Ulaanbaatar is the capital and largest city of Mongolia. Ulaanbaatar is the cultural, industrial, and financial heart of the country.

Mongolia is in Northern Asia, between China and Russia. The climate is desert continental with large daily and seasonal temperature ranges.

The official language is Mongolian. It is written in the Cyrillic alphabet. Kazakh, and Russian are also spoken. English is common in the capital Ulaanbaatar and spoken at most hotels, Western restaurants and bars. The main religion is Buddhism.

The economy of Mongolia has traditionally been based on agriculture and the breeding of livestock. Mongolia also has extensive mineral deposits: copper, coal, molybdenum, tin, tungsten, and gold account for a large part of industrial production. Mongolia is the most sparsely populated independent country in the world. The country contains very little arable land, as much of its area is covered by steppes, with mountains to the north and west and the Gobi Desert to the south. Approximately 30% of the population are nomadic or semi-nomadic.

Business dress is usually a suit and tie for men and a women should wear a suit. Business is often conducted in English, Russian or Mongolian.

The security risk for expatriates in Mongolia is medium. Risks include general crime, violent muggings (in Ulaanbaatar), and potentially violent protest action.

The currency of Mongolia is the Mongolian Tugrik (MNT). The economy is mainly cash based. In Ulaanbaatar credit cards are accepted in some hotels, shops and restaurants, and ATMs are widely available, but to a lesser extent elsewhere.

Medical facilities are generally below international standards. Payment may be required up front. Complex medical cases generally require evacuation at great cost. High levels of air pollution in Ulaanbaatar may aggravate bronchial, sinus or asthma conditions.

The population of Ulaanbaatar is 1.4 Million (2018 est.), while the inflation rate (CPI) is 8.2% for Mongolia as at December 2018.

Xpatulator Hypothetical Tax for Mongolia is based on the current personal income tax rate which is a flat rate of 10%.

The cost of living for expatriates / professional migrants in Ulaanbaatar as at 1 January 2019 is average in comparison to other places in the world.

Ulaanbaatar is ranked as a extreme hardship location.