Moving to Cote d'Ivoire from Bahrain

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from Bahrain to Cote d'Ivoire, and you’d need to navigate life in French.

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Key Indicator Comparison

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

Is it safe?

Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

BH
8.1
CI
20.6

Bahrain 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

BH
$2,555
CI
$249
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

affects wait times and access to care

BH
8.4
CI
1.8

Bahrain generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Cote d'Ivoire leads in healthcare spending per person.

What about the environment?

Air pollution deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2019

deaths attributable to air pollution per 100k people

BH
68.0
CI
86.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

BH
23.9t
CI
0.6t

Bahrain 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

BH
18.7
CI
1.4
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

BH
133.7%
CI
5.1%

Bahrain generally does better on infrastructure, though Cote d'Ivoire leads in water stress level.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2023

percentage of the labour force without work

BH
1.2%
CI
2.4%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

BH
$57,600
CI
$7,000

Bahrain performs better than Cote d'Ivoire across all employment & economy metrics.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

BH
79.9 yrs
CI
62.3 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

BH
10.2
CI
55.7

Bahrain generally does better on family life, though Cote d'Ivoire leads in education spending.

Data: The World Factbook, United Nations SDG Indicators, World Bank

What's the Climate Like?

Monthly averages — select a city to compare.

Manama Rain: 2.8 in/yr (71 mm)
86° / 73°F

Avg. annual high / low

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

Avg. annual high / low

Months Manama Yamoussoukro
Jan–Mar 71°/60°F (22°/16°C) 99°/63°F (37°/17°C)
Apr–Jun 92°/78°F (33°/25°C) 94°/69°F (35°/20°C)
Jul–Sep 99°/86°F (37°/30°C) 90°/67°F (32°/19°C)
Oct–Dec 82°/70°F (28°/21°C) 94°/67°F (34°/20°C)
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Month Manama Yamoussoukro
Jan 68°/57°F (20.0°/14.1°C) 98°/59°F (36.7°/15.1°C)
Feb 70°/59°F (21.2°/14.9°C) 100°/65°F (38.0°/18.5°C)
Mar 76°/64°F (24.7°/17.8°C) 99°/65°F (37.4°/18.2°C)
Apr 85°/71°F (29.2°/21.5°C) 96°/68°F (35.7°/19.8°C)
May 93°/79°F (34.1°/26.0°C) 94°/70°F (34.7°/20.9°C)
Jun 98°/84°F (36.4°/28.8°C) 92°/69°F (33.5°/20.8°C)
Jul 100°/87°F (37.9°/30.4°C) 90°/67°F (32.0°/19.5°C)
Aug 100°/87°F (38.0°/30.5°C) 88°/66°F (31.0°/19.0°C)
Sep 98°/83°F (36.5°/28.6°C) 91°/67°F (33.0°/19.5°C)
Oct 92°/78°F (33.1°/25.5°C) 94°/69°F (34.2°/20.5°C)
Nov 82°/70°F (27.8°/21.2°C) 94°/70°F (34.7°/21.2°C)
Dec 72°/61°F (22.3°/16.2°C) 94°/63°F (34.5°/17.2°C)

Data: Bahrain Meteorological Services Bahrain Meteorological Services

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Bahrain 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.

Bahrain passport

Bahrain passport holder visiting Cote d'Ivoire

Visa Online (e-Visa)
Bahrain 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 Bahrain

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

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?

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

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

Bahrain generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Cote d'Ivoire leads in healthcare spending per person. There are 1.8 doctors per 10,000 people in Cote d'Ivoire, compared to 8.4 in Bahrain. Cote d'Ivoire scores 43 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Bahrain: 76).

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

The average high temperature in Yamoussoukro is 94°F, compared to 86°F in Manama. Yamoussoukro receives around 65.0 in of rainfall per year, while Manama gets 2.8 in.

What language do they speak in Cote d'Ivoire?

The official language in Cote d'Ivoire is French. In Bahrain, the official language is Arabic.

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At a Glance

BH CI
Population 1,540,558 28,713,423
Currency Bahraini Dinar (BHD) CFA Franc BCEAO (F CFA)
Languages Arabic French
Driving side Right Right
Calling code +973 +225
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 999 110