Moving to Mongolia from Eritrea

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What to Expect

Everything you need to know before relocating from Eritrea to Mongolia — costs, safety, healthcare, and practical first steps.

If you moved from Eritrea to Mongolia, and you’d need to navigate life in Mongolian. Expect a noticeable climate shift — Ulaanbaatar averages 44°F vs 74°F in Asmara, making it significantly cooler.

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Key Indicator Comparison

Key indicators for anyone considering a move from Eritrea to Mongolia.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

per 100,000 people per year

ER
14.6
MN
5.9
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

ER
17.7
MN
12.4

Mongolia performs significantly better than Eritrea across all safety metrics.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2023

annual government + private spending per person

ER
$87
MN
$1,109
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

affects wait times and access to care

ER
0.7
MN
38.7

Eritrea 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

ER
78.0
MN
120.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

ER
0.2t
MN
7.8t

Eritrea 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

ER
0.2
MN
12.9
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

ER
11.2%
MN
3.4%

Mongolia performs significantly better than Eritrea across all infrastructure metrics.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2023

percentage of the labour force without work

ER
5.9%
MN
6.1%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

ER
$1,600
MN
$16,300

Mongolia generally does better on employment & economy, though Eritrea leads in unemployment rate.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

ER
66.8 yrs
MN
71.4 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

ER
41.5
MN
20.2

Mongolia performs significantly better than Eritrea 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.

Asmara Rain: 20.9 in/yr (532 mm)
74° / 48°F

Avg. annual high / low

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

Avg. annual high / low

Months Asmara Ulaanbaatar
Jan–Mar 75°/44°F (24°/7°C) 17°/-5°F (-9°/-21°C)
Apr–Jun 77°/51°F (25°/11°C) 62°/37°F (17°/3°C)
Jul–Sep 72°/51°F (22°/10°C) 70°/48°F (21°/9°C)
Oct–Dec 71°/46°F (22°/8°C) 26°/6°F (-4°/-15°C)
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Month Asmara Ulaanbaatar
Jan 73°/42°F (22.6°/5.6°C) /-15°F (-15.5°/-26.1°C)
Feb 75°/44°F (23.9°/6.7°C) 15°/-8°F (-9.6°/-22.3°C)
Mar 77°/47°F (25.1°/8.5°C) 31°/8°F (-0.6°/-13.6°C)
Apr 76°/50°F (24.5°/9.9°C) 49°/24°F (9.7°/-4.4°C)
May 77°/52°F (25.2°/10.9°C) 64°/38°F (17.9°/3.2°C)
Jun 77°/52°F (25.1°/11.2°C) 73°/49°F (22.7°/9.5°C)
Jul 71°/53°F (21.8°/11.4°C) 76°/55°F (24.6°/12.7°C)
Aug 71°/53°F (21.6°/11.4°C) 72°/51°F (22.4°/10.5°C)
Sep 74°/48°F (23.2°/8.7°C) 62°/38°F (16.8°/3.5°C)
Oct 71°/48°F (21.8°/8.8°C) 46°/23°F (7.7°/-4.8°C)
Nov 71°/46°F (21.6°/7.5°C) 23°/4°F (-4.8°/-15.7°C)
Dec 71°/43°F (21.7°/6.2°C) /-10°F (-13.5°/-23.1°C)

Data: Civil Aviation Authority Civil Aviation Authority, 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 Eritrea 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.

Eritrea passport

Eritrea passport holder visiting Mongolia

Visa Required
Eritrea passport holders need a visa to enter Mongolia.
Mongolia passport

Mongolia passport holder visiting Eritrea

Visa Required
Mongolia passport holders need a visa to enter Eritrea.

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 Eritrea across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Mongolia is 5.9 per 100,000 people, compared to 14.6 in Eritrea.

How is healthcare in Mongolia compared to Eritrea?

Eritrea 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 0.7 in Eritrea. Mongolia scores 65 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Eritrea: 45).

What's the weather like in Mongolia compared to Eritrea?

The average high temperature in Ulaanbaatar is 44°F, compared to 74°F in Asmara. Ulaanbaatar receives around 10.6 in of rainfall per year, while Asmara gets 20.9 in.

What language do they speak in Mongolia?

The official language in Mongolia is Mongolian. In Eritrea, the official languages are Arabic, English and Tigrinya.

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At a Glance

ER MN
Population 6,209,262 3,227,863
Currency Eritrean Nakfa (ERN) Mongolian Tugrik (MNT)
Languages Arabic, English, Tigrinya Mongolian
Driving side Right Right
Calling code +291 +976
Time zones 1 2
Emergency number 105