Moving to Gabon from Mongolia

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What to Expect

Considering a move from Mongolia to Gabon? Here's how the two compare on cost, climate, safety, and more.

If you moved from Mongolia to Gabon, and you’d need to navigate life in French. Expect a noticeable climate shift — Libreville averages 83°F vs 44°F in Ulaanbaatar, making it significantly warmer.

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Key Indicator Comparison

The numbers behind daily life in Gabon compared to Mongolia.

Is it safe?

Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

MN
12.4
GA
12.5

Mongolia performs better than Gabon across all safety metrics.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2023

annual government + private spending per person

MN
$1,109
GA
$673
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

affects wait times and access to care

MN
38.7
GA
4.8

Gabon 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
GA
53.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

MN
7.8t
GA
2.0t

Gabon 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
GA
3.4
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

MN
3.4%
GA
0.5%

Mongolia generally does better on infrastructure, though Gabon leads in water stress level.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2023

percentage of the labour force without work

MN
6.1%
GA
20.4%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

MN
$16,300
GA
$19,800

Mongolia generally does better on employment & economy, though Gabon leads in gdp per capita.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

MN
71.4 yrs
GA
69.7 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

MN
20.2
GA
28.6

Mongolia performs better than Gabon across all family life metrics.

Data: General Department of National Taxation, 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

Libreville Rain: 111.9 in/yr (2842 mm)
83° / 74°F

Avg. annual high / low

Months Ulaanbaatar Libreville
Jan–Mar 17°/-5°F (-9°/-21°C) 86°/75°F (30°/24°C)
Apr–Jun 62°/37°F (17°/3°C) 84°/74°F (29°/23°C)
Jul–Sep 70°/48°F (21°/9°C) 81°/72°F (27°/22°C)
Oct–Dec 26°/6°F (-4°/-15°C) 83°/74°F (28°/23°C)
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Month Ulaanbaatar Libreville
Jan /-15°F (-15.5°/-26.1°C) 85°/75°F (29.5°/24.1°C)
Feb 15°/-8°F (-9.6°/-22.3°C) 86°/75°F (30.0°/24.0°C)
Mar 31°/8°F (-0.6°/-13.6°C) 86°/75°F (30.2°/23.9°C)
Apr 49°/24°F (9.7°/-4.4°C) 86°/74°F (30.1°/23.1°C)
May 64°/38°F (17.9°/3.2°C) 85°/75°F (29.4°/24.0°C)
Jun 73°/49°F (22.7°/9.5°C) 82°/74°F (27.6°/23.2°C)
Jul 76°/55°F (24.6°/12.7°C) 80°/72°F (26.4°/22.1°C)
Aug 72°/51°F (22.4°/10.5°C) 80°/71°F (26.8°/21.8°C)
Sep 62°/38°F (16.8°/3.5°C) 82°/74°F (27.5°/23.2°C)
Oct 46°/23°F (7.7°/-4.8°C) 82°/74°F (28.0°/23.4°C)
Nov 23°/4°F (-4.8°/-15.7°C) 83°/74°F (28.4°/23.4°C)
Dec /-10°F (-13.5°/-23.1°C) 84°/74°F (29.0°/23.4°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 Mongolia and Gabon. To live, work, or study long-term in Gabon, you'll need a separate residence or work visa — check Gabon's immigration authority.

Mongolia passport

Mongolia passport holder visiting Gabon

Visa Online (e-Visa)
Mongolia passport holders need to apply for an e-Visa before travelling to Gabon.
Gabon passport

Gabon passport holder visiting Mongolia

Visa Required
Gabon 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 Gabon?

Connectivity is usually fine (Gabon: 3.4 fixed broadband per 100). What actually decides it is legal: does Gabon offer a digital nomad visa, will your employer permit overseas work, and where are you tax-resident?

Is Gabon safe for expats?

Mongolia performs better than Gabon across all safety metrics.

How is healthcare in Gabon compared to Mongolia?

Gabon generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Mongolia leads in doctors per 10,000 people. There are 4.8 doctors per 10,000 people in Gabon, compared to 38.7 in Mongolia. Gabon scores 49 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Mongolia: 65).

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

The average high temperature in Libreville is 83°F, compared to 44°F in Ulaanbaatar. Libreville receives around 111.9 in of rainfall per year, while Ulaanbaatar gets 10.6 in.

What language do they speak in Gabon?

The official language in Gabon is French. In Mongolia, the official language is Mongolian.

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At a Glance

MN GA
Population 3,227,863 2,340,613
Currency Mongolian Tugrik (MNT) CFA Franc BEAC (FCFA)
Languages Mongolian French
Driving side Right Right
Calling code +976 +241
Time zones 2 1
Emergency number 105