Mongolia

Mongolia uses 230V, 50Hz with sockets and plugs Type C and Type E.

Mongolia uses the Mongolian tögrög (symbol: ₮), code MNT.

Banknotes come in denominations of 20000, 10000, 5000, 1000, 100, 50, 20, 10, 5 and 1 tögrögs. Tögrög is subdivided into 100 möngös. Coins come in denominations of 500, 200, 100, 50 and 20 tögrögs.

Tipping is usually not expected in Mongolia. However, if you are satisfied with the service provided you can show your appreciation by leaving a small ‘extra’ tip.

Automatic teller machines (local names: Мөнгөний автомат or ATM) are common in Mongolia. You can usually find them in both large & small cities.

You do not need a chip & PIN card to use an ATM — your standard magnetic card will work fine.

Internet speed in Mongolia is on average 7.8 Mbps.

WiFi coverage in Mongolia is low. It is not as easy to find one.

You can buy a SIM card for about 2,786.36 MNT, which includes 1 GB of data plan. You can choose from 4 telecoms: G-Mobile, Mobicom, Skytel or Unitel.

Mongolia uses GSM mobile networks GSM 900 and GSM 1800.

If you don't want to buy SIM card in Mongolia upon arrival, make sure to check the roaming charges with your telecom provider before your departure so there are no surprises when you return home.

To call Mongolia, dial +, then 976 (the country code for Mongolia), then the area code (without the initial 0) and the local number.

Homosexuality is legal in Mongolia.

Same-sex marriage is not recognized.

No vaccinations are required to enter this country. The vaccinations listed for this country are recommended for the traveler’s protection.