Mongolia

Erdenet

#3 Top 5 cities

Erdenet has relevance for technical or mining-related assignments, but it is less versatile than Ulaanbaatar for general expat life.

Country overview

Year-round temperatures

Day: -14°C aΕΎ 22°C

Night: -24°C aΕΎ 9°C

Climate

The climate is harsh and dry, with severe winters and a short summer.

Distance to the sea

1300 km

Social atmosphere

4/10

Business friendliness

4/10

Scores

Scores

Safety 6/10
Housing cost 7/10
Food cost 7/10
Internet availability 6/10
Internet speed 5/10
Internet stability 5/10
Electricity stability 6/10

Community types

  • Corporate expats
  • Teachers
  • Long-term expats

Largest nationality groups

  • πŸ‡·πŸ‡ΊRussians
  • πŸ‡¨πŸ‡³Chinese
  • πŸ‡°πŸ‡·Koreans

Pros / Cons

Pros

  • +Lower living costs
  • +Affordable housing
  • +Good for long-term stay

Cons

  • βˆ’Fewer work opportunities
  • βˆ’Less dynamic environment
  • βˆ’Smaller expat scene