Moving to Mongolia from Nigeria

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from Nigeria to Mongolia, and you’d need to navigate life in Mongolian. Expect a noticeable climate shift — Ulaanbaatar averages 44°F vs 91°F in Abuja, making it significantly cooler.

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Key Indicator Comparison

The numbers behind daily life in Mongolia compared to Nigeria.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

per 100,000 people per year

NG
21.7
MN
5.9
Feel safe walking at night United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

of residents who feel safe walking alone at night

NG
79%
MN
71%

Mongolia generally does better on safety, though Nigeria leads in feel safe walking at night.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2023

annual government + private spending per person

NG
$260
MN
$1,109
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

affects wait times and access to care

NG
3.9
MN
38.7

Nigeria 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

NG
77.0
MN
120.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

NG
0.6t
MN
7.8t

Nigeria performs 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

NG
0.0
MN
12.9
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

NG
9.7%
MN
3.4%

Mongolia performs significantly better than Nigeria across all infrastructure metrics.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2023

percentage of the labour force without work

NG
3.1%
MN
6.1%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

NG
$5,700
MN
$16,300

Mongolia generally does better on employment & economy, though Nigeria leads in unemployment rate.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

NG
61.3 yrs
MN
71.4 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

NG
56.7
MN
20.2

Mongolia performs significantly better than Nigeria across all family life metrics.

Data: Federal Inland Revenue Service, Nigeria, The World Factbook, United Nations SDG Indicators, World Bank

What's the Climate Like?

Monthly averages — select a city to compare.

Abuja Rain: 48.1 in/yr (1221 mm)
91° / 68°F

Avg. annual high / low

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

Avg. annual high / low

Months Abuja Ulaanbaatar
Jan–Mar 97°/74°F (36°/23°C) 17°/-5°F (-9°/-21°C)
Apr–Jun 91°/69°F (33°/21°C) 62°/37°F (17°/3°C)
Jul–Sep 85°/66°F (29°/19°C) 70°/48°F (21°/9°C)
Oct–Dec 93°/64°F (34°/18°C) 26°/6°F (-4°/-15°C)
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Month Abuja Ulaanbaatar
Jan 94°/69°F (34.7°/20.4°C) /-15°F (-15.5°/-26.1°C)
Feb 98°/78°F (36.8°/25.5°C) 15°/-8°F (-9.6°/-22.3°C)
Mar 98°/76°F (36.9°/24.3°C) 31°/8°F (-0.6°/-13.6°C)
Apr 96°/76°F (35.6°/24.7°C) 49°/24°F (9.7°/-4.4°C)
May 91°/67°F (32.7°/19.5°C) 64°/38°F (17.9°/3.2°C)
Jun 87°/65°F (30.6°/18.3°C) 73°/49°F (22.7°/9.5°C)
Jul 84°/71°F (29.1°/21.9°C) 76°/55°F (24.6°/12.7°C)
Aug 84°/64°F (28.9°/17.7°C) 72°/51°F (22.4°/10.5°C)
Sep 86°/64°F (30.0°/17.5°C) 62°/38°F (16.8°/3.5°C)
Oct 90°/71°F (32.0°/21.4°C) 46°/23°F (7.7°/-4.8°C)
Nov 94°/60°F (34.4°/15.7°C) 23°/4°F (-4.8°/-15.7°C)
Dec 94°/60°F (34.6°/15.5°C) /-10°F (-13.5°/-23.1°C)

Data: Nigerian Meteorological Agency Nigerian Meteorological Agency, 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 Nigeria and Mongolia. To live, work, or study long-term in Mongolia, you'll need a separate residence or work visa — check Mongolia's immigration authority.

Nigeria passport

Nigeria passport holder visiting Mongolia

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

Mongolia passport holder visiting Nigeria

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

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

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I work remotely from Mongolia?

Connectivity is usually fine (Mongolia: 12.9 fixed broadband per 100). What actually decides it is legal: does Mongolia offer a digital nomad visa, will your employer permit overseas work, and where are you tax-resident?

Is Mongolia safe for expats?

Mongolia generally does better on safety, though Nigeria leads in feel safe walking at night. The homicide rate in Mongolia is 5.9 per 100,000 people, compared to 21.7 in Nigeria. About 71% of people in Mongolia feel safe walking alone at night.

How is healthcare in Mongolia compared to Nigeria?

Nigeria generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Mongolia leads in doctors per 10,000 people. There are 38.7 doctors per 10,000 people in Mongolia, compared to 3.9 in Nigeria. Mongolia scores 65 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Nigeria: 38).

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

The average high temperature in Ulaanbaatar is 44°F, compared to 91°F in Abuja. Ulaanbaatar receives around 10.6 in of rainfall per year, while Abuja gets 48.1 in.

What language do they speak in Mongolia?

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

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At a Glance

NG MN
Population 225,082,083 3,227,863
Currency Nigerian Naira (NGN) Mongolian Tugrik (MNT)
Languages English Mongolian
Driving side Right Right
Calling code +234 +976
Time zones 1 2
Emergency number 112 105