Moving to Namibia from Mongolia

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What to Expect

A comprehensive look at what changes when you move from Mongolia to Namibia — from daily expenses to quality of life.

If you moved from Mongolia to Namibia, and you’d need to navigate life in Afrikaans, English, German, Herero, Khoekhoe, Kwangali, Lozi, Ndonga and Tswana. You’ll also switch from driving on the right to the left. Expect a noticeable climate shift — Windhoek averages 80°F vs 44°F in Ulaanbaatar, making it significantly warmer.

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Key Indicator Comparison

How Mongolia and Namibia stack up on safety, healthcare, jobs, and infrastructure.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate World Bank, 2023

per 100,000 people per year

MN
5.9
NA
11.2
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

MN
12.4
NA
22.0

Mongolia performs better than Namibia across all safety metrics.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2023

annual government + private spending per person

MN
$1,109
NA
$1,068
Doctors per 10,000 people World Bank, 2022

affects wait times and access to care

MN
41.3
NA
5.5

Namibia 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
NA
43.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

MN
7.8t
NA
1.2t

Namibia performs significantly better than Mongolia across all environment metrics.

Will I have good infrastructure?

Broadband per 100 people World Bank, 2024

fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work

MN
15.8
NA
2.8
Water stress level World Bank, 2022

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

MN
3.4%
NA
0.3%

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

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate World Bank, 2025

percentage of the labour force without work

MN
5.2%
NA
19.3%
GDP per capita World Bank, 2025

a broad measure of economic output per person

MN
$7,108
NA
$4,876

Mongolia generally does better on employment & economy, though Namibia leads in poverty rate.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy World Bank, 2024

average years of life at birth

MN
72.4 yrs
NA
67.5 yrs
Infant mortality World Bank, 2024

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

MN
11.2
NA
36.4

Mongolia generally does better on family life, though Namibia leads in education spending.

Sources: World Bank (2015–2025), United Nations SDG Indicators (2019–2021), World Health Organization (2024), General Department of National Taxation (2016), Inland Revenue Department (2016). How we calculate this

Weather in Namibia vs Mongolia

Monthly averages — select a city to compare.

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

Avg. annual high / low

Windhoek Rain: 14.5 in/yr (368 mm)
80° / 55°F

Avg. annual high / low

Months Ulaanbaatar Windhoek
Jan–Mar 17°/-5°F (-9°/-21°C) 84°/63°F (29°/17°C)
Apr–Jun 62°/37°F (17°/3°C) 74°/50°F (23°/10°C)
Jul–Sep 70°/48°F (21°/9°C) 76°/49°F (24°/9°C)
Oct–Dec 26°/6°F (-4°/-15°C) 87°/61°F (30°/16°C)
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Month Ulaanbaatar Windhoek
Jan 4°/-15°F (-15.5°/-26.1°C) 87°/64°F (30.3°/17.7°C)
Feb 15°/-8°F (-9.6°/-22.3°C) 84°/63°F (28.7°/17.0°C)
Mar 31°/8°F (-0.6°/-13.6°C) 81°/61°F (27.4°/15.9°C)
Apr 49°/24°F (9.7°/-4.4°C) 78°/55°F (25.8°/12.9°C)
May 64°/38°F (17.9°/3.2°C) 74°/50°F (23.4°/9.8°C)
Jun 73°/49°F (22.7°/9.5°C) 69°/44°F (20.7°/6.9°C)
Jul 76°/55°F (24.6°/12.7°C) 70°/44°F (21.2°/6.9°C)
Aug 72°/51°F (22.4°/10.5°C) 75°/48°F (23.8°/8.9°C)
Sep 62°/38°F (16.8°/3.5°C) 82°/54°F (27.5°/12.4°C)
Oct 46°/23°F (7.7°/-4.8°C) 85°/58°F (29.3°/14.7°C)
Nov 23°/4°F (-4.8°/-15.7°C) 86°/61°F (30.2°/16.2°C)
Dec 8°/-10°F (-13.5°/-23.1°C) 89°/63°F (31.4°/17.2°C)

Data: National Agency for Meteorology and Environmental Monitoring of Mongolia National Agency for Meteorology and Environmental Monitoring of Mongolia, Namibia Meteorological Service Namibia Meteorological Service

Can you move from Mongolia to Namibia?

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

Mongolia passport

Mongolia passport holder visiting Namibia

Visa on Arrival
Mongolia passport holders can obtain a visa on arrival in Namibia.
Namibia passport

Namibia passport holder visiting Mongolia

Visa Required
Namibia 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 Namibia?

With 2.8 fixed broadband subscriptions per 100 people, Namibia can support video calls in major cities. The hard part is paperwork — visa category, employer policy on overseas staff, and tax residency in Mongolia and Namibia.

Is Namibia safe for expats?

Mongolia performs better than Namibia across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Namibia is 11.2 per 100,000 people, compared to 5.9 in Mongolia.

How is healthcare in Namibia compared to Mongolia?

Namibia generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Mongolia leads in doctors per 10,000 people. There are 5.5 doctors per 10,000 people in Namibia, compared to 41.3 in Mongolia. Namibia scores 63 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Mongolia: 65).

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

The average high temperature in Windhoek is 80°F, compared to 44°F in Ulaanbaatar. Windhoek receives around 14.5 in of rainfall per year, while Ulaanbaatar gets 10.6 in.

What language do they speak in Namibia?

The official languages in Namibia are Afrikaans, English, German, Herero, Khoekhoe, Kwangali, Lozi, Ndonga and Tswana. In Mongolia, the official language is Mongolian.

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At a Glance

MN NA
Population 3,568,978 3,092,816
Currency Mongolian Tugrik (MNT) Namibian Dollar (NAD)
Languages Mongolian Afrikaans, English, German, Herero, Khoekhoe, Kwangali, Lozi, Ndonga, Tswana
Driving side Right Left
Calling code +976 +264
Time zones 2 1
Emergency number 105 10111