Moving to Cote d'Ivoire from Angola

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What to Expect

Considering a move from Angola to Cote d'Ivoire? Here's how the two countries compare on cost, climate, safety, and more.

If you moved from Angola to Cote d'Ivoire, and you’d need to navigate life in French. Expect a noticeable climate shift — Yamoussoukro averages 94°F vs 82°F in Luanda, making it significantly warmer.

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Key Indicator Comparison

The numbers behind daily life in Cote d'Ivoire compared to Angola.

Is it safe?

Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

AO
15.0
CI
20.6

Angola performs better than Cote d'Ivoire across all safety metrics.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2023

annual government + private spending per person

AO
$248
CI
$249
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

affects wait times and access to care

AO
2.4
CI
1.8

Angola generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Cote d'Ivoire leads in health coverage index.

What about the environment?

Air pollution deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2019

deaths attributable to air pollution per 100k people

AO
60.0
CI
86.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

AO
0.7t
CI
0.6t

Angola generally does better on environment, though Cote d'Ivoire leads in co₂ emissions per capita.

Will I have good infrastructure?

Broadband per 100 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work

AO
0.4
CI
1.4
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

AO
1.9%
CI
5.1%

Angola generally does better on infrastructure, though Cote d'Ivoire leads in broadband per 100 people.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2023

percentage of the labour force without work

AO
14.6%
CI
2.4%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

AO
$7,200
CI
$7,000

Angola generally does better on employment & economy, though Cote d'Ivoire leads in unemployment rate.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

AO
62.1 yrs
CI
62.3 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

AO
58.9
CI
55.7

Cote d'Ivoire performs significantly better than Angola 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.

Luanda Rain: 0.0 in/yr (0 mm)
82° / 72°F

Avg. annual high / low

Yamoussoukro Rain: 65.0 in/yr (1652 mm)
94° / 67°F

Avg. annual high / low

Months Luanda Yamoussoukro
Jan–Mar 86°/76°F (30°/24°C) 99°/63°F (37°/17°C)
Apr–Jun 83°/73°F (28°/23°C) 94°/69°F (35°/20°C)
Jul–Sep 76°/67°F (24°/19°C) 90°/67°F (32°/19°C)
Oct–Dec 82°/73°F (28°/23°C) 94°/67°F (34°/20°C)
View all months
Month Luanda Yamoussoukro
Jan 85°/75°F (29.5°/23.9°C) 98°/59°F (36.7°/15.1°C)
Feb 87°/76°F (30.5°/24.7°C) 100°/65°F (38.0°/18.5°C)
Mar 87°/76°F (30.7°/24.6°C) 99°/65°F (37.4°/18.2°C)
Apr 86°/76°F (30.2°/24.3°C) 96°/68°F (35.7°/19.8°C)
May 84°/74°F (28.8°/23.3°C) 94°/70°F (34.7°/20.9°C)
Jun 78°/69°F (25.7°/20.3°C) 92°/69°F (33.5°/20.8°C)
Jul 75°/66°F (23.9°/18.7°C) 90°/67°F (32.0°/19.5°C)
Aug 75°/66°F (23.9°/18.8°C) 88°/66°F (31.0°/19.0°C)
Sep 78°/68°F (25.4°/20.2°C) 91°/67°F (33.0°/19.5°C)
Oct 80°/72°F (26.8°/22.0°C) 94°/69°F (34.2°/20.5°C)
Nov 83°/74°F (28.4°/23.3°C) 94°/70°F (34.7°/21.2°C)
Dec 83°/74°F (28.6°/23.4°C) 94°/63°F (34.5°/17.2°C)

Data:

Visitor Visa Requirements

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

Angola passport

Angola passport holder visiting Cote d'Ivoire

Visa Online (e-Visa)
Angola passport holders need to apply for an e-Visa before travelling to Cote d'Ivoire.
Cote d'Ivoire passport

Cote d'Ivoire passport holder visiting Angola

Visa Required
Cote d'Ivoire passport holders need a visa to enter Angola.

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

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I work remotely from Cote d'Ivoire?

Connectivity is usually fine (Cote d'Ivoire: 1.4 fixed broadband per 100). What actually decides it is legal: does Cote d'Ivoire offer a digital nomad visa, will your employer permit overseas work, and where are you tax-resident?

Is Cote d'Ivoire safe for expats?

Angola performs better than Cote d'Ivoire across all safety metrics.

How is healthcare in Cote d'Ivoire compared to Angola?

Angola generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Cote d'Ivoire leads in health coverage index. There are 1.8 doctors per 10,000 people in Cote d'Ivoire, compared to 2.4 in Angola. Cote d'Ivoire scores 43 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Angola: 37).

What's the weather like in Cote d'Ivoire compared to Angola?

The average high temperature in Yamoussoukro is 94°F, compared to 82°F in Luanda. Yamoussoukro receives around 65.0 in of rainfall per year.

What language do they speak in Cote d'Ivoire?

The official language in Cote d'Ivoire is French. In Angola, the official language is Portuguese.

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At a Glance

AO CI
Population 34,795,287 28,713,423
Currency Angolan Kwanza (AOA) CFA Franc BCEAO (F CFA)
Languages Portuguese French
Driving side Right Right
Calling code +244 +225
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 110