I'm partially Mongolian but have never been there. And this was very informative for me since I'm planning to visit Ulaanbaatar as soon the covid situation will allow us to do so.
Thank you, Polly Molly. We're glad that you found this video informative. Hope that you stick around the channel to discover other places you might want to go. :-)
It is an amazing place. Years ago I took the train north to south and stayed in Ulaanbataar for a few days. I will make it back one day and see more of the country.
@@ExpatsEverywhere not as of right now, my wife(Thai) and I just had a baby six months ago. I've always wanted to visit and potentially live in Mongolia though. Maybe one day. Love all your vids btw, have been binge watching them. Keep up the great work!
@@codis5722 Thank you. Congratulations on the baby! We know that young parental life. 😊 😴 Thanks for the support. We’re trying video by video to improve and become more watchable. Hope we live up to viewer expectations like yours.
3000 a month? really? Most Mongolians only earn about 1000 a month USD. I think you are estimating very high for comfort, if you are earning that much you are on the luxurious side.
Hey there, thank you for this video. I personally just joined an international school here and would really like to hear from people about the places and tips while living here. Thank you very much :)
I’m interested in teaching English in Mongolia. I’ve taught in Taiwan and mainland China. I’d like to get more information if anyone can pass on tips or job information
The wage is pretty low and Mongolia is having a hard time with bad government decisions and the rise of living costs due to Russia invading Ukraine and covid. But you can totally live here even if the cost of living here is rising its still pretty low compared to Europe and Japan. And the wage is better than most Chinese regions.
First I want to thank the presenter for asking great questions and the interviewee for the great answers. I was there last winter to visit a friend and I am from Arizona. Stayed about 2 weeks. i was told the summers are real nice and full of festivities like Naadam but unfortunately my timing could not allow that. I did not quite like the city (UB) because of the pollution and the premium hotel I stayed in had a really bad water problem. The interviewee is right about Korean food and supermarkets. They are everywhere but I cannot say I like the food as I am spoilt pretty much by my frequent trips to S. Korea. Actually I was quite surprised that it was easier to find Korean food than Mongolian food. As to cost of living in UB, according to what my friend told me rentals are not that much lower than the US (AZ not NYC of course). Food is not that cheap either, a little lower in the restaurants but a lot higher from what I am used to from the market. If you go to the malls, you pay a premium for anything imported. I did get a chance to visit the countryside like Terelj. Nice but nothing like The Grand Canyon nor Yellow Stone National Park. People are nice and helpful. and humble. I will visit because of my friend but I will not live there unless I have a greater mission.
Thanks for the compliments, Kee Chong. We also really appreciate the time it took you write such an awesome comment and explaining your experience there! 👏👏👏
To each their own I guess but we’ve got plenty of Koreans living in MGL as it is 😅 Plus Terelj is not the most breathtaking place in Mongolia, just the closest to UB.
Hello. I have been presented the opportunity to teach English in Ulaanbaatar. I am sorry to ask perhaps a stupid question, but you read different things on Internet. Do you have bathrooms with running water? plumbing. Thank you.
Mongolia is a good place. It is such a safe, rich and beautiful land. Unfortunately, the local people can't develop and use it, and the living standard is low,
It's an acquired taste. If you like meat you are sorted! The people are lovely but the covid has destroyed a lot of the enjoyment. The pollution in the city is horrendous. I caught viral pneumonia. If you have health as a main priority then don't go. The cold weather is crazy. Call me a wimp but not for me and never again. The countryside is beautiful and to really appreciate Mongolia get out of the city!!
Yes, a lot of foreigner need to know this. Winter in Mongolia is not fun, its cold and windy, coal burning makes the air hurt your throat and traffic is horrible. Summer however is 100% better. Also vegans will not have a good time here haha.
Really good points! One of the main reasons I left China was because of the horrendous pollution, which causes constant sickness, including pneumonia a handful of times...I imagine the pollution in Mongolia clears up quite a bit in the summer. Any thoughts on that? As I'm planning on going for three months in the summer.
Also americans like myself have a culture, this culture is guns, not many countries like guns. Their citizens aren't free. They cant defend themselves against their government.
Brands like Northface, Timberland or European brands have their official stores in Ulaanbaatar. My friend is 6ft+ (don't know the exact inches) and he seems to find his clothes just fine. Worst case, there are tailor shops where you can have your clothes made. They are almost everywhere and charges are reasonable (smth cheaper).
@@phantomtq ok, I lived in Japan for 4 years and found it nearly impossible to find clothes. the ones I found were as ridiculously expensive as they were rare. This was 10 years ago, so I guess the hormones in the chicken are doing their job ;)
I'm partially Mongolian but have never been there. And this was very informative for me since I'm planning to visit Ulaanbaatar as soon the covid situation will allow us to do so.
Thank you, Polly Molly. We're glad that you found this video informative. Hope that you stick around the channel to discover other places you might want to go. :-)
welcome to mongolia :D
@@faust_u_s cheers.
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Be safe
I am really happy when other country people talk about Mongolia. I love my country
It is an amazing place. Years ago I took the train north to south and stayed in Ulaanbataar for a few days. I will make it back one day and see more of the country.
I'm from Mongolia wish to go back
Great vid! Originally from Connecticut but living and teaching in thailand
Thanks! Are you looking at making a move?
@@ExpatsEverywhere not as of right now, my wife(Thai) and I just had a baby six months ago. I've always wanted to visit and potentially live in Mongolia though. Maybe one day. Love all your vids btw, have been binge watching them. Keep up the great work!
@@codis5722 Thank you. Congratulations on the baby! We know that young parental life. 😊 😴
Thanks for the support. We’re trying video by video to improve and become more watchable. Hope we live up to viewer expectations like yours.
3000 a month? really? Most Mongolians only earn about 1000 a month USD. I think you are estimating very high for comfort, if you are earning that much you are on the luxurious side.
Yeah, international schools can be big payers around the world.
Hey there, thank you for this video. I personally just joined an international school here and would really like to hear from people about the places and tips while living here.
Thank you very much :)
You're welcome. Glad you found the video.
Very good questions, the same questions I would've asked.. thank you
You are welcome! Thanks for the comment.
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I’m interested in teaching English in Mongolia. I’ve taught in Taiwan and mainland China. I’d like to get more information if anyone can pass on tips or job information
The wage is pretty low and Mongolia is having a hard time with bad government decisions and the rise of living costs due to Russia invading Ukraine and covid.
But you can totally live here even if the cost of living here is rising its still pretty low compared to Europe and Japan. And the wage is better than most Chinese regions.
First I want to thank the presenter for asking great questions and the interviewee for the great answers. I was there last winter to visit a friend and I am from Arizona. Stayed about 2 weeks. i was told the summers are real nice and full of festivities like Naadam but unfortunately my timing could not allow that. I did not quite like the city (UB) because of the pollution and the premium hotel I stayed in had a really bad water problem. The interviewee is right about Korean food and supermarkets. They are everywhere but I cannot say I like the food as I am spoilt pretty much by my frequent trips to S. Korea. Actually I was quite surprised that it was easier to find Korean food than Mongolian food. As to cost of living in UB, according to what my friend told me rentals are not that much lower than the US (AZ not NYC of course). Food is not that cheap either, a little lower in the restaurants but a lot higher from what I am used to from the market. If you go to the malls, you pay a premium for anything imported. I did get a chance to visit the countryside like Terelj. Nice but nothing like The Grand Canyon nor Yellow Stone National Park. People are nice and helpful. and humble. I will visit because of my friend but I will not live there unless I have a greater mission.
Thanks for the compliments, Kee Chong. We also really appreciate the time it took you write such an awesome comment and explaining your experience there! 👏👏👏
To each their own I guess but we’ve got plenty of Koreans living in MGL as it is 😅
Plus Terelj is not the most breathtaking place in Mongolia, just the closest to UB.
Hello. I have been presented the opportunity to teach English in Ulaanbaatar. I am sorry to ask perhaps a stupid question, but you read different things on Internet. Do you have bathrooms with running water? plumbing. Thank you.
Mongolia is a good place. It is such a safe, rich and beautiful land. Unfortunately, the local people can't develop and use it, and the living standard is low,
3000 dollars a month to live in Mongolia??
i think she's referring to the luxurious side. an average Mongolian would say even $1000 a month is a high salary
It's an acquired taste. If you like meat you are sorted! The people are lovely but the covid has destroyed a lot of the enjoyment. The pollution in the city is horrendous. I caught viral pneumonia. If you have health as a main priority then don't go. The cold weather is crazy. Call me a wimp but not for me and never again. The countryside is beautiful and to really appreciate Mongolia get out of the city!!
Thanks for sharing, Jon!
Yes, a lot of foreigner need to know this. Winter in Mongolia is not fun, its cold and windy, coal burning makes the air hurt your throat and traffic is horrible. Summer however is 100% better. Also vegans will not have a good time here haha.
Really good points! One of the main reasons I left China was because of the horrendous pollution, which causes constant sickness, including pneumonia a handful of times...I imagine the pollution in Mongolia clears up quite a bit in the summer. Any thoughts on that? As I'm planning on going for three months in the summer.
@@TheVoyagersBlueprints summer is good 👍🏻
I am not mongolian, i am european and i do not like europe, where do i go? I live in the USA and need a cheap country.
Also americans like myself have a culture, this culture is guns, not many countries like guns. Their citizens aren't free. They cant defend themselves against their government.
Hi come to Ghana wast Africa it good place to live
Do they have clothing for tall people? 191 cm?
We'll reach out to Laura about this and if we hear back, we'll reply in line here. Thanks for the question.
Brands like Northface, Timberland or European brands have their official stores in Ulaanbaatar. My friend is 6ft+ (don't know the exact inches) and he seems to find his clothes just fine. Worst case, there are tailor shops where you can have your clothes made. They are almost everywhere and charges are reasonable (smth cheaper).
chingu1432 🙏 Thank you. You’re awesome!
191 is quite normal for men these days. Of course they have it.
@@phantomtq ok, I lived in Japan for 4 years and found it nearly impossible to find clothes. the ones I found were as ridiculously expensive as they were rare. This was 10 years ago, so I guess the hormones in the chicken are doing their job ;)