Moving to Eritrea from Mongolia

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What to Expect

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

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

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Key Indicator Comparison

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

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

per 100,000 people per year

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

per 100,000 people per year

MN
12.4
ER
17.7

Mongolia performs better than Eritrea across all safety metrics.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2023

annual government + private spending per person

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

affects wait times and access to care

MN
38.7
ER
0.7

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

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

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

MN
7.8t
ER
0.2t

Eritrea performs significantly 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

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

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

MN
3.4%
ER
11.2%

Mongolia performs 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

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

a broad measure of economic output per person

MN
$16,300
ER
$1,600

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

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

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

MN
20.2
ER
41.5

Mongolia performs 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.

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

Avg. annual high / low

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

Avg. annual high / low

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

Data: National Agency for Meteorology and Environmental Monitoring of Mongolia National Agency for Meteorology and Environmental Monitoring of Mongolia, Civil Aviation Authority Civil Aviation Authority

Visitor Visa Requirements

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

Mongolia passport

Mongolia passport holder visiting Eritrea

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

Eritrea passport holder visiting Mongolia

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

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

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I work remotely from Eritrea?

Internet is rarely the blocker — Eritrea has 0.2 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 Eritrea safe for expats?

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

How is healthcare in Eritrea compared to Mongolia?

Eritrea generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Mongolia leads in doctors per 10,000 people. There are 0.7 doctors per 10,000 people in Eritrea, compared to 38.7 in Mongolia. Eritrea scores 45 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Mongolia: 65).

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

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

What language do they speak in Eritrea?

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

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At a Glance

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