C) |
| May | 75°/49°F (23.8°/9.3°C) | 64°/38°F (17.9°/3.2°C) |
| Jun | 71°/44°F (21.8°/6.8°C) | 73°/49°F (22.7°/9.5°C) |
| Jul | 71°/44°F (21.6°/6.5°C) | 76°/55°F (24.6°/12.7°C) |
| Aug | 75°/47°F (24.1°/8.5°C) | 72°/51°F (22.4°/10.5°C) |
| Sep | 83°/53°F (28.4°/11.7°C) | 62°/38°F (16.8°/3.5°C) |
| Oct | 84°/58°F (28.8°/14.5°C) | 46°/23°F (7.7°/-4.8°C) |
| Nov | 82°/60°F (27.6°/15.5°C) | 23°/4°F (-4.8°/-15.7°C) |
| Dec | 79°/60°F (26.3°/15.8°C) | 8°/-10°F (-13.5°/-23.1°C) |
Data:
Meteorological Services Department,
National Agency for Meteorology and Environmental Monitoring of Mongolia
Visitor Visa Requirements
Short-stay tourist visa rules between Zimbabwe 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.
Zimbabwe passport holder visiting Mongolia
Visa Required
Mongolia passport holder visiting Zimbabwe
Visa Online (e-Visa)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?
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 Zimbabwe across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Mongolia is 5.9 per 100,000 people, compared to 6.7 in Zimbabwe.
How is healthcare in Mongolia compared to Zimbabwe?
Zimbabwe 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 1.7 in Zimbabwe. Mongolia scores 65 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Zimbabwe: 55).
What's the weather like in Mongolia compared to Zimbabwe?
The average high temperature in Ulaanbaatar is 44°F, compared to 78°F in Harare. Ulaanbaatar receives around 10.6 in of rainfall per year, while Harare gets 33.1 in.
What language do they speak in Mongolia?
The official language in Mongolia is Mongolian. In Zimbabwe, the official languages are Chewa, Chibarwe, English, Kalanga, Khoisan, Ndau, Northern Ndebele, Shona, Sotho, Tonga, Tsonga, Tswana, Venda, Xhosa and Zimbabwean Sign Language.
Compare further: Zimbabwe vs. Mongolia
At a Glance
ZW
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MN
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|---|---|---|
| Population | 15,121,004 | 3,227,863 |
| Currency | Zimbabwean Dollar (ZWL) | Mongolian Tugrik (MNT) |
| Languages | Chewa, Chibarwe, English, Kalanga, Khoisan, Ndau, Northern Ndebele, Shona, Sotho, Tonga, Tsonga, Tswana, Venda, Xhosa, Zimbabwean Sign Language | Mongolian |
| Driving side | Left | Right |
| Calling code | +263 | +976 |
| Time zones | 1 | 2 |
| Emergency number | 999 | 105 |