Moving to Sierra Leone from Mongolia

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from Mongolia to Sierra Leone, and you’d need to navigate life in English. Expect a noticeable climate shift — Freetown averages 86°F vs 44°F in Ulaanbaatar, making it significantly warmer.

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Key Indicator Comparison

The numbers behind daily life in Sierra Leone compared to Mongolia.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

per 100,000 people per year

MN
5.9
SL
2.1
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

MN
12.4
SL
13.8

Mongolia generally does better on safety, though Sierra Leone leads in homicide rate.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2023

annual government + private spending per person

MN
$1,109
SL
$159
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

affects wait times and access to care

MN
38.7
SL
0.4

Sierra Leone 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
SL
97.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

MN
7.8t
SL
0.2t

Sierra Leone 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
SL
0.0
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

MN
3.4%
SL
0.5%

Mongolia generally does better on infrastructure, though Sierra Leone 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%
SL
3.2%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

MN
$16,300
SL
$1,700

Mongolia generally does better on employment & economy, though Sierra Leone 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
SL
58.8 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

MN
20.2
SL
73.4

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

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

Freetown Rain: 116.0 in/yr (2946 mm)
86° / 75°F

Avg. annual high / low

Months Ulaanbaatar Freetown
Jan–Mar 17°/-5°F (-9°/-21°C) 87°/75°F (30°/24°C)
Apr–Jun 62°/37°F (17°/3°C) 87°/76°F (31°/24°C)
Jul–Sep 70°/48°F (21°/9°C) 84°/74°F (29°/23°C)
Oct–Dec 26°/6°F (-4°/-15°C) 86°/75°F (30°/24°C)
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Month Ulaanbaatar Freetown
Jan /-15°F (-15.5°/-26.1°C) 86°/75°F (29.9°/23.8°C)
Feb 15°/-8°F (-9.6°/-22.3°C) 87°/75°F (30.3°/24.0°C)
Mar 31°/8°F (-0.6°/-13.6°C) 88°/76°F (30.9°/24.4°C)
Apr 49°/24°F (9.7°/-4.4°C) 88°/77°F (31.2°/24.8°C)
May 64°/38°F (17.9°/3.2°C) 88°/76°F (30.9°/24.4°C)
Jun 73°/49°F (22.7°/9.5°C) 86°/74°F (30.1°/23.6°C)
Jul 76°/55°F (24.6°/12.7°C) 84°/74°F (28.7°/23.1°C)
Aug 72°/51°F (22.4°/10.5°C) 83°/73°F (28.4°/23.0°C)
Sep 62°/38°F (16.8°/3.5°C) 84°/74°F (29.0°/23.1°C)
Oct 46°/23°F (7.7°/-4.8°C) 86°/74°F (29.9°/23.4°C)
Nov 23°/4°F (-4.8°/-15.7°C) 86°/75°F (30.1°/24.0°C)
Dec /-10°F (-13.5°/-23.1°C) 85°/75°F (29.7°/24.1°C)

Data: National Agency for Meteorology and Environmental Monitoring of Mongolia National Agency for Meteorology and Environmental Monitoring of Mongolia, Sierra Leone Meteorological Agency Sierra Leone Meteorological Agency

Visitor Visa Requirements

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

Mongolia passport

Mongolia passport holder visiting Sierra Leone

Visa Required
Mongolia passport holders need a visa to enter Sierra Leone.
Sierra Leone passport

Sierra Leone passport holder visiting Mongolia

Visa Required
Sierra Leone 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 Sierra Leone?

Connectivity is usually fine (Sierra Leone: 0.0 fixed broadband per 100). What actually decides it is legal: does Sierra Leone offer a digital nomad visa, will your employer permit overseas work, and where are you tax-resident?

Is Sierra Leone safe for expats?

Mongolia generally does better on safety, though Sierra Leone leads in homicide rate. The homicide rate in Sierra Leone is 2.1 per 100,000 people, compared to 5.9 in Mongolia.

How is healthcare in Sierra Leone compared to Mongolia?

Sierra Leone generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Mongolia leads in doctors per 10,000 people. There are 0.4 doctors per 10,000 people in Sierra Leone, compared to 38.7 in Mongolia. Sierra Leone scores 41 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Mongolia: 65).

What's the weather like in Sierra Leone compared to Mongolia?

The average high temperature in Freetown is 86°F, compared to 44°F in Ulaanbaatar. Freetown receives around 116.0 in of rainfall per year, while Ulaanbaatar gets 10.6 in.

What language do they speak in Sierra Leone?

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

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At a Glance

MN SL
Population 3,227,863 8,692,606
Currency Mongolian Tugrik (MNT) Sierra Leonean Leone (SLL)
Languages Mongolian English
Driving side Right Right
Calling code +976 +232
Time zones 2 1
Emergency number 105