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title: "Mongolia for digital nomads: Ulaanbaatar and the numbers behind it (2026)"
url: https://nostos.navoy.io/countries/mongolia
description: "Mongolia for remote workers: Ulaanbaatar scored on cost, safety, healthcare, internet, visas, climate and air (39/100). Mongolia has no digital-nomad visa. S…"
dataset: 2026.10.7 (2026-10-13)
license: CC BY 4.0
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# Mongolia for digital nomads: Ulaanbaatar and the numbers behind it (2026)

Ulaanbaatar is the only city in Mongolia in the dataset and scores 39/100 under balanced weights. Mongolia has no digital-nomad visa.

## Cities in Mongolia, ranked

| # | City | Score | Cost/mo (USD) | Download (Mbps) | Known for | Page |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 1 | Ulaanbaatar | 39 | 1435 | 7 | Steppe and nomad culture; Coldest capital | https://nostos.navoy.io/cities/ulaanbaatar |
## National figures shared by every city

| Figure | Value | Source |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Homicide rate | 5.64 per 100,000 | Victims of intentional homicide per 100,000 population (national data, latest year), 2024 |
| Political stability | 76th percentile | Worldwide Governance Indicators — Political Stability and Absence of Violence (score 0–100), 2025 |
| Health coverage index | 70/100 | UHC service coverage index, 2023 |
| Life expectancy | 70.1 years | Life expectancy at birth (years), both sexes, 2021 |
| Human Development Index | 0.747 | Human Development Index (HDR 2025, HDI 2023), 2023 |
| English proficiency | low | EF English Proficiency Index 2024 (band), 2024 |
## Visas and entry

| Passport | Entry rule |
| --- | --- |
| US | 90 days visa-free |
| EU (Germany) | 30 days visa-free |
| UK | 30 days visa-free |
Source: Passport Index dataset (visa requirements, 199 passports × 199 destinations), 2026-02. No long-stay guide for Mongolia yet.

## FAQ

### Is Mongolia good for digital nomads?

Ulaanbaatar scores 39/100 under balanced weights, which ranks it 978 of 1,000 cities in the dataset. Strongest factors: safety and healthcare; weakest: air quality.

### What is the cheapest city in Mongolia for a remote worker?

Ulaanbaatar, at about $1,435 a month for one person including rent (WhereNext city cost estimates 2026 (city pages), 2026-09). Ulaanbaatar is the most expensive city-priced option at $1,435.

### Does Mongolia have a digital nomad visa?

Not according to the sources the dataset uses. Short visits follow the entry rules for your passport.

### How long can a US, EU or UK citizen stay in Mongolia without a visa?

US passport: 90 days visa-free. EU passport (Germany as reference): 30 days visa-free. UK passport: 30 days visa-free. Source: Passport Index dataset (visa requirements, 199 passports × 199 destinations), 2026-02.

### Which city in Mongolia has the fastest internet?

Ulaanbaatar, with a measured median download of 7 Mbps (M-Lab, 2024). Measured speeds run below advertised plans everywhere; 40 Mbps measured is already good.

### How safe is Mongolia?

Mongolia records 5.64 homicides per 100,000 people (Victims of intentional homicide per 100,000 population (national data, latest year), 2024) and sits at the 76th percentile for political stability (World Bank WGI, 2025). These are national figures; city pages note local caveats.

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