Sunday, June 14, 2009

Question about living in Mongolia

Question about living in Mongolia?
I am considering taking a position in Mongolia. The job would be in Ulaanbaatar and have done some research into it only to still be left asking questions. Any first hand knowledge of living in Mongolia would greatly be appreciated. The job offers $1000/month. Is this reasonable for Mongolia? Cost of Internet? How fast is the internet? Would like to use Skype to keep contact with family and friends Is there a decent expat population? Are the people friendly towards foreigners? Is there a decent movie theater? Library that offers English books? Anything that you cannot find in Mongolia? Grocery items, Personal products like shaving cream or deordorant? Cell phone costs? Any other insights to living in Mongolia. I am currently living abroad in Korea and wish to continue living abroad. I consider myself fairly flexible and outgoing. Where are getting your information from? Most reports I have read state that the average salary is $300/month. It would also be rent free housing.
Other - Asia Pacific - 3 Answers
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1 :
Don't live in Mongolia. its hard to get into China (because of the wall).
2 :
sounds fun
3 :
$ 1000 is peanuts in UB.The rate of inflation is so high that it is unimaginable to merely eke out a living on this meager an amount.Stay put where you are.