Moving to Gambia from Mongolia

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from Mongolia to Gambia, and you’d need to navigate life in English. Expect a noticeable climate shift — Banjul averages 90°F vs 44°F in Ulaanbaatar, making it significantly warmer.

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Key Indicator Comparison

The numbers behind daily life in Gambia compared to Mongolia.

Is it safe?

Feel safe walking at night United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

of residents who feel safe walking alone at night

MN
71%
GM
59%
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

MN
12.4
GM
22.0

Mongolia performs better than Gambia across all safety metrics.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2023

annual government + private spending per person

MN
$1,109
GM
$94
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

affects wait times and access to care

MN
38.7
GM
1.0

Gambia 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
GM
90.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

MN
7.8t
GM
0.2t

Gambia 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
GM
0.2
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

MN
3.4%
GM
2.2%

Mongolia generally does better on infrastructure, though Gambia 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%
GM
6.5%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

MN
$16,300
GM
$2,900

Mongolia performs better than Gambia across all employment & economy metrics.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

MN
71.4 yrs
GM
67.6 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

MN
20.2
GM
37.2

Mongolia performs better than Gambia 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

Banjul Rain: 32.3 in/yr (821 mm)
90° / 70°F

Avg. annual high / low

Months Ulaanbaatar Banjul
Jan–Mar 17°/-5°F (-9°/-21°C) 91°/65°F (33°/19°C)
Apr–Jun 62°/37°F (17°/3°C) 89°/70°F (32°/21°C)
Jul–Sep 70°/48°F (21°/9°C) 89°/74°F (32°/23°C)
Oct–Dec 26°/6°F (-4°/-15°C) 92°/71°F (33°/22°C)
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Month Ulaanbaatar Banjul
Jan /-15°F (-15.5°/-26.1°C) 90°/64°F (32.4°/17.9°C)
Feb 15°/-8°F (-9.6°/-22.3°C) 92°/65°F (33.2°/18.3°C)
Mar 31°/8°F (-0.6°/-13.6°C) 91°/67°F (32.9°/19.6°C)
Apr 49°/24°F (9.7°/-4.4°C) 89°/68°F (31.8°/19.9°C)
May 64°/38°F (17.9°/3.2°C) 89°/70°F (31.6°/21.0°C)
Jun 73°/49°F (22.7°/9.5°C) 90°/72°F (32.4°/22.4°C)
Jul 76°/55°F (24.6°/12.7°C) 89°/74°F (31.8°/23.2°C)
Aug 72°/51°F (22.4°/10.5°C) 89°/74°F (31.6°/23.4°C)
Sep 62°/38°F (16.8°/3.5°C) 90°/74°F (32.1°/23.2°C)
Oct 46°/23°F (7.7°/-4.8°C) 92°/75°F (33.5°/23.9°C)
Nov 23°/4°F (-4.8°/-15.7°C) 93°/71°F (34.0°/21.6°C)
Dec /-10°F (-13.5°/-23.1°C) 91°/67°F (32.9°/19.7°C)

Data: National Agency for Meteorology and Environmental Monitoring of Mongolia National Agency for Meteorology and Environmental Monitoring of Mongolia, Department of Water Resources Department of Water Resources

Visitor Visa Requirements

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

Mongolia passport

Mongolia passport holder visiting Gambia

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

Gambia passport holder visiting Mongolia

Visa Required
Gambia 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 Gambia?

Connectivity is usually fine (Gambia: 0.2 fixed broadband per 100). What actually decides it is legal: does Gambia offer a digital nomad visa, will your employer permit overseas work, and where are you tax-resident?

Is Gambia safe for expats?

Mongolia performs better than Gambia across all safety metrics. About 59% of people in Gambia feel safe walking alone at night.

How is healthcare in Gambia compared to Mongolia?

Gambia generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Mongolia leads in doctors per 10,000 people. There are 1.0 doctors per 10,000 people in Gambia, compared to 38.7 in Mongolia. Gambia scores 46 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Mongolia: 65).

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

The average high temperature in Banjul is 90°F, compared to 44°F in Ulaanbaatar. Banjul receives around 32.3 in of rainfall per year, while Ulaanbaatar gets 10.6 in.

What language do they speak in Gambia?

The official language in Gambia is English. In Mongolia, the official language is Mongolian.

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At a Glance

MN GM
Population 3,227,863 2,413,403
Currency Mongolian Tugrik (MNT) Gambian Dalasi (GMD)
Languages Mongolian English
Driving side Right Right
Calling code +976 +220
Time zones 2 1
Emergency number 105