Moving to Cote d'Ivoire from Cambodia

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What to Expect

A comprehensive look at what changes when you move from Cambodia to Cote d'Ivoire — from daily expenses to quality of life.

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

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Key Indicator Comparison

How Cambodia and Cote d'Ivoire stack up on safety, healthcare, jobs, and infrastructure.

Is it safe?

Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

KH
18.8
CI
20.6

Cambodia 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

KH
$350
CI
$249
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

affects wait times and access to care

KH
2.1
CI
1.8

Cambodia 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

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

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

KH
1.1t
CI
0.6t

Cambodia 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

KH
3.0
CI
1.4
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

KH
1.0%
CI
5.1%

Cambodia performs better than Cote d'Ivoire across all infrastructure metrics.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2023

percentage of the labour force without work

KH
0.2%
CI
2.4%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

KH
$5,100
CI
$7,000

Cambodia generally does better on employment & economy, though Cote d'Ivoire leads in gdp per capita.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

KH
70.7 yrs
CI
62.3 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

KH
29.6
CI
55.7

Cambodia 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.

Phnom Penh Rain: 51.8 in/yr (1316 mm)
90° / 75°F

Avg. annual high / low

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

Avg. annual high / low

Months Phnom Penh Yamoussoukro
Jan–Mar 91°/73°F (33°/23°C) 99°/63°F (37°/17°C)
Apr–Jun 94°/78°F (34°/25°C) 94°/69°F (35°/20°C)
Jul–Sep 90°/76°F (32°/25°C) 90°/67°F (32°/19°C)
Oct–Dec 87°/73°F (30°/23°C) 94°/67°F (34°/20°C)
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Month Phnom Penh Yamoussoukro
Jan 88°/71°F (31.2°/21.5°C) 98°/59°F (36.7°/15.1°C)
Feb 91°/72°F (32.7°/22.5°C) 100°/65°F (38.0°/18.5°C)
Mar 94°/76°F (34.5°/24.2°C) 99°/65°F (37.4°/18.2°C)
Apr 95°/78°F (34.9°/25.4°C) 96°/68°F (35.7°/19.8°C)
May 94°/78°F (34.3°/25.4°C) 94°/70°F (34.7°/20.9°C)
Jun 92°/78°F (33.1°/25.3°C) 92°/69°F (33.5°/20.8°C)
Jul 90°/76°F (32.4°/24.7°C) 90°/67°F (32.0°/19.5°C)
Aug 90°/77°F (32.2°/25.0°C) 88°/66°F (31.0°/19.0°C)
Sep 89°/75°F (31.7°/24.1°C) 91°/67°F (33.0°/19.5°C)
Oct 87°/75°F (30.8°/23.9°C) 94°/69°F (34.2°/20.5°C)
Nov 87°/73°F (30.4°/22.8°C) 94°/70°F (34.7°/21.2°C)
Dec 86°/71°F (30.2°/21.4°C) 94°/63°F (34.5°/17.2°C)

Data: Ministry of Water Resources and Meteorology Ministry of Water Resources and Meteorology

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Cambodia 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.

Cambodia passport

Cambodia passport holder visiting Cote d'Ivoire

Visa Online (e-Visa)
Cambodia 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 Cambodia

Visa on Arrival
Cote d'Ivoire passport holders can obtain a visa on arrival in Cambodia.

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?

With 1.4 fixed broadband subscriptions per 100 people, Cote d'Ivoire can support video calls in major cities. The hard part is paperwork — visa category, employer policy on overseas staff, and tax residency in Cambodia and Cote d'Ivoire.

Is Cote d'Ivoire safe for expats?

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

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

Cambodia 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 2.1 in Cambodia. Cote d'Ivoire scores 43 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Cambodia: 58).

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

The average high temperature in Yamoussoukro is 94°F, compared to 90°F in Phnom Penh. Yamoussoukro receives around 65.0 in of rainfall per year, while Phnom Penh gets 51.8 in.

What language do they speak in Cote d'Ivoire?

The official language in Cote d'Ivoire is French. In Cambodia, the official language is Khmer.

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At a Glance

KH CI
Population 16,713,015 28,713,423
Currency Cambodian Riel (KHR) CFA Franc BCEAO (F CFA)
Languages Khmer French
Driving side Right Right
Calling code +855 +225
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 117 110