Moving to Mongolia from Cote d'Ivoire

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What to Expect

Everything you need to know before relocating from Cote d'Ivoire to Mongolia — costs, safety, healthcare, and practical first steps.

If you moved from Cote d'Ivoire to Mongolia, and you’d need to navigate life in Mongolian. Expect a noticeable climate shift — Ulaanbaatar averages 44°F vs 94°F in Yamoussoukro, making it significantly cooler.

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Key Indicator Comparison

Key indicators for anyone considering a move from Cote d'Ivoire to Mongolia.

Is it safe?

Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

CI
20.6
MN
12.4

Mongolia performs significantly better than Cote d'Ivoire across all safety metrics.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2023

annual government + private spending per person

CI
$249
MN
$1,109
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

affects wait times and access to care

CI
1.8
MN
38.7

Cote d'Ivoire generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Mongolia leads in doctors per 10,000 people.

What about the environment?

Air pollution deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2019

deaths attributable to air pollution per 100k people

CI
86.0
MN
120.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

CI
0.6t
MN
7.8t

Cote d'Ivoire performs better than Mongolia across all environment metrics.

Will I have good infrastructure?

Broadband per 100 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work

CI
1.4
MN
12.9
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

CI
5.1%
MN
3.4%

Mongolia performs significantly better than Cote d'Ivoire across all infrastructure metrics.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2023

percentage of the labour force without work

CI
2.4%
MN
6.1%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

CI
$7,000
MN
$16,300

Mongolia generally does better on employment & economy, though Cote d'Ivoire leads in unemployment rate.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

CI
62.3 yrs
MN
71.4 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

CI
55.7
MN
20.2

Mongolia performs significantly better than Cote d'Ivoire across all family life metrics.

Data: The World Factbook, United Nations SDG Indicators, World Bank

What's the Climate Like?

Monthly averages — select a city to compare.

Yamoussoukro Rain: 65.0 in/yr (1652 mm)
94° / 67°F

Avg. annual high / low

Ulaanbaatar Rain: 10.6 in/yr (270 mm)
44° / 21°F

Avg. annual high / low

Months Yamoussoukro Ulaanbaatar
Jan–Mar 99°/63°F (37°/17°C) 17°/-5°F (-9°/-21°C)
Apr–Jun 94°/69°F (35°/20°C) 62°/37°F (17°/3°C)
Jul–Sep 90°/67°F (32°/19°C) 70°/48°F (21°/9°C)
Oct–Dec 94°/67°F (34°/20°C) 26°/6°F (-4°/-15°C)
View all months
Month Yamoussoukro Ulaanbaatar
Jan 98°/59°F (36.7°/15.1°C) /-15°F (-15.5°/-26.1°C)
Feb 100°/65°F (38.0°/18.5°C) 15°/-8°F (-9.6°/-22.3°C)
Mar 99°/65°F (37.4°/18.2°C) 31°/8°F (-0.6°/-13.6°C)
Apr 96°/68°F (35.7°/19.8°C) 49°/24°F (9.7°/-4.4°C)
May 94°/70°F (34.7°/20.9°C) 64°/38°F (17.9°/3.2°C)
Jun 92°/69°F (33.5°/20.8°C) 73°/49°F (22.7°/9.5°C)
Jul 90°/67°F (32.0°/19.5°C) 76°/55°F (24.6°/12.7°C)
Aug 88°/66°F (31.0°/19.0°C) 72°/51°F (22.4°/10.5°C)
Sep 91°/67°F (33.0°/19.5°C) 62°/38°F (16.8°/3.5°C)
Oct 94°/69°F (34.2°/20.5°C) 46°/23°F (7.7°/-4.8°C)
Nov 94°/70°F (34.7°/21.2°C) 23°/4°F (-4.8°/-15.7°C)
Dec 94°/63°F (34.5°/17.2°C) /-10°F (-13.5°/-23.1°C)

Data: National Agency for Meteorology and Environmental Monitoring of Mongolia National Agency for Meteorology and Environmental Monitoring of Mongolia

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Cote d'Ivoire and Mongolia. To live, work, or study long-term in Mongolia, you'll need a separate residence or work visa — check Mongolia's immigration authority.

Cote d'Ivoire passport

Cote d'Ivoire passport holder visiting Mongolia

Visa Required
Cote d'Ivoire passport holders need a visa to enter Mongolia.
Mongolia passport

Mongolia passport holder visiting Cote d'Ivoire

Visa Online (e-Visa)
Mongolia passport holders need to apply for an e-Visa before travelling to Cote d'Ivoire.

Data: Henley Passport Index. Check with the destination country's embassy for the most current requirements.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I work remotely from Mongolia?

Internet is rarely the blocker — Mongolia has 12.9 fixed broadband subscriptions per 100 people. The real questions are legal: digital nomad visa eligibility, your employer's overseas-work policy, and tax residency in both countries.

Is Mongolia safe for expats?

Mongolia performs significantly better than Cote d'Ivoire across all safety metrics.

How is healthcare in Mongolia compared to Cote d'Ivoire?

Cote d'Ivoire generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Mongolia leads in doctors per 10,000 people. There are 38.7 doctors per 10,000 people in Mongolia, compared to 1.8 in Cote d'Ivoire. Mongolia scores 65 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Cote d'Ivoire: 43).

What's the weather like in Mongolia compared to Cote d'Ivoire?

The average high temperature in Ulaanbaatar is 44°F, compared to 94°F in Yamoussoukro. Ulaanbaatar receives around 10.6 in of rainfall per year, while Yamoussoukro gets 65.0 in.

What language do they speak in Mongolia?

The official language in Mongolia is Mongolian. In Cote d'Ivoire, the official language is French.

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At a Glance

CI MN
Population 28,713,423 3,227,863
Currency CFA Franc BCEAO (F CFA) Mongolian Tugrik (MNT)
Languages French Mongolian
Driving side Right Right
Calling code +225 +976
Time zones 1 2
Emergency number 110 105